Whole-home duct cleaning
Dryer vent 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.
Styles & brands we work with
- Whole-home duct cleaning
- Dryer vent cleaning
- Camera inspection
- Sanitizing & deodorizing
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AfterHow Much Does HVAC Cleaning Cost in Meridian?
HVAC cleaning in Meridian typically costs $350 to $700 for a standard single-system home, with most homeowners landing near the middle of that range. Larger homes with multiple systems run $700 to $1,200, and adding dryer vent cleaning usually adds $110 to $190. Every price we give you is an estimate until a technician walks the system and the written estimate sets the final number.
What you’ll spend depends less on the square footage of your house than on how many supply runs your system has, how accessible the trunk lines are, and whether the ductwork is flex, sheet metal, or a mix. We look at all of that before we quote. Call (866) 389-4992 for a free estimate. We answer 24/7. Fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday.
HVAC Cleaning Cost Breakdown (2026)
Here’s how the line items break down for Meridian homes. The ranges below are typical for the market and cover professional work with contact-vacuum and HEPA-filtration equipment, not a shop vac and a hose.
| Service | Typical Range | What It Covers |
|---|---|---|
| Single-system air duct cleaning | $350 – $700 | Supply and return runs, registers, trunk lines, main plenum |
| Two-system air duct cleaning | $700 – $1,200 | Both systems, all accessible runs and returns |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $110 – $190 | Full lint line from dryer to exterior termination |
| Duct repair (per breach or disconnection) | $150 – $500 | Sealing, reconnecting, or replacing damaged sections |
| Duct cleaning with dryer vent added | $460 – $890 | Both services in one visit |
| Filter grille and register cleaning (add-on) | $40 – $90 | Individual grilles cleaned and reseated |
What pushes a job toward the top of a range: more than one air handler, long runs with tight attic or crawlspace access, flexible duct that has collapsed or torn, and heavy debris from a recent remodel. What keeps it at the low end: a single system, short accessible runs, and ductwork that hasn’t been compromised by rodents or moisture.
Meridian’s building stock matters here. A lot of homes built in the last couple of decades use flex duct in the attic, and Treasure Valley attics swing from cold winters to 100-degree summer afternoons. That flex line expands and contracts repeatedly, and over time it can sag, kink, or separate at the collar. When our technicians find a disconnected run during cleaning, we can repair it on the same visit rather than leaving you to book a separate trade. That’s part of why we clean it, repair it, and clear the dryer vent as three services under one roof.
What Affects HVAC Cleaning Pricing in Meridian
Two homes of the same size in the same subdivision can land $300 apart. Here’s what actually moves the number.
- Number of systems and air handlers. A single furnace and coil is one price; a house with a second system for an upstairs bonus room is a second setup, second set of runs, and a longer visit. Meridian’s two-story floor plans often have exactly this configuration.
- Duct accessibility. Runs buried behind finished ceilings, tight attic chases, or a crawlspace with low clearance take more time to reach and agitate properly. Access is the single most common reason a Meridian quote comes in higher than a phone estimate.
- Duct material and condition. Sheet metal trunk lines clean up fast. Flex duct that’s torn, crushed, or detached needs attention beyond cleaning. If we find a breach during the job, the repair is quoted separately before we touch it.
- Contamination level. Post-renovation dust, pet dander buildup, and years of neglected return lines all increase the workload. A home that’s never had professional service usually takes longer than one cleaned a few years back.
- Containment setup. We use Abatement Technologies source-capture equipment to keep dislodged debris contained during the job. That setup takes time on any job where the living space is occupied, and it’s a step that protects your furniture and air.
- Add-on services. Dryer vent cleaning and individual register cleaning are priced separately. Bundling them into one visit usually costs less than booking them on separate days.
How to Save on HVAC Cleaning
The biggest savings come from timing and scope, not from finding the cheapest bid.
- Bundle duct and dryer vent cleaning. One visit, one setup, one trip. It’s usually less than two separate appointments.
- Address filter hygiene yourself between services. Changing your furnace filter on schedule keeps debris from loading up the return, which means less work when we do arrive. It’s the cheapest thing you can do for your system.
- Clean after renovations, not before. If you’re planning a kitchen or bathroom remodel, schedule duct cleaning for after the dust settles. Cleaning mid-project means you’ll do it twice.
- Ask for the written estimate before work starts. We give you a per-job price up front, so there are no surprises mid-visit. The estimate is free.
- Compare scope, not just the number. A quote that doesn’t include containment, HEPA filtration, or register cleaning isn’t the same job as one that does. Ask what equipment the technician will use and whether they agitate the full run.
