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 Tempe, AZ
Tempe’s return ducts work harder than almost anywhere in the Valley, and when a flex run tears or a joint separates, you get dust at the registers, uneven cooling, and a power bill that climbs through August. Air duct repair in Tempe starts with finding the actual break, not guessing at it. The city’s mix of 1950s-70s ranch homes with ceiling-mounted flex above a low roof cavity, dense ASU-area rentals with chase-routed systems, and newer infill townhomes means the failure usually looks different from one block to the next. We run Rotobrush rotary-brush equipment and Nikro negative-air machines, and one flat price per system is agreed before work starts. Call (866) 261-1801.
Why Tempe Homes Are Different
Sonoran Desert heat keeps AC systems running nearly nonstop for months, and that sustained load does something specific to ductwork: it dries out tape and mastic at the joints, then expands and contracts the metal plenum until seams open. Monsoon-season haboobs are the second half of the problem. Fine grit gets pulled into the return-side ductwork and settles in the low spots of flex runs, so a system that was balanced in May can be restricted by September.
The housing stock splits into three very different duct profiles. Mid-century ranch homes from the 1950s through the 1970s often have ceiling-mounted flex duct runs above a low-pitched roof cavity, where summer attic temperatures and rodent traffic take a toll. Apartment complexes near Arizona State University frequently share stacked or chase-routed systems, which makes isolation work slower because one unit’s leak can affect a neighbor’s pressure. Newer infill townhomes bring tighter construction and shorter runs, but the registers and returns still load up with desert grit. Whichever profile your place falls into, the fix is diagnosis first, and that is where we start.
Styles & brands we work with
- Whole-home duct cleaning
- Dryer vent cleaning
- Camera inspection
- Sanitizing & deodorizing
Our Main Tempe Services
Two jobs account for most of the calls we take in Tempe: cleaning out a system loaded with desert dust, and clearing a dryer vent before it becomes a fire risk.
Air Duct Cleaning in Tempe
Cleaning here means mechanical agitation, not a vacuum waved at a register. We run a Rotobrush rotary brush through each branch line to break loose the compacted grit that monsoon dust storms push into the return side, while a Nikro negative-air machine holds the whole system under pressure so dislodged debris is captured rather than redistributed into your living room. In the dense rental blocks around ASU, that matters during turnover, when a unit has sat closed up through a dusty stretch. One flat price per system is agreed before we start, and you get before-and-after photos of your own ducts. Read more on Air Duct Cleaning in Tempe.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Tempe
A dryer vent is a fire risk, not a maintenance afterthought, and Tempe’s dust load accelerates lint buildup because fine grit rides along with the moist exhaust and packs against the vent walls. On rentals especially, a vent that hasn’t been touched through several tenant cycles can be restricted enough that a normal load takes two runs to dry. We clear the full run, verify airflow, and protect the surrounding surfaces with Guardsman products while working. If you want the details of that service, see Dryer Vent Cleaning in Tempe.
Air Duct Repair in Tempe
Air duct repair in Tempe solves a problem that cleaning alone can’t touch: a duct system that is physically compromised. The housing eras here write the script. Ranch homes from the 1950s through the 1970s carry flex runs above a low-pitched roof cavity, where years of attic heat and dry air have hardened the tape and pulled joints apart. Apartment stock near Arizona State University often shares stacked or chase-routed systems, so a single separated joint bleeds conditioned air into a wall cavity instead of a bedroom, and the tenant notices the bill before anyone notices the leak. Add months of near-continuous AC operation and fine particulate from monsoon haboobs, and you have ductwork that moves air where it shouldn’t. We diagnose the pathway and fix it. The full scope of that work lives on our Air Duct Repair page.
Ductwork Repair
Signs you need it
You need ductwork repair when one room runs warm while the rest of the house cools fine, when you can hear a hiss or rattle inside a wall or ceiling, or when dust reappears at a register days after a cleaning.
What it costs in Tempe
Ductwork repair in Tempe typically runs $200 to $700 depending on how many joints, seams or short flex sections are involved, with the written estimate setting the final price.
How we do it
We pressure-test the system to locate the loss, open only the access points needed, re-seal or splice the damaged section, then re-check airflow and photograph the repair before closing up.
Air Duct Replacement
Signs you need it
Full replacement becomes the honest answer when flex runs are crushed beyond re-sealing, torn through in several places, or so contaminated through the lining that cleaning won’t restore clean airflow.
What it costs in Tempe
Air duct replacement in Tempe typically falls between $1,200 and $4,500 for the affected runs, and the written estimate sets the final price.
