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 Bonita Springs, FL
Dryer vent cleaning in Bonita Springs costs between $119 and $229 for a standard single-story home, with duct repair and air quality work priced separately by scope. The big difference here is what Hurricane Ian left behind: thousands of flex duct systems in Bonita Springs sat wet, then hot, then vacant for months at a stretch while owners were up north. Call (806) 606-6902 and we’ll give you a written price before any panel comes off.
Why Bonita Springs Homes Are Different
Bonita Springs took a direct hit from Hurricane Ian in September 2022, and the flooding along the Imperial River and Spring Creek corridor put brackish water into countless air handlers and duct boots. What makes it worse is the snowbird pattern: homes in Pelican Landing, Bonita Bay, and Spanish Wells routinely sit unoccupied from May through October, so many post-Ian duct systems baked through one or more hot, humid, vacant summers before anyone noticed the mold growing inside. By the time owners return in November, the problem is no longer dust. It’s active microbial growth, and it needs more than a standard cleaning.
The dominant housing stock in Bonita Springs is 1990s-to-2010s concrete block stucco construction inside master-planned gated communities, with flex duct systems run through unconditioned attic spaces that regularly exceed 130°F. That attic heat degrades duct liner and joint seals far faster than in temperate markets, which is why we see more cracked flex duct and separated joints here than in nearly any other coastal Florida market. Combine that with outdoor humidity staying above 80% for six or more months, and you get a specific failure pattern: compromised ducts that pull humid attic air into the system, then distribute it through every register.
Our Main Bonita Springs Services
These are the two services Bonita Springs homeowners call us about most often, especially during the November and December return season when systems first kick on after a long vacancy.
Air Duct Cleaning in Bonita Springs
Full-system air duct cleaning in Bonita Springs typically involves negative-pressure extraction on every run, with camera documentation before and after. In this market, the job often includes removing mold bloom that formed during vacant summers, not just accumulated dust. Air Duct Cleaning in Bonita Springs covers the full scope, pricing, and what we document on every job.
HVAC Cleaning in Bonita Springs
HVAC cleaning in Bonita Springs goes beyond the ducts themselves to the evaporator coil, blower assembly, and drain pan, which is where Ian-related contamination tends to concentrate. A coil caked with dried flood sediment won’t just smell bad; it runs the system harder and shortens equipment life. HVAC Cleaning in Bonita Springs explains what’s included and what it costs here.
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 Bonita Springs
Dryer vent cleaning in Bonita Springs is one of the few services we recommend on a stricter schedule than the national average. The reason is direct: most homes here route dryer exhaust through roof or exterior wall terminations that face the Gulf’s prevailing humidity, and in homes that sit vacant for months, lint absorbs that moisture, compacts, and creates blockages faster than in dry climates. Dryer Vent Cleaning is the service we run most often in the weeks after snowbirds return.
In Bonita Springs, a dryer vent that hasn’t been cleared in 3 or more years is carrying a load of compacted lint, and in post-Ian homes, sometimes drywall dust and insulation fragments from water damage repairs. The failure mode isn’t just slow drying. It’s a fire risk that grows every cycle.
Dryer Vent Inspection
Signs you need it
Clothes take two or more cycles to dry, the dryer exterior gets unusually hot to the touch, or you notice a musty smell when the dryer runs.
What it costs in Bonita Springs
A dryer vent inspection in Bonita Springs runs $79 to $119, and includes camera documentation of the entire run.
How we do it
We disconnect the dryer, run a camera from both ends to document blockage and any damage, and write up exactly what we found with photos.
Vent Cleaning
Signs you need it
The vent hood flap outside doesn’t open fully when the dryer runs, or you see lint accumulating around the exterior termination point.
What it costs in Bonita Springs
Full dryer vent cleaning in Bonita Springs ranges from $119 to $229, depending on run length and access.
How we do it
We run a rotary brush and negative-air extraction the full length of the vent, then camera-verify the result and photograph the before and after.
Lint Removal
Signs you need it
Visible lint buildup behind the dryer, a burning smell during operation, or the dryer shuts off mid-cycle due to overheating.
What it costs in Bonita Springs
Standalone lint removal from the dryer cavity and interior cabinet typically runs $89 to $149 in Bonita Springs.
How we do it
We open the dryer cabinet, vacuum out accumulated lint from the internal cavity and motor area, and document what came out.
What Dryer Vent Cleaning Costs in Bonita Springs
| Item | Typical range in Bonita Springs |
|---|---|
| Dryer vent inspection | $79 - $119 |
| Full dryer vent cleaning | $119 - $229 |
| Lint removal from dryer cabinet | $89 - $149 |
How often should dryer vents be cleaned in Bonita Springs?
