Whole-home duct cleaning
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Sanitizing & deodorizingWhole-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 South Miami
Air duct cleaning in South Miami typically runs $380 – $680 for a single-system home and $600 – $1,100 when a house has two or three separate systems. Most jobs are completed in half a day, with before-and-after photos so you can see exactly what came out of your ducts. If you live near Sunset Drive, Red Road, or the neighborhoods around Dante Fascell Park, call (850) 660-3272 for a written quote before any work begins.
We’re South Miami duct specialists, not a fly-by-night crew working a city-wide coupon route. Our technicians know the difference between a 1962 ranch off Red Road and a 1995 condo near US-1, and we price the job on what your house actually needs, not on how many vents we can count over the phone.
Why Hollis Air Duct Miami Is South Miami’s Preferred Air Duct Cleaning Company
South Miami homeowners call us because we put the price in writing before the van is even parked in your driveway. That price does not move once our technicians are inside your attic. Roy Castellanos runs our South Miami crew under the Garrison Standard, which means arriving inside the quoted window, doing the job by the book, and leaving the site cleaner than we found it. Every job is covered by the 365-Day Done Right Promise: if the work fails within a year, we return at no charge, including a free second visit.
Our phones are answered by a live person any hour of any day, not a voicemail queue. Dispatched from our Miami-area office, crews serving South Miami are background-checked and uniformed, so you know who is walking through your front door before they arrive. We do not send subcontractors.
What sets us apart in South Miami specifically is that we understand what is inside these walls. The original ductboard, the long attic runs, the undersized returns that make older AC systems work harder than they should. That local knowledge changes how we clean and what we document.
Styles & brands we work with
Ductwork Cleaning in South Miami
Ductwork cleaning in South Miami homes, especially the mid-century ranches built between the 1950s and 1980s, means full source removal from every supply and return run, not just a quick pass over the registers. A single-system South Miami home typically runs $380 – $680 depending on the number of vents and the length of the attic runs. Homes with multiple systems start around $600 and can reach $1,100 when duct runs are long, the air handler is heavily contaminated, or the system has never been cleaned.
We use a Nikro negative-air machine to create suction at the air handler while a Rotobrush rotary brush system agitates debris loose from the duct walls. That combination is the industry-standard method, and it matters in South Miami because of what is stuck to these ducts: years of humid-air dust, mold spores, and the fine silt that blows in during afternoon thunderstorms.
The Right Cleaning Method for South Miami’s Older Homes
Many South Miami homes have original galvanized metal ductwork joined with asbestos tape. That tape is stable as long as it is not aggressively scraped or brushed. Our technicians are trained on NADCA-compliant source removal, which means we clean with controlled agitation and continuous negative pressure instead of grinding at those joints. The goal is simple: remove the debris without disturbing sealed joints that should stay sealed.
On ductboard and flex systems, we adjust our tools accordingly. Older flex ducts in hot attics become brittle, and a heavy hand just creates leaks. We use lower-torque agitation and HEPA filtration at every stage.
Full System Cleaning for Multi-System South Miami Homes
Larger homes near neighborhoods like High Pines and the streets just east of US-1 often have two or three AC systems. Each system gets its own written per-system price before work starts, and all of them are cleaned during the same visit whenever possible. One flat price per system means the quote you sign is the quote you pay, whether the job takes three hours or six.
Air Duct Inspection in South Miami
An air duct inspection in South Miami costs between $149 and $299 and includes a camera walkthrough of your supply and return runs with recorded footage you can review. Homeowners around Red Road, Sunset Drive, and Coral Terrace ask for inspections when they smell stale air, notice dust returning within days of cleaning, or buy an older home and want to know what is inside the walls before they move furniture in.
We do not charge extra to include an inspection with a full cleaning, but a standalone inspection makes sense if you are evaluating a house before purchase or trying to figure out why one room never cools properly. The camera tells us in minutes what might otherwise take guesswork.
What We Look For During a South Miami Duct Inspection
In South Miami, the inspection focuses on three things. First, the condition of any original metal ducts and their joint seals, especially where asbestos tape is present. Second, the integrity of flex duct runs in the attic, which deteriorate faster here due to constant heat and humidity. Third, the air handler, blower wheel, and coil, since a dirty coil in a humid climate does more harm than a dirty duct wall.
Every inspection is documented with still photos and video clips. You will see what we saw, including measurements of static pressure if we suspect an undersized return system. No vague verbal summary.
