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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Most Montclair homeowners pay between $350 and $650 for a full residential air duct cleaning, with dryer vent runs adding $120 to $220 and duct sealing running $800 to $1,800 for a typical single-story home. We’re Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, and we dispatch crews to Montclair from our Inland Empire office. The combination of 1950s – 60s ranch housing stock and seasonal Santa Ana wind events here makes duct work different from what you’d see in newer Inland Empire suburbs. Call (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate.
Why Montclair Homes Are Different
Montclair sits in the eastern San Gabriel Valley, where the October – January Santa Ana winds pull fine desert dust and wildfire ash through every gap in a home’s envelope. We’ve opened duct systems in the older neighborhoods near Holt Boulevard where the buildup was clearly wind-borne silt, not ordinary household dust. The housing stock compounds this: post-WWII tract homes with low-pitched roofs and original interior duct runs that were never designed for modern filtration. Many still have unsealed metal or flex-duct retrofits from the 1980s that leak and collect debris at the joints.
Newer infill townhomes along the eastern edge use tighter duct systems, but the 10 freeway proximity means they still pull in diesel particulate and brake dust. After the first strong Santa Ana of the season, our phones light up across the older single-story neighborhoods where gravity furnaces and their ductwork haven’t been opened in decades. The Garrison Standard means we price the job in writing before we touch anything, because Montclair homeowners have seen too many invoices balloon once the van is in the driveway.
Our Main Montclair Services
Most calls from Montclair fall into three categories. Each has its own page with full pricing and technical detail.
Air Duct Cleaning in Montclair
We clean supply and return ductwork with a Rotobrush rotary brush system and Nikro negative-air machines that pull dislodged debris out of your home rather than redistributing it. In Montclair’s 1950s – 60s ranches, we often find original metal duct with decades of compacted dust, or later flex-duct retrofits that have sagged and trapped debris at the low points. The job includes all registers, the main trunk lines, and the return plenum. Air Duct Cleaning in Montclair covers full pricing and what to expect.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Montclair
Lint buildup in dryer vents is a genuine fire hazard, especially in Montclair’s older homes where original vent runs were often routed through attics with low-pitched roofs that are hard to access. We use rotary brushes and high-velocity air tools to clear the full run from appliance to termination, then verify airflow with a meter. If your dryer takes two cycles to finish a load, the vent is likely restricted. Dryer Vent Cleaning in Montclair has the details.
Duct Sealing in Montclair
Unsealed duct joints leak conditioned air into attics and crawl spaces, and they pull in dust through negative pressure. In Montclair’s original ranch homes, we regularly find metal duct sealed with failing tape or no sealant at all. We apply duct sealing mastic at every joint and connection, then pressure-test the system to verify the seal. The work typically cuts HVAC runtime and improves room-to-room temperature balance. Duct Sealing in Montclair explains the full process.
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 Montclair
We carry parts and filtration products from Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Guardsman, and our equipment roster includes Rotobrush and Nikro systems. Most replacement filters and common components are stocked locally, so we’re not waiting on a warehouse run to finish your job. See our brands for the full list.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning Company in Montclair, CA
| Service | Typical range in Montclair |
|---|---|
| Full residential air duct cleaning (single system) | $350 – $650 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (standard run) | $120 – $220 |
| Duct sealing, whole system (single story) | $800 – $1,800 |
| Duct sealing, whole system (two story) | $1,200 – $2,400 |
| Air duct cleaning + dryer vent bundle | $420 – $780 |
| Return duct cleaning only (add-on) | $80 – $150 |
| Register/grille deep cleaning (per register, add-on) | $15 – $25 |
| UV light installation (add-on) | $250 – $450 |
Prices move toward the high end when we encounter collapsed flex duct, heavy rodent debris, or systems that haven’t been cleaned in 15-plus years. What doesn’t move is the price we give you in writing before work starts. One flat price per system, agreed on site, documented on the work order.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Montclair
We work across all of Montclair’s residential areas, from the established tracts west of Central Avenue to the newer townhome clusters near the eastern city limit. Most appointments are scheduled within a few days, with routing optimized for the Inland Empire service area.
- Old Montclair (historic core, pre-1960 housing)
- Montclair Estates (1950s – 60s ranch tracts)
- Kingsley Heights (mid-century single-story homes)
- East Montclair Townhomes (newer infill, tighter duct systems)
- Neighborhoods along Holt Boulevard corridor
Service Area – Cities Near Montclair
Our Inland Empire crews cover the full San Gabriel Valley and western Pomona Valley. We regularly schedule alongside Montclair in Claremont, CA, Ontario, CA, Pomona, CA, and La Verne, CA. Routing is coordinated from our Riverside-San Bernardino office to keep arrival windows tight.
Serving Montclair, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Montclair 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 Montclair
No permit is required for routine duct cleaning or dryer vent maintenance in Montclair. Duct sealing that involves structural modifications to the HVAC plenum may need a permit; we handle the determination and documentation as part of the written scope before work begins.
We schedule Montclair appointments within a few days under normal conditions. After major wind or wildfire smoke events, demand spikes across the eastern San Gabriel Valley; calling early gets you a firmer slot. Phones are answered live 24/7.
We cover every residential neighborhood in Montclair city limits, from the oldest tracts near the original downtown to the eastern townhomes. If your home has ductwork, we can clean, seal, or repair it. Call (361) 326-5060 to confirm your address and get a free estimate.
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 Montclair 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.