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.
Fast, Reliable Air Duct Cleaning Across Palmetto Bay
Most Palmetto Bay homeowners with 1970s to 1990s CBS homes pay between $380 and $650 for a complete residential air duct cleaning, and our crews typically schedule within three to five business days. We dispatch from our Miami office and carry Rotobrush and Nikro equipment sized for the flex-duct systems common in neighborhoods from Old Cutler Road to Coral Reef Drive. Call (323) 918-4345 for a written estimate before any work starts.
We’ve worked the tree-lined streets of Palmetto Bay long enough to know the pattern: live oaks overhead, open-soffit returns pulling outside air straight in, and attics that hit 140°F by mid-June. That combination creates duct problems you won’t find in newer inland subdivisions. Our Air Duct Cleaning team treats every Palmetto Bay home like the family inside is watching, because they usually are. Shoe covers, drop cloths, and quiet tools during nap hours are standard, not optional.
Why Morton’s Air Duct Cleaning Is Palmetto Bay’s Preferred Air Duct Cleaning Company
Palmetto Bay families call us back because we show them what we find. On a recent job off SW 87th Avenue near Coral Reef Drive, our tech pulled a return grille and found the plenum packed with decomposed live-oak leaf debris and fungal growth, not ordinary dust. Camera inspection showed two crushed, liner-degraded flex runs sagging in a 140°F attic. We worked under negative pressure with HEPA filtration and agitation tools, then recommended sealing the open-soffit return path and re-running the collapsed branches. The homeowner had a written price before we touched anything, and a photo of the clean-up before we left.
That kind of specificity builds trust. We’re not guessing at what’s in your ducts; we’re looking with cameras and reporting what we see. Our 365-Day Done Right Promise means if something isn’t right after we leave, we make it right. No argument. No runaround.
Scheduling runs through our Miami office, but crews live and work in South Florida. They know Palmetto Bay’s housing stock, the CBS construction era, the canopy density that drives pollen loads, and the humidity that never really breaks. That local knowledge changes what we recommend and how we clean.
A live person answers our phone 24/7. Not a chatbot. Not a callback queue. Someone who can book your appointment, explain our pricing, and tell you exactly what happens when our van pulls up.
Air Duct Cleaning Services in Palmetto Bay
Air Duct Cleaning Services in Palmetto Bay target the specific contamination profile this village creates: decades of live-oak pollen, organic spores, and leaf debris pulled through open-soffit returns into original flex-duct systems that have never been properly sealed. A typical whole-home residential cleaning runs $380-$650 depending on system size and accessibility, with camera inspection and source removal included rather than surface vacuuming alone.
We recommend cleaning when you notice persistent musty odors after the AC cycles, visible debris around supply registers, or increased allergy symptoms that don’t track with outdoor pollen counts. In Palmetto Bay’s year-round cooling climate, ducts don’t get a seasonal rest, so biological growth compounds continuously.
Residential Duct Cleaning
Our residential process protects your floors and furniture first, then seals each register to create negative pressure throughout the system. We agitate duct walls with Rotobrush tools while HEPA vacuums capture dislodged debris at the source, not after it circulates. For Palmetto Bay’s older homes, we always camera-inspect before and after, because collapsed flex runs and disconnected branches are common findings that cleaning alone won’t fix.

Commercial Duct Cleaning
Palmetto Bay’s small commercial spaces, medical offices, and retail strips near US-1 use the same aging infrastructure as residential neighborhoods. We scale our Nikro equipment to building size and schedule around business hours to minimize disruption. Written pricing, uniformed technicians, and the same Cedarwell Care Promise apply.

