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.
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AfterFast, Reliable Air Duct Cleaning Across Apopka
Air duct cleaning in Apopka typically runs $350 – $650 for a complete residential system, with most jobs scheduled within a few days and completed in three to five hours. Our crews dispatch from the Orlando office and cover Apopka regularly, from the historic bungalows near downtown out to the newer developments around Wekiva Springs and the rural properties off Rock Springs Road. If you’re noticing musty odors, reduced airflow, or higher energy bills than last season, call us at (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate.
We’ve been serving this area long enough to know that Apopka’s not a one-size-fits-all market. The duct system in a 1950s lakefront cottage near Lake Apopka faces completely different challenges than a 2022 build in Wolf Lake. That’s why our Air Duct Cleaning team starts every job with a written inspection and a firm price before any equipment gets unboxed.
Why Hollis Air Duct Cleaning Is Apopka’s Preferred Air Duct Cleaning Company
Hollis Air Duct Cleaning has been part of the Garrison Partners family since 2004, and our Apopka customers know the difference that track record makes. We’re not a coupon outfit that shows up in an unmarked van and invents charges at the door. Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and expected to follow The Garrison Code on every job: arrive inside the quoted window, price the work in writing before touching anything, complete the job by the book, and leave the site clean.
Our 365-Day Done Right Promise covers every job we do in Apopka. If the work fails within a year, we come back and make it right at no charge, including a free second visit. That guarantee is backed in writing, not spoken over a handshake. Our phones are answered by a live person 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so you’re not waiting through voicemail loops when you need to schedule or ask a follow-up question.
We serve Apopka from our Orlando coordination office, which means regular crew availability without the overhead of a distant call center. Local knowledge matters here. We know that homes near Lake Apopka often need different attention than interior subdivisions, and we adjust our inspection and cleaning approach accordingly.
Ductwork Cleaning in Apopka
Ductwork Cleaning in Apopka means removing built-up debris from the entire supply and return network, not just vacuuming the registers you can see. In this market, that job typically costs between $350 and $550 for a standard single-system home, with larger homes or systems with multiple air handlers running closer to $650. The price is written down before we start, and it does not move at the door.
Our process follows NADCA guidelines for source removal. We seal the supply and return plenums, apply negative pressure using professional-grade equipment, and use mechanical agitation to dislodge debris from the duct walls. For Apopka homes, this matters more than in drier climates because our humid subtropical weather promotes mold and mildew growth that can coat the inside of your ductwork.
Rotary Brush Agitation
We use Rotobrush rotary brush systems on the supply lines where debris tends to compact, especially in the flexible ductwork common in 1980s and 1990s Apopka homes. The brush head spins through the duct, knocking loose the sand, pollen, and organic matter that settles in the low spots and turns. HEPA filtration on our Nikro negative-air machines captures that debris instead of recirculating it through your home.
Return-Side Deep Cleaning
The return side pulls air from your living space back to the air handler, which makes it the first place we check in Apopka homes near unpaved roads or open land. Fine sand from Rock Springs Road and organic matter from Lake Apopka get drawn in here and accumulate on the blower motor and evaporator coil. A surface vacuum misses this buildup. We remove the air handler panel and clean the components that actually move your air.
Air Duct Inspection in Apopka
Air Duct Inspection in Apopka is the step most homeowners skip, and the one that separates a proper job from a register-wipe. We charge $150 – $250 for a full video inspection, which includes camera footage of the trunk lines, branch ducts, and air handler components, plus a written report with our findings. If you proceed with cleaning, we apply the inspection fee toward the work.
Our inspection process was built for Apopka’s specific conditions. We check for moisture intrusion from our heavy summer rains, sand accumulation in return ducts, and the microbial growth that produces that characteristic musty odor in lake-adjacent homes. The camera doesn’t lie, and we show you the footage before quoting any work.
Video Documentation
We run a high-resolution camera through the full duct network and record the condition of every accessible section. In older Apopka homes with galvanized steel ductwork, we’re looking for rust, disconnected seams, and pest intrusion. In newer flexible systems, we check for kinks, compression at tight turns, and debris accumulation that restricts airflow. You get a copy of the footage and our written assessment.
Moisture and Mold Assessment
Apopka’s humidity means we always check for standing water or active mold growth in the plenum and air handler cabinet. Our techs use moisture meters on the evaporator coil and drain pan, because a wet system will recontaminate clean ducts within weeks. If we find mold, we tell you exactly where it is, what type of removal it requires, and whether duct cleaning alone will solve it.
Trusted Brands We Service in Apopka
Our equipment roster includes Rotobrush rotary brush systems, Nikro negative-air machines, and filtration products from Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Guardsman. We stock common replacement filters and media for Apopka customers, which means faster turnaround when your system needs more than cleaning. Our technicians train on the same tools commercial crews use, and they can explain what each piece does for your specific duct configuration. If you’re running a Honeywell whole-house filtration system or an Aprilaire media cleaner, we know how to integrate our cleaning process without damaging those components or voiding their warranties.
