Dryer Vent & Air Ducts — Florida homeowner answers

The dryer vent & air ducts problems Florida homeowners actually search, answered honestly: what each symptom means, what the work typically costs, what Florida law requires, and how to avoid getting burned. When you're ready, your request goes to ONE verified pro — never sold, never flooded.

Licensing in Florida

Florida does NOT issue a state license for this trade (local licensing was preempted for most non-structural trades). What protects you instead: general-liability insurance, workers’ comp, and a real track record — exactly what our verification checks.

Basis: HB 735 (2021) local-license preemption

Typical Florida costs (curated 2026 estimates — not bids)

Dryer vent cleaning: $100–$250

Air duct cleaning (whole home): $300–$900

Air duct sealing: $500–$4,000

By county

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Top problems

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