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 Pomona Homeowners
Most Pomona homes have ductwork that has never been properly cleaned. Not blown out with a shop vac, but actually scrubbed. That matters because the Inland Empire’s dry, dusty air and older housing stock mean ducts fill up with years of construction debris, pet dander, and fine particulates that recirculate every time the HVAC kicks on. We use a Rotobrush contact-cleaning system to physically scrub duct walls, paired with Nikro HEPA negative-air extraction so what comes loose leaves the house instead of settling on your furniture. This is the same approach used in abatement and remediation work, applied to residential and commercial ductwork in Pomona. If you want a method that actually removes what’s in there, call (833) 589-9571. We answer 24/7, with fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday.
Air Duct Cleaning Services
Air Duct Cleaning Services cover the full interior of your forced-air system: supply ducts, return ducts, registers, grilles, and the air handler itself. You need this when dust returns within days of wiping surfaces, when airflow at some vents feels weak, or when you’ve just finished remodeling and drywall dust has settled through the whole house. In Pomona, most homes have slab foundations and ducting that runs through attics or between floors, which means years of accumulated material just sits there. We scrub each duct with rotating brushes, pull the loosened debris into a HEPA-filtered negative-air stream, and document what came out. A typical single-system home in Pomona runs $450 to $850, depending on the number of duct runs, number of stories, and how long it’s been since the last cleaning. Your written estimate sets the final price before we start.
Full-System Cleaning
This is the complete job: every supply and return duct, both plenums, the blower compartment, and all visible interior surfaces. We also replace the system filter with a standard media filter as part of the service. Most Pomona homes take between 3 and 5 hours for a single furnace and air handler.
Post-Construction Dust Removal
Renovations in Pomona’s older ranch homes and mid-century builds put enormous amounts of fine drywall and plaster dust into the ductwork. That dust keeps circulating for months after the contractor leaves. Our contact cleaning removes it at the source, and we’re familiar with how Honeywell and Aprilaire IAQ components interact with heavily soiled ducts.
Styles & brands we work with
- Whole-home duct cleaning
- Dryer vent cleaning
- Camera inspection
- Sanitizing & deodorizing
HVAC Duct Cleaning
HVAC Duct Cleaning goes beyond the ducts themselves and addresses the entire heating and cooling circulation path. It’s the right service when your furnace filter is caked within weeks, when you smell dust burning off at the start of each cycle, or when the system has never been cleaned since installation. Duct Cleaning Pomona brings the same Rotobrush and Nikro equipment we use on full system cleanings to the HVAC loop, including the return plenum where the worst buildup usually collects. In Pomona’s climate, where air conditioning runs hard through long summers, coil dust and duct debris combine into a fine layer that reduces airflow and keeps recirculating through the house. Budget $400 to $800 for a standard single-zone system, rising with square footage and number of returns. The written estimate you get before work starts is the price you pay.
Return and Plenum Cleaning
The return side of your HVAC system pulls air from every room, which means it’s where pet hair, lint, and household dust concentrate first. We remove the return grilles, clean the return drop, and clear the main return plenum, where material often sits inches thick in older Pomona homes.
Coil and Blower Area Cleaning
While we don’t perform HVAC mechanical service, a dirty blower wheel and coil area throw everything we just cleaned right back into the airstream. We clean the blower compartment and cabinet surfaces as part of the duct service, using HEPA extraction so no debris falls into the furnace itself.
Vent Cleaning
Vent Cleaning covers the visible, room-side components of your air system: the registers, grilles, and the first several feet of duct behind them. It’s often the first thing Pomona homeowners notice needing attention, because supply registers get visibly coated with grey or brown fuzz, and return grilles cake up with dust. We remove every register and grille, hand-wash them, scrub the duct opening behind each one with the Rotobrush system, and photograph the before and after. Since registers are the only part of the system you actually see, dirty vents are usually a sign that the rest of the ductwork looks the same or worse. Vent-only cleaning, where ducts are already relatively clean, usually runs $250 to $400 in Pomona. We’ll tell you honestly if a vent-only job makes sense or if you’d be wasting money.
Register and Grille Restoration
Decades of Pomona dust, cooking residue, and bathroom moisture leave a film on registers that household cleaning rarely removes. We pull each one, degrease and wash it, and clean the surrounding drywall or flooring opening so the final result actually looks clean.
