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.
Trusted Air Duct Cleaning for West Palm Beach Homeowners
Air duct cleaning in West Palm Beach is not a luxury, it’s maintenance for the air your family breathes. Coastal humidity, salt air, and the constant hum of AC systems mean West Palm Beach ducts collect sand, pollen, mold spores, and construction dust faster than homeowners expect. Linden Air Duct West Palm Beach has cleaned and inspected ductwork here since 2004, led by Marcus Veale. We’re the company that sends you the technician’s name and photo before the visit, puts a written price in front of you before any work starts, and backs every repair for 365 days. If you’re ready to breathe easier, call (728) 231-8154.
Air Duct Cleaning Services
Air Duct Cleaning Services in West Palm Beach cover the full removal of accumulated dust, debris, and microbial growth from the supply and return duct runs throughout a home or building. Most homeowners don’t need this every year, but after a remodel, a leak, a pest intrusion, or three to five years of Florida humidity, the buildup becomes real and measurable. Linden Air Duct West Palm Beach uses negative-pressure extraction with Rotobrush equipment, which means debris is pulled out of the ducts rather than pushed into the rooms, and the price is set in writing before we begin. A typical single-system home in West Palm Beach runs $350 to $550.
Whole-Home Extraction
This is the core service: every supply register, return grille, and accessible duct run is cleaned under continuous negative pressure. The process includes agitation of duct walls to break loose stubborn deposits, then vacuum extraction. Each vent opening is sealed during the job so dust doesn’t migrate.
Post-Cleaning Sanitization
After extraction, we apply an EPA-registered sanitizer from Guardsman to interior duct surfaces. This step addresses mold spores and bacteria that thrive in dark, humid duct interiors common in West Palm Beach. The product air-dries quickly and leaves no lingering chemical smell.
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.
Styles & brands we work with
HVAC Duct Cleaning
HVAC Duct Cleaning means cleaning every component of the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning airflow path, not just the visible vent covers. In West Palm Beach, the AC runs most of the year, so condensation, dust, and organic material combine into a sticky film inside the ductwork that simple vacuuming won’t remove. Linden Air Duct West Palm Beach addresses the full route with our Full System Cleaning: return air plenum, blower compartment access, supply trunk lines, and branch ducts. Pricing for a full HVAC Duct Cleaning job on a standard West Palm Beach home typically falls between $350 and $600, depending on the system layout and number of returns.
Return-Side Deep Cleaning
The return side pulls air from the home back to the air handler, which means it collects most of the dust, pet hair, and human skin cells. We open and clean the return chase and filter housing, then recommission the air handler cavity. Our Return Duct Cleaning protects the blower motor and coil.
Supply Plenum Service
The supply plenum distributes conditioned air from the air handler into branch runs. Over time, it gets coated with a fine paste of dust and humidity-condensed residue. We clean the plenum and visually inspect its seams and insulation before resealing the access point.
Vent Cleaning
Vent Cleaning targets the register covers, boots, and the first few feet of duct behind each vent opening, which is where visible dust accumulates and where mold spots appear first. In West Palm Beach, high indoor humidity means vent boots often show rust or mildew staining that alerts homeowners to a problem behind the wall. Linden Air Duct West Palm Beach includes vent cleaning as part of every whole-home duct cleaning, but we also offer it as a targeted service for homeowners who just need their supply registers and return grilles cleaned. This focused job typically costs $150 to $250 for a standard home.
Register and Boot Restoration
Each vent cover is removed, washed, and degreased, then the metal or flex boot behind it is brushed and vacuumed. If the boot is rusted or separated at the joint, we flag it for repair. The register is reinstalled clean and tight.
Bathroom and Kitchen Exhaust Vents
These vents collect cooking grease and shower humidity condensation, making them prime spots for mildew. We clean the vent body, damper, and accessible duct, then verify airflow direction and exhaust termination at the roofline or soffit.
Ductwork Cleaning
Ductwork Cleaning means cleaning the full physical network of ducts that move air through a structure: trunk lines, branch lines, elbows, and transition fittings. In older West Palm Beach neighborhoods like Flamingo Park and Grandview Heights, many homes still have original rigid metal ductwork from the 1970s and 80s. That ductwork leaks, collects rust, and often contains fiberglass insulation remnants. Linden Air Duct West Palm Beach cleans this with Rotobrush agitation tools sized for both round and rectangular ducts. Full ductwork cleaning for a single-story West Palm Beach home generally costs $400 to $700, depending on the number of runs and accessibility.
Rigid Metal Ductwork
Rigid ducts need more aggressive brushing to break the years of baked-on film. We run nylon and flexible whip brushes through each run while vacuum remains active. The process removes rust scale, dust, and fiberglass particles without harming the duct walls.
Flex Duct Systems
Flex duct is common in newer construction and townhomes in West Palm Beach, but it sags and collects debris in the accordion folds. We clean flex runs with soft rotary brushes at lower torque, then inspect for punctures, kinks, or disconnections that hurt airflow.
