Whole-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.
Fast, Reliable Air Duct Cleaning Across Mentone
Air duct cleaning in Mentone typically runs $350 – $650 for a full residential system, with most jobs completed in a single visit. We’re the Air Duct Cleaning crew that serves Mentone from our Inland Empire dispatch office, and we know this town’s ducts better than most. Roy Castellanos and our team have cleaned systems along Crafton Avenue, in the ranch neighborhoods near Mentone Boulevard, and up in the newer custom builds on the east side toward the foothills. When the Santa Ana winds kick up dust off the Santa Ana River wash or wildfire ash drifts down from the San Bernardino Mountains, our phones start ringing within 48 hours. That’s not coincidence. It’s the pattern we’ve seen since 2004. Call (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate.
Why Hollis Air Duct Cleaning Is Mentone’s Preferred Air Duct Cleaning Company
We’ve earned our reputation in Mentone one appointment window at a time. Our technicians arrive inside the quoted window, price the job in writing before touching any equipment, and leave the site clean. That’s The Garrison Standard, and it’s how every Hollis crew operates.
Our background-checked, uniformed technicians carry Rotobrush rotary brush systems and Nikro negative-air machines, the same professional-grade tools commercial crews use. Mentone homeowners aren’t guessing who’s walking through their door. They know.
Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our Inland Empire office, but crews serve Mentone locally. We understand the difference between a 1940s galvanized duct system near the original downtown and a sealed modern system in a newer east-side custom home. That local knowledge means we bring the right equipment the first time.
Every job carries our 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If the work fails within a year, we return and make it right at no charge, including a free second visit. No negotiation, no runaround.
Air Duct Cleaning Services in Mentone
Air Duct Cleaning Services in Mentone address a problem most homeowners don’t see until it’s severe: years of accumulated dust, ash, and debris circulating through galvanized or flex duct systems that were never designed for decades of neglect. Most Mentone homes are older single-story ranch houses and mid-century tract homes built from the 1940s through the 1970s, many with original ductwork that has never been properly cleaned. A typical residential cleaning in Mentone runs $350 – $550 for a standard system, while larger homes or those with heavy contamination may reach $650.
Full System Cleaning
We clean supply ducts, return ducts, and the main trunk lines in one visit using a rotary brush system and negative-air method. The rotary brush scrubs debris loose from duct walls while the negative-air machine pulls it out of your home entirely, rather than redistributing it. For Mentone’s older ranch homes, this often reveals construction debris from the 1960s or 1970s still sitting in the trunk line.

Video Inspection
Before and after photos show you what we found and what we removed. In Mentone’s original neighborhoods, we regularly show homeowners compacted dust layers mixed with fine silt from the Santa Ana River wash. After cleaning, you’ll see bare metal. No guesswork, no trust-me language.