Bathroom and Kitchen Vent Cleaning
Bathroom exhaust vents and kitchen exhaust ducting collect a different kind of buildup: lint, grease vapor, and moisture-driven dust that clings. We clean these as part of the overall vent service where they tie into the system, and we’ll show you what we found afterward.
Ductwork Cleaning
Ductwork Cleaning is the structural and interior cleaning of the duct runs themselves, the metal or flex duct that moves air between your furnace and each room. In Pomona, we see a lot of original sheet metal ducts in homes built between the 1940s and 1970s, plus flex duct in newer additions and condos. Both collect debris differently: metal ducts develop a hard-caked layer that air pressure alone won’t remove, and flex ducts trap material in their ribbed interior. Our Rotobrush scrubs both types directly, and if we find separated sections, crushed flex runs, or gaps where conditioned air is leaking into the attic, we can repair them on the same visit rather than telling you to call someone else. Ductwork cleaning alone runs $350 to $700 for a typical Pomona home, with repairs quoted separately after inspection.
Main Trunk Line Cleaning
The main trunk line running off your plenum is the largest duct in the house and usually the most contaminated. We access it at intervals along its length and run the rotating brush through every section, with HEPA negative air pulling debris toward the collection unit instead of into the living space.
Branch Run Cleaning
Each branch duct feeding an individual room gets cleaned individually, end to end. That matters because a single heavily soiled branch line can keep dumping dust into one bedroom or living area even after the rest of the system is clean. We verify every run is clear before we finish.
Air Duct Inspection
Air Duct Inspection is what we do first on every job, and it’s also offered as a standalone service when a homeowner wants to know what’s actually in their ducts before committing to a cleaning. During inspection we look for visible contamination, moisture staining, mold-like growth, rodent or pest activity, disconnected ducts, and areas where the system is pulling air from the attic or crawlspace instead of from the house. We use cameras and inspection access points to show you exactly what we’re seeing, not just tell you. In Pomona, where many homes have had decades of occupancy and multiple renovations, inspection regularly turns up disconnected duct joints and missing return runs. A standalone inspection with a written report runs $150 to $250, and if you proceed with cleaning, the inspection cost is folded into the cleaning quote.
Camera Inspection
We run a small camera into main trunks and branch lines to find blockages, separation, and contamination that wouldn’t be visible from the registers. The camera lets you see the condition of your ducts in real time on our screen, so you’re making a decision based on evidence.
Leak and Airflow Evaluation
A disconnected duct in a Pomona attic can pull 120-degree summer air into the system, or dump conditioned air into unconditioned space. During inspection we check each accessible joint and note airflow at each register. When we find a problem, we can usually repair it on the spot since ductwork repair is part of what we do.
Residential Air Duct Cleaning
Residential Air Duct Cleaning is the core of our work in Pomona, where single-family homes, townhomes, and condos make up the majority of our calls. Homes here deal with a specific mix: fine dust from the dry inland climate, pet dander, cooking residue, and in older neighborhoods, decades of accumulated material that many homeowners didn’t know could be cleaned. We treat every home as a separate job with its own access challenges, whether that means working in a low-clearance Pomona attic, a tight hallway closet with a vertical furnace, or a crawlspace return. Typical pricing for a single-system Pomona home runs $450 to $850, with larger homes or multiple systems quoted after inspection. Duct Cleaning Pomona has been serving Pomona for 11 years, and Barry Walsh built the company around the idea that residential customers deserve the same containment-grade cleaning that commercial and abatement jobs require.
Single-Story Home Cleaning
Single-story Pomona ranch homes often have ducts running through the attic in long, straight runs, which are relatively straightforward to access and clean. The challenge is usually the amount of material accumulated over decades. We inspect first, then clean in sections so we can show you progress.
Two-Story and Multi-System Homes
Two-story homes and houses with separate upstairs and downstairs systems take more time because the duct runs are longer and the systems are usually larger. We clean each system completely before moving on. The written quote accounts for the extra labor before we begin.