Every 12 months for occupied homes, and immediately after any long vacancy. Bonita Springs humidity compacts lint faster than dry climates, and snowbird homes that sit for six months routinely show blockages on first inspection when owners return each fall.
Can a blocked dryer vent cause mold in a Bonita Springs home?
Yes. When a blocked vent forces warm, humid exhaust air back into the laundry area, it raises the dew point against walls and ceilings. In Bonita Springs’ 80%+ humidity, that moisture doesn’t dry on its own and can feed mold within weeks. Call (806) 606-6902 if you suspect a blockage.
Duct Repair & Sealing in Bonita Springs
Duct repair and sealing in Bonita Springs is rarely about age alone. The bigger driver is the combination of Ian’s floodwater and the years of 130°F attic heat that followed, which has accelerated joint separation and flex duct liner breakdown across the city’s 1990s-to-2010s housing stock. When a home sat vacant from May to October with a compromised duct run, the system pulled humid attic air through the gap for months before anyone noticed. Duct Repair & Sealing addresses both the visible damage and the hidden leaks that drive up cooling bills all summer.
What we find most often in Bonita Springs is not a single failure but a pattern: separated joints where mastic has dried and cracked, pinched flex duct in attics that were worked on during post-Ian repairs, and in canal-front homes, duct boots that were never fully cleaned or resealed after floodwater receded.
Duct Sealing
Signs you need it
Rooms heat unevenly, cooling bills keep climbing with no change in usage, or you can feel warm air at the vents when the AC is off.
What it costs in Bonita Springs
Whole-system duct sealing in Bonita Springs typically runs $450 to $900, depending on the number of runs and access difficulty.
How we do it
We locate every leak with a pressure test, seal each joint and seam with mastic, and verify the improvement with a before-and-after pressure reading.
Flex Duct Repair
Signs you need it
Visible sagging or crushing in attic runs, a musty odor from specific registers, or evidence of rodent or pest activity in the attic around ductwork.
What it costs in Bonita Springs
Flex duct repair or replacement in Bonita Springs ranges from $150 to $400 per affected run, depending on length and attic access.
How we do it
We remove the damaged section, replace it with new insulated flex duct, and reseal both ends with mastic before photographing the finished work.
Mastic Sealant
Signs you need it
Visible gaps or cracked sealant at duct joints, especially where ductwork meets the plenum or register boots.
What it costs in Bonita Springs
Mastic sealant application on problem joints runs $80 to $180 per access point in Bonita Springs.
How we do it
We clean the joint surface, apply mastic in a continuous bead, and allow it to cure before re-testing the seal with the pressure reading.
What Duct Repair & Sealing Costs in Bonita Springs
| Item | Typical range in Bonita Springs |
|---|---|
| Whole-system duct sealing | $450 - $900 |
| Flex duct repair or replacement | $150 - $400 per run |
| Mastic sealant on problem joints | $80 - $180 per access point |
Why are duct leaks so common in Bonita Springs attics?
Most homes here run flex duct through unconditioned attic spaces that exceed 130°F for months. That heat bakes mastic sealant until it cracks, then humidity finishes the job by softening the adhesive that holds flex duct to its connectors.
Can duct sealing lower cooling costs in Bonita Springs?
It can, sometimes significantly, because a sealed system isn’t pulling humid attic air into the conditioned space. The documented pressure-test difference before and after is the proof, and you’ll see it in writing. Call (806) 606-6902 for a written estimate.
Air Quality & Sanitizing in Bonita Springs
Air quality and sanitizing in Bonita Springs is where the city’s specific post-Ian story shows up most clearly. Homes that flooded along the Imperial River or Spring Creek corridor and then sat vacant through one or more humid summers often have microbial growth in the duct system that standard cleaning doesn’t fully resolve. The return season between November and December is when we get the most calls: owners walk in, turn on the AC, and get a musty, earthy odor from every register. Air Quality & Sanitizing covers the full remediation approach, but in Bonita Springs the job almost always starts with visual confirmation of what’s actually growing.
In the gated communities of Pelican Landing and Bonita Bay, we regularly find the same pattern: attic flex ducts that partially flooded during Ian, never fully dried, baked through multiple vacant summers, and now show visible mold at registers on first startup.
Mold Treatment
Signs you need it
Musty or earthy odor from registers, visible dark spotting around duct boots or on register covers, or allergy symptoms that worsen when the AC runs.
What it costs in Bonita Springs
Mold treatment for duct systems in Bonita Springs runs $500 to $1,300 depending on the number of affected runs and the extent of growth.
