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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Before
AfterAir Duct Cleaning in West Palm Beach, FL
Dryer vent cleaning in West Palm Beach is not a once-a-decade chore here. The city’s concrete block homes from the 1940s through 1970s often route dryer exhaust through long, multi-bend runs in unconditioned attics, where summer temperatures above 140°F bake lint into a hard, adhered layer that builds in months, not years. Add the cane-season ash that drifts east from the Everglades Agricultural Area and you get a vent system that clogs faster than most Florida markets. Call (806) 606-6902 for a written price before any work begins.
Why West Palm Beach Homes Are Different
West Palm Beach sits directly downwind of the Everglades Agricultural Area, where sugar cane fields are burned during harvest season, roughly October through April. The fine ash and particulate, what locals call black snow, moves east into neighborhoods like Flamingo Park, El Cid, Northwood, and Grandview Heights. It enters return air intakes and settles inside ductwork, creating a heavy soot load that technicians in Miami-Dade or Broward County rarely encounter at this scale. Homeowners near Military Trail and the US-441 corridor often find return-air grilles coated with a dark residue they mistake for mold; it is carbonized cane particulate that has circulated through the duct system for months.
Much of the residential core is concrete block construction from the late 1940s to the 1970s, retrofitted with central AC after original construction. Ductwork frequently runs through unconditioned attics where summer heat exceeds 140°F, accelerating flex-duct insulation breakdown and joint separation. The system then draws in superheated, mold-spore-laden attic air directly into the living space. With no real heating season, HVAC systems run essentially twelve months a year, and the humidity between the Atlantic and the Intracoastal Waterway promotes mold colonization inside ductwork faster than in drier climates.
Our Main West Palm Beach Services
The two services West Palm Beach homeowners call about most are full-system air duct cleaning and deeper HVAC cleaning, both shaped by the same local realities: year-round AC runtimes, cane-season particulate, and aging attic ductwork.
Air Duct Cleaning in West Palm Beach
In West Palm Beach, a full air duct cleaning typically involves negative-pressure extraction on every supply and return run, because the cane ash layer settles in every branch, not just the trunk line. Crews photograph and clean the interior of each run, then document the result. For an exact written scope and price per system, see the dedicated Air Duct Cleaning in West Palm Beach page.
HVAC Cleaning in West Palm Beach
HVAC cleaning in West Palm Beach extends to the evaporator coil, blower, and plenum box surfaces, where the humidity near the Intracoastal keeps coil surfaces damp and gives mold a head start. This is a larger job than a basic duct clean and is quoted per system in writing before work starts. The full breakdown lives on the HVAC Cleaning in West Palm Beach 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.
BeforeAfterDryer Vent Cleaning in West Palm Beach
Dryer vent cleaning in West Palm Beach usually reveals a combination of lint and cane ash, not just lint. The difference matters because the ash layer is finer and denser; it compacts inside the vent run and reduces airflow faster than lint alone. In older concrete block homes where the dryer sits on an interior wall and the vent travels twenty feet or more through a hot attic, this accumulation turns a normal fire hazard into a more urgent one, and we write the price down before we touch a single clamp. This is the core of our Dryer Vent Cleaning work in the city.
Vent Cleaning
Signs you need it
Clothes take more than one full cycle to dry, the dryer exterior runs hot to the touch, or you notice a faint burning smell during operation.
What it costs in West Palm Beach
Vent cleaning typically costs $129-$199 in West Palm Beach depending on vent length and accessibility.
How we do it
We run a rotating brush with negative-pressure extraction from the dryer connection through the exterior termination, removing lint and ash, then photograph the interior before and after.
Lint Removal
Signs you need it
Lint builds visibly around the dryer’s exterior vent hood or you find clumps of lint collecting on the ground near the termination point.
What it costs in West Palm Beach
Standalone lint removal runs $95-$160 in West Palm Beach when booked as part of a vent cleaning.
How we do it
We remove the lint blockage from the interior of the duct run and the exterior hood, then run an airflow test to confirm the vent is moving air at the expected rate.
Vent Rerouting
Signs you need it
The current vent run makes more than two hard bends or passes through a hot attic space where condensation forms inside the duct.
What it costs in West Palm Beach
Vent rerouting in West Palm Beach typically runs $220-$450 depending on the new route length and whether the run goes through a wall or the roof.
How we do it
We plan the shortest code-compliant route, replace the duct run with rigid or semi-rigid material as the application requires, and seal each joint with mastic before reconnecting the dryer.
Bird Guard Installation
Signs you need it
You hear bird activity near the exterior vent hood or find nesting material protruding from the termination point.
