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 West Hills, CA
Air duct cleaning in West Hills is a different job than it is ten miles south. The homes here, mostly 1960s and 1970s single-story ranch builds, sit against the northern foothills where Chatsworth Formation sandstone dust and wildfire ash work their way into return ducts season after season. Cardinal Air Duct Cleaning runs professional-grade Rotobrush and Nikro equipment through those original metal and early flex ducts without tearing them up. Omar Haddad leads our West Hills crews, and you can reach us at (559) 295-5878 for a written quote before any work begins.
Why West Hills Homes Are Different
West Hills sits at the base of the Santa Susana Mountains, and the geology matters more than most homeowners realize. The Chatsworth Formation sandstone that dominates the hillsides breaks down into a fine, grayish-tan powder. It drifts into homes through windows, doors, and even the fresh-air intakes on HVAC systems. During Santa Ana wind events, that powder moves aggressively, and during wildfire season, ash joins it. The result is a signature sediment layer inside West Hills ductwork: a thick, chalky coating along return ducts that we see over and over in homes from Bell Canyon Road up through the northern foothills.
Most of these homes have original rigid metal ductwork or early flex duct from the 1960s and 1970s. Flex duct from that era degrades: the inner liner separates, joints sag, and cleaning it requires lower-pressure tools and a careful hand. The hot, dry summers bake dust into the duct walls, while mild winters introduce moisture that mixes with trapped debris and encourages mold. In West Hills, we clean with that in mind: rotary brushing with variable speed, negative-pressure extraction so loosened debris goes straight into the HEPA vacuum, not back into the living room, and containment controls from Abatement Technologies when mold or heavy ash is present.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main West Hills Services
West Hills homeowners call us most often for two of our three services: dryer vent cleaning to clear the lint and sandstone dust that builds up fast in ranch-home laundry rooms, and air duct cleaning to strip the ash-and-dust coating from aging systems. Both run on The Relay Standard: a live trackable arrival window, before-and-after photo proof, and a written price before work starts.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in West Hills
Dryer vents in West Hills clog differently than in coastal neighborhoods. The hot, dry air already pushes lint through fast, and Santa Ana winds press fine sandstone dust into exterior vent hoods. In 1960s and 1970s ranch homes, dryer vents often run long horizontal stretches through attics or crawl spaces, which gives that lint-dust mix more surface to pack onto. We run Rotobrush rods and a Nikro HEPA vacuum through the full vent run, then show you before-and-after photos of your own vent. Full details on pricing and process are on the Dryer Vent Cleaning in West Hills page.
Air Duct Cleaning in West Hills
Air duct cleaning in West Hills means dealing with that grayish-tan layer: a mix of Chatsworth Formation dust and wildfire ash that coats return ducts, supply runs, and the inside of the air handler. Older metal ducts can handle aggressive brushing, but 1960s flex duct cannot. We adjust the rotary brush speed and extraction pressure based on what your home actually has, and we use Abatement Technologies containment units when the ash load is heavy enough to risk blowing back into the house. The full breakdown, including what we clean and what it costs, is on the Air Duct Cleaning in West Hills page.
HVAC Cleaning in West Hills
HVAC cleaning goes past the ducts: evaporator coils, blower motors, drain pans, and the air handler cabinet itself. In West Hills, sandstone dust coats coils and cuts efficiency, and blower wheels collect a film that throws off balance and wears bearings early. We clean the full system with professional-grade equipment and document the work with photos from start to finish. Every repair we make during the job carries a written guarantee, and a free second visit if it fails. That is the 365-Day Done Right Promise. See scope and pricing on the HVAC Cleaning in West Hills 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.
Brands We Service in West Hills
Our West Hills crews work on all major HVAC equipment found in local ranch homes, including Honeywell controls, Aprilaire filtration, and Guardsman air purifiers. If a replacement part is needed, we stock common filters and fittings locally for short turnaround on our brands.
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AfterPricing for Air Duct Cleaning Company in West Hills, CA
| Service | Typical range in West Hills |
|---|---|
| Air duct cleaning, single system | $395 – $595 |
| Air duct cleaning, two systems | $595 – $895 |
| HVAC cleaning, single system | $495 – $795 |
| HVAC cleaning, two systems | $750 – $995 |
| Dryer vent cleaning, short run | $145 – $195 |
| Dryer vent cleaning, long or roof run | $195 – $345 |
| Air handler deep clean | $295 – $470 |
| Return duct replacement, per run | $180 – $400 |
What pushes West Hills pricing higher than a flat suburban job is the age of the ductwork and the ash load. A heavy wildfire season followed by Santa Ana winds leaves more sediment, and degraded flex duct requires slower, more careful extraction. Either way, the price is written before we touch a single vent, and it does not change at the door.
Neighborhoods We Serve in West Hills
We cover all of West Hills, from the foothill streets along Roscoe and Saticoy up to the northern edges near Bell Canyon and the Santa Susana foothills. Response time for most West Hills jobs is same-week scheduling with a live trackable arrival window, not a four-hour block.
- Upper West Hills, north of Roscoe Boulevard
- The Bell Canyon-adjacent foothill streets
- Homes along Valley Circle Boulevard
- The ranch-home grid south of Saticoy Street
- Neighborhoods near Knapp Ranch Park and Shadow Ranch
Service Area – Cities Near West Hills
West Hills sits in the western San Fernando Valley, and our crews regularly cross into nearby cities for scheduled jobs. We serve Woodland Hills, CA to the southeast, Winnetka, CA directly east, Calabasas, CA to the southwest, and Tarzana, CA further east along the Boulevard. If you live in a neighboring community and need duct or vent work, call (559) 295-5878 and we will confirm coverage.
Serving West Hills, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the West Hills 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 West Hills
Most West Hills jobs are scheduled within the same week. We operate on a live trackable arrival window, so you see exactly when our background-checked, uniformed technician is on the way. No four-hour waiting blocks and no phone tag. Call (559) 295-5878 to check the next available slot.
For the interior work we do, no. Duct cleaning, HVAC cleaning, and dryer vent cleaning happen inside your home and do not require HOA review in any West Hills community we serve. If your dryer vent exits through the roof in a foothill home, that may fall under exterior maintenance rules, and we can tell you what to check with your HOA.
Every booking. If the work is not right within 365 days, we return and correct it at no charge. Repairs we make during a cleaning carry a written guarantee, and if a repair fails, the second visit is free. There is no fine print separating jobs into covered and uncovered categories. Call (559) 295-5878 for a free estimate and a written price before work starts.
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 Hills Customers Say
"Dryer vent was clogged with lint. They cleared it and sent a photo of the vent cap afterward. Dryer is fast again."
- Tasha M."Good cleaning. Window was a little off but the tracker showed it. Work was thorough."
- Marisol K."Dryer vent fix fixed the burning smell. The clog was behind the elbow and the whole laundry room smells normal now."
- Dennis K.