What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
HVAC Duct Cleaning in Palmetto Bay
HVAC Duct Cleaning in Palmetto Bay means addressing the full mechanical system, not just visible trunk lines. Supply and return plenums, evaporator coils, and blower assemblies all collect the same organic debris that overwhelms standard filters in this canopy-dense environment. A complete HVAC duct cleaning with coil and blower service typically runs $550-$850 for Palmetto Bay homes.
We find that many homeowners schedule HVAC duct cleaning after a repair technician flags “dirty ducts” as a secondary issue. That’s often correct, but incomplete. The real question is why the ducts loaded so heavily, and whether the return path is pulling unfiltered outside air through open soffits or degraded seals.
Supply and Return Cleaning
Supply ducts push conditioned air to your rooms. Return ducts pull air back to the handler. In Palmetto Bay’s 1970s-90s homes, returns are frequently the problem, not supplies. Open-soffit construction and degraded flex liners create bypass paths that load the system with outside debris. We clean both sides, but we also test and document return-side integrity so you understand what’s actually happening.
Full System Cleaning with Video Inspection
Every full system cleaning includes video inspection of trunk lines and accessible branches. You’ll see what we see: liner degradation, collapse points, biological growth, or disconnected runs. That footage becomes part of your record and informs whether cleaning is sufficient or sealing and repair are the better investment.
Trusted Brands We Service in Palmetto Bay
We clean and service ductwork connected to equipment from Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Abatement Technologies, and we carry Guardsman sealants for repair work where flex ducts have separated from collars or plenums. Our Rotobrush and Nikro cleaning systems are professional-grade, not rental-shop units, and we stock common fittings and sealing materials so Palmetto Bay jobs don’t wait on parts orders. If your system includes Aprilaire media filters or Honeywell electronic air cleaners, we’ll inspect and advise on whether they’re adequate for the pollen load your specific neighborhood generates. Fast turnaround matters when your AC runs eleven months a year.
Common Air Duct Cleaning Problems We See in Palmetto Bay Homes
- Flex duct liner degradation in 140°F attics. The interior liner of 1970s-90s flex duct peels away from the wire helix, collapsing into the airway and trapping biological growth that a surface vacuum never reaches. We find this on roughly half of Palmetto Bay homes built before 1995.
- Open-soffit returns pulling live-oak debris straight inside. Instead of recirculating filtered household air, these returns draw outside air through soffit vents, loading the plenum with decomposed leaves, pollen, and fungal spores. Cleaning helps; sealing the return path helps more.
- Partial duct collapse and disconnected runs. Sagging flex in hot attics separates from collars or splits at seams. Homeowners feel “weak airflow” in certain rooms. A clean without camera inspection misses this entirely, and the problem worsens.
- Mold colonization in continuously cooled, humid ducts. Palmetto Bay’s relative humidity rarely drops below 65%, and year-round AC operation means condensation points inside duct liners never fully dry. We treat affected areas and recommend dehumidification strategies specific to your home’s construction.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning in Palmetto Bay, FL
Here’s what Palmetto Bay homeowners actually pay:
- Basic residential duct cleaning (single system, up to 12 registers): $380-$520
- Whole-home cleaning with camera inspection and HEPA source removal: $480-$650
- HVAC duct cleaning with coil and blower service: $550-$850
- Dryer vent cleaning (add-on or standalone): $120-$180
- Duct sealing and minor repair (per branch, when needed): $150-$340
We don’t quote per-vent or bait you with a teaser price that triples once we’re inside. One flat price per system, agreed in writing before work starts. Every time. Factors that move you within these ranges: system size, attic accessibility, number of returns needing seal work, and whether we find collapsed runs that require repair before effective cleaning is possible. We’ll tell you during the estimate, not after we’ve begun. Call (323) 918-4345; estimates are free and carry no obligation.
We Also Serve Cities Near Palmetto Bay
Our Air Duct Cleaning in Palmetto Bay crews also travel throughout South Florida, with regular routes to Jacksonville, Miami, Tampa, and Orlando. Scheduling and dispatch are coordinated from our Miami office, but every crew works to the same Cedarwell Care Promise and 365-Day Done Right Promise whether the job is in Palmetto Bay or across the state.
Serving Palmetto Bay, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Palmetto Bay area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Air Duct Cleaning in Palmetto Bay
A complete residential air duct cleaning in Palmetto Bay typically costs $380-$650 depending on system size and whether your home needs return-side sealing or collapsed flex repair. We provide one flat price per system in writing before any work starts. Call (323) 918-4345 for a free estimate tailored to your home.
Cleaning removes accumulated debris but won’t solve the root problem if your return path pulls unfiltered outside air through open soffits, which is common in Palmetto Bay’s 1970s-90s CBS homes. We often recommend sealing the return plenum and upgrading filtration after cleaning, so the system stops re-loading. Call (323) 918-4345 and we’ll inspect your specific return configuration.
Low quotes usually mean surface vacuuming without negative pressure containment, camera inspection, or register sealing, debris simply moves around your home. Some Palmetto Bay homeowners have paid twice: once for a cheap clean that accomplished little, then again for source removal that actually worked. Our written price includes the full process upfront.
We provide before-and-after video inspection footage from your own ducts, plus a photo of the clean-up before our crew leaves. You’ll see the difference in your trunk lines, not just hear about it. The Cedarwell Care Promise requires visual proof on every job.
Most Palmetto Bay homes benefit from cleaning every four to six years, but homes under heavy canopy with open-soffit returns may need attention every three years due to organic loading rates that exceed inland neighborhoods. We’ll tell you honestly whether you’re due based on what we find during your free estimate. Call (323) 918-4345 to schedule.
Written by Paul Adeyemi, Owner at Morton’s Air Duct Cleaning, serving Palmetto Bay since 2005.




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