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 Los Altos, CA
Air duct cleaning in Los Altos runs between $390 and $690 for most single-family homes, and the job takes about four to six hours. We’re Kestrel Air Duct Cleaning, and we work on the older, architecturally significant houses that define this city – the Eichlers and mid-century ranchers with under-slab ductwork that demands a gentler hand than a standard cleaning. If you’ve noticed dust settling on furniture within days of dusting, or your heating season brings a musty smell from the vents, call us at (669) 220-7869 for a written quote before any work begins.
Why Los Altos Homes Are Different
Los Altos has one of the highest concentrations of Eichler-style homes in the country, and those houses were built differently from anything a standard duct cleaning assumes. In many Eichlers, the return air ducts are integrated directly into the concrete slab foundation. That means the ducts aren’t round metal tubes you can aggressively brush – they’re rectangular channels formed in concrete, often with original metal liners that have had sixty or seventy years to develop rust, cracks, and debris buildup. Aggressive rotary agitation in these systems can damage the liner or, worse, stress the slab itself.
The climate adds another layer. Los Altos gets mild summers and cool, damp winters, so HVAC systems run seasonally rather than constantly. During the off-season, dust settles in the ducts, and when the system fires up again, that dust blows through the house. Fall brings pollen and fine wildfire ash from the Santa Cruz Mountains, which infiltrates return ducts and coats the interior surfaces. Many of the homes we see in Los Altos have original 1950s-1970s metal ducts that are prone to rust, and short, difficult-to-access runs that make thorough cleaning a slower, more careful process than in newer homes.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Los Altos Services
Los Altos homeowners call us most often about two things: the ductwork in their heating and cooling system, and the dryer vent that keeps clogging. Each has its own page here, because the work, the pricing, and the questions are different.
Air Duct Cleaning in Los Altos
Our Air Duct Cleaning in Los Altos service starts with an inspection of your ductwork, including the under-slab runs common in Eichlers and mid-century homes. We use negative-air extraction – a process where a powerful vacuum creates suction that pulls loosened debris out of the ducts rather than blowing it into your living space – combined with gentle rotary brush agitation for surface debris. For Los Altos homes with slab-integrated ducts, we adjust the brush pressure so original liners aren’t scored or cracked. The job typically takes four to six hours, and the written price you get before we start is the price you pay when we leave.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Los Altos
Dryer vents in Los Altos are often longer and more convoluted than in newer construction, especially in Eichlers where the laundry area sits in the center of the house and the vent must travel through the slab or under the floor to reach an exterior wall. Our Dryer Vent Cleaning in Los Altos service removes the lint blockage that slows drying times and creates a fire hazard. We use professional-grade negative-pressure equipment to pull lint out without pushing it further into the vent, and we’ll inspect the full run for any damage or separation. Before we start, you’ll have a written price based on the length and condition of your vent.
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 Los Altos
We work on duct systems and filtration products from the brands Los Altos homes actually have: Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Guardsman filtration units, plus the Rotobrush, Nikro, and Abatement Technologies systems we use for cleaning. If you need a replacement filter or a new filtration unit, our equipment stock covers these common brands. See our brands for the full list.
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AfterPricing for Air Duct Cleaning Company in Los Altos, CA
| Service | Typical range in Los Altos |
|---|---|
| Standard air duct cleaning (single system, up to 12 vents) | $390 – $520 |
| Large home air duct cleaning (13+ vents or dual-zone system) | $520 – $690 |
| Eichler / slab-ducted home cleaning (gentle, non-abrasive) | $450 – $590 |
| Return air duct restoration (rust or debris removal) | $180 – $340 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (standard run, single story) | $105 – $135 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (long or multi-story run) | $135 – $175 |
| Lint trap bypass cleaning (for stubborn clogs) | $25 – $45 add-on |
| HEPA filtration system installation (Honeywell, Aprilaire, or Guardsman) | $300 – $800 |
What pushes the price up in Los Altos is the house itself: Eichler slab ducts take longer to clean because we work at a lower brush speed and inspect the slab channels carefully. Older homes with original metal ducts may also have more rust and debris buildup that requires a second pass. Whatever the final number, you’ll have it in writing before a single vent is touched – no door-step revisions, no surprises.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Los Altos
We work throughout Los Altos and the surrounding area, from the Eichler tracts near the civic center to the larger lots in the hills and the streets bordering Loyola and Woodland Acres. Crews are dispatched from the San Francisco Bay Area office, so response times depend on scheduling availability and your location within the city.
- Loyola
- Woodland Acres
- The Highlands
- North Los Altos
- South Los Altos
Service Area – Cities Near Los Altos
While this page covers Los Altos specifically, we also serve homeowners in Mountain View, CA, Stanford, CA, Palo Alto, CA, and Menlo Park, CA. If you’re just over the city line, you’ll get the same written pricing and the same 365-Day Done Right Promise.
Serving Los Altos, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Los Altos 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 Los Altos
We schedule Los Altos jobs based on availability from our San Francisco Bay Area dispatch office. Most homeowners can get an arrival window within a week, but it depends on the season and how many jobs are already booked. Call (669) 220-7869 and we’ll give you a specific window, not a vague “sometime next week.”
For most single-family homes in Los Altos, no. Duct cleaning is considered routine maintenance and doesn’t require HOA approval. If you’re in a community with specific guidelines about exterior vent access or contractor hours, we’ll work within those rules. Just let us know when you book.
Our 365-Day Done Right Promise is in writing on every job. If the work falls short within one year, we return and make it right at no charge. The promise covers the scope we performed – if you had ducts cleaned and debris reappears, or a dryer vent clogs again within the year, call us. That’s the point of the guarantee.
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 Los Altos Customers Say
"My wife's allergies were awful every morning. Had the ducts done and it's made a real difference. Tech was on time and wore booties in the house without me asking."
- Rob Pendergast"Bought an older home and the previous owners had pets everywhere. After Kestrel did the ducts the stale smell was just gone. On time, quick, and they showed me the filter they pulled."
- Preston Ngata"Set up an appointment for the whole house plus the dryer line. They called the morning of to confirm, showed up in the window, and showed me pictures of the gunk they pulled out. Worth it."
- Terrence Boyd