What it costs in West Palm Beach
Bird guard installation costs $45-$90 per vent in West Palm Beach, including the guard itself.
How we do it
We mount a wire guard over the exterior termination, clear any nesting material from the vent interior, and confirm the guard does not restrict airflow.
What Dryer Vent Cleaning Costs in West Palm Beach
| Item | Typical range in West Palm Beach |
|---|---|
| Full vent cleaning | $129-$199 |
| Lint removal (add-on) | $95-$160 |
| Bird guard installation | $45-$90 |
Is dryer vent cleaning worth it in West Palm Beach?
Yes. Duct runs in unconditioned attics accumulate lint and cane ash faster here, and the buildup is the leading cause of dryer fires. Call (806) 606-6902 for a written price before any work starts.
How often should I clean my dryer vent in West Palm Beach?
Every 12 months in most West Palm Beach homes, and every 6 months if your vent runs more than 15 feet or passes through a hot attic. Call (806) 606-6902 to schedule with a written quote.
Duct Repair & Sealing in West Palm Beach
Duct repair and sealing in West Palm Beach typically targets the failure points that form in attic-run flex duct and aging metal trunks. The local combination of 140°F attic temperatures, year-round AC operation, and humidity-driven condensation means joints separate and insulation fails faster than in almost any other US market. When the system runs twelve months a year, a small gap becomes a larger energy and humidity problem faster. See our full Duct Repair & Sealing breakdown for the written-scope process.
Flex Duct Repair
Signs you need it
Rooms at the end of a duct run stay warm while the rest of the house cools, or you see drooping duct sections in the attic during an inspection.
What it costs in West Palm Beach
Flex duct repair in West Palm Beach typically runs $180-$320 per section depending on access and duct diameter.
How we do it
We cut out the damaged section, replace it with correctly sized flex duct, pull it tight without kinks, and seal both connections with mastic and UL-listed tape.
Duct Sealing
Signs you need it
You feel weak airflow from several registers, or your energy bills stay high even after a routine maintenance visit.
What it costs in West Palm Beach
Whole-system duct sealing in West Palm Beach typically costs $350-$850 depending on the number of accessible connections and the system size.
How we do it
We locate leaks at each plenum connection, register boot, and mid-run joint, then seal them with mastic applied to the metal or flex collar, not tape alone.
Duct Insulation
Signs you need it
Condensation forms on the outside of duct runs in the attic, or the insulation jacket has torn and is hanging loose.
What it costs in West Palm Beach
Re-insulating duct runs in West Palm Beach runs $210-$400 per run depending on length and access.
How we do it
We strip the failed insulation, inspect the duct wall for damage, and wrap the run in new closed-cell insulation with vapor barrier facing sealed at every seam.
What Duct Repair & Sealing Costs in West Palm Beach
| Item | Typical range in West Palm Beach |
|---|---|
| Flex duct repair (per section) | $180-$320 |
| Whole-system duct sealing | $350-$850 |
| Duct insulation (per run) | $210-$400 |
Can duct sealing reduce humidity in a West Palm Beach home?
Yes. Sealing attic duct leaks stops superheated, humid attic air from being pulled into the system, which reduces indoor humidity levels. Call (806) 606-6902 for a written quote.
How long does duct sealing last in West Palm Beach’s climate?
Mastic-sealed joints typically last 10 to 15 years, even under our attic heat load. Call (806) 606-6902 to schedule an inspection with a written price.
Air Quality & Sanitizing in West Palm Beach
Air quality and sanitizing in West Palm Beach addresses what accumulates after years of high humidity, year-round AC operation, and cane-season particulate. The persistent moisture near the Intracoastal and the Atlantic keeps duct interiors damp, and that is where mold and bacteria take hold. A cleaning alone removes the visible debris; sanitizing treats the surface so the problem does not return in the same spot. Our Air Quality & Sanitizing process is written, photographed, and priced before any chemical touches your system.
Mold Treatment
Signs you need it
You smell a persistent musty odor when the AC runs, or you see dark staining inside the plenum or on register faces during a visual inspection.
What it costs in West Palm Beach
Mold treatment in West Palm Beach typically runs $300-$700 depending on the affected surface area and whether the plenum and coil are involved.
How we do it
We photograph the affected surfaces, apply a labeled antimicrobial product to the plenum interior, coil housing, and accessible duct runs, then document the treated area.
Odor Removal
Signs you need it
A lingering odor returns every time the blower cycles on, even after changing filters and cleaning the return grille.
What it costs in West Palm Beach
Targeted odor removal in West Palm Beach costs $200-$400 per system when performed after a full duct cleaning.
