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 Sherman Oaks, CA
Air duct repair in Sherman Oaks usually means fixing the leaks, crushed runs, and disconnected flex duct that develop in 1940s-60s ranch homes and 1960s-70s Valley tract houses built around the Sepulveda Pass dust corridor. Hot, dry summers and Santa Ana wind events push fine beige Valley dust and ash into return-air boots where old, undersized ductwork can’t keep up, so cleaning alone often isn’t the full answer. Onyx Duct Cleaning brings contractor-grade Rotobrush contact-cleaning and Nikro HEPA vacuum equipment to Sherman Oaks jobs, and we repair the ductwork itself when it’s compromised. Call (833) 589-9715 for a free estimate.
Why Sherman Oaks Homes Are Different
Sherman Oaks sits in the San Fernando Valley basin where Santa Ana wind events funnel dry, dust-laden air down the Sepulveda Pass and through the Valley. That means duct systems here load up with fine windblown dust and pollen rather than the humidity-driven mold problems you’d expect in coastal LA. After a Santa Ana event, hillside streets south of Ventura Boulevard routinely see a visible layer of fine beige Valley dust and ash settle into return-air boots and registers within days.
The housing stock compounds the issue. Predominantly mid-century single-family ranch homes and 1960s-70s Valley tract houses came with original or later-retrofitted flex duct in the attic, much of it undersized by today’s standards and prone to leaks at the collars. Add in a growing number of remodeled and rebuilt homes along the Ventura Boulevard corridor, and technicians frequently encounter old leaky duct runs mixed with newer HVAC in the same house. Low annual rainfall on the Valley side of the hills means ducts stay dry, so dust accumulates with little moisture to bind it. This is a dust-and-ash problem, not a coastal-mold problem, and it changes how we approach every job.
Styles & brands we work with
- Whole-home duct cleaning
- Dryer vent cleaning
- Camera inspection
- Sanitizing & deodorizing
Our Main Sherman Oaks Services
Most Sherman Oaks homeowners call us about two things: the dust loading after a Santa Ana event, and the dryer vent that hasn’t been touched since the house was built. Here’s how each one works in this city.
Air Duct Cleaning in Sherman Oaks
Dust and ash from Santa Ana events settle through return-air grilles and coat the interior of duct runs, especially in older ranch homes where the return path draws from a dusty attic chase. We use Rotobrush contact-cleaning systems that physically dislodge debris at the duct wall, paired with Nikro HEPA vacuum equipment that captures particles down to 0.3 microns and contains what’s extracted instead of recirculating it through your living room. Read the full breakdown on our Air Duct Cleaning in Sherman Oaks page.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Sherman Oaks
Dryer vents in Sherman Oaks collect lint and fine Valley dust, and a clogged vent is a fire risk that also makes your dryer run longer. We treat the vent as part of the ventilation system, not an afterthought, using negative-air collection so the lint ends up in our HEPA bag rather than your laundry room. You’ll find the full scope on our Dryer Vent Cleaning in Sherman Oaks page.
Air Duct Repair in Sherman Oaks
Air duct repair in Sherman Oaks usually means finding and fixing the leaks, crushed flex runs, and disconnected collars that develop in attics over decades of Valley heat. A 1960s tract house with original flex duct can lose a meaningful share of conditioned air into the attic before it ever reaches the bedroom, so cleaning the ducts without repairing them solves only half the problem. We offer Air Duct Repair as a standalone service, which means we can resolve the root cause of air loss and contamination entry points rather than cleaning around them.
Ductwork Repair
Signs you need it
You’ll notice rooms that never reach the thermostat setting, visible dust streaks around register edges, and higher electric bills during Sherman Oaks summer heat waves.
What it costs in Sherman Oaks
Ductwork repair in Sherman Oaks typically runs $180 to $600 depending on how many runs need sealing or reconnecting.
How we do it
We inspect the accessible duct runs with a camera, identify exact leak and separation points, and seal or reconnect them with mastic and proper mechanical fasteners, then verify airflow at the register.
Air Duct Replacement
Signs you need it
You may need replacement when ductwork is crushed, torn, or so degraded that sealing the leaks won’t restore proper airflow to the far rooms.
What it costs in Sherman Oaks
Air duct replacement in Sherman Oaks typically runs $1,800 to $4,800 depending on the number of runs, attic access, and the linear footage being replaced.
How we do it
We remove the failed flex or rigid duct sections, install properly sized new runs, seal every connection with mastic, and balance the system so each room gets its share of airflow.
