Whole-home duct cleaning
Dryer vent cleaning
Camera inspection
Sanitizing & deodorizingWhole-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.
Air Duct Cleaning Company in Pacific Palisades, CA
Air duct repair in Pacific Palisades usually means one of two things: sealing and reconnecting older rigid metal ductwork in a mid-century ranch, or replacing sections of flex duct that have torn or collapsed in a newer hillside build. We’re Duct Cleaning Hawthorne, a focused duct-and-vent specialist serving Pacific Palisades and the surrounding canyon communities. Most jobs here trace back to the same root causes: long attic and crawlspace runs, Santa Ana wind pressure, and fine ash that works its way into every seam. If your system is leaking or restricted, call (855) 473-3133. We answer 24/7, and we dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday.
Why Pacific Palisades Homes Are Different
Pacific Palisades sits where the Santa Monica Mountains meet the coast, and that canyon-and-bluff geography shapes almost every duct job we do. Homes are spread across hillside lots with multi-zone HVAC systems, and the duct runs are often long: through attics, under floors, or through crawlspaces cut into slope. That means more joints, more turns, and more places for air to escape before it ever reaches a register.
The housing stock itself splits into two broad categories. Older homes from the 1950s through the 1970s, especially the ranch-style homes in the alphabet streets and the flats above Sunset Boulevard, often still have their original rigid metal ductwork. That metal is durable, but the joints were sealed decades ago, and what was once airtight is now cracked or separated. Newer construction and the large contemporary rebuilds in the Highlands and Huntington Palisades tend to use flex duct, which is faster to install but far more vulnerable to damage: tears from critters, kinks around framing, and sagging that traps debris.
The climate adds another layer. Dry Santa Ana winds in fall push fine dust and ash through return grilles, and the marine layer that settles into the deeper canyons keeps moisture in place long enough for mold to form inside poorly sealed systems. After the 2025 Palisades Fire, we see a new pattern: homeowners rebuilding in the Alphabet Streets or above the Village are asking about fire-hardening their air systems, not just cleaning them. That conversation starts with the ductwork itself.
One more practical note: Pacific Palisades has its share of HOAs and hillside construction rules. Any work that touches structural framing or requires new vent penetrations may need sign-off. We’ll flag that before we start, not after.
Styles & brands we work with
- Whole-home duct cleaning
- Dryer vent cleaning
- Camera inspection
- Sanitizing & deodorizing
Our Main Pacific Palisades Services
Most Pacific Palisades homeowners call us first for one of two reasons: the air system is moving dust or smells stale, or the dryer vent hasn’t been cleared in years and the laundry room feels humid. Both are worth addressing, and both are services we do with the same professional-grade equipment.
Air Duct Cleaning in Pacific Palisades
Air duct cleaning in a canyon home means getting fine ash, construction dust, and pet dander out of the full duct system: supply and return runs, boots, and the plenum. Homes here pick up more particulate than the average coastal house because Santa Ana winds push airborne debris against return grilles and into attic-mounted ductwork. We use Rotobrush and Nikro extraction systems, the same equipment type used in commercial and restoration settings, and we photograph the interior before and after so you can see what was actually removed. For the full scope of this work, see our Air Duct Cleaning in Pacific Palisades page.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Pacific Palisades
Dryer vents are the single most common fire-safety issue we find in Pacific Palisades laundry rooms, especially in older homes where the vent runs through a wall and exits near combustible landscaping. Lint builds up, airflow drops, and the dryer works harder while the exhaust temperature climbs. We clear the full run from the dryer connection to the exterior termination using professional extraction equipment, not a consumer shop vac. Dryer vents are a fire risk, and we treat them that way. Details are on our Dryer Vent Cleaning in Pacific Palisades page.
Air Duct Repair in Pacific Palisades
Air duct repair in Pacific Palisades is often the difference between a clean system and one that re-contaminates itself within months. Homes here, particularly the mid-century builds with original metal ductwork and the hillside homes with long flex runs, develop leaks at joints, tears in the duct liner, and sections that have sagged or separated entirely. When a duct leaks, your system pulls attic air, crawlspace air, or ash-laden outdoor air into the living space, and it pushes conditioned air into places nobody lives. The fix is rarely a full replacement; more often, it’s targeted sealing, reconnecting, and reinforcing the sections that have failed. That’s the work we do most, and it’s the core of our Air Duct Repair specialty.
Ductwork Repair
Signs you need it
Rooms at the end of a run stay too warm or too cold, you hear a faint whistling near the registers, or your energy bills climb while the system runs just as much as it always has.
What it costs in Pacific Palisades
Expect a typical range of $450 to $1,500 depending on how many sections need sealing or reconnection and how accessible they are.
How we do it
We locate the leaks with pressure testing, then seal joints with mastic or aluminum tape rated for HVAC, re-hang sagging sections, and confirm airflow at each register before we pack up.
Air Duct Replacement
Signs you need it
The duct has collapsed, torn, or been so heavily contaminated by smoke or mold that cleaning won’t restore it to a safe condition.
