Whole-home duct cleaning
Dryer vent cleaning
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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.
Lennox Air Duct Cleaning in Westlake Village, CA
We clean and repair ductwork on Lennox systems throughout Westlake Village, from the original 1960s tract homes to the larger custom estates in North Ranch and Westlake Island. The one thing that sets our Lennox work apart here is the condition of the ductwork itself: many homes in the original 1970s tracts of 91361 still run galvanized ducts with internal seam tape that dries out and fails from years of thermal cycling. We’re an independent shop, not a Lennox dealer, and we fix what’s actually wrong instead of pushing a replacement. Call (855) 353-2270 for a free estimate on Lennox air duct cleaning in Westlake Village.
Why Westlake Village Residents Choose Us for Lennox Service
Earl Conway, our owner, grew up in the Wood Ranch area of Simi Valley and has spent most of his adult life working on HVAC systems and ductwork across the Conejo and Simi valleys. He studied HVAC and building systems at Moorpark College before moving into duct cleaning full time, and he worked in the trade for well over a decade before starting Duct Cleaning Simi Valley in 2013. That background matters when we open up a Lennox air handler in a Westlake Village home. We know what the inside of these systems should look like after ten years, and we know what it usually looks like instead.
We run Rotobrush and Nikro rotary-brush extraction rigs, not just compressed-air blowouts that push debris around inside your ducts. Our technicians can repair damaged or disconnected ductwork on the same visit rather than documenting a problem and telling you to find someone else. And because we work with Honeywell and Aprilaire filtration systems already installed in many Westlake Village homes, we clean around that equipment instead of past it.
Styles & brands we work with
- Whole-home duct cleaning
- Dryer vent cleaning
- Camera inspection
- Sanitizing & deodorizing
Common Lennox Air Duct Cleaning Problems We Solve in Westlake Village
- Failed seam tape in original galvanized ducts. Homes built in the 1970s around 91361 often have rigid galvanized ductwork with internal seam tape that was never meant to last 50 years. When that tape dries out and separates, the ducts leak under negative pressure and pull in dust from the attic and wall cavities. We find this on Lennox systems more often than homeowners expect, and negative-pressure testing is how we prove it.
- Evaporator coil fouling from wildfire ash and canyon dust. Santa Ana wind events push ash and fine particulates into Westlake Village homes, and much of it ends up caked on the evaporator coil. A fouled coil on a Lennox air handler reduces airflow, runs the system harder, and sends a stale smell through the supply registers every time the blower kicks on. We clean the coil as part of a full Lennox duct service.
- Blower motor imbalance from debris accumulation. Debris that settles on the blower wheel doesn’t stay there evenly. An unbalanced wheel vibrates, wears the motor bearings faster, and shortens the life of a Lennox blower motor. Cleaning the blower assembly is a standard part of our deeper Lennox service, especially in homes near the 101 where road dust is a constant input.
- Return plenum dust buildup. The return plenum is the collection point for everything your home’s air picks up: pet hair, pollen, ash, and the fine grit that settles out of canyon air. When it’s packed, that dust gets drawn straight into the air handler and distributed through the supply ducts. We pull the plenum apart, vacuum it thoroughly, and document the before and after.
- Flex duct compression and disconnection in attic runs. Many Westlake Village Lennox systems use flex duct in attic spaces, and flex duct fails in predictable ways: it sags, compresses, or pulls loose from the register collars. That means conditioned air gets dumped into the attic while attic dust gets sucked into the system. We inspect every accessible run and reconnect or replace what’s failed.
Lennox Service in Westlake Village: What Local Conditions Mean for Your Equipment
Westlake Village was developed in the 1960s and 70s as a planned community, and the original forced-air ductwork in many of those homes is still in service. That matters for Lennox owners in North Ranch and the older tracts of 91361 because the duct system is the weak point, not the equipment. A Lennox air handler can only move air as well as the ducts let it. When the internal seam tape in galvanized ducts fails from four or five decades of heating and cooling cycles, the system leaks. That leakage pulls dust, ash, and road particulates from the nearby 101 corridor and the surrounding canyons into the return side, which means the air you’re breathing has already passed through places you’d rather it hadn’t. The fix isn’t always replacement. We reseal seams with mastic, clean the full duct run, and bring the system back to the negative-pressure envelope it was designed to hold.
