Whole-system duct and dryer vent check with before-and-after photos - you see exactly what came out of your vents
That "$99 whole-house special" is a bait ad - the real number appears once they are in your hallway, or the "clean" is a shop-vac at the register. We photograph the inside of your ducts before and after instead.
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AfterHow Much Does Air Duct Cleaning Cost in Miami?
Air duct cleaning in Miami typically costs between $350 and $700 for an average home, with most single-family houses landing around $450. Smaller condos in Brickell or Edgewater often come in near $300, while larger homes in Coral Gables or Pinecrest with multiple air handlers can reach $900 or more. The final number depends mostly on how many vent openings you have, how many AC systems the home runs, and how much buildup we find once we open things up.
That range covers a full source-removal cleaning of the supply and return ducts, registers, and the air handler cabinet, done with professional equipment. It’s not a wipe-down of the visible grilles. If someone quotes you $99 for a whole-house duct cleaning in Miami, ask what they’re actually cleaning, because that price almost never includes the air handler or the returns.
We’re Morton’s Air Duct Cleaning, and we’ve been cleaning ducts and dryer vents since 2005. You can see the full range of what we do on our home page. Every job starts with a written price before anyone touches your system, and we answer the phone with a real person, day or night. Call (323) 918-4345 for a free estimate.
Key Takeaways
- Typical Miami air duct cleaning: $350-$700, averaging about $450.
- Condo pricing is usually lower ($300-$500) because there’s one system and fewer vents.
- The air handler cabinet and return ducts are where the real cost difference hides. A cheap quote often skips them.
- You get a written price before work starts, shoe covers and drop cloths inside, and a photo of the clean-up before we leave.
- Every Morton’s job carries the 365-Day Done Right Promise.
Air Duct Cleaning Cost Breakdown (2026)
Here’s how pricing breaks down for Miami homes in 2026. These are the ranges we quote in Miami-Dade and Broward, based on the size and setup of the home.
| Service | Typical Miami Price Range | What’s Included |
|---|---|---|
| Single-system home (up to 10 vents) | $350 – $500 | Supply and return ducts, registers, air handler cabinet, before/after photos |
| Larger home (11-20 vents) | $500 – $750 | Same scope, more runs and registers, longer labor |
| Multi-system home (2 AC units) | $700 – $1,100 | Both air handlers and all connected ductwork |
| Condo or apartment (1 system, compact) | $300 – $500 | Single air handler, typical 4-8 registers |
| Dryer vent cleaning (add-on) | $125 – $225 | Full-length vent, lint removal, airflow check |
| Air handler / coil cleaning | $150 – $350 | Interior cabinet, blower, coil surface |
| Mold or microbial treatment | $300 – $800 | Applied after cleaning if growth is found |
| Post-renovation duct cleaning | $500 – $900 | Drywall dust and construction debris removal |
What pushes a Miami job toward the top of the range? Number of AC systems is the biggest factor. A home with two air handlers takes roughly twice the labor of a single-system home. After that: the number of registers, whether returns are accessible, and whether we find mold or heavy buildup that needs treatment. Homes near the water in Miami Beach and Surfside often show more surface corrosion inside older metal ductwork, which can extend the job. We tell you which of these apply to your home during the estimate, not after.
If you’ve been quoted a price that seems too low, it usually means the air handler was excluded, or the crew plans to clean only what’s visible from each register. A real source-removal clean reaches the trunk lines and the cabinet where the blower sits. That’s where you’ll find what most people are actually breathing.
What Affects Air Duct Cleaning Pricing in Miami
These are the variables that move the number up or down for Miami homes specifically.
- Number of AC systems. Most Miami homes run one system, but larger houses in Kendall or Palmetto Bay often have two. Each additional system adds its own air handler and duct network.
- Number of registers and returns. More openings mean more time per opening. A 2,500-square-foot home with 18 registers takes meaningfully longer than a 1,200-square-foot condo.
