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Orlando Air Duct Pros is a referral service, not a contractor, and is not licensed by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Tell us what's going on with your ducts, dryer vent or AC, and we'll pass your request to independent local companies that serve your part of Central Florida. Any quote, price and agreement is between you and the company you pick. Start with the free quote form, or read how the process works.

Air duct and AC services you can get quotes for

Six common jobs in Orlando homes. Each page explains what the work involves, typical prices and what to ask before you hire.

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When does duct cleaning make sense? What the EPA says

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency doesn't recommend routine duct cleaning. It "does not recommend that air ducts be cleaned except on an as-needed basis." EPA suggests considering it when:

  • "There is substantial visible mold growth inside hard surface (e.g., sheet metal) ducts or on other components of your heating and cooling system."
  • "Ducts are infested with vermin, e.g. (rodents or insects)."
  • "Ducts are clogged with excessive amounts of dust and debris and/or particles are actually released into the home from your supply registers."

EPA's caveats worth knowing

  • Health claims: "Duct cleaning has never been shown to actually prevent health problems." If you have health concerns, talk to a doctor.
  • Mold: ask the company "to show you any mold they say exists." EPA adds that insulated ducts that get wet or moldy "cannot be effectively cleaned and should be removed and replaced," and that mold will recur if the cause isn't corrected.
  • Bad cleaning can hurt: "an inadequate vacuum collection system can release more dust, dirt and other contaminants than if you had left the ducts alone."
  • Chemicals: for biocides, "research has not demonstrated their effectiveness in duct cleaning or their potential adverse health effects." If one is proposed, ask to see the label first.
  • Certification claims: "EPA neither establishes duct cleaning standards nor certifies, endorses, or approves duct cleaning companies." Be wary of anyone claiming EPA certification.

It is normal for return grilles to look dusty. A light film on its own usually isn't a reason to clean the whole system. See the full FAQ for more.

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Why ducts and AC systems matter more in Central Florida

The AC almost never rests. NOAA's 1991–2020 normals for Orlando International Airport show about 3,452 cooling degree days a year against about 525 heating degree days, roughly 6.6 times more cooling than heating. Orlando averages about 110 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and even January logs cooling degree days. EIA's 2020 survey found 90% of Florida households use a central air-conditioning unit.

Humidity means condensation. Summer dew points in Orlando average above 70°F from June through September. EPA says "the presence of condensation or high relative humidity is an important indicator of the potential for mold growth" in ducts, and recommends keeping indoor humidity below 60 percent (ideally 30–50 percent) and keeping AC drip pans clean and drain lines flowing.

Leaky ducts are common here. Researchers at the Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC, part of UCF) tested 30 central Florida homes built the year before and found the average air-handler cabinet let about 6% of system airflow leak in from the garage or attic, with duct leakage "higher than expected." They estimated leakage in an average 2,000 sq ft home can add 10–20% to annual heating and cooling costs. An earlier FSEC study of newer central Florida homes found "significant leaks" in the ductwork of a majority of homes tested. That's why duct repair and sealing is often a bigger deal than cleaning. OUC has offered a duct repair rebate covering 100% of the cost up to $100 for sealing that meets its rules (it covers sealing, not cleaning); check OUC's current terms.

Storm rain and flooding. Hurricane Ian (September 2022) dropped 13.2 inches at Orlando International, 16.1 inches at Orlando Sanford airport and about 15 inches in Kissimmee, according to National Hurricane Center data, and caused widespread freshwater flooding across Orange, Seminole and Osceola counties. Hurricane Milton (October 2024) brought 14.83 inches at a weather observer site near Orlando. The Florida Department of Health warns: "If the system was flooded, turning it on without proper cleaning will spread mold throughout your home." Water damage is also on NADCA's list of reasons to clean more often.

Florida license note: check before anyone opens your system

In Florida, duct cleaning that involves removing grilles and AC coil work is licensed air-conditioning contractor work. Florida Statutes s. 489.105(3) includes "any duct cleaning and equipment sanitizing that requires at least a partial disassembling of the system" in the air-conditioning, mechanical and sheet metal contractor scopes, and a DBPR handout lists cleaning ducts "such as removal of air grills" as work that needs a license.

  • Ask the company for its CAC/CMC license number and check it at MyFloridaLicense.com ("Verify a License").
  • Confirm the status is current/active and the name matches the company on your estimate.
  • A county business tax receipt is not a license.
  • Dryer vent cleaning is different: a 2015 CILB declaratory statement found no mechanical contractor's license was needed where the vent was cleaned without disassembling the dryer exhaust system, for that petitioner's method.

This is general information, not legal advice. More in our Florida duct cleaning license guide.

Orlando and Central Florida service areas

Request quotes anywhere in Orlando, including College Park, Thornton Park and Lake Nona, the planned community inside Orlando city limits southeast of the airport (ZIPs 32827 and 32824), plus these nearby cities.

Orlando is a majority-renter city (about 39.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, with a median build year of 1992, per the Census Bureau's ACS). If you rent, check with your landlord or property manager before arranging HVAC work. See all service areas.

Air duct cleaning in Orlando: quick answers

How much does air duct cleaning cost in Orlando?

EPA and NADCA put typical whole-system duct cleaning at about $450–$1,000 per system, and national cost guides report averages of about $389 (HomeAdvisor) to $500 (Fixr). Per-vent pricing usually runs $25–$50. These are estimates, not quotes; your price depends on the number of vents, system access and how dirty it is. See the cost guide for details.

Is air duct cleaning worth it in Florida?

Sometimes. EPA says to consider it when there is substantial visible mold inside hard-surface ducts or on system parts, vermin in the ducts, or so much dust and debris that particles blow out of the supply registers. EPA also notes duct cleaning "has never been shown to actually prevent health problems," so it is a judgment call based on what an inspection actually shows.

Does Orlando Air Duct Pros clean air ducts?

No. Orlando Air Duct Pros is a free referral service. We connect Orlando-area homeowners with independent local air duct and HVAC companies for free, no-obligation quotes. We don't do the work ourselves and aren't a contractor, so any work, price and agreement is between you and the company you choose.

Do you need a license to clean air ducts in Florida?

In most real jobs, yes. Florida law treats duct cleaning that requires at least partial disassembly of the system, such as removing grilles, as air-conditioning contractor work. Ask any company for its CAC or CMC license number and check it at MyFloridaLicense.com. A county business tax receipt is not a license. This is general information, not legal advice.

How often should air ducts be cleaned in Central Florida?

There is no fixed schedule. EPA recommends cleaning only on an as-needed basis. NADCA doesn't set a fixed interval either; it lists pets, allergies, smoking, water damage, remodeling and moving into a new home as reasons to clean more often. In Orlando's humidity, keeping an eye on the coil, drain pan and condensation matters as much as the calendar.

Is a $99 whole-house duct cleaning a good deal?

Treat it as a red flag. NADCA tells consumers to "avoid advertisements for '$99 whole house specials' and other sales gimmicks" and warns about "blow-and-go" companies that charge a nominal fee, do a poor job, then push extra services. EPA and NADCA put a typical whole-system cleaning at $450–$1,000, so a $99 price rarely covers the whole system.

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