Air duct cleaning costs $300 to $1,000 per home in 2026
Air duct cleaning costs $300 to $700 for a typical single family home in 2026. Angi's average is $389, Fixr's is $500 for a 2,000 square foot home, and full service companies that follow NADCA standards often charge $400 to $1,000. Per vent pricing runs $25 to $50 a vent, about $35 on average. A home with two HVAC systems runs $650 to $1,000. Any ad under $99 is a teaser, and the real bill arrives on site.
What price guides say
We checked 4 price guides and read every number on their pages on October 7, 2026. They do not all measure the same thing, so read each line for what it counts.
| Source | What it found |
|---|---|
| Angi | Angi lists an average of $390 and a range of $150 to $800, with vents at $25 to $50 each. |
| Fixr | Fixr says most homeowners pay $300 to $700, with a $500 average for a 2,000 square foot home. |
| NerdWallet | NerdWallet lists $270 to $500 with an average of $389, and about $35 per vent. |
| Housecall Pro | Housecall Pro lists $400 to $1,000 per home, $400 to $600 for one system and $650 to $1,000 for two systems. |
What pushes the price up
| What | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Home size | Companies price at $0.15 to $0.30 a square foot or $25 to $50 a vent. A 20 vent home is $500 to $1,000. |
| Number of systems | Each extra furnace or air handler adds $200 to $400. |
| Duct condition | Mold treatment adds $100 to $250. Pest cleanup adds more. |
| Add ons | Dryer vent cleaning is $100 to $200. Furnace and coil cleaning is $60 to $150. Sanitizing fog is $50 to $250. |
| Access | Attic and crawl space ducts take longer. Labor runs $90 to $125 an hour and a job takes 3 to 8 hours. |
What the price includes
A full clean covers every supply and return vent, the main trunk lines, the plenum, and the blower compartment using a truck mounted or portable negative air vacuum. Replacing the filter is usually included. Dryer vents, coils and sanitizing are extra. It does not include tax or extras the provider adds on the day.
Who charges this and how it is billed
Duct cleaning is done by HVAC firms and by firms that only clean ducts. Some bill by the vent, some by square foot, and some give one flat price per system. Labor is billed by the hour on larger or harder jobs. Extra work, such as dryer vent cleaning, mold treatment or a video check, is usually a separate line. Ask if the crew uses a strong vacuum that pulls dust out of the house, and ask if the firm is certified. Get the total in writing before work starts, so the price on site matches the price on the phone.
How to judge your quote
- Ask if the price covers every vent and the main duct lines.
- Ask how many HVAC systems the price covers.
- Ask if dryer vent, mold or sanitizer work is extra.
- Be wary of a very low ad price. A fair quote is a written total after the crew looks at your home.
- Compare the total with the range above: $300 to $1,000 per home for most people in 2026.
Ways to pay less
- Ignore the $49 to $99 coupon ads. They lead to upsells on site.
- Ask if the company is NADCA certified and if they use negative air equipment.
- Bundle the dryer vent. It is the most useful add on and cheaper when done together.
- Change your filter every 3 months. Most homes do not need duct cleaning more than every 5 to 7 years.
How we got these numbers
The range on this page comes from Angi, Fixr, NerdWallet and Housecall Pro. We opened each source page and read every number on it on October 7, 2026. Where the sources disagree, the table above shows each one so you can see the spread. These are planning ranges, not quotes. The written price you are given is the real price.
Common questions
How much does air duct cleaning cost?
Angi lists an average of $390 with a range of $150 to $800. Fixr says most homeowners pay $300 to $700.
Is air duct cleaning worth it?
Not for every home. NerdWallet notes the EPA does not suggest routine duct cleaning unless there is mold, pests or heavy dust.
How long does it take?
Fixr says most jobs take 3 to 6 hours. Big homes or hard to reach ducts take longer.
Can I pay less?
Ask for a price per vent and clean only what you need. NerdWallet lists about $35 per vent.