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 Tampa, FL
Air duct cleaning in Tampa runs between $450 and $850 for a typical single-family home, with larger two-story houses falling in the $700 to $1,100 range. We’re Cardinal Air Duct Tampa, part of the Relay Home Co. family, and we work on the duct systems Tampa’s climate punishes hardest: flex ducts baking in hot attics, return lines pulling humid air through crawlspaces, and coils that never fully dry between cooling cycles. Call (850) 403-3474 for a written quote before any work starts.
Why Tampa Homes Are Different
Tampa’s humid subtropical climate means your air conditioner runs nine or ten months a year, and your ducts rarely get a chance to dry out. The result is a combination we see constantly: dust caked onto wet coil surfaces, condensation pooling in low duct runs, and a musty smell that returns a week after you clean the registers yourself. The pollen from Tampa’s live oaks is fine enough to pass through a standard filter, which means it coats the inside of duct walls and becomes paste in high humidity. That is why cleaning here is less about visible dust and more about preventing mold blooms inside the HVAC system.
Many Tampa homes were built during the 1970s through 1990s boom: slab-on-grade ranch houses with central HVAC and flex ducts routed through unconditioned attics. Flex duct has a plastic liner that breaks down in attic heat, which means it holds debris more tightly and tears more easily during cleaning. In South Tampa’s bungalow neighborhoods, older return ducts often run through unconditioned crawlspaces and pull humid outside air into the system, which is a constant mold invitation. We clean around those conditions every week, and the job has to be done differently than it would be in a newer home with rigid ductwork and a conditioned attic.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Tampa Services
Tampa homeowners call us most often for two jobs: full air duct cleaning when allergies or smells get out of hand, and dryer vent cleaning when a dryer starts taking two cycles to finish a load. Each service has its own page with pricing, timelines, and what the Tampa-specific job involves.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Tampa
Tampa’s humidity turns dryer lint into a damp, compacted plug faster than dry climates do, and builders in the 1980s and 1990s often ran dryer vents through the roof or down a long interior wall rather than straight out the back. That means a vent that looks short from the laundry room can be twenty feet long with two bends. Our Rotobrush system runs the full length and a Nikro HEPA vacuum catches what the brush breaks loose, so nothing blows back into your laundry room. See pricing and what to expect on our Dryer Vent Cleaning in Tampa page.
Air Duct Cleaning in Tampa
A full air duct cleaning in Tampa means addressing what the humidity left behind: microbial growth on coil surfaces, dust and pollen packed into flex duct liners, and return lines that suck in crawlspace air. We use negative-pressure extraction, meaning the loosened debris goes straight into the vacuum rather than back into your living room, and Abatement Technologies containment keeps the work area sealed while we’re working. The full breakdown of what gets cleaned, what it costs, and how long it takes is on the Air Duct Cleaning in Tampa page.
HVAC Cleaning in Tampa
HVAC cleaning in Tampa goes beyond the ducts themselves: the blower wheel, evaporator coil, drain pan, and housing all collect a film of dust and moisture that reduces airflow and feeds odors. If your AC runs constantly and the air still feels sticky, the coil is often the culprit. We clean with the same professional-grade equipment we use on ducts, and every job includes before-and-after photos so you can see the coil surface change. Details on scope and pricing are on the HVAC Cleaning in Tampa 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 Tampa
We work on all major brands and maintain stock of common Guardsman and Honeywell filtration parts for Tampa’s most common HVAC setups. If your system needs a specific filter or a replacement component during the job, we usually have it on the truck. See our brands for the full list of what we service and stock.
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| Service | Typical range in Tampa |
|---|---|
| Standard air duct cleaning (single system) | $450 – $850 |
| Two-story home air duct cleaning | $700 – $1,100 |
| HVAC cleaning (coil, blower, housing) | $300 – $600 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $125 – $250 |
| Long or complex dryer vent run | $200 – $400 |
| Mold or microbial treatment add-on | $250 – $600 |
| Filtration upgrade (Honeywell/Guardsman) | $150 – $400 |
| Flex duct replacement (per run) | $200 – $500 |
What pushes the price up in Tampa is usually the age of the flex duct and the amount of moisture damage already present: homes in South Tampa with crawlspace returns and houses in Carrollwood with long attic runs tend to fall toward the higher end. Every quote is written down and handed to you before any work starts, and that number does not change at the door.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Tampa
We work across the Tampa metro every week, from the bungalow blocks of South Tampa to newer construction in New Tampa. Scheduling is coordinated through our South Florida dispatch office, and our Tampa crews are never more than a short drive from most of the city.
- South Tampa (Hyde Park, Palma Ceia, Bayshore)
- Carrollwood and Northdale
- Westchase and Citrus Park
- Seminole Heights and Tampa Heights
- New Tampa and Wesley Chapel border areas
Service Area – Cities Near Tampa
Beyond Tampa proper, our crews cover the surrounding communities in Hillsborough and Pasco counties. We regularly book jobs in Oldsmar, FL and Odessa, FL to the north, Tarpon Springs, FL toward the coast, and Riverview, FL to the south. If you’re in one of these areas, the same pricing and equipment standards apply.
Serving Tampa, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Tampa 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 Tampa
Most Tampa jobs are scheduled within a few business days, and we provide a live trackable arrival window through The Relay Standard booking experience for every appointment. When you book, you get a link that shows exactly when your technician is arriving. Call (850) 403-3474 and we’ll find the next open slot that works for you.
Air duct and dryer vent cleaning is interior work, so no HOA approval is needed in any Tampa neighborhood we serve. The only exception is if your dryer vent exits through a shared wall or common area in a condo building, in which case the association may want to be notified. We’ll tell you if that applies when you book.
We cover all of Tampa, from South Tampa and downtown up through Carrollwood, Westchase, and New Tampa, plus the surrounding cities of Oldsmar, Odessa, Tarpon Springs, and Riverview. If you’re on the edge of our service area, call (850) 403-3474 and we’ll confirm coverage before you book.
Ready to get your ducts cleaned? Call (850) 403-3474 for a free estimate. A live person answers, and you’ll get a written price before any work begins.
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 Tampa Customers Say
"Rebooked in a tap for next year. Simple. Reminder text goes out when it is time again, so I do not have to track it."
- Lee F."The crew was polite and careful with the floors."
- Amber O."Booked a slot in the app, got a reminder text, and watched the crew's van on the map as it came. Cleaned all the vents and the main trunk. Easy from start to finish."
- Rob J.