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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Air duct cleaning in Citrus costs between $399 and $699 for a whole-home system, and most jobs are completed in half a day. What makes Citrus different is the grit: this community sits at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains, where canyon-funneled winds push decomposed granite dust, wildfire smoke residue, and valley smog into residential ductwork faster than nearly anywhere else in the San Gabriel Valley. Give us a call at (323) 918-4345 and we’ll explain exactly what your system needs before anyone touches a register.
Why Citrus Homes Are Different
Citrus is dominated by post-WWII tract homes built largely between the late 1940s and 1960s. That means most of the ductwork we open up here is 50 to 70 years old – original galvanized metal runs with deteriorating duct tape seals, or early flex duct that has sagged, kinked, and accumulated decades of particulate buildup. The 2020 Bobcat Fire burned the mountains immediately above this community, pushing ash-laden smoke into HVAC systems across the area in a way flatland neighborhoods several miles south never experienced. Even now, older systems in Citrus still carry that residue if they haven’t been properly cleaned since.
The terrain works against these aging systems in another way. Citrus sits at the valley’s northeastern, foothill-adjacent edge, where the mountain wall traps ozone and fine particulate from the basin below while downslope Santa Ana and canyon-draft winds concentrate coarse mountain grit at HVAC intakes. A technician who knows Citrus expects to pull a reddish-brown sediment from supply runs – decomposed San Gabriel Mountain granite carried by north-facing canyon drafts. That signature tells us immediately whether a system has been serviced since the last major fire season, and whether filter bypass around aging duct collars is happening.
Our Main Citrus Services
Two jobs account for nearly every call we take in Citrus: whole-home air duct cleaning and dryer vent cleaning. Each has its own page with Citrus-specific pricing and details.
Air Duct Cleaning in Citrus
Whole-home air duct cleaning in Citrus means removing the mountain grit, wildfire smoke residue, and decades of household particulate from 50-plus-year-old duct runs. We use professional equipment from brands like Rotobrush and Nikro to reach the full length of each run, including the sagged flex sections common in this housing stock. Before we start, you’ll get a written price for the entire system – no per-vent upcharges, no surprise add-ons. Learn more about how we handle older Citrus systems on the Air Duct Cleaning in Citrus page.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Citrus
Dryer vents in Citrus clog faster than expected because the same canyon drafts that push grit into ductwork also pull lint back into exterior vent hoods. Our crews clean the full vent run from dryer to exterior termination, clear rodent nesting common near the foothills, and verify airflow. We carry Guardsman vent tools and Abatement Technologies negative-air equipment so the work gets done thoroughly. Pricing and what to expect are on the Dryer Vent Cleaning in Citrus page.
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.
Brands We Service in Citrus
We work across all major HVAC brands found in Citrus homes, including Carrier, Rheem, Lennox, Trane, Goodman, and Bryant. Our crews understand how each manufacturer’s duct collars and plenum connections interact with the aging metal runs common here. Stocked parts and brand-specific techniques mean we don’t need repeat visits. See our full brand coverage on our brands page.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning Company in Citrus, CA
Here are the typical whole-system ranges we quote in Citrus. You’ll get a written price confirmed before we begin – not after.
| Service | Typical range in Citrus |
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| Whole-home air duct cleaning (single HVAC system) | $399-$699 |
| Whole-home air duct cleaning (dual HVAC system) | $699-$1,099 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $129-$249 |
| Air duct sanitizing treatment | $199-$399 |
| Blower motor / fan cleaning | $89-$199 |
| Air handler coil cleaning | $149-$299 |
| Filter housing / media filter cabinet cleaning | $69-$149 |
| Return plenum cleaning | $99-$199 |
| Supply plenum cleaning | $99-$199 |
| Zoned damper inspection | $49-$129 |
Two things push costs higher in Citrus: multiple HVAC systems (common when a second-floor addition was built on an original tract home) and extensive sagging or kinked flex duct that must be replaced rather than cleaned. You’ll always know before work starts exactly what your system needs and what it will cost.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Citrus
We serve the entire Citrus community and the immediately surrounding foothill-adjacent neighborhoods. Our crews work throughout the area most weeks, so scheduling is typically flexible.
- Citrus street-grid tract neighborhoods south of Route 66
- Foothill-adjacent residential streets nearest the San Gabriel Mountain base
- Areas bordering Azusa Pacific University
- The older tract-home blocks north of Baseline Road
- Residential pockets along the San Bernardino Freeway corridor edge
Response time for Citrus is generally within one to two business days for scheduling, depending on the season.
Service Area – Cities Near Citrus
In addition to Citrus, our crews work throughout the greater San Gabriel Valley and the broader Southern California region. If you’re in a neighboring community, we serve Los Angeles, CA, San Diego, CA, San Jose, CA, and San Francisco, CA. Each area has its own page with local pricing and route details.
Serving Citrus, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Citrus 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 Company in Citrus
Most Citrus homeowners can get scheduled within one to two business days. We coordinate dispatch from our Los Angeles office, and a live person answers the phone 24/7 – no voicemail or chatbot. Your exact date depends on season and how many crews are already booked in the San Gabriel Valley that day.
No. Air duct and dryer vent cleaning are interior maintenance services and do not require permits or HOA approval anywhere in Citrus. If you’re in a gated community within the Citrus area, simply let our scheduler know so the technician can note any gate access needs before arriving.
Depending on your home’s layout, the technician may need to access the roof to inspect the exterior vent hood or the foundation-level wall where the vent terminates. For second-story roofs, our crews carry the necessary ladders and safety equipment – you don’t need to provide anything or grant any special clearance beyond normal yard access. Call (323) 918-4345 for a free estimate, and we’ll walk through exactly what your home requires.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local air duct cleaning pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you - the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Citrus 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