What Air Duct Repair Costs in Sherman Oaks
| Item | Typical range in Sherman Oaks |
|---|---|
| Ductwork repair (sealing, reconnecting) | $180 – $600 |
| Air duct replacement (per job) | $1,800 – $4,800 |
| Combined cleaning and repair package | $2,100 – $5,900 |
Attic access, the age of the duct system, and whether the original flex duct has been retrofitted multiple times all move the final number. Every written estimate sets the price before work starts, so there’s no teaser figure that turns into a larger invoice once we’re on the drive.
Can you repair ductwork without replacing the whole system?
In most Sherman Oaks homes, yes. We repair the compromised sections and leave intact runs alone. Replacement only makes sense when the existing duct is crushed, torn, or leaking so badly that sealing it would cost more than swapping it out. Call (833) 589-9715 for an exact quote, estimates are free.
Why do my ducts leak in the first place?
Decades of Valley heat degrade flex duct’s outer jacket and loosen the tape and connections at the collars. The dry air also makes mastic brittle over time. A 1960s or 1970s tract house has usually been through enough summers that some leakage is almost guaranteed. We can scope the accessible runs and show you what we find.
Brands We Service in Sherman Oaks
We work across recognized air-quality brands including Honeywell and Aprilaire, so our technicians understand whole-system filtration rather than just the duct interior. On repair jobs we stock common duct components locally, keeping turnaround tight without a second trip across the Valley. See our brands for the full list.
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AfterPricing for Air Duct Cleaning Company in Sherman Oaks, CA
| Service | Typical range in Sherman Oaks |
|---|---|
| Air duct cleaning (whole system) | $450 – $1,200 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $130 – $250 |
| Ductwork repair | $180 – $600 |
| Air duct replacement | $1,800 – $4,800 |
| Ductwork installation | $2,400 – $7,000 |
| HVAC duct installation | $2,400 – $7,000 |
| Combined cleaning and repair package | $2,100 – $5,900 |
Prices in Sherman Oaks push upward when attic access is tight, when original 1960s flex duct has been patched multiple times, or when the system hasn’t been opened in years. Smaller ranch homes with a straightforward attic and newer duct runs tend to land at the lower end. Every job is one flat price per system, agreed before work starts, in the written estimate.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Sherman Oaks
We work throughout Sherman Oaks, from the hillside streets south of Ventura Boulevard down to the Valley floor. The neighborhood determines attic access, duct age, and how much Santa Ana dust settles into the system, but the process stays the same: identify, clean, repair, verify.
- Sherman Oaks Hills (south of Ventura Boulevard)
- Chandler Estates
- Sherman Village
- Longridge Estates
- Ventura Corridor
Most Sherman Oaks jobs are reached within the same day from our dispatch window, Sunday through Friday, 7am to 7pm.
Service Area – Cities Near Sherman Oaks
We serve Sherman Oaks and the surrounding San Fernando Valley communities where the same dust corridor and aging tract ductwork show up again and again. That includes Van Nuys, CA, Valley Glen, CA, North Hollywood, CA, and NoHo Arts District, CA. Call (833) 589-9715 and we’ll confirm the next opening in your area.
Serving Sherman Oaks, CA – Our Local Coverage Area
We serve Sherman Oaks and nearby communities. Use the map below to see the area we cover. If you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Air Duct Cleaning Company in Sherman Oaks
Duct cleaning and most duct repair work does not require a permit. If we’re replacing or installing a substantial portion of the duct system, the city may require a mechanical permit, but that’s handled case by case. Ask your city’s building department if you’re unsure, and we’ll flag anything that needs paperwork during the estimate.
Most single-family Sherman Oaks homes aren’t governed by an HOA, but some newer developments along Ventura Boulevard and gated communities may have rules about attic access or visible exterior vent changes. We’ll work with whatever your association requires, and the written estimate reflects any special access needs before we start.
We answer 24/7 at (833) 589-9715. Fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday. Most Sherman Oaks jobs are scheduled within a few days, and we book a call outside dispatch hours into the next opening.
If your ducts haven’t been opened since the last Santa Ana season, or your dryer vent has years of Valley dust built up, call Onyx Duct Cleaning at (833) 589-9715 for a free estimate. We answer 24/7. Fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday.
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 Sherman Oaks Customers Say
"My wife's allergies had been bad in this house since we moved in. It's been two months since they did the ducts and it's noticeably better. Not a miracle, but real."
- Bryce Norris"Quoted per system rather than the bait and switch per vent pricing everybody else in town uses. The number I was told on the phone was the number on the invoice."
- Javier Morales"Did the dryer vent while they were here for a small add on price. The dryer now finishes a load in one cycle instead of two."
- Dustin Bennett