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Air Duct Cleaning Cost Calculator

Air duct cleaning is priced by the number of supply vents and returns, plus the HVAC units and any sanitizing. Counting the registers is the fastest way to a reliable quote.

JOB INPUTS

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Supply registers

Supply registers

Return registers

Return registers

Furnaces or AC units

Furnaces or AC units

Antimicrobial treatment

Antimicrobial treatment

Camera, access or other

$
Camera, access or other
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CALCULATED RESULTUSD
Estimated cleaning cost$940.00
Supply vents$600.00
Returns$240.00
HVAC units$100.00
Sanitize$0.00
FORMULA USED12 × $50.00 + 4 × $60.00 + 1 × $100.00 + sanitize + extras = $940.00

HOW TO USE IT

How to use the Air Duct Cleaning Cost Calculator

  1. 1

    Count the vents and returns: Total the supply registers and the return registers. Each carries a per-register price.

  2. 2

    Add the HVAC units: Each furnace or AC unit cleaned adds a fixed cost for the equipment work.

  3. 3

    Include sanitizing and extras: Antimicrobial treatment is an optional line, and camera inspection or access adds a fixed extra.

  4. 4

    Total and validate: 12 vents at $50, 4 returns at $60 and 1 unit at $100 is $940 before sanitize and extras. Use the Air Duct Cleaning Cost Calculator.

THE MATH

Duct cleaning calculation method

Multiply supply vents, returns and units by their rates, then add sanitizing and extras. 12 vents at $50, 4 returns at $60, 1 unit at $100 totals $940.

Each furnace or AC unit cleaned adds a fixed cost for the equipment work.

PRACTICAL EXAMPLE

Worked example for Duct cleaning

Multiply supply vents, returns and units by their rates, then add sanitizing and extras. 12 vents at $50, 4 returns at $60, 1 unit at $100 totals $940.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How do you estimate air duct cleaning?

Multiply supply vents, returns and units by their rates, then add sanitizing and extras. 12 vents at $50, 4 returns at $60, 1 unit at $100 totals $940.

What should I verify before using the result?

Register count is the bid driver. Walk the house and count them before quoting.

Is this a final quote or design?

No. Use it as a planning estimate, then confirm measurements, local rates, product requirements, permits and jobsite conditions before bidding or building.