Air Duct Inspection
Air Duct Inspection is the diagnostic service that tells you what’s actually inside your ductwork before any cleaning is scheduled or quoted. Many West Palm Beach homeowners call us because they smell something or see dust blowing from registers but don’t know if it’s a cleaning issue, a leak, or a mold problem. Linden Air Duct West Palm Beach performs a camera inspection of the duct interior, showing you exactly what we see, and then provides a written report with our recommendation and a firm price. Inspection-only visits typically cost $99 to $199, and that amount is credited toward cleaning if you proceed.
Camera Scope Inspection
We run a small video probe through the main trunk and accessible branches, capturing real-time footage of dust buildup, mold colonies, insect debris, or duct separation. You watch the screen with us. No guesswork, no mystery, no upsell.
Leak and Airflow Evaluation
During the inspection, we check register airflow with an anemometer and look for duct joints that have separated, especially in attic spaces common in West Palm Beach ranch homes. A disconnected return can pull in hot attic air and insulation, doubling your cooling bill.
Residential Air Duct Cleaning
Residential Duct Cleaning is tailored for single-family homes, townhomes, and condos in West Palm Beach, where AC systems work year-round and indoor air quality matters for kids, pets, and allergy sufferers. Marcus Veale and the Linden team treat your home as carefully as we treat our own: drop cloths on the floors, shoe covers at the door, and the technician’s name and photo texted to you before the visit. A typical residential cleaning in West Palm Beach ranges from $350 to $550 for one HVAC system, with larger two-story homes in communities like Ibis or The Preserve running $600 to $850.
Homes with Pets
Pet dander and hair get pulled into the return ducts and circulate back into every room. We remove the fur matting at the return grille, clean the duct runs, and recommend a MERV-rated filter that handles the dander load. Homes with multiple pets often need cleaning every two to three years, not every five.
Homes with Allergy Sufferers
Dust mites, pollen, and mold spores gathered in ducts act as a constant reservoir that the AC system distributes. Post-cleaning, indoor allergen counts drop measurably. We can also install Aprilaire whole-home air purifiers directly into the duct system for ongoing filtration.
Commercial Air Duct Cleaning
Commercial Duct Cleaning addresses larger duct systems in offices, retail spaces, medical facilities, and apartment buildings throughout West Palm Beach, including properties along Clematis Street and the warehouse district near the airport. These systems are larger, run longer hours, and serve more people, so the scale changes but the standard does not. Linden Air Duct West Palm Beach uses truck-mounted and portable Nikro negative-air machines rated for commercial duct volumes. Commercial pricing is always job-scoped: most small commercial spaces in West Palm Beach run $800 to $1,500, while larger properties are quoted after a walkthrough.
Office and Retail Spaces
High occupancy means high dust load. We schedule after-hours or weekend work to avoid disrupting business, clean the full duct network, and provide documentation for property managers or building owners. Each technician on site is badge-verified and introduced by name before work begins.
Medical and Sensitive Environments
For clinics and care facilities, we follow stricter containment protocols with HEPA-filtered negative air machines from Abatement Technologies. We also document before-and-after photos and airflow measurements so facility directors have a paper trail for compliance or tenant communication.
Brands We Service
Linden Air Duct West Palm Beach works with professional-grade equipment built by Rotobrush and Nikro. Rotobrush systems are the workhorse of our whole-home cleanings, combining rotary brushing with continuous vacuum in one compact unit that navigates tight West Palm Beach attic spaces. Nikro negative-air machines give us the CFM and HEPA filtration needed for larger homes and commercial duct runs where dust containment is critical.
For the air-quality side, we recommend and install products from Honeywell, Aprilaire, Abatement Technologies, and Guardsman. Aprilaire whole-home purifiers mounted at the air handler capture particles the duct cleaning left behind. Guardsman sanitizers address microbial growth on interior duct surfaces. Whether you have a Goodman, Trane, Carrier, Rheem, or any other make of HVAC equipment, the ductwork itself is brand-agnostic and we can clean it.
See the difference
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AfterSigns You Need a Pro Right Now
- Dust accumulating on surfaces within days of cleaning. If you dust the bedroom dresser and it’s covered again three days later, your ducts are likely distributing stored dust. The source is usually a dirty return duct or a filter that isn’t catching fine particles.
- Visible mold staining around vent openings. Dark or greenish spots around supply registers in West Palm Beach are often the visible tip of a larger colony inside the duct boot. Because of Florida’s year-round humidity, this requires professional cleaning and sanitizing, not just painting over the stain.
- A musty smell when the AC first cycles on. That odor is the accumulated moisture and organic matter inside the ductwork being stirred by airflow. In West Palm Beach, it’s one of the most common calls we get, especially after summer rains.
- Noise or rattles coming from ductwork. A loose duct section or debris caught in a run can create sounds that travel through the system. Rattling also points to disconnected joints in attic duct runs, which leak conditioned air and pull in insulation.
