Whole-home duct cleaning
Dryer vent cleaning
Camera inspection
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.
Air Duct Cleaning Company in Los Gatos, CA
Air duct repair in Los Gatos often starts with a discovery: a homeowner pulls register covers in a 1950s Almond Grove bungalow and finds duct tape peeling inside the wall cavity, or a hillside 95033 house has flex runs crushed under attic storage. We handle the full duct system at Duct Cleaning Milpitas, and we’ve served Los Gatos since 2018. The fix isn’t always cleaning. Sometimes it’s sealing disconnected sheet metal, replacing collapsed flex, or re-routing a return that’s been pulling foundation air since the house was built. Call (877) 358-5491 if you suspect the problem is the duct itself.
Why Los Gatos Homes Are Different
Los Gatos sits at the base of the Santa Cruz Mountains, and the housing stock tells a story in layers. Walk through 95030 near downtown or the Johnson Avenue corridor and you’ll find 1920s-to-1950s bungalows and ranchers with undersized, unsealed duct systems retrofitted through attics and crawlspaces. Many of those original gravity or early forced-air furnaces share a floor-register system with redwood-framed foundation crawlspaces, which means return paths pull crawlspace air, not just attic air. In those homes, air duct cleaning in Los Gatos becomes forensic mapping before any vacuuming starts. We trace where the trunk line actually runs, often finding it buried behind drywall or spliced into a fireplace insert’s shared plenum.
The 1980s-to-2000s remodel wave added vaulted ceilings and engineered truss-and-flex layouts, especially in 95033 hillside builds and the eastside. Those flex runs hide crushed or disconnected sections that never get seen until airflow drops. Mild winters mean HVAC cycles are short, so dust, pollen from the oak and redwood canopy, and wildfire smoke residue settle in the ductwork instead of cycling out. Red flag wind events push ash into return-air paths, making post-smoke-event duct work a recurring seasonal need here, not a once-a-year checkbox. A high share of Los Gatos homes also have second units or additions with patched-on ductwork that never matched the central system. That’s where repair work comes in.
Styles & brands we work with
- Whole-home duct cleaning
- Dryer vent cleaning
- Camera inspection
- Sanitizing & deodorizing
Our Main Los Gatos Services
Most Los Gatos homeowners call us for one of two reasons: their ducts need a proper cleaning after wildfire season, or their dryer vent hasn’t been touched since the house was built. Here’s what each job involves.
Air Duct Cleaning in Los Gatos
We run Rotobrush and Nikro systems through supply and return lines, agitating accumulated dust, pollen, and smoke residue from the duct walls while vacuuming under negative pressure. In Los Gatos, especially around the Almond Grove historic district, we check whether return paths are pulling crawlspace air before cleaning begins. If they are, the cleaning protocol changes. We also inspect for disconnected sections, crushed flex, and failed tape joints while the system is open. For the full scope of this service, see Air Duct Cleaning in Los Gatos.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Los Gatos
Lint accumulation inside a dryer vent is a fire risk, and homes in 95030 and 95032 with long vent runs through crawlspaces or walls are especially prone. We clear the full run from the dryer connection to the exterior termination, using professional brushes that reach what a homeowner’s vacuum can’t. In Los Gatos, many vents terminate under decks or at roofline through redwood framing, which complicates access. We verify airflow after cleaning, not just visually. For details on this service, see Dryer Vent Cleaning in Los Gatos.
Air Duct Repair in Los Gatos
Air duct repair in Los Gatos is often the job that should have happened before cleaning. The housing stock here, especially 95030 and 95033, includes older bungalows with original sheet-metal trunk lines buried behind drywall and newer hillside homes with flex runs crushed in tight truss spaces. Add wildfire smoke seasons that push ash into every gap, and a duct leak isn’t just an efficiency problem. It pulls in crawlspace or attic air. If you have rooms that never reach temperature, dust around certain registers, or furnace cycles that feel endless, the duct system itself may be the issue. For more detail on our Air Duct Repair service, that page covers the full scope of what we fix.
HVAC Duct Installation
Signs you need it
A new furnace or air handler was installed, but the old ductwork was never replaced, leaving mismatched airflow, poor temperature balance, and rising utility costs.
What it costs in Los Gatos
HVAC duct installation typically runs $4,500 to $12,000 in Los Gatos depending on home size, accessibility, and the number of runs involved.
How we do it
We design the duct layout to match your system’s airflow requirements, size every branch and trunk run, install and seal all connections, and verify airflow at each register before finishing.
Air Duct Replacement
Signs you need it
Ducts show visible damage such as crushed flex, rusted sheet metal, separated joints, or dust-bleeding seams that indicate the system can’t be effectively sealed.