What it costs in Pacific Palisades
Partial replacement typically runs $1,500 to $3,500 for the affected sections, while a full-system replacement in a larger hillside home can reach $6,000 to $10,000.
How we do it
We remove and dispose of the failed sections, fit new rigid or flex duct to match your system’s sizing, seal every connection, and verify static pressure before finishing.
HVAC Duct Installation
Signs you need it
You’re adding a room, finishing a garage or ADU, or the existing duct layout was never correct for the system it serves.
What it costs in Pacific Palisades
New duct installation typically ranges from $3,000 to $6,000 for a standard single-zone system, with larger or multi-zone layouts running higher.
How we do it
We size the ductwork to the blower’s rated airflow, route it with the fewest turns practical, insulate runs through unconditioned space, and seal every joint before testing.
What Air Duct Repair Costs in Pacific Palisades
| Item | Typical range in Pacific Palisades |
|---|---|
| Ductwork repair (leak sealing, reconnection) | $450 – $1,500 |
| Partial air duct replacement | $1,500 – $3,500 |
| Full HVAC duct installation | $3,000 – $6,000 |
Is air duct repair worth it before a rebuild in Pacific Palisades?
If you’re rebuilding or renovating after fire damage, yes. Ash and smoke residue inside old ductwork will keep circulating for years unless the ducts are cleaned, sealed, or replaced as part of the rebuild. We inspect first and tell you what’s salvageable.
Can you repair just one section of duct in Pacific Palisades?
Yes. Most repairs are sectional: we isolate the damaged run, replace or seal it, and leave the rest of the system alone. We’ll confirm the rest of the ductwork is sound before we quote the repair, not after.
Brands We Service in Pacific Palisades
We work on duct systems from every major manufacturer, but we stock common replacement parts and filtration upgrades from Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Nikro at our Hawthorne shop. That means most Pacific Palisades repairs don’t wait on a parts shipment. Check our brands for the full equipment and product list.
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AfterPricing for Air Duct Cleaning Company in Pacific Palisades, CA
| Service | Typical range in Pacific Palisades |
|---|---|
| Air duct cleaning (full system) | $450 – $900 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $150 – $300 |
| Ductwork repair (leak sealing, reconnection) | $450 – $1,500 |
| Partial air duct replacement | $1,500 – $3,500 |
| Full HVAC duct installation | $3,000 – $6,000 |
| Duct insulation or re-wrapping | $800 – $2,000 |
| Air filter housing replacement | $300 – $800 |
| Return air duct addition or enlargement | $600 – $1,800 |
What pushes a Pacific Palisades quote toward the upper end is access. A duct run through a tight hillside crawlspace or a finished attic with no walkway takes longer to reach and longer to repair. The estimate is free, the price is set per job in writing before we start, and there is one flat price per system agreed up front, not a per-vent surprise.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Pacific Palisades
We work throughout Pacific Palisades, from the flats around the Village to the hillside streets, including these neighborhoods and the areas around them:
- The Alphabet Streets
- Huntington Palisades
- The Highlands
- Marquez Knolls
- Castellammare
Most Pacific Palisades neighborhoods are within a 30 to 45 minute drive from our Hawthorne shop, so a scheduled visit usually lands in the morning or early afternoon, Sunday through Friday.
Service Area – Cities Near Pacific Palisades
Beyond Pacific Palisades, our service area covers the Westside and nearby communities. That includes Brentwood, CA to the east, Venice, CA down the coast, Culver City, CA further inland, and Hollywood Hills, CA across the pass. If you’re in one of those areas and need duct work done, call us and we’ll confirm the schedule.
Serving Pacific Palisades, CA – Our Local Coverage Area
We serve Pacific Palisades and nearby communities. Use the map below to see the area we cover. If you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Air Duct Cleaning Company in Pacific Palisades
We answer 24/7 and dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday. Same-day service is available when the schedule allows. A call outside dispatch hours is booked into the next opening. We are closed Saturday.
It depends on the scope. Cleaning and minor repairs rarely need approval. Anything that changes exterior vent penetrations or structural framing may require your HOA or the city to sign off first. We’ll tell you what your specific job needs before work begins.
Yes. After a Santa Ana event or a brush fire like the 2025 Palisades Fire, fine ash gets pulled into return ducts and settles in attic runs. We use restoration-grade extraction equipment from Nikro and Abatement Technologies to remove it, then check the seals so it doesn’t come back.
For a free estimate on air duct repair, cleaning, or dryer vent work in Pacific Palisades, call (855) 473-3133. We answer 24/7. Fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday.
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 Pacific Palisades Customers Say
"My wife's allergies had been bad in this house since we moved in. It's been two months since they did the ducts and it's noticeably better. Not a miracle, but real."
- Yusuf Najjar"Did the dryer vent while they were here for a small add on price. The dryer now finishes a load in one cycle instead of two."
- Marisol Reyes"Found a disconnected run in the crawlspace while they were in there and told me about it rather than cleaning around it."
- Cole Norris