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.
Trane Air Duct Cleaning in Van Nuys, CA
We provide independent Trane air duct cleaning across Van Nuys, and one thing sets our work apart here: we understand how the Sepulveda Basin winds drive ash and grit into south Van Nuys return ducts after every wildfire season. We’re not a factory-authorized shop, and we don’t pretend to be. What we are is a local crew that has spent 13 years learning how Trane systems behave in this specific valley climate. Call (833) 589-9715 for a free estimate. We answer 24/7. Fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday.
Why Van Nuys Residents Choose Us for Trane Service
Trane builds forced-air systems with cabinet and plenum designs that move air differently than other brands. The coil orientation, the return chase layout, the airflow characteristics – they all shape where dust settles and where leaks develop. Our technicians know Trane’s XR and XV series because we see them every week in Van Nuys ranch homes and apartment complexes. Stan Merrick, our owner and lead technician, studied air distribution at Los Angeles Valley College and has worked on Trane equipment across the San Fernando Valley since before he started Onyx Duct Cleaning in 2013. That hands-on history matters more than any manufacturer certificate.
We’re also Trane specialists in a practical sense: when we open a cabinet, we know what to look for. Same for the ductwork attached to it. We schedule around your life, show up with contractor-grade Rotobrush and Nikro equipment, and leave your system cleaner than we found it. If you’re in Van Nuys, we’re a local call.
Styles & brands we work with
- Whole-home duct cleaning
- Dryer vent cleaning
- Camera inspection
- Sanitizing & deodorizing
Common Trane Air Duct Cleaning Problems We Solve in Van Nuys
- Ash-coated return ducts on south-facing Trane XR systems. Homes in south Van Nuys often have return vents facing the prevailing winds off the Sepulveda Basin. After a mountain wildfire, those returns pull smoke residue straight into the blower and evaporator coil. We remove the ash, clean the coil, and seal the entry points that let it keep happening.
- Leaky original sheet-metal plenums under Trane XR80 furnaces. A 1950s or 1960s ranch home in Van Nuys often still runs ductwork from the Truman era. The cabinet’s bottom return draws dust-laden air through every seam. We clean the full system and seal those leaks so the furnace stops inhaling attic grit.
- Clogged Trane XB condenser coils from 100°F-plus summers. Van Nuys heat pushes systems hard from May through October. When the coil clogs, airflow drops, the system runs longer, and the return ducts pull more debris. Coil treatment is part of what we do on nearly every summer job.
- Torn flex duct at collar joints in mid-century apartments. Along Van Nuys Blvd, older apartment buildings use flex duct connected to Trane air handlers. Sagging and tears at the collars let attic dust enter the supply stream. We clean the ducts and repair the compromised sections rather than cleaning around them.
- Post-renovation dust baked into Trane heat exchangers. Van Nuys homes get remodeled, and drywall dust finds its way into every return. When that dust bakes onto a heat exchanger, it smells like burning every winter. Full system cleaning and coil treatment fixes it.
Trane Service in Van Nuys: What Local Conditions Mean for Your Equipment
Here’s the pattern we see every wildfire season in Van Nuys. The Santa Ana winds push ash and smoke down through the Sepulveda Basin, and homes in south Van Nuys take the brunt of it because their return vents face those prevailing winds. A Trane system in those neighborhoods will pull in dramatically more smoke residue than an identical system a few miles north. We routinely find blower wheels caked with ash and evaporator coils coated in fine soot in those homes.
That’s not a generic maintenance reminder. It’s a specific reason to have your Trane ducts cleaned after every major fire event. The valley’s bowl geography traps the smoke, and your system keeps recirculating it until someone removes it. Clean air isn’t a luxury – it’s just what the system is supposed to deliver.
Trane Models & Products We Service in Van Nuys
We clean ducts attached to Trane XR series systems, including XR13, XR14, and XR15 condensers, XR80 and XR90 furnaces, XB13 and XB14 systems, and XV variable-speed air handlers. Whatever the configuration, we inspect the ductwork, the plenum, and the coil before we touch anything. When repairs are needed, we use quality parts that fit the system correctly. For critical components like blower motors, we prefer OEM Trane parts when they’re available. For duct sealing, flex duct replacement, and mastic work, we rely on quality aftermarket materials that keep the repair cost-effective without cutting corners.
We’re independent. We’re not a Trane dealer, and we’re not factory-certified. If an older Trane system is near end-of-life, we’ll tell you straight whether cleaning and repair make sense or whether replacement deserves a conversation. We don’t push sales. We fix what’s fixable.
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AfterTrane Service Pricing in Van Nuys
Air duct cleaning for a typical Van Nuys home runs between $450 and $1,200, depending on system size, number of returns, and how much buildup has accumulated. Coil treatment adds $150 to $450. Flex duct repair or replacement runs $350 to $900. Return duct cleaning as a focused service typically ranges $200 to $500. The written estimate sets the final price, and it’s free.
What drives the cost here? Older Trane systems in Van Nuys ranch homes often need more sealing and repair work than newer homes. We show you what we found before quoting anything. Call (833) 589-9715 for an exact quote – we answer 24/7 and dispatch crews from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday.
Serving Van Nuys, CA – Our Local Coverage Area
We serve Van Nuys and nearby communities. Use the map below to see the area we cover. If you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs – Trane Air Duct Cleaning in Van Nuys
Your return vent likely faces the prevailing winds off the Sepulveda Basin. When Santa Ana winds push wildfire smoke through the valley, south Van Nuys homes with south-facing returns pull that ash directly into the return plenum. The blower wheel and evaporator coil catch it first. We clean the return duct, the plenum, and the coil, then seal leaks so the system stops pulling unfiltered air through every seam. Call (833) 589-9715 for a free estimate.
Yes. We work in mid-century apartment buildings along Van Nuys Blvd and throughout the area. Flex duct often sags and tears at the collar joints in these buildings, letting attic dust and debris enter the supply stream. We clean what’s cleanable and repair what’s compromised, so you’re not paying for a service that leaves the root problem in place.
In Van Nuys, every three to five years for most homes, and after every major wildfire event regardless of schedule. The valley’s heat keeps your system running from May through October, which accelerates dust accumulation. The bowl geography traps pollen and smoke. If you have a south-facing return in south Van Nuys, you’ll see buildup faster than homes a few miles north.
No. Refrigerant type has no bearing on duct cleaning. What matters is the coil’s physical condition and the airflow through the system. We treat coils on both R-22 and newer systems the same way: clean the fins, remove the debris, and restore airflow. We don’t handle refrigerant itself – that’s an HVAC repair scope, and we stick to ducts, vents, and coil cleaning.
Yes. We clean shared ductwork in small commercial strips and older apartment buildings along Van Nuys Blvd. The systems tend to run longer hours, and accumulated dust affects both air quality and equipment efficiency. We work around tenant schedules and keep the disruption minimal.
Service Areas Near Van Nuys
We serve Valley Glen, Sherman Oaks, North Hollywood, the NoHo Arts District, Toluca Lake, and Woodland Hills.
Book Your Trane Service in Van Nuys Today
Estimates are free, and the written quote sets the price before any work begins. Call (833) 589-9715. We answer 24/7. Fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday.
Written by Stan Merrick, Owner at Onyx Duct Cleaning, serving Van Nuys since 2013.