- Access and duct layout. Homes with ducts buried in tight attic runs, or condos with chase ducts that only open from one end, take extra care. Brickell and downtown high-rises often have limited access panels, which adds time.
- Climate and moisture. Miami’s humidity is the local wild card. Warm, wet air feeds mold and mildew growth inside ductwork far faster than in dry climates, so Miami homes tend to need treatment more often and show more buildup than homes in drier parts of the country.
- Condition when we arrive. A home that’s had regular filter changes is faster to clean than one that hasn’t. Pets, recent remodeling, and years of skipped maintenance all add debris.
- Add-ons you choose. Dryer vent cleaning, mold treatment, and coil cleaning are optional but often worth doing during the same visit while the equipment is already on site.
One point worth making: Miami’s near-constant AC use means ducts here collect material year-round. In cooler cities like Philadelphia, PA, the system sits idle for months. Here it doesn’t. That’s why an annual or every-other-year cleaning is a reasonable rhythm for most Miami families with pets or kids.
How to Save on Air Duct Cleaning
You don’t need to overpay, and you don’t need to chase the cheapest quote. Here’s what actually lowers your bill without cutting the job short.
- Bundle the dryer vent. If you’re already paying for a crew to come out, adding dryer vent cleaning during the same visit saves the trip charge and usually brings the add-on down to its lower range.
- Get a written, itemized price first. Being able to compare line items keeps you from paying for things you don’t need, and it keeps the invoice from growing after the work. We hand you a written price before any work starts, every time.
- Ask what’s included, not just the total. Confirm the air handler cabinet and return ducts are in the scope. That’s the single biggest difference between a real clean and a surface clean.
- Handle the add-ons only if needed. Mold treatment and coil cleaning are worth it when growth or buildup is present. If it isn’t, skip them. We’ll tell you what we see.
- Call for a free estimate. No charge, no obligation. Dial (323) 918-4345 and we’ll quote your home over the phone or set a time to look in person.
One thing we don’t do is pressure you with a countdown or an “act now” offer. The price is the price. If it works for you, great. If you want to think about it, that’s fine too.
Why Miami Homes Need Duct Cleaning More Often
Miami runs its air conditioning almost every day of the year. That means your ductwork is moving air constantly, and it’s moving humid air through a system that also collects dust, pollen, and pet dander. Over time that mix settles on the inside surfaces of the ducts and the blower. In our experience, Miami homes build up debris faster than homes in drier climates like Oakland, CA because there’s no cold season to slow things down.
The humid air also matters. Warm, moist conditions inside a duct are exactly what mold and mildew want. That’s why in neighborhoods like Little Havana, where many homes have older ductwork and single-pane windows, we often find more growth on the coil and cabinet surfaces than in newer construction. It’s not a scare tactic, it’s just the local reality. If your family notices a musty smell when the AC kicks on, that’s the signal to have the system looked at.
Families with kids and pets usually feel the difference most. A dog or cat sheds daily, and that dander cycles through the ducts. People with allergies often call us because they’ve noticed more sneezing indoors. We can’t make medical claims, but cleaning out the source of the buildup is the sensible first step before assuming it’s something else.
We use professional equipment from brands like Rotobrush, Nikro, Honeywell, Aprilaire, Abatement Technologies, and Guardsman. These are the tools the industry uses for source-removal cleaning, not the entry-level gear you’d rent at a hardware store. When we describe our Air Duct Cleaning services, here’s what that means: we protect your floors with shoe covers and drop cloths from the moment we walk in, we work quietly around nap schedules when you ask, and we choose pet-safe products where they’re available.
Repair or Replace: When Cleaning Isn’t Enough
Sometimes the question isn’t “how much to clean” but “is cleaning even the right answer.” If your ductwork is crushed, disconnected at a joint, or lined with deteriorating material, cleaning alone won’t fix poor airflow. You’d be paying to clean ducts that leak air into the attic or wall cavity. Similarly, an air handler that’s failing won’t perform better just because it’s been cleaned.
