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 cleaning in Pacific Palisades runs $450 – $800 for most homes, and the job here isn’t like it is inland. Salt-laden coastal air accelerates corrosion in older galvanized ducts, and the 2020 Palisades Fire left fine ash and soot in HVAC systems across intact neighborhoods like the Alphabet Streets and Marquez Knolls. Our crews use HEPA filtration and negative-pressure extraction to pull that particulate out without releasing it back into your living room. Call Cardinal Air Duct at (559) 295-5878 for a written quote before anything starts.
Why Pacific Palisades Homes Are Different
Pacific Palisades sits against the Pacific in a way few Los Angeles communities do. The marine layer pushes salt and moisture into homes daily, and that changes what’s inside the ductwork. Older homes along the bluffs, especially mid-century ranch houses and hillside contemporaries built in the 1950s and 60s, often have galvanized metal ducts that rust from the inside out. Once corrosion starts, the rough surface traps dust, dander, and salt crystals. In tight attic spaces where duct runs squeeze between beams, that buildup compounds fast.
The Palisades Fire added another layer. Thousands of rebuilding projects now follow stricter ventilation codes, so new construction gets sealed systems and proper filtration. But homes that survived the fire and weren’t rebuilt often have ash residue in their ductwork, sometimes from smoke that entered during the evacuation period. A standard vacuum pass won’t remove the finest soot. That’s why we run Nikro HEPA vacuums and Abatement Technologies containment units on these jobs, and why we recommend sanitizing the plenum after the mechanical clean. Homes in Marquez Knolls and the Riviera with original 1960s ductwork are the ones we see with the most accumulated debris and mold risk, especially where bathroom vents or laundry exhausts tie into unconditioned attic space.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Pacific Palisades Services
Most Pacific Palisades homeowners call us for one of three jobs: dryer vent cleaning, full air duct cleaning, or a broader HVAC system clean that includes coils and the blower assembly. Here’s what each involves locally.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Pacific Palisades
The coastal air here adds a particular risk to dryer vents: salt-laden lint cakes onto vent walls faster than inland, and in hillside homes where vent runs stretch 15 to 25 feet to reach an exterior wall, that restriction builds quickly. A restricted dryer vent in Pacific Palisades means longer dry cycles, lint accumulating inside the wall, and a fire hazard that’s entirely preventable. We clean the full run from dryer to exterior cap and show you before-and-after photos. For the full detail on this job, see Dryer Vent Cleaning in Pacific Palisades.
Air Duct Cleaning in Pacific Palisades
Many Pacific Palisades homes still run original 1950s and 60s ductwork, and after the Palisades Fire, fine ash made its way into systems even in homes that never had direct flame contact. We use a Rotobrush rotary brush system to agitate the duct walls, paired with a Nikro HEPA vacuum running negative-pressure extraction. That means loosened debris goes straight into the vacuum, not back into your home. We also seal off register openings and protect flooring and finishes, which matters in homes with high-end wood floors and plaster walls. See Air Duct Cleaning in Pacific Palisades for the full process.
HVAC Cleaning in Pacific Palisades
HVAC cleaning goes beyond the ducts to the equipment that moves air: the evaporator coil, blower motor, and plenum. In Pacific Palisades, salt exposure corrodes coil fins faster than inland, and the Palisades Fire left a fine layer of soot on coil surfaces that insulates them and cuts efficiency. A dirty coil makes the whole system work harder and cool unevenly. This job restores airflow and includes sanitizing the plenum, a step that matters where mold spores and salt residue linger. Read the full scope at HVAC Cleaning in Pacific Palisades.
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 Pacific Palisades
We work on systems built around Aprilaire filtration units, Honeywell controls, and Guardsman air purifiers, and our own fleet carries Rotobrush cleaning systems and Nikro HEPA extraction gear. See our brands for details on what we service and stock.
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AfterPricing for Air Duct Cleaning Company in Pacific Palisades, CA
| Service | Typical range in Pacific Palisades |
|---|---|
| Air duct cleaning (standard system, up to 10 vents) | $450 – $700 |
| Air duct cleaning (larger home, 11 – 18 vents) | $600 – $900 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $125 – $250 |
| Dryer vent cleaning with long run or roof exit | $175 – $300 |
| HVAC cleaning (coil, blower, plenum) | $350 – $600 |
| Whole-system package (ducts + HVAC + dryer vent) | $800 – $1,400 |
| Plenum sanitization (add-on) | $100 – $200 |
| HEPA filter replacement or upgrade | $80 – $250 |
What pushes price up in Pacific Palisades is access. Tight attics, hillside crawlspaces, and long vertical duct runs add time to the job. What doesn’t change the price, ever, is a surprise at the door. A written quote is handed to you before a single duct is touched, and it doesn’t change.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Pacific Palisades
We work throughout Pacific Palisades, from the beach-adjacent flats to the hillside streets above Sunset. Response time for most Pacific Palisades calls is within one business day, with scheduling available by phone around the clock.
- The Alphabet Streets
- Marquez Knolls
- The Riviera
- Palisades Highlands
- Huntington Palisades
Service Area – Cities Near Pacific Palisades
While this page covers Pacific Palisades specifically, our crews also serve the surrounding canyons and valley communities. That includes Topanga, CA up the coast, Sherman Oaks, CA and Encino, CA over the hill, and Tarzana, CA just north of the 101. Scheduling is coordinated from our Los Angeles office, and crews dispatched to Pacific Palisades carry the same professional-grade equipment as every other job.
Serving Pacific Palisades, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Pacific Palisades 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 Pacific Palisades
Most Pacific Palisades calls can be scheduled within one business day. We don’t promise same-day service, but we do give you a written time window before the technician arrives, and you can track that arrival in real time. Call (559) 295-5878 and a live person will schedule you.
No permit is required for air duct, dryer vent, or HVAC cleaning anywhere in Pacific Palisades. For homes in gated communities or with strict HOAs, we can provide our technician’s name and vehicle details ahead of arrival so you can get gate access arranged. You’ll know who’s coming before we show up.
Yes. Salt and moisture from the marine layer accelerate corrosion in older galvanized ducts and cause lint and dust to stick to duct walls more than inland. That means Pacific Palisades homes often need a more thorough mechanical clean and sometimes plenum sanitization. Call (559) 295-5878 for a quote specific to your home, and you’ll get a written price before any 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 Pacific Palisades Customers Say
"Rebooked in a tap for next year. Simple. Reminder text goes out when it is time again, so I do not have to track it."
- Lee F."The crew was polite and careful with the floors."
- Amber O."Dryer vent was clogged with lint. They cleared it and sent a photo of the vent cap afterward. Dryer is fast again."
- Tasha M.