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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Air duct cleaning in Sunnyvale runs $390 to $780 for a typical single-family home, depending on system size and how long it’s been since the ducts were touched. Most of the ranch homes we work in across Sunnyvale were built between 1955 and 1975, and many still carry their original ductwork. That matters here more than in newer South Bay cities, because those aging systems collect decades of dust, then get hit with remodel debris when a house changes hands. If you’re noticing dust settling back on furniture within days of cleaning, or vents that smell musty when the heat kicks on, call us at (980) 447-2498 for a straight answer on what your system actually needs.
Why Sunnyvale Homes Are Different
Sunnyvale’s housing stock tells a specific story. The Lakewood, Cherry Chase, and Borregas neighborhoods are almost entirely single-story and split-level ranch homes built for Lockheed Missiles & Space workers in the 1950s, 60s, and early 70s. Those homes were framed with duct runs through unconditioned attics, often using duct board and early flex connections that have since dried out, separated, or sagged. We see the same condition over and over: original sheet-metal trunk lines still in place, wrapped in insulation that’s now 60 years old, with return air pulling from hallways that have been remodeled three times.
Then you add Sunnyvale’s climate. The morning marine layer pushes damp air into those attic spaces for part of the year. In older duct systems with even small gaps at the joints, that moisture gets pulled in and settles. Homeowners who’ve never opened their attic won’t know it until they smell something sour at the register. Add to that the fall wildfire smoke seasons, when people in Sunnyvale run their HVAC continuously for days through high-AQI stretches, and you have systems that accumulate particulate far faster than a newer home in Santa Clara ever would.
Our Main Sunnyvale Services
Most calls we get from Sunnyvale homeowners come down to two things: the ducts haven’t been cleaned in years, or the dryer vent has never been opened since the house was built. Every one of our Sunnyvale services has its own page with pricing and what the job covers.
Air Duct Cleaning in Sunnyvale
Air Duct Cleaning in Sunnyvale uses negative-pressure extraction to pull settled dust, pet hair, and construction debris out of the supply and return runs without pushing it into your living space. In Sunnyvale’s 1960s ranch homes, we often find the return side has never been sealed properly, which means the system has been pulling attic air and everything in it. We’re equipped with Rotobrush and Nikro systems, and we document what came out with before-and-after photos of your own ducts. You get one flat price for the whole system before we begin, and the price doesn’t change at the door.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Sunnyvale
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Sunnyvale clears the full run from the dryer’s lint trap bypass to the exterior vent cap. In many Sunnyvale homes, that run is longer than you’d think: laundry rooms sit off the garage or hallway, and the vent travels through the attic or under the floor to reach an exterior wall. Lint packs into those long runs and narrows the opening, which drives up dry times and creates a fire hazard. We clear the entire run, check the exterior cap for proper airflow, and leave you with a photo of the open vent before and after.
Air Duct Repair in Sunnyvale
Air Duct Repair in Sunnyvale addresses the damage we most often find in Sunnyvale attics: separated joints, collapsed flex runs, and duct board that’s crumbled at the connections. In older ranch homes, it’s common for a boot to have pulled away from the main trunk, which means you’re paying to heat or cool the attic. We repair or replace the damaged section, seal the joints, and give you a written guarantee on every repair. If a covered repair fails, we come back at no charge.
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.
Brands We Service in Sunnyvale
We work on every major residential system found in Sunnyvale homes, with parts and equipment from Rotobrush, Nikro, and Guardsman in regular use. We stock common duct board, flex runs, and registers locally so most repairs don’t require a second trip. See our brands for the full list of equipment we run and the air-quality products we install.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning Company in Sunnyvale, CA
| Service | Typical range in Sunnyvale |
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| Single-family home air duct cleaning (up to 10 vents) | $390 – $580 |
| Single-family home air duct cleaning (11 – 20 vents) | $530 – $780 |
| Each additional vent beyond 20 | $25 – $40 per vent |
| Dryer vent cleaning (standard single run) | $120 – $180 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (long or multi-story run) | $180 – $280 |
| Air duct repair (minor: boot reconnection, small seal) | $150 – $350 |
| Air duct repair (moderate: flex run replacement, 1 – 2 joints) | $350 – $700 |
| Air duct repair (major: trunk line or multiple runs) | $700 – $1,500+ |
What pushes a Sunnyvale job higher is usually age and access. A 1965 ranch in Lakewood with attic duct runs that have never been touched will take longer to clean than a newer build, and any repair work in a tight, low-slope attic adds labor. Every one of our jobs gets a written price before any work begins. No per-vent pricing games, no surprise invoice at the door.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Sunnyvale
We work throughout Sunnyvale, from the closer-in neighborhoods around downtown to the quieter ranch streets further out. Most areas are within a 20 to 40 minute drive of our Bay Area dispatch office, so scheduling is straightforward.
- Lakewood
- Cherry Chase
- Borregas
- Ortega
- Ponderosa
Service Area – Cities Near Sunnyvale
We also serve homeowners in the neighboring cities around Sunnyvale. If you’re in Mountain View, CA, Santa Clara, CA, Cupertino, CA, or Los Altos, CA, give us a call and we’ll let you know when we can get a technician out.
Serving Sunnyvale, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Sunnyvale 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 Company in Sunnyvale
We schedule most Sunnyvale jobs within a few business days. The age of your home and the size of your system don’t slow scheduling down; they only affect how long the job itself takes. Call (980) 447-2498 and we’ll give you a specific date and a morning or afternoon arrival window before you commit to anything.
No. Air duct cleaning and dryer vent cleaning are considered routine maintenance and don’t require a permit anywhere in Sunnyvale. Air duct repair can occasionally touch on building code if a large section of ductwork is being replaced, but that’s rare in residential work. We’ll flag it if it ever applies to your job.
No. The price is based on the size of your system and the condition of your ducts, not your zip code. A 12-vent ranch in Borregas costs the same to clean as a 12-vent home in Cherry Chase. You get one written price before work starts, and that’s the price you pay.
If you’ve been smelling dust at the registers, or you bought a Sunnyvale ranch that’s had renovation work done without a duct cleaning afterward, call us at (980) 447-2498. We’ll give you a straight answer on what you’re dealing with, what it costs to fix, and exactly who will be at your door.
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 Sunnyvale Customers Say
"Tech arrived with a badge and a printed sheet of what he'd be doing. Ran a camera through the main trunk before and after so I could see the dust difference. Vents smell cleaner already."
- Gina R."Priced by the system, not by the vent, and he told me up front. No pressure to add the sanitizer and I said no without any fuss."
- Faith N."We had construction dust packed into every register after a remodel. They sealed off the returns, used negative pressure, and left the floors cleaner than they found them."
- Paul E.