Malibu, CA · Owner-operated

Wildfire Smoke Duct Cleaning in Malibu, CA

Smoke and ash from wildfires get pulled into ductwork through returns, gaps and open windows. We clean it out so the smell and soot stop cycling through your home.

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20+ years of experience
Phone answered 24/7
Before-and-after photos

Quick answer

Wildfire smoke duct cleaning removes the ash, soot and smoke residue that settle in ductwork during and after a fire. Crystal Air Duct Solutions cleans supply and return ducts, boots and registers, and can follow with sanitizing and deodorizing for lingering smoke odor. We serve homes in Malibu, Pacific Palisades, Topanga and the canyons.

Wildfire Smoke Duct Cleaning

Wildfire Smoke Duct Cleaning done thoroughly, by the owner

Malibu and its neighboring canyons have lived through major fires, and even homes that were never in a fire zone can be filled with smoke for days. Fine ash and soot get drawn into the return side of the system and settle throughout the ductwork.

When the heat or AC runs later, that residue keeps circulating, along with a lingering smoky smell. A thorough cleaning removes it from the source.

Call (310) 361-9813 any time; the phone is answered 24/7, and appointments run every day from 6 AM to 8 PM.

Register boot and damper coated in dust and fine debris — Fine dust and debris coating a register boot, the kind of buildup smoke and ash leave behind.

What's included

Inspection and photos of smoke and ash residue
Supply and return ducts, boots and registers cleaned
Return grilles and filter area cleaned
Air filter replaced with a fresh one
Optional sanitizing and deodorizing for smoke odor
Documentation photos you can share with your insurer if needed

Call (310) 361-9813

After a fire or heavy smoke

Change the HVAC filter as soon as the air clears, and keep the system off during heavy smoke if you can. Once the smoke has passed, schedule a duct inspection to see how much ash and soot reached the ductwork.

If your insurance covers smoke cleanup, before-and-after photos help. We provide them with every job.

How it works

What to expect

Every job follows the same careful steps.

Inspect
We look inside the registers, returns and accessible duct runs and show you photos of what we find before quoting.
Protect
Floors, furniture and the area around each vent are covered before any equipment comes inside.
Connect the vacuum
A high-powered vacuum is connected to the system so loosened dust is pulled out, not pushed into your rooms.
Brush and clean
Rotary brushes and air whips work through each supply and return run, boot and register.
Fix what is needed
Loose connections, torn tape or damaged sections we find are pointed out, with repair options before any extra work.
Walk through the results
You see before-and-after photos, and we answer every question before we leave.