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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Air duct cleaning in Los Gatos runs $450 – $950 for most single-family homes, with dryer vent cleaning at $150 – $275 and full duct sealing at $1,200 – $2,800. What drives the price isn’t the square footage alone; it’s the wildfire smoke infiltration from the Santa Cruz Mountains, the aging galvanized ductwork in pre-1970s homes, and the town’s strict noise ordinance that compresses our scheduling window. We dispatch from our San Francisco Bay Area office and serve Los Gatos homes with Rotobrush rotary systems and Nikro negative-air machines, priced in writing before we start. Call (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate.
Why Los Gatos Homes Are Different
Los Gatos sits where the Santa Cruz Mountains meet the Santa Clara Valley, and that geography shapes every duct job we do here. After major fires like the CZU Lightning Complex, we’ve opened systems in older downtown bungalows to find fine ash coating the interior surfaces, not ordinary household dust. The town’s noise ordinance restricts loud compressor work before 8 AM, so we schedule the heavy equipment runs later in the morning to stay compliant.
The housing stock splits two ways. Many homes date from the early 1900s through the 1970s with original galvanized or poorly sealed flexible ductwork, prone to leaks and pest entry. Newer hillside estates above Roberts Road or along Shannon Road often hide complex multi-zone systems above vaulted ceilings, accessible only through tight attic hatches. Hot, dry summers and lengthening wildfire seasons push smoke and ash into HVAC systems, while winter rains introduce moisture and mold in poorly sealed ducts. Historic downtown building codes also limit exterior vent modifications, so cleaning must often be done entirely from inside the home.
Our Main Los Gatos Services
Los Gatos homeowners call us most often for these three jobs, each with its own local conditions and equipment requirements.
Air Duct Cleaning in Los Gatos
We clean supply and return ducts with a Rotobrush rotary brush system that scrubs interior walls while a Nikro negative-air machine pulls debris backward through the trunk line, preventing contamination of living spaces. In Los Gatos, we often follow mechanical cleaning with smoke-odor neutralizing treatments, especially for homes that sat through wildfire season with windows cracked or attic vents open. The job typically takes 3 – 5 hours for a 2,500-square-foot home with accessible vents. Air Duct Cleaning in Los Gatos covers full-system pricing and what to expect during the visit.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Los Gatos
Dryer vent cleaning removes lint accumulation from the appliance transition duct through the exterior termination hood. In Los Gatos, we frequently find bird nesting in older roof-line terminations, particularly in the hillside homes where exterior access requires ladder work on steep grades. We use rotary whips and high-velocity air tools to clear blockages without damaging fragile galvanized piping common in pre-1980 construction. Dryer Vent Cleaning in Los Gatos explains our process and why blocked vents are a genuine fire hazard.
Duct Sealing in Los Gatos
Duct sealing closes leaks in the supply and return plenum with mastic compound or aerosol-based sealant, depending on access. Los Gatos homes with original flexible ductwork or galvanized steel with failed joints often leak 20 – 30% of conditioned air into attics and crawl spaces. We seal from the interior where historic district codes restrict exterior modifications, then verify with a pressure pan test. Duct Sealing in Los Gatos details when sealing beats replacement and how we price it upfront.
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.
Brands We Service in Los Gatos
We stock parts and filtration products from Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Abatement Technologies for Los Gatos service calls. Most common replacements, filter upgrades, and UV-light installations ship to our Bay Area office within 24 – 48 hours, so we rarely need a return trip for parts. See our brands for the full equipment roster.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning Company in Los Gatos, CA
| Service | Typical range in Los Gatos |
|---|---|
| Whole-home air duct cleaning (single system) | $450 – $950 |
| Whole-home air duct cleaning (dual HVAC system) | $750 – $1,400 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (ground-floor termination) | $150 – $225 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (roof or steep-grade termination) | $200 – $275 |
| Duct sealing with mastic (accessible ductwork) | $1,200 – $2,200 |
| Duct sealing with aerosol method (tight attic/crawl) | $1,800 – $2,800 |
| HVAC filter upgrade (Honeywell/Aprilaire media cabinet) | $280 – $450 installed |
| Smoke-odor neutralizing treatment (post-wildfire) | $180 – $350 add-on |
Prices in Los Gatos run toward the higher end when attics are tight, ductwork is original galvanized, or wildfire ash requires extended cleaning cycles. We write the price before any work starts, and it does not move at the door.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Los Gatos
We work across Los Gatos, from the historic downtown grid to the hillside estates above the valley floor. Most appointments book within 3 – 5 business days, with scheduling coordinated from our Bay Area office.
- Downtown Los Gatos (historic district, pre-war bungalows)
- Almond Grove (estate homes, complex multi-zone systems)
- Rinconada Hills (older ranch homes, original flexible ductwork)
- Belwood of Los Gatos (hillside access, steep-grade vent terminations)
- Lexington Hills (rural properties, extended dryer vent runs)
Service Area – Cities Near Los Gatos
Our crews cover Los Gatos and the surrounding Santa Clara Valley communities. We also schedule regularly in Saratoga, CA, Campbell, FL, Cupertino, CA, and Santa Clara, CA. Dispatch is coordinated from our San Francisco Bay Area office, with local technicians assigned by route efficiency.
Serving Los Gatos, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Los Gatos 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 Company in Los Gatos
Most Los Gatos appointments book within 3 – 5 business days. We schedule compressor-dependent work after 8 AM to comply with the town’s noise ordinance. Call (361) 326-5060 to check current availability.
Standard interior duct cleaning requires no permit. Duct sealing and any exterior vent modification may trigger review in the historic downtown district; we handle permit research as part of our pre-job assessment. Call (361) 326-5060 and we’ll verify requirements for your specific address.
Yes. Smoke particles embed in duct insulation and porous surfaces, so we add a neutralizing treatment after mechanical cleaning for homes affected by regional wildfires. The add-on runs $180 – $350 depending on system size. Call (361) 326-5060 for an exact quote.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local air duct cleaning pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you - the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Los Gatos Customers Say
"No sales pitch. Told me which parts of the system were fine and only cleaned what needed it."
- Ted L."They checked each section with a camera and showed me the dust before and after. Thorough and honest."
- Nicole H."Duct sealing along with the cleaning cut our summer bill. Straight talk and fair price."
- Gwen O.