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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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- Whole-home duct cleaning
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AfterHow Much Does HVAC Cleaning Cost in Boca Raton?
HVAC cleaning in Boca Raton typically costs $350 to $650 for a standard single-system home, with most jobs landing near $450. Larger homes with two or more air handlers usually run $550 to $950. Dryer vent cleaning on its own is a smaller ticket, generally $120 to $225, and duct repair is priced per job once we see the damage.
Those numbers reflect what homes here actually need. Boca Raton houses run their air conditioning most of the year, which means the system pulls air through the ducts constantly rather than for a few summer months. More running hours means more dust, more pollen, and more moisture moving through the same ductwork. The estimate that matters is the written one, and we provide it free before any work begins.
Key Takeaways
- Standard HVAC cleaning in Boca Raton: $350 to $650, depending on system size and how much debris has built up.
- Homes with two systems: $550 to $950, since each air handler and trunk line has to be cleaned separately.
- Dryer vent cleaning: $120 to $225, and we treat it as a fire-safety service rather than an add-on.
- Duct repair is quoted per job, because sealing a leaking joint and rebuilding a crushed flex run are different pieces of work.
- Estimates are free, and the written estimate sets the final price.
Ashton Air Duct Cleaning handles three services under one roof: cleaning, repair, and dryer vent work. That matters on a pricing page, because it means one visit can cover a cleaning and a repair rather than two contractors and two callout charges. If you want to see how we approach the work overall, start with Ashton Air Duct Cleaning.
HVAC Cleaning Cost Breakdown (2026)
Here’s how the pieces break out for Boca Raton homes. Every figure below is a typical range for this market in 2026, not a fixed menu price. The written estimate you receive is what you pay.
| Service | Typical Range | What It Covers |
|---|---|---|
| Single-system HVAC cleaning | $350 – $650 | Supply and return ducts, registers, grilles, air handler interior, one system |
| Two-system HVAC cleaning | $550 – $950 | Same scope across two air handlers and both trunk line sets |
| Additional vent or register | $15 – $35 each | Extra grilles beyond the standard count for the home’s size |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $120 – $225 | Full vent run, lint removal, exterior termination check |
| Long dryer vent run | $175 – $275 | Runs over 15 feet or with multiple elbows, which need more tooling and time |
| Air duct repair | Quoted per job | Sealing separated joints, reconnecting dislodged flex runs, replacing crushed sections |
| Filter grille or return upgrade | $85 – $220 | Replacing undersized or damaged return grilles for better airflow |
What pushes a Boca Raton job toward the top of a range? Square footage is the biggest driver, since more rooms mean more registers and longer trunk lines. The number of air handlers matters just as much. A lot of Boca Raton homes built during the 1980s and 1990s growth years were fitted with a second system for the master suite or a converted Florida room, and each of those systems is a separate cleaning job with its own air handler, plenum, and return.
Duct condition is the other big variable. Ducts in older homes here sometimes have flex runs that were spliced together or crushed behind drywall during a renovation. When we find that, we tell you before we clean, because cleaning a run that’s collapsed doesn’t accomplish much. That’s where our repair capability earns its keep, and it’s why we use Rotobrush and Nikro equipment that agitates debris loose before extracting it rather than relying on suction alone. Suction pulls what’s loose. Contact agitation gets at what’s stuck to the walls.
What Affects HVAC Cleaning Pricing in Boca Raton
Five things move the number more than anything else. If you can answer these questions before you call, your estimate will be sharper and the visit will run faster.
- Number of air handlers. One system is one job. Two systems are two jobs, even when they share a wall. Homes in communities like Boca West or Broken Sound often carry two or three, and some of the larger golf-course estates have a dedicated unit for a guest wing.
- Home square footage and register count. A 1,400-square-foot villa in a gated community and a 4,500-square-foot estate off Camino Real both need cleaning, but they don’t need the same amount of it. Register count is the honest measure here, not square footage alone.
- How long it’s been since the last cleaning. Ducts that have gone a decade without service hold more compacted debris and take longer to bring back to clean. If you just bought the house, this is often the unknown.
- Duct material and layout. Rigid metal ductwork cleans differently than flex duct, and a tight attic layout with limited access adds labor time. Many Boca Raton homes route ductwork through a hot attic, and technicians have to work in that space.
- Visible contamination or moisture. Evidence of mold, rodent activity, or water intrusion in the ductwork changes the scope from cleaning into restoration territory, and sometimes into repair. We’ll tell you straight if you’re in that situation.
- Whether repair is needed. A separated joint at a plenum or a disconnected run in the attic is common after a re-roof or an attic renovation. Cleaning without fixing the leak just means you’ll clean it again sooner.
One local factor deserves its own paragraph: humidity. Boca Raton’s air is warm and wet for most of the year, and ductwork doesn’t escape that. Moisture in a duct system is what turns ordinary dust into something worse, and it’s the reason we look at filtration and dehumidification equipment rather than just vacuuming and leaving. We work with and service equipment from Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Abatement Technologies, along with Guardsman, because filtration is part of the answer in this climate. If your ducts are growing something, cleaning alone won’t hold.
How to Save on HVAC Cleaning
You don’t have to pay top of range to get a proper cleaning. A few practical moves help.
- Get the estimate in writing before work starts. A free estimate costs nothing and prevents surprises. Call (888) 894-0255 and we’ll walk you through what your home needs based on square footage, system count, and register count.
- Combine services in one visit. If your dryer vent also needs cleaning, doing it on the same trip is cheaper than scheduling two separate visits. Same goes for duct repair found during cleaning.
- Know your register count before you call. Most quotes are built on it. Counting grilles and returns yourself takes five minutes and makes the estimate more accurate.
