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 Oakhurst
Air duct cleaning in Oakhurst typically runs $350 – $650 for a full residential system, and our crews schedule most jobs within a week of your call. If your vents are pushing out dust every time the blower kicks on, or you’re catching whiffs of last winter’s fireplace smoke, that’s not normal wear, it’s a system that needs clearing.
We dispatch to Oakhurst from our Los Angeles coordination office, with technicians who know the mountain roads and the specific headaches that come with Sierra foothills HVAC systems. We’ve cleaned ducts off Road 426, in the Bass Lake vicinity, and throughout the older neighborhoods near Oakhurst Elementary where 1970s ranch homes still run original flex duct. Call us at (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate, and we’ll give you a written price before any work starts.
Why Hollis Air Duct Cleaning Is Oakhurst’s Preferred Air Duct Cleaning Company
Our reputation in Oakhurst was built on showing up inside the window we quoted, not two hours late with an excuse about mountain traffic. Roy Castellanos and our crew have handled enough jobs in this market to know that a cabin off Highway 41 with a crawlspace duct run is a different animal than a custom build on a rural parcel near Coarsegold. That local knowledge means we bring the right equipment, the right access tools, and the right expectations.
Homeowners here aren’t looking for the cheapest coupon in the mail, they’re looking for a crew that won’t track pine needles through the living room or try to upsell them once the van is in the driveway. Our Air Duct Cleaning team arrives in uniform, background-checked, with the price already written down. The 365-Day Done Right Promise covers every job: if the work fails within a year, we come back and make it right at no charge, including a free second visit.
Phones are answered by a live person 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No voicemail loops, no callback queues, no waiting until Monday morning because your ductwork decided to act up on a Saturday evening.
Air Duct Repair in Oakhurst
Air Duct Repair in Oakhurst usually means fixing disconnected flex duct in crawlspaces, patching rodent damage in attic runs, or sealing leaks where galvanized trunk lines have corroded after decades of mountain humidity swings. Most repairs we see are in the older housing stock near the original town center, where 1960s and 70s cabins still have their original metal or early flex systems. Typical repair costs in Oakhurst run $200 – $500 for localized fixes, with full section replacements reaching $800 – $1,200 if the damage is extensive.
Disconnected Runs and Collapsed Flex
Crawlspaces in Oakhurst attract moisture and rodents, both of which pull down or chew through flexible ductwork. We reconnect the run, support it properly with strapping, and seal the joints with mastic so conditioned air actually reaches the rooms instead of heating your foundation space.
Corroded Galvanized Trunk Lines
Original metal duct in older Oakhurst homes rusts from the inside out, especially where condensation collects in shoulder seasons. We cut out the damaged section, fabricate a replacement, and seal it to the existing system so you’re not losing 20% of your airflow to gaps you can’t see.
Ductwork Cleaning in Oakhurst
Ductwork Cleaning in Oakhurst addresses the specific debris load that mountain living dumps into your HVAC system: pine pollen in spring, wildfire ash in summer and fall, and fine soot from wood stoves and fireplaces that gets cycled through the blower all winter long. A full system cleaning runs $350 – $650 for most Oakhurst homes, with larger custom builds or vacation rentals that have sat vacant sometimes needing deeper work at $700 – $950. We use Rotobrush rotary brush systems and Nikro negative-air machines to agitate and extract debris without pushing it deeper into the system.
Fireplace and Wood Stove Soot Removal
Many Oakhurst homes use wood heat as a primary or secondary source, and that creosote odor lingers in ductwork long after the fire’s out. Our cleaning process addresses the fine particulate that embeds in flex duct and the return-air plenum, not just the surface dust a basic vacuuming would catch.
Vacant System Restoration
Vacation rentals and second homes in the Bass Lake area often sit unused for months, letting dust settle and occasionally allowing rodents to establish themselves. We clean the full supply and return paths, inspect with a video camera, and document the before-and-after so owners know exactly what was in their system.
