Air Duct Cleaning in South Florida
If you could see what's hiding in your air ducts, you'd call us today.
We remove the dust, pollen, and buildup lurking in your HVAC so you can breathe easy. $160 covers up to 8 vents.
A Whole-Home Approach to Cleaner Air
Air duct tools agitate and loosen the dirt, compressed air flushes it through the ductwork, and a truck-mounted, HEPA-filtered vacuum pulls it out of the house.
- Whole-system inspection before we start, not just the visible vents
- A truck-mounted, HEPA-filtered vacuum that removes debris instead of blowing it around
- Dryer vent cleaning available on the same visit
Every Air Duct Visit Includes
The whole system, not just the vents you can see.
Whole-Home Inspection
We check supply, return, and trunk lines to see what's actually built up before quoting.
Vacuum Extraction
A HEPA-filtered vacuum pulls dust, pollen and debris out of the system.
Vent & Register Cleaning
Every accessible vent and register gets cleaned, not just the ones you can see from the floor.
Final Airflow Check
We confirm airflow at the registers before we call the job done.
What Air Duct Cleaning Costs
The price depends on how many vents your home has and whether you add the air handling unit. The current offer covers up to 8 vents for $160, and homes with more vents are priced per vent when you book.
A duct cleaning price that sounds too good to be true is often a surface-level job that never reaches the system. Ask what is included before you book anyone, us included.
Minimum charges apply and offers cannot be combined. All offers
- Up to 8
- vents for $160 under the current offer. More vents are priced when you book.
- Inspection
- first, so you know what the system needs. The cleaning may be a separate appointment.
- Re-clean
- If something isn't right, let us know and we'll re-clean it under our workmanship guarantee.
Air Duct Cleaning, Step by Step
What to look for, what the crew does, and what to do before they arrive.
Signs It Is Time
- Dust settles on furniture a day or two after you clean
- You moved into a new build or just finished a remodel; drywall dust and sawdust end up in the ducts
- A musty smell when the AC kicks on
- Pets, smokers or allergy sufferers in the house
- It has been five years or more, or you do not know when it was last done
How the Cleaning Works
- An inspection of the ducts and the HVAC unit comes first
- A HEPA-filtered vacuum cleans the evaporator coil, blower and vent covers
- The vacuum is connected to the ductwork and compressed air drives the dust out of the system and into it
- The vents are cleaned last
Before We Arrive
- Clear a path to each vent and to the air handler closet
- Know roughly how many vents the home has
- Turn the thermostat off when the crew asks
- Plan to have the system off for the length of the cleaning
Air Duct Cleaning in South Florida
Four things about homes here that change how fast ducts load up and what to look for.
The AC Runs Most of the Year
Up north, a duct system rests for months between heating and cooling. Here the air handler runs nearly every day, so the same ducts pull household dust, pet dander and lint through the system all year. That is why the time between cleanings that suits a northern home is often too long for a South Florida one.
Humidity and the Musty Start-Up Smell
Cold supply ducts running through a hot, humid attic or ceiling can sweat. Add dust and you have the musty smell many people notice when the AC kicks on after the house sat closed. If you can see growth on a register or inside a duct, start with a mold inspection, which is free, before anyone cleans it.
Condos and Air Handler Closets
Most condos and many townhomes keep the air handler in a closet inside the unit, so the crew works inside your home rather than an attic. Many associations set rules on when contractors can work and where they park, so check with management before you book and tell the office when you do.
After a Remodel or Storm Repairs
Drywall dust and sawdust are among the most common things found in duct systems, because they get pulled into the returns while the work is going on. If you have had drywall, flooring or roof work done, clean the ducts after the work, not before. Pair it with dryer vent cleaning on the same request if the laundry was in the work zone.
A Homeowner's Guide to Air Duct Cleaning
What gets cleaned, when it is worth it, and what to ask before you book anyone.
In this guide
What a Whole-System Clean Covers
The parts that move your air: the ductwork itself, the vent covers, and, at the air handler, the blower and the evaporator coil. A HEPA-filtered vacuum is connected to the system so the dust that is loosened is pulled out to the truck rather than blown into the house.
Ask any company what is included. A low price that covers only wiping the registers leaves the dust where it was.
Why a Clean House Can Still Smell Dusty
If you dust and vacuum and the house still smells dusty or musty, the source is often the system that moves the air. Dust in the ducts, a dirty filter or a damp air handler closet gets blown back out every time the AC starts.