How we do it
We photograph the affected areas, apply an EPA-registered antimicrobial treatment, and provide a post-treatment photo record before you pay.
Odor Removal
Signs you need it
Persistent musty or stale air that returns within days of cleaning, or odors that concentrate in one wing of the house or one specific return.
What it costs in Bonita Springs
Odor removal and air scrubbing in Bonita Springs ranges from $200 to $450 for a standard single-story home.
How we do it
We run a professional-grade air scrubber with HEPA and activated carbon filtration through the system while the fan circulates, then re-test air quality.
UV Light Installation
Signs you need it
Recurring mold growth on the evaporator coil or in the drain pan despite regular cleaning, or a documented history of moisture problems near the air handler.
What it costs in Bonita Springs
UV light installation in Bonita Springs typically runs $350 to $700 for a single unit wired into the supply side of the system.
How we do it
We mount the UV-C lamp inside the supply plenum, wire it to run continuously, and verify output with a radiometer reading before we leave.
What Air Quality & Sanitizing Costs in Bonita Springs
| Item | Typical range in Bonita Springs |
|---|---|
| Mold treatment for duct systems | $500 - $1,300 |
| Odor removal and air scrubbing | $200 - $450 |
| UV light installation | $350 - $700 |
Is mold in ductwork common after Hurricane Ian in Bonita Springs?
Yes, especially in homes that flooded and then sat vacant through the humid summer months. Brackish water in duct boots, combined with months of 80%+ humidity and no airflow, is a near-perfect mold incubation environment.
How do I know the air quality work was actually done in Bonita Springs?
You’ll receive a photo record of the inside of every treated run, before and after, as a standard deliverable. That’s the entire point of our documentation standard, and it’s in writing. Call (806) 606-6902 to discuss what’s in your system.
Brands We Service in Bonita Springs
We work on systems and components from Rotobrush, Nikro, and Honeywell, among others, and keep commonly needed replacement parts available for Bonita Springs jobs. That means most repairs and installations happen in one visit. See our brands for the full roster.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning in Bonita Springs, FL
| Service | Typical range in Bonita Springs |
|---|---|
| Dryer vent inspection | $79 - $119 |
| Full dryer vent cleaning | $119 - $229 |
| Lint removal from dryer cabinet | $89 - $149 |
| Whole-system duct sealing | $450 - $900 |
| Flex duct repair or replacement | $150 - $400 per run |
| Mastic sealant on problem joints | $80 - $180 per access point |
| Mold treatment for duct systems | $500 - $1,300 |
| Odor removal and air scrubbing | $200 - $450 |
| UV light installation | $350 - $700 |
What pushes price up in Bonita Springs is attic access difficulty, the number of duct runs, and whether a home is elevated or canal-front with tighter access to exterior terminations. Every price above is a written figure, delivered before any work starts, under Haven Standard Clause 1: no surprises when the invoice arrives.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Bonita Springs
We work throughout Bonita Springs, from the gated golf communities east of I-75 to the canal-front homes west of 41. Here are a few of the neighborhoods we see most often:
- Pelican Landing
- Bonita Bay
- Spanish Wells
- Imperial Shores
- Village Walk of Bonita Springs
Most Bonita Springs jobs can be scheduled within a few business days, and we coordinate arrival around HOA contractor windows and gate access requirements.
Service Area - Cities Near Bonita Springs
CleanRun also serves homeowners in Estero, FL, Lehigh Acres, FL, Fort Myers, FL, and Cape Coral, FL. If you’re just outside Bonita Springs, call us at (806) 606-6902 and we’ll confirm whether your address falls within our dispatch area.
Serving Bonita Springs, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Bonita Springs 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 Bonita Springs
Most gated communities in Bonita Springs, including Pelican Landing and Bonita Bay, don’t require HOA approval for interior duct work or dryer vent cleaning. Exterior terminations, like roof vents or wall caps, sometimes fall under architectural review rules, and we’ll flag that before scheduling if your community requires it.
If you’re a snowbird, immediately upon return, before the system runs for days on end. If you live here year-round, schedule before the May humidity spike. November through January is our busiest window in Bonita Springs, so returning residents should book early to get a preferred date.
Yes. We’ve documented and treated post-flood duct systems throughout the Imperial River and Spring Creek corridor, including elevated homes with tight attic access and systems that absorbed brackish water during Ian. A written scope and photo record is standard on every job, regardless of access difficulty. Call (806) 606-6902 to get a written estimate for your home.
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 Bonita Springs Customers Say
"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."On time, professional, and explained what the readings meant without talking down to me."
- Warren E.