How we do it
We locate the source of the odor, clean the affected surface, then apply a professional-grade deodorizer designed for HVAC interiors and track the result with a photo record.
UV Light Installation
Signs you need it
Mold regrowth appears on the coil within months of a cleaning, or someone in the home has a documented respiratory condition aggravated by indoor air.
What it costs in West Palm Beach
UV light installation in West Palm Beach runs $400-$850 installed per unit, depending on the model and mounting location.
How we do it
We mount the UV unit on the return side or above the evaporator coil, wire it to the blower circuit, and confirm the lamp is drawing the correct current.
Air Purifier Install
Signs you need it
Household members experience allergy symptoms indoors that improve away from home, and the duct system has been cleaned without relief.
What it costs in West Palm Beach
Air purifier installation in West Palm Beach typically costs $550-$1,100 depending on the purifier type and whether it requires duct modification.
How we do it
We mount the purifier in the supply plenum or return drop, wire it to the system controls, and verify the unit operates within manufacturer specifications.
What Air Quality & Sanitizing Costs in West Palm Beach
| Item | Typical range in West Palm Beach |
|---|---|
| Mold treatment (per system) | $300-$700 |
| Targeted odor removal | $200-$400 |
| UV light installation | $400-$850 |
Will sanitizing get rid of the cane ash smell in my West Palm Beach ducts?
Sanitizing alone will not remove particulate. The ash must be extracted first; the sanitizing step then treats the cleaned surfaces. Call (806) 606-6902 for a written scope and price.
Is air duct sanitizing safe for a West Palm Beach home with kids?
Yes, when applied correctly. We use labeled products designed for HVAC interiors, written pricing before work starts, and the crew leaves behind the product documentation. Call (806) 606-6902 with questions.
Brands We Service in West Palm Beach
Our crews in West Palm Beach regularly work on systems built around Honeywell filtration, Aprilaire media cabinets, and Guardsman access panels, and we keep replacement media and common filters in local stock for faster turnarounds. Our brands page lists the equipment we service and install.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning in West Palm Beach, FL
| Service | Typical range in West Palm Beach |
|---|---|
| Dryer vent cleaning | $129-$199 |
| Dryer lint removal | $95-$160 |
| Bird guard installation | $45-$90 |
| Flex duct repair (per section) | $180-$320 |
| Whole-system duct sealing | $350-$850 |
| Duct insulation (per run) | $210-$400 |
| Mold treatment | $300-$700 |
| Odor removal | $200-$400 |
| UV light installation | $400-$850 |
| Air purifier installation | $550-$1,100 |
Price moves up in West Palm Beach when duct runs are long, attic access is tight, or the system has not been cleaned in years. What never changes is this: a written price before any work starts, under Haven Standard Clause 1, and the same price when the job is done.
Neighborhoods We Serve in West Palm Beach
We work throughout West Palm Beach, from the older concrete block homes of Flamingo Park and El Cid to the 1970s and 1980s-built neighborhoods along Military Trail and the US-441 corridor.
- Flamingo Park
- El Cid
- Northwood
- Grandview Heights
- Westgate
Most West Palm Beach neighborhoods are reachable within a single business day for scheduled service.
Service Area - Cities Near West Palm Beach
CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning serves homeowners across Palm Beach County, including Palm Beach Gardens, FL, Royal Palm Beach, FL, Wellington, FL, and Lake Worth, FL. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from the brand’s Miami (South FL) office; crews serve West Palm Beach locally.
Serving West Palm Beach, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the West Palm Beach 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 in West Palm Beach
Routine duct cleaning and vent work does not require a permit in West Palm Beach. Any repair that involves sheet metal replacement directly at the air handler may fall under mechanical permit requirements, and we advise on that before work starts.
Yes. Fine particulate from sugar cane burning east of the city is pulled into return air intakes and settles inside duct runs over months. Homeowners near Military Trail and the US-441 corridor see the heaviest buildup.
Call (806) 606-6902 and a live person answers. We schedule a date, then deliver a written price before any work begins. Every job concludes with a documented photo record of each duct run, before and after.
For a written price on any West Palm Beach duct or vent job, call (806) 606-6902. Estimates are free, the price is set before work begins, and every visit comes with a documented photo record.
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 West Palm Beach Customers Say
"Flat price agreed up front, no per-vent add-ons at the end. That was the whole reason I did not call the coupon company."
- Suzanne B."The dryer vent was almost completely blocked with lint. They showed me the photograph and I understood immediately why the dryer had been running twice."
- Lucia M."They found a disconnected duct in the crawl space that had been dumping conditioned air under the house for years. Photographed it, quoted the repair, fixed it."
- Devon A.