Commercial Air Duct Cleaning
Commercial Air Duct Cleaning serves Pomona property managers, restaurant owners, medical and dental offices, retail spaces, and light industrial buildings. Commercial systems differ from residential in scale and in what they collect: restaurants deal with grease-laden air, offices with paper dust and high occupant turnover, and retail spaces with whatever the street and loading docks bring in. We bring the same Rotobrush and Nikro negative-air equipment to commercial jobs, scaled up with longer hose runs and more extraction capacity where needed. That means we can clean a commercial system without shutting down your whole operation for the day, and without blowing debris into the occupied space. Commercial pricing runs $800 to $2,500 for most buildings under 20,000 square feet, with larger facilities quoted by walkthrough. Contact Duct Cleaning Pomona at (833) 589-9571 for a commercial assessment and written estimate.
Property Management and Multifamily
Apartment buildings, condominium associations, and managed properties need documented cleaning for tenant turnover and maintenance schedules. We provide written before-and-after documentation and can work unit-by-unit or common-area-by-common-area as your maintenance schedule requires.
Restaurant and Medical Office Systems
Restaurant duct systems pick up grease vapor that makes dust cling harder and can affect insurance requirements. Medical and dental offices need documentation that their air delivery systems are clean. We understand the different standards these occupancies require and we’ll explain exactly what we’re cleaning and why it matters for your operation.
Brands We Service
We work behind Honeywell and Aprilaire IAQ components all the time. Both brands connect into the same ductwork we’re cleaning, and we know how their filters, bypass humidifiers, and electronic air cleaners fit into the airflow path. When we clean a system with a Honeywell media cabinet or Aprilaire filter housing, we’re careful to work around those components correctly so they keep doing their job after we’re gone.
Our whole process is built around Abatement Technologies filtration standards, which means the HEPA filtration we run during cleaning matches the standard used in professional containment and remediation work. The Nikro negative-air machines we deploy are the same equipment used in abatement environments, and using them on residential and commercial duct cleaning in Pomona is the difference between removing debris and just relocating it. Whether you have Honeywell, Aprilaire, or any other make of IAQ equipment, we can help.
See the difference
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AfterSigns You Need a Pro Right Now
- Dust returns to surfaces within 48 hours of cleaning. That means the ductwork is acting as a reservoir and releasing trapped particles every time the blower runs. No amount of surface wiping will fix it until the ducts are cleaned.
- Visible dust or debris blowing from supply registers. When the system starts up, watch the registers. If you see a puff of dust or a stream of fine particles, the ducts are loaded and actively dumping into your rooms.
- Airflow from some rooms is noticeably weak. A crushed flex duct, a disconnected joint, or years of buildup inside the trunk line can choke airflow to one part of the house. Inspection will show exactly where the restriction is.
- You finished remodeling and the dust never settled down. Drywall sanding and flooring work put fine dust into the entire system. Until the ducts are cleaned, that dust keeps circulating through every room in the house.
- You smell a musty or burning odor when the heat first starts. Dust that collects on the heat exchanger or electric coils burns off as a distinct smell each fall. Musty smells can point to moisture in the ducts. Both are reasons to inspect now.
Our Process, Step by Step
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Walkthrough and system mapping. Barry Walsh or one of our technicians walks the property with you, identifies every return and supply location, locates the air handler and plenums, and maps the duct layout before touching anything.
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Camera inspection and documentation. We run a camera through the main trunk and accessible branch lines. You’ll see what’s in your ducts before we clean, which gives you a baseline and helps us find any pre-existing damage or disconnections.
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Contact cleaning with Rotobrush. Each duct run gets mechanically scrubbed with rotating brushes sized to the duct. The brushes dislodge material that air pressure alone can’t move, including the caked-on layer that builds up in older Pomona homes.
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Negative-air extraction with Nikro HEPA. The whole time we’re cleaning, a HEPA-filtered negative-air machine pulls the loosened debris out of the system and traps it in filters. This is containment-grade extraction, not a fan blowing dust around your house.
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Post-cleaning documentation and repair. We show you what came out, show you the clean duct surfaces on camera, and if we found disconnected joints, crushed flex, or other structural problems, we quote and perform repairs on the same visit. You end up with a clean system that actually works.
How Much Does Air Duct Cleaning Cost in Pomona?
A typical air duct cleaning in Pomona runs $450 to $850 for a single-family home with one furnace and standard ductwork. Smaller condos and townhomes often come in between $350 and $500, while larger two-story homes or properties with multiple systems run $800 to $1,500. Commercial spaces typically range from $800 to $2,500 depending on square footage and system complexity. What moves the price? Number of duct runs, number of stories, accessibility of the air handler and attic or crawlspace, how heavily soiled the system is, and whether any repairs are needed. Older Pomona homes with original sheet metal ducts often need more brush time because decades of material have hardened onto the duct walls.