How we do it
We map the existing layout, remove and dispose of the failed sections, install new duct runs sized to the system, then seal and verify airflow at every register before we call it done.
Ductwork Installation
Signs you need it
You need new ductwork installed when a room addition, a converted garage, or a reworked floor plan has left a space with no supply or return at all.
What it costs in Tempe
Ductwork installation in Tempe typically costs $800 to $3,500 depending on run length and how much framing access the new route requires, and the written estimate sets the final price.
How we do it
We calculate the load for the new space, route and hang the duct to keep runs short, seal every connection, and balance the system so the addition doesn’t steal airflow from the rest of the house.
What Air Duct Repair Costs in Tempe
| Item | Typical range in Tempe |
|---|---|
| Ductwork repair (sealing, splicing, short flex sections) | $200 – $700 |
| Ductwork installation (new runs for an addition) | $800 – $3,500 |
| Air duct replacement (affected runs) | $1,200 – $4,500 |
Can duct repair lower my cooling bill in Tempe?
Yes. A separated joint in an attic flex run or a chase-routed apartment system sends cooled air into a 150-degree cavity instead of your rooms. Sealing that loss puts the air back where it belongs, which is why efficiency-focused homeowners here ask for it alongside cleaning.
Do you repair ducts in ASU-area rental units?
Yes. We work with landlords and property managers on stacked and chase-routed systems common in student housing, and we can document what we found with before-and-after photos so the repair is clear to the owner.
Brands We Service in Tempe
We work with Honeywell and Aprilaire filtration equipment, and Rotobrush and Nikro make up the cleaning side. We don’t claim to stock parts for these brands; what we do is assess what’s installed, clean or repair the ductwork feeding it, and recommend filtration that fits the system you already have. Most jobs are quoted and scheduled without a long wait. You can see the wider list on our brands page.
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| Service | Typical range in Tempe |
|---|---|
| Air duct cleaning (whole system) | $350 – $700 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $120 – $250 |
| Ductwork repair | $200 – $700 |
| Ductwork installation | $800 – $3,500 |
| Air duct replacement | $1,200 – $4,500 |
| Return-side cleaning after a dust storm | $250 – $500 |
| Register and grille cleaning | $100 – $250 |
| Post-cleaning filtration upgrade assessment | $0 – $150 |
Two things push price up in Tempe: multi-system apartment layouts where each unit has to be isolated and cleaned separately, and older ranch homes where attic access above a low-pitched roof slows the work. We give you one flat price per system, agreed before anything starts, and the written estimate sets the final number.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Tempe
We cover the whole city, from the rentals packed around Arizona State University out to the quieter pockets on the edges. The work changes with the neighborhood: close-in student housing usually means a fast turnaround between tenants, while the mid-century ranch blocks call for attic time and joint repair. Response across Tempe is generally quick because the city is compact and we’re routing to it daily.
- Downtown Tempe and the Mill Avenue area
- The neighborhoods around Arizona State University
- Maple-Ash and the streets north of campus
- South Tempe, including the Warner Ranch side
- The Guadalupe corridor along the city’s southern edge
Service Area – Cities Near Tempe
Tempe sits in the middle of the East Valley, so jobs here often sit close to work we’re already doing in neighboring cities. If you’re just outside the city line, we can usually fold you into a route without much delay. We also serve Chandler, AZ, Sun Lakes, AZ, Komatke, AZ, and Casa Blanca, AZ when you’re booking from the surrounding area.
Serving Tempe, AZ – Our Local Coverage Area
We serve Tempe 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 Tempe
Tempe is compact, so most jobs can be scheduled within a short window rather than weeks out. We answer 24/7 and run fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday. Call (866) 261-1801 and we’ll give you the next opening.
Simple cleaning and like-for-like repairs generally don’t require one, but new duct runs or a layout change can. Ask the City of Tempe building department before the work starts. If a permit is needed, we’ll flag it when we write the estimate.
Some Tempe HOAs and apartment managers require notice before exterior vent or roof-cavity access. Tell us the property type when you book and we’ll work around whatever approval your association needs. We answer 24/7 if you want to check before scheduling.
Whether it’s a torn flex run above a ranch home’s ceiling or a dryer vent packed solid between tenants, we can diagnose it, quote one flat price per system, and fix what we find rather than hand you a report. Call (866) 261-1801 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 Tempe Customers Say
"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."
- Doug Norris"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."
- Gilbert Martinez"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."
- Gilbert Garcia