Lennox Models & Products We Service in Westlake Village
We work on Lennox Merit Series, Elite Series, and Signature Collection systems, including Dave Lennox Signature Collection equipment. Our techs handle the ductwork, plenums, coils, and blower assemblies connected to those systems. We use OEM Lennox parts for critical components like control boards and blower motors, because compatibility matters when you’re dealing with modern variable-speed electronics. For seals, tapes, and other consumables, we specify high-quality aftermarket parts when they meet or exceed OEM specs. The honest answer on repair versus replacement: we’ll tell you if a repair makes sense on your Lennox system or if you’re throwing good money after bad. That assessment comes free with the estimate.
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AfterLennox Service Pricing in Westlake Village
Air duct cleaning for a typical Westlake Village single-family home with a Lennox forced-air system generally runs between $450 and $900, depending on the number of returns, the length of the duct runs, and how much has accumulated over the years. Larger custom estates in North Ranch with multiple zones and long attic runs typically fall between $900 and $1,800. If we’re adding evaporator coil cleaning, duct sealing, or blower assembly service, those are quoted separately on the written estimate. The estimate is free, and the price is set per job before any work starts. Call (855) 353-2270 and we’ll walk through what your system actually needs.
Serving Westlake Village, CA – Our Local Coverage Area
We serve Westlake Village and nearby communities. Use the map below to see the area we cover. If you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs – Lennox Air Duct Cleaning in Westlake Village
Canyon ash and Santa Ana wind debris settle into return plenums and coat evaporator coils, which restricts airflow and shortens the life of your Lennox blower motor. The ash is fine enough to pass through most filters, so it ends up where you can’t see it until we open the system. Cleaning the full duct run and coil removes what’s collected. Call (855) 353-2270 for an exact quote, estimates are free.
Negative-pressure testing reveals leaks that visual inspection misses, especially in the original 1970s galvanized ducts common in the 91361 tracts where seam tape has failed from thermal cycling. Those leaks pull dust and ash from the nearby 101 and canyon areas into the air you breathe. We test before and after sealing so you can see the difference.
Yes, in most Westlake Village homes we can clean the evaporator coil in place using professional-grade cleaning agents and extraction. If the coil is too heavily fouled from years of ash and dust, we may recommend removal for a thorough job. Either way, we’ll show you the before and after.
Flex duct can be cleaned effectively with rotary-brush equipment, but the brush speed and vacuum pressure have to be controlled so the liner isn’t damaged. We adjust our Rotobrush and Nikro rigs for flex duct and inspect every accessible run for sagging, compression, and disconnection. If a section is torn or collapsed, cleaning won’t fix it, and we’ll tell you that plainly.
Yes, duct sealing is a core part of our Lennox service in Westlake Village. We reseal seams with mastic after cleaning, and on older galvanized ducts with failed internal tape, sealing is often what actually fixes the dust and airflow problems. The estimate covers the full scope, so call (855) 353-2270 and we’ll assess your system at no cost.
Service Areas Near Westlake Village
We serve Westlake Village and the surrounding communities, including Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, Agoura Hills, Oak Park, Calabasas, and Woodland Hills. If you’re in the Conejo Valley or just across the line in Thousand Oaks, we’ll bring the same equipment and the same thoroughness to your Lennox duct system.
Book Your Lennox Service in Westlake Village Today
If your Lennox system hasn’t had its ductwork cleaned in years, or you’re noticing dust settling back on surfaces a day after you wipe them down, call (855) 353-2270. We answer 24/7. Fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday. The estimate is free, and Earl Conway will make sure you understand exactly what needs to be done before any work begins.
Written by Earl Conway, Owner at Duct Cleaning Simi Valley, serving Westlake Village since 2013.