What it costs in Los Gatos
Air duct replacement in Los Gatos typically runs $2,500 to $8,500, with partial replacements on a single trunk section landing on the lower end.
How we do it
We remove the damaged sections, match the new duct to the existing system, seal all connections to prevent leakage, and test static pressure to confirm the system is balanced.
Ductwork Repair
Signs you need it
Registers in some rooms blow weak, rooms over garages or additions never hold temperature, or the furnace short-cycles due to airflow restrictions.
What it costs in Los Gatos
Ductwork repair in Los Gatos ranges $300 to $1,800 depending on how much of the system needs patching, re-sealing, or re-supporting.
How we do it
We locate leaks and disconnections using visual inspection and pressure testing, then seal, tape, and re-attach with materials that hold in the crawlspace and attic conditions common to Los Gatos homes.
What Air Duct Repair Costs in Los Gatos
| Item | Typical range in Los Gatos |
|---|---|
| Ductwork repair | $300 – $1,800 |
| Air duct replacement | $2,500 – $8,500 |
| HVAC duct installation | $4,500 – $12,000 |
Can you repair ducts in Los Gatos crawlspaces?
Yes. Many Los Gatos homes, especially 1920s-to-1950s bungalows in 95030 and the Almond Grove area, have duct runs through redwood-framed foundation crawlspaces. We access and repair those sections directly, including replacing torn flex or re-sealing sheet metal, and we check whether the return path needs a vapor barrier adjustment as part of the repair. Call (877) 358-5491 and we’ll assess your system.
Does wildfire smoke damage ducts in Los Gatos?
It can. Wildfire smoke and ash settle inside duct systems, and the dry red-flag wind periods push fine particulates into return-air paths. Over time, that residue hardens on duct walls and reduces airflow while recirculating irritants. In Los Gatos homes with leaks, smoke is also pulled from attics and crawlspaces, which is why we recommend an inspection after heavy smoke seasons. Call (877) 358-5491 for an exact quote.
Brands We Service in Los Gatos
We work with Guardsman, Rotobrush, Nikro, and Honeywell equipment in the field, and we keep common replacement parts on hand for faster turnaround on Los Gatos jobs. If your system uses one of these brands, no need to source parts yourself. Visit our brands to see the full list.
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AfterPricing for Air Duct Cleaning Company in Los Gatos, CA
| Service | Typical range in Los Gatos |
|---|---|
| Air duct cleaning | $420 – $980 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $150 – $350 |
| Ductwork repair | $300 – $1,800 |
| Air duct replacement | $2,500 – $8,500 |
| HVAC duct installation | $4,500 – $12,000 |
| Duct fumigation / deodorization | $300 – $700 |
| Duct sealing | $1,200 – $3,200 |
| Filter installation | $150 – $450 |
| Insulation repair around ducts | $200 – $700 |
Prices in Los Gatos push higher when ducts run through tight crawlspaces or behind finished drywall, when multiple returns need re-routing, or when a job requires climbing into hillside attics with limited access. We quote one flat price per system before any work starts, so the number you approve is the number you pay.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Los Gatos
We work across all four Los Gatos ZIP codes, from the older homes near downtown to the newer builds on the hillsides. Every job is scheduled, not rushed, but we can typically reach most of the area quickly and will confirm a window when you book.
- Almond Grove
- Johnson Avenue
- Downtown Los Gatos
- East Los Gatos
- Los Gatos hills (95033)
Service Area – Cities Near Los Gatos
Our service area extends through the West Valley and into San Jose. Homeowners in Cambrian, CA call us for the same crawlspace and flex-run issues common in older South Bay homes. In Saratoga, CA, we see larger custom homes with attic-installed systems that hide duct damage until airflow fails. Central San Jose, CA has a mix of pre-war homes and mid-century ranches with patched ductwork, and Spartan Keyes, CA homes often share the same period-construction duct problems we fix in Los Gatos.
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
We schedule every Los Gatos job, and most homeowners can get a date within a week, depending on season. Wildfire smoke events in late summer and fall create a rush, so calling early keeps your spot. Call (877) 358-5491 and we’ll find a window that works for your schedule.
Most duct cleaning and repair inside your home doesn’t require HOA approval in Los Gatos, but if exterior vent terminations or roof access are involved, some hillside HOAs have rules about visible exterior work. We can tell you what’s needed for your specific property when we quote the job.
Yes. We cover all four Los Gatos ZIP codes, from downtown 95030 through the hillside communities of 95033. Whether your home is a 1930s bungalow near Almond Grove or a 1990s hillside build on the eastside, we’ll schedule the full duct system inspection and repair. Call (877) 358-5491 to set it up.
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
"Told me straight that our ducts were in decent shape and didn't need doing every year like the mailer companies claim."
- Kevin Lin"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."
- Justin Tran"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."
- Arjun Reddy