- One room stays noticeably hotter or cooler than the rest. Uneven temperatures often mean a crushed or disconnected flex duct, a damper stuck closed, or a major blockage. An air duct inspection with a camera scope finds the cause in minutes.
Our Process, Step by Step
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Written estimate before work begins. We walk the home with you, count the returns, check the duct layout, and give you one written price for the entire system. That price does not change once the equipment comes off the truck. You sign, then we start.
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Containment and protection. Our technician lays drop cloths, puts on shoe covers, and seals off each vent opening with temporary covers. The Rotobrush or Nikro negative-air unit is connected at the main return to establish continuous suction before any agitation begins.
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Agitation and extraction. We feed rotary brushes through each duct run, scrub the return and supply plenums, and vacuum every branch. The process uses negative-pressure extraction, meaning dust and debris are pulled out of the ducts and into the HEPA filter, never into your living room.
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Sanitization and final inspection. Once the ducts are clean, we apply a Guardsman sanitizer to interior surfaces, replace any access panels, and run the camera scope one more time so you can see the result. Every register is reinstalled and airflow is confirmed.
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Written report and guarantee. You get before-and-after photos, a written summary of what was found, and your 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If anything we cleaned does not stay clean, call us and we make it right.
How Much Does Air Duct Cleaning Cost in West Palm Beach?
A typical air duct cleaning for a single-system home in West Palm Beach runs $350 to $550 for the full job, not per vent. Two-story homes and larger floor plans in communities like Royal Palm Beach or Wellington run $600 to $850. The price depends on the number of returns, the linear feet of ductwork, the type of duct material, and whether we’re also cleaning the blower compartment and coils.
Three factors move the price most: home size, duct accessibility, and how long it’s been since the last cleaning. A 1,500-square-foot ranch with a recent cleaning is at the low end. A 4,000-square-foot two-story with attic ductwork that hasn’t been touched in 15 years is at the high end. Every Linden Air Duct West Palm Beach quote includes a written price for the whole system before any work starts. No per-vent pricing, no add-ons at the door. If a contractor quotes you a suspiciously low price over the phone, ask what it actually covers. The bait-and-switch is common in this trade, which is exactly why we put the number in writing first. Estimates are always free, and the inspection fee is credited back if you move forward with cleaning.
Our Service Area Near West Palm Beach
Linden Air Duct West Palm Beach serves homeowners throughout central and northern Palm Beach County. We’re in West Palm Beach daily, but we also run regular routes to Boynton Beach, Wellington, Greenacres, Royal Palm Beach, Palm Springs, Lantana, and Lake Worth. Most appointments are scheduled within three to five business days, and we provide the tech’s name and photo before every visit.
Serving West Palm Beach, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the West Palm Beach area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions About Air Duct Cleaning in West Palm Beach
Air duct cleaning is the removal of accumulated dust, debris, mold, and other contaminants from the supply and return ductwork of your HVAC system. It includes cleaning the vent registers, boots, trunk lines, branch ducts, and the return plenum. The process uses negative-pressure extraction so debris is pulled out of the home rather than pushed into it. Call (728) 231-8154 for a written quote based on your system’s actual layout.
For a typical single-family home in West Palm Beach, the full process takes two to four hours from setup to final walkthrough. Larger homes with multiple systems or commercial spaces can take a full day. We give you a firm arrival window and the tech’s name and photo before we send anyone out.
Most single-system homes in West Palm Beach run $350 to $550. Larger two-story homes run $600 to $850, and small commercial spaces start around $800. Every quote is a written flat price for the entire system, agreed before work starts. Call (728) 231-8154 for a free estimate with no obligation.
The ductwork itself is independent of the HVAC brand, so we clean and repair duct systems connected to every major brand including Carrier, Trane, Goodman, Rheem, and Lennox. Our Rotobrush and Nikro equipment is sized for both rigid metal and flex ducts. The air handler brand doesn’t change the cleaning approach, only the access points.
Our phones are answered by a live person 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For urgent issues like a collapsed return duct or water in the ductwork, we prioritize current customers and can often send a technician within one or two business days depending on the schedule. Call (728) 231-8154 and a real person will help you immediately.
If the duct cleaning work is not right within 365 days, Linden Air Duct West Palm Beach comes back and makes it right at no charge. The promise is in writing on every job. It is a standing commitment from Marcus Veale and the entire team, not a promotional offer, and it is included with every residential and commercial cleaning we perform.
Move furniture and fragile items at least three feet away from vent openings, and clear a path to the air handler. Secure pets in a room away from the work area. Our technician will handle the rest, including floor protection and sealing each register during the process.
Schedule Your Air Duct Cleaning Service in West Palm Beach Today
You’ll get a written price before any work starts, the technician’s name and photo before the visit, and a 365-day guarantee in writing. Marcus Veale and the whole Linden team are ready to help you breathe cleaner air. Call (728) 231-8154 now for a free, no-obligation estimate.
Written by Marcus Veale, Owner at Linden Air Duct West Palm Beach, serving West Palm Beach and surrounding communities since 2004.