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.
HVAC Duct Cleaning in Mentone
HVAC Duct Cleaning in Mentone requires a different approach than in coastal cities because of what actually enters the system here. The semi-arid climate, strong spring and fall winds, and winter inversion layer that traps dust and smoke in the valley create a unique contamination profile. We see heavy dust loading in March through May and again in October, plus ash and grit intrusion during wildfire season. A typical HVAC duct cleaning in Mentone costs $400 – $600 for a complete system, with commercial properties starting around $800.
Supply Duct Cleaning
Supply ducts push conditioned air into your rooms. When they’re coated in dust, you’re breathing whatever the wind carried in last season. We seal each supply register during cleaning to maintain negative pressure and prevent debris from escaping into living spaces.
Return Duct Cleaning
Return ducts pull air back to the handler, making them the primary collection point for household dust and outdoor contaminants. In Mentone homes near Crafton Avenue or Mentone Boulevard, we often find return plenums packed with decades of accumulated material that restricts airflow and forces the HVAC system to work harder.
Trusted Brands We Service in Mentone
We clean and service duct systems connected to equipment from every major manufacturer, and we stock filtration products from Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Guardsman for Mentone customers who want to upgrade after cleaning. Many homeowners in Mentone’s older neighborhoods pair a full duct cleaning with a Honeywell media air cleaner or Aprilaire whole-house filter because the original system was never designed for the particulate load this climate produces. We carry these products on our trucks, so there’s no waiting for a parts run to Redlands or Yucaipa. If your system needs a specific filter size or a custom adapter for older galvanized ductwork, we measure, fit, and install it during the same visit.
Common Air Duct Cleaning Problems We See in Mentone Homes
- Original galvanized ductwork with no access panels. Homes built in the 1950s and 1960s around central Mentone often have rigid galvanized ducts that were never designed to be cleaned. We cut proper access ports, clean the system, and seal them with code-compliant covers so future maintenance is possible.
- Collapsed or deteriorated flex duct in attic spaces. The hot Mentone summers degrade early flex duct materials. During cleaning, we flag sections that have separated or collapsed, so you can address them before conditioned air is wasted in the attic.
- Ash and fine silt infiltration after Santa Ana events or wildfires. Even with windows closed, fine particulate from the San Bernardino National Forest or the Santa Ana River wash finds its way through gaps in return plenums and filter racks. We locate these entry points and recommend sealing solutions.
- Filter bypass due to improper sizing or installation. Many Mentone homeowners buy the right filter but install it incorrectly, allowing unfiltered air to flow around it. We check filter fit and rack condition as part of every cleaning.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning in Mentone, CA
Most full residential duct cleanings in Mentone fall between $350 and $650, depending on system size, accessibility, and contamination level. A single-story ranch with 8 – 12 registers and straightforward attic or crawl access typically runs $350 – $450. Larger homes, split systems with multiple air handlers, or properties requiring significant access port installation may reach $550 – $650. Commercial duct cleaning in Mentone starts around $800 and scales with square footage and system complexity.
We do not quote per-vent pricing. The price is one flat rate per system, agreed in writing before any work begins. What we quote is what you pay. Factors that can affect your specific price include: number of air handlers, presence of original galvanized versus modern flex duct, need for access port installation, and whether video inspection or filtration upgrades are added.
Every estimate is free. Call (361) 326-5060 to schedule.
We Also Serve Cities Near Mentone
Our crews regularly work in Mentone and the surrounding communities, including Redlands, Yucaipa, Highland, and Calimesa. If you’re in one of these neighboring cities and found this page, the same pricing structure, equipment, and 365-Day Done Right Promise apply. We also handle Dryer Vent Cleaning in Mentone and Duct Sealing in Mentone for homeowners who want to address the full airflow picture in one visit.
Serving Mentone, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Mentone 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 in Mentone
A typical residential duct cleaning in Mentone runs $350 – $650 for a complete system, with most single-story ranch homes falling in the $350 – $450 range. Commercial properties start around $800. The exact price depends on system size, duct type, and accessibility. Call (361) 326-5060 for a free written estimate.
Low teaser quotes often use per-vent pricing that balloons once the technician arrives, or they skip critical steps like return duct cleaning and trunk line access. We quote one flat price per system before any work starts. The price we write down is the price you pay.
We provide before-and-after video inspection of your own ducts, not generic photos from another job. You’ll see the compacted dust, ash, and silt we removed from your specific system in your specific home. No trust required.
Most Mentone homes benefit from cleaning every 2 – 3 years, but annual service is worth considering if you live near the Santa Ana River wash or have experienced wildfire ash intrusion. After major Santa Ana wind events or nearby fires, we recommend inspection even if you’re not on a regular schedule.
If any aspect of our duct cleaning fails within one year of service, Hollis returns and makes it right at no charge, including a free second visit. This is backed in writing on every job, not a verbal assurance. The guarantee transfers if you sell your home during that period.
Written by Roy Castellanos, Owner at Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, serving Mentone and the Inland Empire since 2004.




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