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 Montclair, CA
Air duct cleaning in Montclair costs between $295 and $725 for a typical whole-home system, with most single-family houses in the 1,200 – 2,000 square foot range landing around $385 – $510. Montclair’s position in the Pomona Valley means Santa Ana winds push fine grit from the San Gabriel Mountains through every vent, and homes built between the 1950s and 1980s often run original galvanized ductwork that amplifies the problem. We’re Morton’s Air Duct Cleaning, and if your home north of the 10 Freeway smells dusty every time the AC kicks on, call Paul and our team at (350) 240-5513.
Why Montclair Homes Are Different
Montclair sits where the Pomona Valley narrows against the San Gabriel foothills, and that geography shapes what we find inside your ducts. Santa Ana wind events drive fine sandy grit and ash down through the mountain passes, and in neighborhoods north of the 10 Freeway we regularly pull that grit out of supply registers by the cupful. The older tract homes, many built in the 1950s through 1970s, came with galvanized steel ducts that were sized for far less demanding HVAC systems than what residents run today through those 90°F-plus summers. Continuous AC use across a long hot season draws more air through ducts already carrying years of accumulated powder, which is why filter replacement alone never quite solves the dust problem in Montclair. Mobile home parks across the city compound the issue: narrower duct runs trap debris faster and need a gentler cleaning approach than the wider rectangular trunk lines in the newer subdivisions south of the 10.
We see it on nearly every Montclair job: a layer of fine coyote-brown dust, thin but constant, sitting on top of every surface in the plenum. It comes from the mountains, not from pets or poor housekeeping. That’s the signal that a home’s ducts need attention, and it’s the reason our Rotobrush agitation system works the way it does on Montclair’s older metal runs.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Montclair Services
Most Montclair homeowners call us for one of two jobs: a full air duct cleaning, or a dryer vent cleaning. Each has its own page here, because each one solves a different problem in a Montclair house.
Air Duct Cleaning in Montclair
Montclair’s combination of Santa Ana grit and 1950s-80s ductwork means airflow loss builds quietly. When we clean ducts in Montclair, we’re removing the sandy particulate that settles into every bend and seam, then agitating the inner walls with professional Rotary brush gear so the debris actually releases instead of just loosening. Homes north of the 10 Freeway especially benefit from a full negative-air cleaning, because the fine mountain dust packs into corners that a quick vacuum pass never touches. We protect floors with shoe covers and drop cloths before anything starts, and you get a written price before any equipment comes off the truck. See the full scope and local pricing on our Air Duct Cleaning in Montclair page.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Montclair
Lint builds faster in Montclair dryers than the Inland Empire average, largely because of how often families run laundry during the hot months when everyone’s clothes pick up dust and sweat. A clogged dryer vent in a Montclair home is a genuine fire risk, and we treat it that way on every job. Paul and our technicians snake and vacuum the full vent run from the dryer to the exterior cap, then confirm airflow before we leave. If your dryer takes two cycles to finish a single load, the vent is telling you something. See the process and pricing on our Dryer Vent Cleaning in Montclair page.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service in Montclair
We service and clean ducts and vents across all major brands found in Montclair homes, including Rotobrush, Nikro, and Abatement Technologies systems. Our vans carry common filters and vent components for these brands locally, so most parts-related issues are resolved the same day. See our brands for the full list.
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AfterPricing for Air Duct Cleaning Company in Montclair, CA
| Service | Typical range in Montclair |
|---|---|
| Whole-home air duct cleaning (up to 12 vents) | $295 – $410 |
| Whole-home air duct cleaning (13 – 20 vents) | $385 – $510 |
| Whole-home air duct cleaning (21 – 30 vents) | $475 – $725 |
| Single return or supply vent (add-on) | $18 – $28 each |
| Furnace/air handler plenum and blower | $110 – $175 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (single-story, short run) | $75 – $135 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (long run or roof termination) | $135 – $210 |
| HVAC filter replacement (per visit) | $12 – $30 |
In Montclair, price goes up when a home has that longstanding Santa Ana grit packed into the trunk line, which takes more agitation time to release cleanly. Long dryer vent runs on second-floor laundry rooms also add to the total. Whatever the number, you get it in writing before we start; no per-vent upcharges, no surprise line items.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Montclair
Crews work from the Inland Empire office and cover all of Montclair, from the foothill neighborhoods north of the 10 Freeway down to the newer subdivisions near Chino Hills and the mobile home parks along Mission Boulevard. We schedule calls across the city every weekday, and running two to three calls per area visit keeps scheduling flexible.
- North Montclair (north of the 10)
- Central Montclair (near Montclair Place)
- South Montclair (south of Arrow Highway)
- Mission Boulevard corridor
- Monte Vista neighborhood
Service Area – Cities Near Montclair
Morton’s Air Duct Cleaning works throughout the Pomona Valley and surrounding Inland Empire. If you live just outside Montclair, we also serve Ontario, CA, Upland, CA, Chino Hills, CA, and Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Call the same number for all locations.
Serving Montclair, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Montclair 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 Montclair
We schedule Montclair calls throughout each week and can generally offer a time within a few business days of your call. For urgent concerns like a fully blocked dryer vent, let us know when you call so we can see what’s available sooner.
For single-family homes, no. If you live in a Montclair mobile home park or a newer HOA community, check whether exterior vent access needs park or association approval; most allow routine dryer vent maintenance, but requiring notice is common.
Yes. Mobile home duct systems are narrower and accumulate debris faster than standard residential trunks, so we use a gentler agitation approach and typically finish a full mobile home clean in under three hours. The written price covers the whole system, no per-vent add-ons.
Call Paul at Morton’s Air Duct Cleaning today at (350) 240-5513 for a free estimate on air duct cleaning in Montclair. We’ll answer any questions you have about the process, the price, and what to expect before anyone knocks on your door.
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 Montclair Customers Say
"Spotless work. They laid drop cloths everywhere and I was honestly impressed there was zero mess at the end. Showed me the dirt they pulled out so I could see it was worth it."
- Shelby Dunham"Friendly, calm crew that clearly cared about the house. Covered their shoes, protected the floors, and double checked they'd closed up every vent cover properly. Would have them back."
- Omar Zaid"With two kids and a dog the vents were overdue. The crew put down runners through the whole house and wore booties. Not a speck of dust left behind, and the air smells fresh."
- Paula Esposito