If you’re weighing duct cleaning against a repair, it helps to know that cleaning alone can’t fix a disconnected run. If a technician finds a breach, sealing it is what actually restores airflow to the room. Call (866) 389-4992 for a free estimate and we’ll tell you which one your system needs. We answer 24/7. Fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday.
FAQs – HVAC Cleaning Cost
How much does air duct cleaning cost in Meridian?
Expect $350 to $700 for a single-system home and $700 to $1,200 for a house with two systems. The written estimate sets the final price after we see the layout and duct condition. Call (866) 389-4992 for an exact quote.
Is it cheaper to repair or replace damaged ductwork?
Repair is almost always cheaper than replacement when the damage is isolated. A breach or disconnected collar typically costs $150 to $500 to fix, while replacing full runs is a much larger project. We diagnose first and quote the repair before any work starts. Call (866) 389-4992 to book an assessment.
How much does dryer vent cleaning cost in Meridian?
Dryer vent cleaning runs $110 to $190 depending on run length and vent termination type. It’s a fire-safety service, not a cleaning add-on, because lint buildup in the vent line is a documented fire risk. Call (866) 389-4992 to add it to a duct cleaning visit.
Can you come the same day?
Same-day service is often available. We answer 24/7 and dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday. A call outside dispatch hours is booked into the next opening. Call (866) 389-4992 for a free estimate and the earliest available time.
Why does one Meridian home cost more than another for the same service?
Access, system count, and duct condition drive the difference. A single-system ranch with short accessible runs and a two-story home with flex duct buried in a tight attic can differ by $300 or more for what sounds like the same job. The estimate is what closes that gap. Call (866) 389-4992 for a quote on your specific home.
Why We Quote Per Job, Not Per Square Foot
Square footage tells us very little about how long a cleaning will take. What matters is how many runs the system has, whether the technician can reach the trunk line safely, and what the equipment finds when the vacuum is connected. Our technicians have up to 12 years of experience, and the first thing they do on arrival is walk the system and confirm the scope matches the estimate. We use Rotobrush contact-vacuum systems to agitate and extract debris from each run, and Nikro HEPA-rated vacuum equipment to capture what comes loose rather than pushing it back into your living space. That’s not a marketing line; it’s the difference between cleaning the duct and stirring it up.
We also work with Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Guardsman filtration and air-quality components when a customer wants to upgrade filtration alongside cleaning. If your system uses a media cabinet or a whole-home filter, we’ll tell you what it needs. We don’t sell installations or general HVAC maintenance, and we don’t subcontract. Duct cleaning, duct repair, and dryer vent cleaning are all handled by the same team.
If you’re new to the area or just starting to look into indoor air quality, our duct cleaning service page walks through the full process from first walk-through to final verification. For local details on neighborhoods, housing types, and what we see in Meridian homes, the Meridian page is the place to start. Both will give you a clearer picture of what your system needs before you pick up the phone.
What lands in your ducts comes from everywhere in the house: the return lines pull air from every room, so pet dander, cooking smoke, and construction dust all migrate through the same path. Cleaning the entire system at once, rather than just the most visible registers, is what keeps a house feeling different afterward.
What to Ask Before You Book
A few questions separate a professional job from a cheap one.
- What equipment will the technician use? Contact-vacuum and HEPA filtration are the baseline. If the answer is a shop vac and a brush, the quote is for a different service.
- Do they contain the debris during cleaning? Source-capture containment keeps loose material out of your living area.
- Can they repair a disconnected run, or just clean around it? Cleaning can’t restore airflow through a breach.
- Is the dryer vent included, or separate? A dedicated vent cleaning is a fire-safety service, not a courtesy check.
- Is the estimate written and per job? It should be.
We answer all five questions with the same answer: the same trained technicians do all three services, and the price is set before work begins. Call (866) 389-4992 for a free estimate. We answer 24/7. Fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday.
Pricing reflects the Meridian market as of 2026. Duct Cleaning Meridian offers free estimates – call (866) 389-4992.
Written by the team at Duct Cleaning Meridian.
What Our Customers Say
"Two guys, about three hours, plastic down at every register, and they wiped the vent covers before putting them back."
- Emily Sullivan"Ran a negative air machine on the whole system rather than the shop vac on a stick that the cheap outfit down the road uses. Showed me the before and after photos from inside the trunk line and it was genuinely disgusting."
- Luis Garcia"Fair price and thorough work. They ran about an hour and a half past the estimated finish time, so don't schedule anything tight after."
- Tim Miller