Trusted Brands We Service in Oakhurst
We clean and service duct systems connected to all major HVAC brands, and we stock filtration products from Honeywell and Aprilaire for Oakhurst customers who want to upgrade their particle capture after a cleaning. Our equipment roster includes Rotobrush rotary systems for residential agitation cleaning, Nikro negative-air machines for commercial and heavy-residential jobs, and Guardsman filtration products for customers dealing with the high particulate load that comes with Sierra foothills living. If your system needs a filter upgrade or you’re looking to add a whole-house air cleaner after we clear the ductwork, we carry the parts and can install them while we’re on site. No waiting for a second trip or ordering parts from Fresno.
Common Air Duct Cleaning Problems We See in Oakhurst Homes
- Wildfire ash clogging return plenums. After nearby burns, fine ash settles in garage and crawlspace return-air plenums where homeowners never look. We regularly find these compartments packed with gray, campfire-smelling residue that the blower redistributes through every room.
- Rodent nesting in attic and crawlspace duct. Rural parcels and older homes with gaps in the foundation invite mice and pack rats into duct runs. The result is chewed flex, contaminated insulation, and airflow blockages that standard filter changes won’t fix.
- Pine pollen overwhelming standard filters. Spring in Oakhurst means yellow dust on every surface, and cheap fiberglass filters let that pollen straight into the ductwork. We see supply lines coated with a fine yellow film that only rotary brush agitation fully removes.
- Creosote odor from wood stove and fireplace use. Homes that burn regularly through winter absorb that smell into flex duct and dust accumulation. Cleaning removes the particulate carrying the odor, but we also check for proper chimney drafting to prevent recontamination.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning in Oakhurst, CA
| Service | Typical Range in Oakhurst |
|---|---|
| Residential full system cleaning (up to 2,000 sq ft) | $350 – $550 |
| Residential full system cleaning (2,000 – 4,000 sq ft) | $500 – $650 |
| Commercial duct cleaning (per system) | $800 – $1,500 |
| Video inspection only | $150 – $250 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (with duct cleaning) | $75 – $125 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (standalone) | $150 – $250 |
What moves you within these ranges? Square footage, number of supply and return vents, accessibility of duct runs in crawlspaces or attics, and how long it’s been since the last cleaning. A 1970s cabin with original galvanized duct in a tight crawlspace takes longer than a newer build with accessible basement runs. We price by the complete system, not per vent, and we write that price down before any work starts. No teaser coupons, no surprises at the door. If you want an exact number for your home, call (361) 326-5060. Estimates are free.
We Also Serve Cities Near Oakhurst
Our crews cover the full central Sierra foothills region, including Oakhurst and the surrounding communities of Madera, Fresno, Clovis, and Chowchilla. Whether you’re in a downtown Oakhurst bungalow or a rural spread toward Coarsegold, we schedule to your location and bring the same equipment and the same written-price standard. We also handle Dryer Vent Cleaning in Oakhurst and Duct Sealing in Oakhurst if your system needs more than debris removal.
Serving Oakhurst, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Oakhurst 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 Oakhurst
Most Oakhurst appointments are available within 3 – 7 business days of your call. Peak season, typically late spring after pollen season and early fall after wildfire smoke, can stretch to 10 days. Call (361) 326-5060 to check current availability.
Yes, we service the full Oakhurst area, from in-town neighborhoods near Oakhurst Elementary to rural properties off Road 426 and toward Bass Lake. Our trucks carry the extension hoses and access equipment needed for homes with long driveways or detached crawlspaces.
We do not offer same-day emergency dispatch for duct cleaning, this is a scheduled service that requires proper setup and equipment. However, our phones are answered by a live person 24/7, and if you’re dealing with a system failure or severe airflow blockage, we’ll get you on the schedule as fast as possible and advise on immediate steps.
Oakhurst pricing runs roughly comparable to Fresno and slightly above Madera due to travel time and the specialized equipment needed for mountain homes with crawlspace and attic duct runs. The difference is typically $50 – $100 for a full residential system, not a dramatic gap.
Every Hollis job in Oakhurst is backed by our 365-Day Done Right Promise. If debris returns, odors persist, or any part of the cleaning fails within a year, we return and make it right at no charge, including a free second visit. The terms are written on your invoice, not implied.
Written by Roy Castellanos, Owner at Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, serving Oakhurst and the central Sierra foothills.




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