Trusted Brands We Service in South Miami
Our South Miami crews carry parts and supplies compatible with equipment from Honeywell, Aprilaire, Guardsman, and Abatement Technologies. That matters when an inspection turns up a cracked filter housing, a worn blower belt, or a return grille that has outlived its useful life. We stock what we need to finish the job in one trip, and we explain in plain terms what each part does before installing it.
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AfterCommon Air Duct Cleaning Problems We See in South Miami Homes
- Asbestos-taped metal joints on original 1950s – 1980s ductwork. This is common in the neighborhoods just east of US-1 around Dante Fascell Park and along Red Road. We use NADCA-compliant source removal and controlled agitation so the tape is not disturbed while the ducts are cleaned.
- Mold and mildew growth inside ducts after storm season. South Miami’s rainy season runs from May through October, and wind-driven rain finds its way into attic duct leaks. That moisture, plus near-continuous AC use, creates ideal mold conditions. A HEPA-filtered negative-air cleaning is the only legitimate way to remove it.
- Undersized return air systems causing high static pressure. Older South Miami ranches were built when air conditioners were smaller. When newer, higher-output systems are installed without adding returns, dust builds up faster and blower motors fail early. We check static pressure during inspections and tell you if the return side is the real problem.
- Deteriorating flex ducts in hot attics. Attic temperatures in South Miami regularly exceed 130°F in summer. Flex ducts that are 20 or 30 years old become brittle, and aggressive cleaning tools can cause tears. We are trained to use the right agitation for the material, and we document the condition before and after.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning in South Miami, FL
A single-system air duct cleaning in South Miami costs $380 – $680. A two-system home runs $600 – $950, and a three-system house near Sunset Drive or the larger lots south of Killian Drive runs $850 – $1,100. The factors that matter are the number of systems, the number of supply and return runs, the condition of the ducts, and whether the air handler and blower require cleaning. You will receive one written price per system before work begins, and that number is the final price. Standalone air duct inspections with camera documentation cost $149 – $299.
Call (850) 660-3272 for a free estimate. We will give you the price over the phone when possible, and in writing before any tools come off the van.
We Also Serve Cities Near South Miami
While this page focuses on South Miami, our crews regularly work in air duct cleaning in South Miami‘s neighboring communities, including Miami, Miami Beach, Miami Gardens, and Doral. The same written pricing and 365-Day Done Right Promise apply to every job. If you live just outside South Miami’s city limits, call and we will confirm coverage for your address.
Serving South Miami, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the South Miami 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 South Miami
Yes. The asbestos tape on the original metal duct joints in many 1960s South Miami homes is stable as long as it is not scraped or aggressively brushed. Our technicians use controlled agitation and continuous negative pressure under NADCA-compliant source removal guidelines, so the joints are not disturbed while debris is pulled from the duct interior. If an inspection shows the tape is deteriorating, we will tell you before cleaning starts and explain the options.
It does not affect scheduling significantly, but it does affect results. Cleaning during the rainy season is actually a good idea, because that is when wind-driven rain gets into attic leaks and creates the humid conditions that promote mold. After a thorough cleaning and any needed seal work, your ducts will stay cleaner longer. Call (850) 660-3272 to schedule a visit during any season.
You should expect before-and-after photos of every supply and return register, the air handler, the blower wheel, and the coil, plus a written summary of what was removed and the condition of the ductwork. For a three-system home near Sunset Drive or the larger South Miami lots, that documentation covers each system separately, with camera evidence if any areas could not be reached or need follow-up. Written documentation is part of our standard job, not an add-on.
Yes. When a home has undersized return ducts, static pressure rises, and that means more dust is pulled through the system. Our technicians use negative-air machines calibrated to the system’s airflow, and a Rotobrush with adjustable torque to avoid over-stressing older flex or ductboard material. We also measure static pressure and tell you if the return side needs an upgrade from an HVAC contractor. Call (850) 660-3272 for an inspection to find out if your returns are the real problem.
In South Miami, most homes should be cleaned every three to five years. The subtropical humidity, the long rainy season, and the near-continuous AC operation mean that mold and dust accumulate faster here than in drier parts of Florida, such as inland areas north of Lake Okeechobee. If you have pets, recent construction dust, or a home built before 1990 with original ducts, every three years is a reasonable interval. A camera inspection can tell you for certain.
Written by Roy Castellanos, Owner at Hollis Air Duct Miami, serving South Miami, FL.