Air duct inspection, cleaning & pricing

Understand the cause and the scope

The duct material, access, moisture conditions, and type of buildup determine what work may be appropriate. Cleaning does not repair disconnected ductwork or replace damaged insulation. The available cleaning or treatment method must be confirmed for your duct material and the condition observed.

Make a confident decision

Request an assessment and a written scope before selecting a treatment or cleaning service. Ask what areas are included, what materials are proposed, and whether damaged sections need replacement. We confirm the available method for your particular system.

Current duct assessment and cleaning prices

HVAC inspection and condition report

$260Inspection with a written report.

Mechanical duct cleaning — single system

$2,075

Mechanical duct cleaning — whole home

$5,075

Preventative fogging treatment

$950

Prices verified September 18, 2026. A written scope must identify the included system or areas, access and method. Cleaning or fogging does not repair wet, damaged or disconnected ducts and is not represented as a health treatment.

Built for Gulf Coast conditions

Southwest Louisiana systems work through long cooling seasons, high humidity, salt-influenced air, storms and heavy rainfall. The recommendation should consider drainage, corrosion exposure, airflow and recovery after outages—not equipment capacity alone.

Read the Southwest Louisiana humidity guide · Read the outdoor-equipment corrosion guide

Equipment and registration

S&S is a Carrier - Tempstar Elite Dealer and an approved Trane Dealer. Ask which brand and model fit the project. Manufacturer registration controls eligibility for extended parts coverage. S&S submits registration where possible; the customer should retain and check the manufacturer confirmation. The manufacturer’s written eligibility and warranty terms control.

Parts coverage and workmanship coverage

Manufacturer parts coverage and S&S workmanship coverage are separate. A manufacturer parts warranty covers the part only; diagnostic labor, refrigerant, freight and miscellaneous materials are billable unless covered under the S&S labor warranty. Standard S&S coverage is one year on installation workmanship and 90 days on repairs, unless a longer period is stated in writing on the estimate or purchased as an extended labor plan. Covered workmanship corrections include labor during normal business hours. Maintenance requirements, exclusions and other written conditions apply.

Read coverage and conditions

Ask for the condition that justifies the work

Begin with an inspection and a description of what was actually observed. Ask where the material is located, which duct type is involved, and whether physical damage or moisture is present. Photographs and a clear explanation are more useful than choosing a process from a coupon.

EPA does not recommend a universal routine-cleaning schedule and explains that dust at a register does not establish a whole-system problem. If a service is proposed, ask how the observed condition supports it and which part of the system needs attention.

Sources: EPA: deciding whether to have home air ducts cleaned

Distinguish cleaning, treatment, and replacement

Have the proposal describe the method and the sections included. Ask whether damaged, wet, disconnected, or inaccessible components require different work. Cleaning material from a surface, applying a treatment, and replacing damaged ductwork are different scopes and should be compared that way.

Confirm the method S&S can provide for your particular duct construction before assuming a advertised cleaning process applies. Ask what outcome will be checked afterward and whether a moisture source or other underlying condition still needs correction. Keep any proposed chemical product information with the approved scope.

• Observed condition and affected locations
• Duct material and access limitations
• Specific cleaning or treatment method
• Repairs or replacement that remain separate
• How findings and completed work will be documented

AC repair in Lake Charles, Moss Bluff, Sulphur and Westlake

S&S accepts repair requests throughout these Southwest Louisiana service areas. Choose your community to review ZIP coverage, local service details and the information to have ready before a visit. The office confirms the complete address, equipment and available appointment.