Whole-home duct cleaning
Dryer vent cleaning
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Sanitizing & deodorizingWhole-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.
Air Duct Cleaning Company in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Air duct cleaning in Fort Lauderdale is a different job than it is in drier cities. The salt-laden ocean air, the humidity that never really leaves, and the thousands of 1950s-1970s concrete-block ranch homes with original galvanized ductwork all work together to create rust, mold, and corrosion that most companies simply aren’t set up to handle. Kestrel Air Duct Cleaning works on those homes every week, and we write the price down before a single vent is touched. Call (754) 354-9798 for a free estimate.
Why Fort Lauderdale Homes Are Different
Fort Lauderdale’s housing stock is dominated by mid-century concrete-block ranch homes and low-rise condos built between the 1950s and 1970s. Many of those homes still have their original galvanized steel ductwork, and galvanized steel does not hold up well against decades of humid, salty air. We regularly find rusted-out duct joints, pitted interior walls, and microbial growth in homes from Victoria Park to Rio Vista that haven’t had their ducts opened since the day they were installed.
The climate makes it worse. The long cooling season means HVAC systems run nearly year-round, which pulls moisture and debris through the system constantly-whether you have Trane repair in Fort Lauderdale needs or any other brand. Add the salt spray that works its way inland from the Atlantic, and you get a combination that accelerates rust and mold growth far faster than homeowners expect. In older beachside neighborhoods like Lauderdale-by-the-Sea and Harbor Beach, we’ve found rusted-out duct joints and significant microbial growth within five years of a new installation. That’s not a defect in the homeowner’s maintenance. It’s what the environment does to metal ductwork.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Fort Lauderdale Services
Most Fort Lauderdale homeowners call us for one of two reasons: they can smell something stale coming from the vents, or the dryer is taking twice as long to finish a load. Here’s what each job looks like in this city.
Air Duct Cleaning in Fort Lauderdale
Air duct cleaning in a Fort Lauderdale home usually means dealing with rust, mold, and the fine sandy grit that works its way into every system near the coast. We use Rotobrush rotary brush systems to dislodge debris at the duct wall, then Nikro negative-pressure units to pull the loosened material out through a sealed system, so none of it ends up back in your living room. The written price is in your hands before we start, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise is in writing on every job. Learn more about Air Duct Cleaning in Fort Lauderdale.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Fort Lauderdale
Dryer vents in Fort Lauderdale clog with lint, humidity, and the fine salt residue that settles on everything near the coast. A clogged vent is a fire hazard, and it also makes the dryer work harder, which shows up as longer drying times and higher electric bills. We clean the full vent run from the dryer to the exterior termination point, including the lint trap bypass, and we document the job with before-and-after photos of your own vent. See the full breakdown on our Dryer Vent Cleaning in Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale
We work on ductwork and vent systems from every major manufacturer, and we stock common replacement parts locally so a rusted collar or corroded joint doesn’t mean a second visit. For homeowners who want to keep the air cleaner between service visits, we offer Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Abatement Technologies filtration products. See our brands for the full list.
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AfterPricing for Air Duct Cleaning Company in Fort Lauderdale, FL
These are the typical ranges we quote for Fort Lauderdale homes. The price varies with home size, the number of vents, and the condition of the ductwork, but the figure we write down before work starts is the figure you pay.
| Service | Typical range in Fort Lauderdale |
|---|---|
| Whole-home air duct cleaning (up to 10 vents) | $350 – $500 |
| Whole-home air duct cleaning (11 – 20 vents) | $500 – $750 |
| Whole-home air duct cleaning (21+ vents) | $750 – $1,100 |
| Individual vent replacement (rusted or damaged) | $25 – $60 per vent |
| Return air plenum cleaning | $75 – $150 |
| Mold or microbial growth removal (light) | $200 – $500 |
| Mold or microbial growth removal (heavy) | $500 – $1,200 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (standard, up to 15 ft run) | $120 – $220 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (extended run or difficult access) | $220 – $400 |
| Dryer vent cap or louver replacement | $80 – $180 |
Homes closer to the water tend to land at the higher end of these ranges because the salt air corrodes ducts faster, which means more disassembly and more replacement parts. Whatever the condition of your system, you’ll have a written, no-hassle price before a single vent is touched.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Fort Lauderdale
We work across the city and the surrounding beaches. Every neighborhood has its own quirks – some older condos have duct chases that haven’t been opened since the building went up, while ranch homes in the interior blocks often have long, straight return runs that collect dust differently than the newer construction further west. Here are a few of the areas we’re in regularly:
- Victoria Park
- Rio Vista
- Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
- Harbor Beach
- Coral Ridge
Most Fort Lauderdale jobs are scheduled within a few business days, and we show up in the arrival window we gave you. Not a window that slides.
Service Area – Cities Near Fort Lauderdale
Our Fort Lauderdale crews also cover the surrounding communities. If you’re in Hollywood, FL, we can schedule the same written-price, same guarantee, same equipment. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our South FL office, with crews working locally across Fort Lauderdale and the nearby cities.
Serving Fort Lauderdale, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale
Most Fort Lauderdale jobs are scheduled within two to five business days. During the summer months, when AC systems are running constantly and mold complaints spike-often prompting Lennox repair in Fort Lauderdale calls along with other brands-scheduling can stretch a bit further. Call (754) 354-9798 and we’ll give you a specific arrival window, not a vague promise.
Most Fort Lauderdale condos don’t require HOA approval for duct cleaning inside your own unit, since the vent runs within your walls are your responsibility. Some buildings with shared chases or rooftop vent terminations do need the building’s maintenance contact involved, especially older low-rises along the beach. We’ll flag any likely issue when you describe the building.
It genuinely does. Galvanized steel ductwork corrodes faster near the ocean, and in Fort Lauderdale we regularly see rusted-out joints, pitted metal, and microbial growth in systems that are only a few years old-something we check for whether you need Carrier repair in Fort Lauderdale or routine cleaning. It’s common enough that we check for it on every job, and we show you the before-and-after photos of your own ducts so you can see the condition yourself.
If your vents haven’t been opened in years, or the air coming out smells like the beach in the wrong way, call (754) 354-9798. The estimate is free, the price is in writing, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise is on every single job. You’ll know exactly what you’re paying before we ever pick up 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 Fort Lauderdale Customers Say
"Straightforward and fair. They didn't try to upsell me on a bunch of add ons like the last company that quoted me. Just did the ducts and the dryer vent and left."
- Devon Pratt"Bought an older home and the previous owners had pets everywhere. After Kestrel did the ducts the stale smell was just gone. On time, quick, and they showed me the filter they pulled."
- Preston Ngata"Set up an appointment for the whole house plus the dryer line. They called the morning of to confirm, showed up in the window, and showed me pictures of the gunk they pulled out. Worth it."
- Terrence Boyd