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Air Duct & Dryer Vent Cleaning in San Francisco, CA

Compare 6 local air duct & dryer vent cleaning pros. Typical service: $386–$901.

Top Air Duct & Dryer Vent Cleaning Companies in San Francisco

  1. 1.New Day Air Duct Care

    4.8★ (95 reviews)

    4.8★ from 95 reviews

    +14159413444Website

  2. 2.The Giants Air Duct Care

    4.8★ (91 reviews)

    4.8★ from 91 reviews

    +14157584700Website

  3. 3.Right Choice Air Duct Cleaners

    4.9★ (80 reviews)

    4.9★ from 80 reviews

    +14159367400Website

  4. 4.Level Up Air Duct Cleaning

    4.9★ (75 reviews)

    4.9★ from 75 reviews

    +14156836444Website

  5. 5.Early Bird Air Duct Cleaning

    4.8★ (62 reviews)

    4.8★ from 62 reviews

    +14158811300

  6. 6.Finest San Francisco Air Duct Care

    4.8★ (50 reviews)

    4.8★ from 50 reviews

    +14159802220Website

Air Duct & Dryer Vent Cleaning Cost in San Francisco

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in San Francisco
Whole-house air duct cleaning$386–$901/job
Dryer vent cleaning$129–$257/job

Air Duct & Dryer Vent Cleaning prices in San Francisco run about 29% above the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 6 companies serving San Francisco, rated 4.8★ on average across 453 customer reviews.

San Francisco Climate & Seasonal Timing

What San Francisco's weather means for scheduling air duct & dryer vent cleaning.

Annual precipitation
20.68"
Heating degree days
3,564
Cooling degree days
19
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan45°56.6°4.18"
Feb46.5°58.6°4.1"
Mar47.5°59°2.63"
Apr48.8°59.1°1.18"
May50.6°59.5°0.64"
Jun52.5°60.8°0.21"
Jul54°61.5°0.01"
Aug55.3°62.8°0.05"
Sep54.8°63.8°0.1"
Oct52.9°64.5°1.06"
Nov48.8°61.6°2.55"
Dec45.3°56.8°3.97"

NOAA station data 28.8 miles from San Francisco.

Permits & Regulations in CA

No permit typically required

  • California does not require a state occupational license for house cleaning, carpet cleaning or pressure washing
  • Cleaning businesses still need any local business license, plus state business registration if operating as a company
  • Pressure-washing runoff carrying detergents, paint chips or grease must not be discharged to storm drains under the Clean Water Act and local stormwater rules

License required: No state occupational license for residential cleaning

Sources: www.cslb.ca.gov, www.epa.gov

Air Duct & Dryer Vent Cleaning FAQs for San Francisco

How much does air duct cleaning cost in San Francisco?

Air duct cleaning for a typical San Francisco home runs $386-$901, depending on the number of vents and returns.

How many air duct cleaning companies serve San Francisco?

We track 6 air duct and dryer vent cleaning companies serving San Francisco.

Is duct cleaning in San Francisco more expensive than average?

HVAC service labor in San Francisco runs about +28.7% versus the national average.

How often should ducts be cleaned in San Francisco?

Every three to five years is typical; San Francisco runs its HVAC through about 19 cooling and 3,564 heating degree days a year, and heavy use moves more dust through the ducts.

Do duct cleaners in CA need a license?

In CA, California does not require a state occupational license for house cleaning, carpet cleaning or pressure washing. Duct cleaning in San Francisco needs no permit; any repair to the HVAC equipment itself needs a licensed HVAC contractor.

Should I clean my dryer vent too in San Francisco?

Yes -- a clogged dryer vent is a fire risk, and most San Francisco duct cleaners add it for far less than a separate visit.

How many quotes should I get for duct cleaning in San Francisco?

Two or three; with 6 companies serving San Francisco, be wary of very low flat prices that turn into upsells on site.

When is the best time for duct cleaning in San Francisco?

Before the heavy cooling season, when San Francisco highs climb toward 65F, so the system starts the summer clean.