How do you avoid overpaying? The biggest red flag is a per-vent price that sounds cheap. Those jobs often become much larger invoices once the crew arrives, because the “deal” only covers a superficial pass. We quote one flat price per system before we start, and you approve everything in writing. Our estimate is free, includes the camera inspection, and gives you an exact number. No add-ons after the fact. Call (833) 589-9571 for a no-obligation quote. We answer 24/7, with fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday.
Our Service Area Near Pomona
Duct Cleaning Pomona works throughout Pomona and the surrounding foothill communities, including air duct cleaning in Rancho Cucamonga, air duct cleaning in Chino, plus Chino Hills, Diamond Bar, Upland, Montclair, West Covina, San Dimas, Yorba Linda, Covina, and Glendora. Most of these cities are within a 20 to 30 minute drive from Pomona, which means we can usually reach you fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday. If you’re in Pomona and wondering whether we cover your street, call us.
For a full overview of what we do, see Duct Cleaning Pomona and our air duct cleaning service details.
Serving Pomona, CA – Our Local Coverage Area
We serve Pomona and nearby communities. Use the map below to see the area we cover. If you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions About Air Duct Cleaning in Pomona
Air duct cleaning is the removal of accumulated dust, debris, pet dander, and other contaminants from your home’s entire forced-air system, including supply and return ducts, plenums, registers, and the air handler interior. We use rotating brushes to scrub duct surfaces directly, with HEPA negative-air extraction pulling the loosened material out of the house through filters. It’s a mechanical and containment process, not just blowing air through the system. In Pomona, where dust and renovations are common, it’s usually the only way to actually remove years of buildup rather than redistributing it.
A typical single-system home in Pomona takes between 3 and 5 hours from setup to final documentation. Larger homes with multiple systems or heavily soiled ducts can run longer, and we’ll give you a time window on your written estimate. Commercial jobs depend on system size and access. We don’t rush the process, because contact cleaning and proper extraction simply take the time they take, but we also work efficiently so you’re not waiting around all day.
Most Pomona homes pay between $450 and $850 for a full single-system cleaning. Condos and smaller townhomes typically run $350 to $500, while larger homes or multiple systems run $800 to $1,500. Commercial spaces range from $800 to $2,500 depending on size. Every quote is a flat price per system set in writing before we start, so there are no surprises or per-vent add-ons once we’re in your home.
Yes. We work behind Honeywell and Aprilaire IAQ components routinely, including media filter cabinets, bypass humidifiers, and electronic air cleaners. We know how these components connect into the airflow path and we clean around them correctly so they continue working after our service. Whether your system is Honeywell, Aprilaire, or another brand entirely, the duct cleaning process is the same, and we’re careful not to disturb any mounted IAQ equipment.
Same-day service is available when the schedule allows. Call (833) 589-9571 and we’ll check current availability. We answer 24/7, and fast dispatch runs from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday. A call outside dispatch hours is booked into the next opening, Sunday through Friday, 7am to 7pm.
We stand behind our work. If something isn’t right after we leave, call us and we’ll make it right. The specifics depend on the scope of your job, and we’ll explain the warranty that applies to your cleaning and any repairs during the estimate. Every job includes before-and-after documentation so you can see exactly what was done.
Clear a path to the furnace, air handler, and any attic or closet access points. Move small items away from registers if they’re on the floor. No need to cover furniture: the negative-air extraction keeps debris from entering the living space during cleaning. Plan to be home for the walkthrough and final walkthrough, though you don’t need to follow us around all day. We’ll handle the rest.
Schedule Your Air Duct Cleaning Service in Pomona Today
If your Pomona home has never had proper contact cleaning, or if you’ve been burned by a blow-and-go job before, call us. We’ll inspect, show you what’s actually in your ducts, scrub them clean with professional Rotobrush equipment, and extract everything with HEPA filtration. One flat price per system, agreed before we start. Call (833) 589-9571 today for a free, no-obligation estimate. We answer 24/7. Fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday.
Written by Barry Walsh, Owner at Duct Cleaning Pomona, serving Pomona since 2015.