- Don’t wait for a symptom. Cleaning a system that’s running fine on schedule costs less than restoring one that’s been pulling debris for years. A home purchase is the best time to book, since a pre-move cleaning tells you what you actually bought.
- Ask what’s included, not just what it costs. A low quote that covers only the supply runs and skips returns isn’t a cheaper version of the same job. It’s half the job.
We also don’t quote by phone alone and call it done. The written estimate reflects the actual system, and that’s what sets the final price. Good work at a fair price beats a number that changes when the technician arrives. If you’d like to see what we cover for the city overall, read our Boca Raton page.
Air Duct Repair: The Cost Most Quotes Leave Out
Most duct cleaning companies clean. Fewer repair. That gap costs Boca Raton homeowners real money, because cleaning a leaking system and then leaving the leak in place means conditioned air escapes into the attic and unfiltered attic air gets pulled in. You pay for cooling you don’t get, and you clean the ducts again sooner than you should.
Common repairs we see here include disconnected flex runs after an attic retrofit, separated joints at the air handler plenum, crushed sections behind new cabinetry, and torn insulation on runs in the attic heat. Repair pricing depends entirely on access and the length of the run involved. A single reconnect is a small piece of work. Rebuilding a crushed trunk line is not. We quote it once we’ve looked, and no price for repair work is invented before then.
Fixing the ductwork first, then cleaning, is usually the right order. Cleaning a connected, sealed system is cheaper and the result lasts longer.
Dryer Vent Cleaning Is Part of the Price Conversation
Dryer vent cleaning sits in the same $120 to $225 range for most Boca Raton homes, and we treat it as a fire-safety service rather than an upsell. Lint accumulates in the vent run, and a clogged vent restricts airflow, which raises dryer temperatures and shortens drying times. On a long run with elbows, or a vent that terminates on a roof, debris builds faster than most people expect.
If it’s been more than a couple of years since your dryer vent was cleaned, or your dryer takes two cycles to dry a load, that’s the signal. We inspect the full run, clear it, and check the exterior termination while we’re there. On a home where we’re already cleaning the HVAC system, this is a natural addition to the same visit.
What Does the Estimate Appointment Involve?
We start with the system, not the price sheet. A technician checks the air handler, looks at register count and duct material, checks the return side, and asks about recent renovations, water intrusion, or visible dust around the grilles. That’s what produces a real number rather than a guess. Our technicians have up to 8 years of experience with ductwork systems specifically, which means they’re reading duct condition, not just counting vents.
If repair is needed, that gets identified at the same time, so you’re not paying for a second visit to hear it later. Cleaning, repair, and dryer vent work can be quoted together, and the written estimate lays out each piece.
Booking is straightforward. Call (888) 894-0255. We answer 24/7. Fast dispatch is available from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday. We’re closed Saturday, and a call that comes outside dispatch hours is booked into the next opening. We don’t work nights, so the schedule is honest about that.
FAQs – HVAC Cleaning Cost
How much does HVAC cleaning cost in Boca Raton?
HVAC cleaning in Boca Raton typically costs $350 to $650 for a single-system home, and $550 to $950 for homes with two systems. Register count, duct condition, and how long it’s been since the last cleaning move the number within those ranges. Call (888) 894-0255 for a free estimate.
Is it cheaper to repair or replace ductwork?
Repair is almost always cheaper than replacing a duct system, and for a single separated joint or dislodged run the difference is substantial. Full replacement only makes sense when the ductwork is collapsed throughout or badly sized for the home. A technician can tell you which situation you’re in during the estimate, which costs nothing.
How much does dryer vent cleaning cost in Boca Raton?
Dryer vent cleaning runs $120 to $225 for most Boca Raton homes, with long or elbow-heavy vent runs landing between $175 and $275. It’s worth doing alongside HVAC cleaning when both are due. Call (888) 894-0255 to price them together.
Do I need cleaning or cleaning plus repair?
If your ducts are connected and sealed, cleaning alone is the right call, at $350 to $650. If a technician finds separated joints, crushed runs, or torn insulation, repair needs to be quoted and done first or the cleaning won’t hold. That’s why we look before we quote.
Can you come the same day?
Same-day service is often possible when you call early. We answer 24/7, and fast dispatch runs from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday. Call (888) 894-0255 and we’ll tell you what’s open.
Why does my quote differ from a neighbor’s?
Because the homes differ. System count, register count, duct material, attic access, and how much debris has built up all change the job. Two Boca Raton houses the same size can land at opposite ends of the $350 to $650 range for those reasons. The written estimate for your home is the only number that matters.
Get a Free HVAC Cleaning Estimate in Boca Raton
Clean ducts. Repaired ducts. Done right. That’s the whole point of quoting properly, and it’s why we put the number in writing before we touch a register. Our equipment is Rotobrush and Nikro, the same professional-grade systems HVAC professionals rely on, and our lineup of cleaning, repair, and dryer vent work means one accountable visit rather than three contractors.
Call (888) 894-0255 for a free estimate. We answer 24/7. Fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday, and we’re closed Saturday. If you’re a property manager with several units, we’ll scope them together so you have one number to work from.
Pricing reflects the Boca Raton market as of 2026. Ashton Air Duct Cleaning offers free estimates – call (888) 894-0255.
Written by the team at Ashton Air Duct Cleaning.
What Our Customers Say
"They photographed every return and supply before starting and sent me the file afterward. No upsell to a sanitizing treatment I didn't need."
- Danielle Doyle"My wife's allergies had been bad in this house since we moved in. It's been two months since they did the ducts and it's noticeably better. Not a miracle, but real."
- David Lin"Fair price and thorough work. They ran about an hour and a half past the estimated finish time, so don't schedule anything tight after."
- Kelly Thompson