In those cases we tell you straight: here’s what we found, here’s what cleaning will and won’t do, and here’s what to ask an HVAC contractor before you spend money on replacement. We’re duct and vent specialists, so we’ll never push a job outside our scope. Being honest about that is part of the Cedarwell Care Promise, and it’s why people call us back.
FAQs - Air Duct Cleaning Cost
How much does air duct cleaning cost in Miami?
Air duct cleaning in Miami runs $350 to $700 for most homes, averaging around $450. Condos tend to fall near $300 to $500, while larger multi-system homes in Coral Gables or Pinecrest can reach $900 or more. Call (323) 918-4345 for an exact quote on your home, free of charge.
Is it cheaper to clean or replace air ducts?
Cleaning is almost always cheaper when the ducts are intact, typically $350 to $700 versus several thousand dollars to replace ductwork. If the ducts are crushed, disconnected, or deteriorating, cleaning won’t help and replacement is the right call. We’ll tell you which situation you’re in during the estimate, and there’s no pressure either way.
Do I need duct cleaning if I have pets or kids?
Homes with pets or kids usually benefit most, since dander and daily foot traffic cycle more debris into the system. In Miami’s humid climate, that buildup also holds moisture, which encourages mold. We suggest cleaning every one to two years for most pet households. Call (323) 918-4345 and we’ll give you a written price before anything starts.
Can you clean my ducts the same day?
Same-day and next-day appointments are often available in Miami, depending on the schedule that week. A standard single-system home takes two to four hours. We answer the phone with a live person 24/7, so call (323) 918-4345 and we’ll tell you the soonest we can get out.
What’s included in the price?
The price covers supply and return duct cleaning, all accessible registers, and the air handler cabinet, plus a photo of the clean-up before we leave. Add-ons like dryer vent cleaning ($125-$225) or mold treatment ($300-$800) are quoted separately and only if they’re actually needed. Every job carries the 365-Day Done Right Promise.
Why is a $99 duct cleaning a red flag?
A $99 whole-house quote usually excludes the air handler, the return ducts, or both, and sometimes charges per vent once the crew is already inside. For Miami homes, a real source-removal clean starts around $300 and up. If a price seems too low to cover the work, it usually is. Call (323) 918-4345 for a written quote you can compare line by line.
Contact Morton’s Air Duct Cleaning in Miami
If you want a straight answer on what duct cleaning will cost for your Miami home, call (323) 918-4345. A live person picks up, day or night. We’ll ask a few questions about your system, tell you the range, and set a time that works around your household. You’ll get a written price before any work begins, shoe covers and drop cloths inside, and a photo of the clean-up before the crew walks out the door. Morton’s has been cleaning ducts and dryer vents since 2005 as part of the Cedarwell family of independently owned companies, and every job is backed by the 365-Day Done Right Promise. If it isn’t done right, we make it right. That’s the whole deal.
This pricing guide was written by Paul Adeyemi, owner at Morton’s Air Duct Cleaning, who leads our duct and dryer vent work in Miami. Paul and the team have served South Florida homes since 2005.
Pricing reflects the Miami market as of 2026. Morton’s Air Duct Cleaning offers free estimates – call (323) 918-4345.
What Our Customers Say
"Spotless work. They laid drop cloths everywhere and I was honestly impressed there was zero mess at the end. Showed me the dirt they pulled out so I could see it was worth it."
- Shelby Dunham"New house, old dusty ducts. They were gentle in the house, laid down drop cloths, and double checked every register was sealed back up. Air smells fresh now."
- Scott Hemmings"Friendly, calm crew that clearly cared about the house. Covered their shoes, protected the floors, and double checked they'd closed up every vent cover properly. Would have them back."
- Omar Zaid