Common Air Duct Cleaning Problems We See in Apopka Homes
- Fine sand loading in rural properties. Homes on unpaved roads near Lake Apopka pull mineral grit into the return ducts through gaps in the building envelope and the air handler cabinet. Standard 3 – 5 year cleaning intervals don’t account for this accelerated accumulation, which is why we recommend inspection every 2 – 3 years for these properties.
- Musty organic odor from lake proximity. The combination of sandy soil and Lake Apopka’s organic matter creates a distinct smell that returns weeks after a surface cleaning. The source is usually microbial growth on the air handler coil and blower, not the ducts themselves, and it requires source removal with agitation tools plus a moisture assessment.
- Disconnected flex duct in 1980s – 90s ranch homes. The original flexible ductwork in neighborhoods off Rock Springs Road has often sagged, kinked, or pulled apart at the collars, reducing airflow and creating debris traps that standard vacuuming can’t reach.
- Overlooked outbuilding systems. Detached workshops and garage air handlers in Apopka’s rural properties circulate the same sandy, pollen-loaded air back into living spaces through cross-contamination, yet they’re routinely left off the service ticket when only the main house gets cleaned.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning in Apopka, FL
Here’s what air duct cleaning costs in Apopka’s market, based on the jobs we’ve priced and completed:
| Service | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Standard residential duct cleaning (single system) | $350 – $550 |
| Large home or multi-system cleaning | $550 – $650 |
| Video inspection with written report | $150 – $250 |
| Air handler and coil cleaning (add-on) | $125 – $200 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (separate service) | $125 – $175 |
We price by the complete system, not by the vent. That means one flat price per air handler and duct network, agreed in writing before we start. No per-vent add-ons, no equipment fees that appear at the door, no “surprise, you need this extra service” conversations after we’re inside your home. What we quote is what you pay. The factors that move a job toward the higher end: larger square footage, multiple air handlers, significant debris or sand loading requiring extra agitation time, and accessibility issues like crawlspace ductwork. Call (361) 326-5060 for an exact quote on your Apopka home. Estimates are free.
We Also Serve Cities Near Apopka
Our crews regularly work in Ocoee, Maitland, Altamonte Springs, and Winter Park, handling the same range of residential and commercial duct cleaning, inspection, and sealing services. Scheduling is coordinated from our Orlando office, with local dispatch to each of these communities. If you’re in one of these neighboring cities and found this page, the same pricing structure and 365-Day Done Right Promise apply to your job.
Serving Apopka, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Apopka 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 Apopka
Every 2 – 3 years, not the generic 3 – 5 year recommendation. The fine sand from unpaved roads and organic matter from Lake Apopka loads your return ducts faster than standard intervals assume. We recommend a video inspection at the 2-year mark to check accumulation, then cleaning if the camera shows significant buildup. Call (361) 326-5060 to schedule an inspection.
The musty odor usually comes from microbial growth on the air handler coil and blower, not the ducts themselves. Lake Apopka’s organic matter decays in your system and produces that smell, and a vacuum-only pass on the ductwork won’t reach the source. Our NADCA-standard source removal includes agitation cleaning of the coil, blower, and plenum with HEPA filtration, plus a moisture assessment to prevent recurrence. Call (361) 326-5060 if the smell keeps returning.
Yes. The 1980s ranch homes in that area typically have flexible ductwork with multiple turns, sagging sections, and original galvanized fittings that have developed leaks and rust. We use gentler agitation tools and spend more time on seam inspection and repair recommendations. Newer Wekiva homes have tighter duct systems but more turns and smaller diameters that require specialized camera navigation. The cleaning approach differs, and we adjust our equipment and time estimate accordingly. Call (361) 326-5060 for a specific quote on your home’s age and layout.
Yes, if you want to stop cross-contamination between spaces. The workshop air handler pulls in sandy, pollen-loaded air and can circulate it back into your living space through shared walls, open doors, or connected ductwork. We price outbuilding systems separately and include them on the same service ticket so nothing gets overlooked. Call (361) 326-5060 to discuss your full property layout.
Source removal is the NADCA standard we follow: mechanical agitation to dislodge debris from duct walls, negative pressure to capture it at the source, and HEPA filtration so nothing recirculates. A “standard” cleaning often means vacuuming registers and running a brush down the main trunk without sealing the system or extracting debris properly. In Apopka’s humid climate with our sand and organic loading, source removal is the only method that actually removes the material causing odors and airflow restriction. Call (361) 326-5060 to ask which method a competitor is actually quoting.
Written by Roy Castellanos, Owner at Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, serving Apopka since 2004.