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 Sonoma means something different than it does twenty miles south. The valley’s bowl-shaped geography holds wildfire smoke, vineyard dust, and fog moisture at ground level, and older homes near the Plaza often have ductwork retrofitted decades ago with gaps that pull all of it in. We’re Morton’s Air Duct Cleaning, and we approach Sonoma jobs by looking at what your home actually draws through its returns before we quote a single price. Call (323) 918-4345 and we’ll walk you through what we’d do at your place.
Why Sonoma Homes Are Different
Sonoma sits at the center of two contamination sources most cities never face at once. The 2017 Nuns Fire pushed ash and fine particulate through the surrounding hillsides and into thousands of homes’ ductwork, and the vineyards that ring the city release elemental sulfur dust through the growing season. In late summer and fall, harvest equipment adds another layer of fine chalky residue that settles inside supply ducts. We see it as a distinct yellow-gray film that urban crews rarely encounter.
The housing stock compounds the issue. Late-19th and early-20th century homes near the historic Plaza often have duct systems added in the 1970s through 1990s, and those retrofits frequently left gaps and disconnected sections. Mid-century ranch homes and newer wine-country estates have their own profiles, but the older retrofitted systems are the ones where wildfire smoke and sulfur dust find their way in and stay. The valley’s enclosure by the Mayacamas Mountains to the east and the Sonoma Mountains to the west traps all of it at residential level, increasing the load pulled into HVAC intakes during fire events and spray seasons alike.
Our Main Sonoma Services
Sonoma homeowners most often call us about two jobs: cleaning the HVAC ductwork itself and clearing dryer vents that have accumulated lint, dust, and the same airborne particulates that coat everything else in the valley. Here’s what each involves in Sonoma.
Air Duct Cleaning in Sonoma
Air duct cleaning here starts with an inspection of what’s actually inside your system, because Sonoma homes rarely follow a standard pattern. Homes with retrofitted ductwork near the Plaza often show gaps where the 2017 Nuns Fire particulate settled years ago, while newer estates near the vineyards accumulate the fine sulfur dust applied throughout the growing season. We run professional-grade Rotobrush and Nikro equipment through the full duct system, capturing what comes out rather than blowing it into the house. Floors get shoe covers and drop cloths before a single tool comes in. Learn more on our dedicated Air Duct Cleaning in Sonoma page.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Sonoma
Dryer vents in Sonoma collect the same valley dust every other surface does, plus the lint load from constant laundry in households with kids and pets. A partially clogged vent makes the dryer run hotter and longer, and it’s the leading cause of dryer fires in single-family homes. We run professional equipment through the full vent run from dryer to exterior termination, clear what’s built up, and confirm airflow before we call the job done. You can read the full breakdown on our Dryer Vent Cleaning in Sonoma 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 Sonoma
We work on systems tied to the major brands Sonoma homes actually have: Aprilaire filtration setups, Abatement Technologies components, and Guardsman-registered equipment among them. Our techs arrive with the parts and fittings most of these systems need, so most Sonoma jobs finish in a single visit without a follow-up parts run. See the full list on our brands page.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning Company in Sonoma, CA
| Service | Typical range in Sonoma |
|---|---|
| Standard whole-home air duct cleaning | $400 - $750 |
| Air duct cleaning for larger estate homes | $750 - $1,200 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $125 - $250 |
| Wildfire smoke duct restoration | $650 - $1,400 |
| Vineyard sulfur dust duct remediation | $450 - $900 |
| Duct inspection only | $100 - $200 |
| Access-panel installation for duct inspection | $75 - $175 |
| HEPA filter replacement | $40 - $110 |
What pushes Sonoma pricing up is usually the age and condition of the ductwork itself. Retrofitted systems with gaps and disconnects take longer to properly clean, and estate homes with long duct runs and multiple returns fall at the higher end. Whatever your situation, we quote one written price for the whole system before any work starts, and that’s the number on the invoice.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Sonoma
We work throughout Sonoma, from the historic streets around the Plaza to the vineyard-adjacent estates on the valley floor. Our crews know which neighborhoods tend to have retrofitted duct systems and which see the heaviest agricultural dust drift. We typically schedule Sonoma appointments within a few business days.
- Sonoma Plaza historic district
- Boyes Hot Springs area
- Fetters Hot Springs
- Glen Ellen area
- Vineyard estates along Arnold Drive
Service Area – Cities Near Sonoma
Our Sonoma crews also cover neighboring communities across the valley and into Marin County. If you’re in Boyes Hot Springs, CA, Petaluma, CA, Novato, CA, or Cotati, CA, the same written-price-before-work standard applies, and the same background-checked technicians show up at your door.
Serving Sonoma, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Sonoma 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 Sonoma
Most Sonoma appointments are scheduled within a few business days, depending on the season. Late summer and fall tend to book up faster because harvest dust and wildfire smoke push more homeowners to call. Call (323) 918-4345 and we’ll find the earliest slot that works for your schedule.
In nearly all cases, no. Air duct and dryer vent cleaning is standard interior maintenance. Some gated wine-country communities may require advance notice of service vehicles, so if you have an HOA, a quick note to your management office before our visit is usually all it takes.
Our crews serve the city of Sonoma and the surrounding communities across the valley, including Boyes Hot Springs, Fetters Hot Springs, and Glen Ellen. If you’re unsure whether your address is in our service area, call (323) 918-4345 and a live person will confirm it immediately.
If your ducts haven’t been looked at since before the last fire season, or you’ve noticed that fine chalky film on register covers during harvest, we’d be glad to take a look. Call (323) 918-4345 for a free estimate, and we’ll give you a written price before anyone touches a tool.
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 Sonoma 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