Filters Come First
A clogged filter lets dust past it and into the ducts. Check yours monthly and replace it on the schedule the filter maker gives, sooner with pets or after construction. Cleaning the ducts without changing the filter undoes part of the job.
Add-Ons Worth Knowing About
Air handling unit cleaning covers the blower motor and coils, and it is $50 off under the current offer. A UV whole home air purification system installs in the air handler and is $100 off right now. Neither is required for a duct cleaning; ask what makes sense for your system.
Questions to Ask Before You Book
What parts of the system are cleaned? Is it under a HEPA vacuum the whole time? How many vents does the price cover? Is there an inspection first? What happens if something is not right afterward? Here, the answer to the last one is a re-clean under the workmanship guarantee.
What the Research Says
- Once a year
NADCA recommends having air ducts inspected at least once a year and cleaned as needed. Source: NADCA
- 3 reasons
EPA says to consider duct cleaning for substantial visible mold in the system, an infestation of rodents or insects, or ducts clogged with excessive dust and debris. It also says duct cleaning has never been shown to prevent health problems. Source: U.S. EPA
- 1980
is the median year built for homes and condos in Miami-Dade and Broward counties, and 1986 in Palm Beach County. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024
- 73%
is the normal average relative humidity at Miami International Airport, 83% at 7 a.m. Source: NOAA
What South Florida Homeowners Say
"Garrett and Desmond arrived right on time and did an excellent job cleaning our dryer vent. They couldn’t have been kinder and more professional. We have used Stanley Steamer for years and they are always easy to work with and do a great job. Highly recommend!"
Ask a Question or Request a Quote
Send it here and the office calls or texts you back. For water, fire or mold damage, call (888) 700-4894 now. The emergency line is answered 24 hours a day.
Questions About Air Duct Cleaning
Anything else? Call (888) 700-4894 and the office will answer it.
South Florida humidity feeds dust, mold spores, and allergen buildup inside ductwork. Cleaning removes it and lets your HVAC system work without dirt blocking airflow.
Pricing depends on your home's size, vent count, and system complexity. You get an upfront quote before we start, with no hidden fees.
Most homes benefit from a cleaning every few years given the humidity here, sooner if you've had recent construction, a pest issue, or someone in the home with allergies.
Yes. Add dryer vent cleaning to the same request. A clean vent lowers fire risk and helps the dryer run more efficiently.
Under the current offer, up to 8 vents cost $160. Larger homes are priced by the number of vents, and the air handling unit is an add-on with $50 off right now. Minimum charges apply and offers cannot be combined.
No. Stanley Steemer advises against it: getting into the ductwork can hurt you and the HVAC system, and household vacuums cannot reach or capture what is inside. It takes truck-mounted equipment.
Often, yes. Construction dust such as drywall and sawdust is one of the most common things found in duct systems, because it gets drawn in while crews clean up.
They can be. The inspection comes first, and the cleaning may be booked as a separate appointment. The office tells you when it confirms.
Here, the current offer covers up to 8 vents for $160, with $50 off cleaning the air handling unit and $100 off a UV whole home air purification system. Homes with more vents are priced when you book. Minimum charges apply and offers cannot be combined.
It removes the dust and debris that has built up in the system, which matters most when there is visible mold, a pest problem, heavy dust coming out of the registers, or leftover construction dust. If none of those apply and the ducts were cleaned recently, it can wait.
A poor job can knock dust loose without capturing it, or skip the parts of the system that hold the most. That is why the system should be under a HEPA-filtered vacuum while it is cleaned, and why a cheap offer that only wipes the registers is worth questioning.
Dust settling on furniture a day or two after you clean, a musty smell when the AC starts, visible dust or debris at the registers, recent construction, pets or allergy sufferers in the home, or no record of when it was last done.
You can vacuum the register covers and change the filter. Cleaning the ducts themselves takes truck-mounted equipment that puts the system under vacuum, and getting into ductwork can damage it, so Stanley Steemer advises against doing it yourself.
Air Duct Cleaning by City
Each city page covers the housing and HVAC we see there, and the nearest office with its Google rating.
Miami-Dade
Broward
Palm Beach
Treasure Coast
Explore Our Other Residential Services
Ready For Cleaner Air?
Pick a day and an arrival window online. The office texts you to confirm it.