$25–50 per vent is the per-opening rate, and every legitimate job carries a $300–450 whole-home minimum (Angi books typical duct jobs at $270–490). By home size: up to 1,500 sq ft lands at $400–450, 1,500–2,500 sq ft at $450–550, and larger or two-system homes run $700–1,000+. Deep cleaning with sanitizing adds $150 or so on the same vent count.
The same bait-and-switch pattern as dryer vent specials: the teaser price cannot pay for the truck, the vacuum rig and two techs, so the on-site "finding" (mold! debris! blocked lines!) makes up the gap. The honest quote structure is per-vent rate with the minimum stated up front — which is exactly what this calculator reproduces.
The EPA's line, which the credible operators quote verbatim: clean ducts when there is visible mold growth, debris or vermin in the ductwork, not on a calendar. Selling calendar-based cleaning to a clean system is why the trade has a reputation problem — and why documenting the findings with a camera wins the upsell honestly.
Yes when the truck is already there: $340–800 covers both (Angi) against $300–450 + $100–350 booked separately. The Dryer Vent Cleaning Cost Calculator prices the second line — quote the bundle as one visit with two line items.
| Job | Typical US range (2026) |
|---|---|
| Per vent / opening | $25 – $50 |
| Whole-home minimum | $300 – $450 |
| Deep clean + sanitizing | $450 – $600 |
| 1,500–2,500 sq ft home | $450 – $550 |
| Large / two-system homes | $700 – $1,000+ |
| Bundle: ducts + dryer vent | $340 – $800 |
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In 2026 US data: $25–50 per vent with a $300–450 whole-home minimum (Angi typical $270–490). Whole-home pricing by size: $400–450 up to 1,500 sq ft, $450–550 for 1,500–2,500 sq ft, and $700–1,000+ for larger or multi-system homes. Sanitizing adds roughly $150.
When the ducts have visible mold, debris or vermin — the EPA's actual recommendation — yes; it also helps after renovation or for allergy complaints. Calendar-based cleaning of a clean system has no evidence behind it, which is why the per-vent quote should always come with camera documentation.
The minimum ($300–450) covers the truck-mounted vacuum, the trunk line and the techs' time — the same fixed cost whether the house has 6 vents or 16. Per-vent pricing applies above the minimum.
$340–800 for the bundle (Angi) versus $400–800 booked separately — the same-truck discount is real. Quote it as one visit with two line items; the dryer vent side is priced by the vent's location, not the count.