How much does air duct cleaning cost in Ireland?
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Key takeaways
- Most air duct cleaning jobs in Ireland land between €90–€1,100 — known locally as duct / ventilation cleaning.
- Most Irish homes are radiator-heated with no supply ductwork; duct cleaning applies to MVHR systems in newer A-rated homes and mechanical extract ventilation. No licence is required.
- Prices below are researched national ranges, updated July 2026 — not quotes.
Air Duct Cleaning prices by job size in Ireland
| Job size | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dryer / extract vent clean Single vent run brushed and vacuumed | €90 | €140 | €220 |
| MVHR service + duct clean Filters, unit and duct runs on a typical new-build house | €250 | €400 | €650 |
| Full ducted-system clean (larger home) All supply/extract runs and terminals with photos | €450 | €700 | €1,100 |
Per-unit rates
| Unit | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| per vent/terminal | €15 | €25 | €40 |
What affects the price
- Job size and scope — bigger or more complex jobs move you up the ranges above.
- Access and condition — hard-to-reach areas, older properties or neglected maintenance add labour time.
- Materials and quality level — where materials are involved, the grade you choose often matters more than labour.
- Urgency — same-day or out-of-hours work usually carries a premium.
- Where you live — large metros in Ireland typically run above the national range; smaller towns below it.
How to save
- Get at least three quotes and compare like-for-like scopes, not just totals.
- Be flexible on timing — off-peak slots are often cheaper.
- Bundle related tasks into one visit to spread call-out costs.
- Agree the scope in writing up front to avoid change-order surprises.
How to hire a air duct cleaning pro in Ireland
- Relevant mostly for MVHR-equipped newer homes and apartment extract systems — identify your system first
- Ask about filter replacement and unit service alongside duct cleaning
- Get terminal count and price in writing
- Confirm extraction equipment and photo evidence
- Check public liability insurance
- For rental blocks, coordinate with the management company on shared extract runs
Red flags
- Firms with only commercial kitchen-extract experience for home MVHR work
- Fogging upsells
- No photos of results
- Cash-only, no insurance
How Handld researches prices
These are researched estimates, not quotes and not our transaction data. We compile ranges from published sources — national statistics, trade bodies and incumbent cost guides — normalise them to EUR, and adjust city pages by a population-based cost tier. Last updated July 2026. Basis: Irish ventilation service firm price lists; Extrapolated from UK rates.
Frequently asked questions
Does duct cleaning improve air quality or health?
Evidence is mixed for routine cleaning of already-clean ducts. It clearly helps when ducts contain mould, construction dust, pest debris, or blockages. Pairing cleaning with better filtration and sealing duct leaks delivers more measurable benefit than cleaning alone.
What is the duct cleaning scam I should watch for?
The pattern: a $50-100 'whole house special', then on-site claims of hidden mould with photos that may not be from your ducts, pressure-selling sanitizer fogging at hundreds extra. Legitimate firms quote by vent/system count, show you findings in your own ducts, and never pressure same-day decisions.
What does professional duct cleaning actually involve?
Proper source-removal cleaning puts the system under negative pressure with a high-power vacuum, then agitates each duct run with rotating brushes or compressed-air whips so debris is pulled to the collector — not blown into the house. Register covers, the air handler, and coils should be included.
Why is dryer vent cleaning important?
Lint-clogged dryer vents are a leading cause of house fires and make dryers run long and hot. Annual cleaning of the vent run — not just the lint trap — restores airflow, cuts drying times, and removes the fire risk. It's cheap relative to the risk.
Should ducts be sanitized or fogged with biocide after cleaning?
Usually no — blanket chemical fogging is discouraged unless there's confirmed microbial growth and the product is approved for HVAC use. Mechanical cleaning plus fixing the moisture source addresses the cause; fogging is the most-upsold, least-needed add-on.
How often should ducts be cleaned?
There's no fixed schedule — clean when there's visible mould, vermin, renovation dust, or significant debris buildup. In practice every 3-5 years is typical for forced-air homes, sooner after building work or if filters blacken quickly.
My new Irish A-rated home has MVHR — does it need duct cleaning?
Filters need changing every 6-12 months, and duct runs plus valves benefit from cleaning every 3-5 years to hold airflow and heat-recovery efficiency. A neglected MVHR quietly degrades to noisy, ineffective ventilation.
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