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 Montclair is different from what you’d expect in a coastal city, and it comes down to air flow. Montclair sits at the inland end of the South Coast Air Basin, pressed against the San Gabriel Mountain foothills, where onshore winds push smog and fine particulate matter eastward until the mountains stop it. The result is some of the highest recorded PM2.5 concentrations in California, and your HVAC system pulls that particulate-laden air through your ductwork constantly. Most Montclair homes were built between the 1950s and early 1970s, and many still run original sheet-metal ducts sealed with fabric tape that dried out decades ago. Call Morton’s Air Duct Cleaning at (323) 918-4345 for a written quote before any work begins.
Why Montclair Homes Are Different
Walk through the residential streets of Montclair, and you’ll see the same pattern again and again: post-war tract homes with attic-run ductwork baking under summer heat. Those unconditioned attic spaces routinely exceed 130°F from June through September, and that heat accelerates insulation breakdown inside the ducts themselves. The original fabric duct tape on 1960s-era sheet metal has long since delaminated, leaving gaps that draw attic dust, insulation fibers, and wall debris into the return air stream. Meanwhile, the landlocked Pomona Valley position means central AC systems run nearly continuously through summer, cycling enormous volumes of already-polluted outdoor air through those same leaky ducts. Santa Ana wind events add another layer, depositing coarse desert dust across the western Inland Empire quickly. Return-air grilles and filter housings in Montclair homes can clog visibly within days of a major wind event. Add the flex-duct retrofits from the 1980s, when many Pomona Valley tract owners added central air for the first time, and you get sagged, kinked runs creating low-point dust traps that standard brush systems simply miss. Our technicians see this in Montclair’s older east-side neighborhoods constantly.
Our Main Montclair Services
Two services make up most of what Montclair homeowners call us about: air duct cleaning and dryer vent cleaning. Each has its own dedicated Montclair page with full pricing and local detail.
Air Duct Cleaning in Montclair
Montclair’s older ductwork needs more than a quick pass with a brush. The combination of leaky sheet-metal runs, sagged flex-duct retrofits, and heavy particulate load from the South Coast Air Basin means a proper clean has to reach the low spots where dust has been settling for years. We run professional-grade equipment from Rotobrush and Nikro through every run, and we show you photos of what came out before we pack up. For full Montclair pricing, local conditions, and what to expect on the day, see Air Duct Cleaning in Montclair.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Montclair
Dryer vents in Montclair’s tract homes often run longer than you’d think, snaking through walls and attics before reaching the exterior. Lint builds up in those long runs faster than in shorter coastal installations, and the summer heat baking the attic section doesn’t help. We clean the full run from dryer to outside termination, not just the first few feet behind the machine. Every job includes a written price before we start and a photo of the cleaned vent before we leave. See Dryer Vent Cleaning in Montclair for the full picture.
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 Montclair
We arrive with professional equipment from Rotobrush, Nikro, and Abatement Technologies, not entry-level rental gear. We stock common parts for Guardsman and Honeywell filter housings locally, so most replacements happen same-visit. See our brands for the full list.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning Company in Montclair, CA
| Service | Typical range in Montclair |
|---|---|
| Whole-home air duct cleaning (up to 10 vents) | $390-$590 |
| Whole-home air duct cleaning (10-16 vents) | $540-$840 |
| Whole-home air duct cleaning (17+ vents) | $760-$1,150 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (single-story home) | $89-$135 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (two-story home, roof termination) | $145-$215 |
| Return-air filter housing replacement | $120-$260 |
| Supply vent replacement (each, includes labor) | $28-$55 |
| Flex-duct replacement (per 25-ft run) | $290-$490 |
| Duct sealing (per access point) | $95-$180 |
| Odor treatment for ductwork | $175-$350 |
What pushes a Montclair job higher is usually the attic: sagged flex-duct runs from 1980s retrofits that need replacement rather than cleaning, and leaky sheet-metal seams that should be sealed. Morton’s gives you a written price for the whole system before any work starts, and that number is what you pay. No per-vent pricing, no surprise invoice at the door.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Montclair
We work throughout Montclair, from the older post-war tracts on the east side to the newer developments near the 10 freeway. Our crews know which attics run hot, which homes have original sheet-metal ducts, and which neighborhoods saw the 1980s flex-duct retrofits. Typical scheduling for Montclair runs on a one-to-three-day window, and we’ll give you a firm arrival time the day before.
- Montclair North
- Montclair East
- Kingsley area
- Monte Vista area
- Near Montclair Place
Service Area – Cities Near Montclair
We also serve the surrounding Pomona Valley communities. Many of our Montclair customers have family and friends in Claremont, CA, Ontario, CA, Pomona, CA, and La Verne, CA. If you’re in one of those cities, the same written-price promise and 365-Day Done Right Promise apply.
Serving Montclair, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Montclair 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 Montclair
Most Montclair jobs are scheduled within one to three days. We coordinate crews from our Inland Empire office, and we give you a firm arrival window the day before. Call (323) 918-4345 and we’ll find a slot that works around nap hours and school runs.
No. Air duct cleaning and dryer vent cleaning are interior home maintenance, so no Montclair city permit or HOA approval is required. If your dryer vent terminates on the roof, we handle the ladder and roof access safely, no action needed from you.
We serve all of Montclair, from the east-side tracts to the neighborhoods around Montclair Place. If you’re in a home built between the 1950s and 1970s, there’s a good chance our technicians have already worked on a similar duct system on your street. Call (323) 918-4345 for a free estimate.
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 Montclair 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