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Air Duct Cleaning - Sherman Oaks & Surrounding Areas

I've lived in Sherman Oaks for eleven years and never thought about my air ducts until my daughter started having constant allergy symptoms that no one could explain. A friend suggested getting the ducts inspected. Tornado HVAC came out the same day I called, ran a camera through the whole system, and showed me exactly what was in there - years of dust, pet hair from our old dog, and a section near the attic with some mold growth from a roof leak we'd had fixed two years ago. They cleaned everything, sanitized the affected section, and my daughter's symptoms improved within about two weeks. I genuinely wish I had done this sooner.

Called Tornado HVAC after noticing a musty smell every time the AC turned on. I'd changed the filter, cleaned the vents, nothing helped. Turns out there was significant buildup in the return ducts that had never been cleaned - the house is from 1962 and I'm the second owner. The technician showed me the camera footage before and after and the difference was unreal. No more smell, and I swear the air just feels cleaner. The price was fair and there were no add-ons I didn't ask for.

I have two golden retrievers and the amount of hair those dogs produce is something else. I finally scheduled an air duct cleaning after noticing my vents were getting dusty within days of cleaning them. The before photos Tornado HVAC showed me were genuinely embarrassing - there was a solid layer of dog hair coating the inside of the ducts throughout the house. After the cleaning, the dust situation improved dramatically. I'm on a two-year cleaning schedule with them now. The technician who came out was professional, on time, and didn't make me feel bad about how bad it was.

We moved into a house in Encino that had been a rental for years. We had no idea when the air ducts had last been cleaned - or if they ever had been. The inspection found significant debris buildup and what looked like rodent activity in one section near the garage. Tornado HVAC cleaned the full system, repaired the compromised section, and sealed the entry point. The whole job took about three hours. I feel a lot better about the air quality in the house now, especially with a toddler at home.

Every fall after the Santa Ana winds I notice more dust in the house than usual. This year I finally did something about it and called Tornado HVAC. The technician explained how the valley geography traps particulates and why homes here need cleaning more often than coastal areas - I had no idea. The cleaning was thorough, they showed me before and after camera footage, and the process was exactly what they described when I booked. No surprises on the bill. I'll be doing this every couple of years going forward.

My energy bills had been climbing for two summers in a row without any obvious reason. A coworker mentioned her HVAC cleaning had lowered her bills and I figured I'd try it. Tornado HVAC did a full air duct and coil cleaning. The technician showed me how fouled the evaporator coil was and explained how that makes the system run longer cycles to reach temperature. The next month's bill was noticeably lower. I'm kicking myself for not doing this two years ago.

We finished a kitchen and bathroom renovation last spring and I knew we should get the ducts cleaned afterward - drywall dust gets everywhere. Tornado HVAC did the post-construction cleaning and the before footage was exactly what I expected: a thick coating of fine white dust throughout every duct run. After the cleaning, the house stopped feeling dusty even though we'd finished work weeks earlier. Highly recommend scheduling this after any major renovation.

Dryer Vent Cleaning

My dryer had been taking two full cycles to dry a single load for months. I assumed the appliance was just getting old. A neighbor mentioned it might be the vent and I called Tornado HVAC on a whim. They came out the same afternoon, pulled the vent line from behind the dryer all the way to the exterior, and showed me the lint clog they found inside the wall run - it was completely packed. One cycle dries everything again now. I had no idea a clogged vent could do that, let alone that it's a fire hazard. The technician took the time to explain the whole thing.

I'd been meaning to get the dryer vent cleaned for two years. Finally called Tornado HVAC after reading that clogged vents are one of the top causes of house fires. The technician cleared the full vent line, inspected the exterior cover (which had a partial bird nest blocking the flap), and replaced the cover. The whole visit took under an hour. Now I schedule it every year. Simple service, genuinely important.

Our dryer vent runs a long way through the wall behind our laundry closet and I was told by a previous technician from another company that it couldn't really be cleaned properly because of the run length. Tornado HVAC didn't have that problem. They cleaned the full line without issue and showed me the lint they removed - it was a lot. The dryer is back to normal and I feel better knowing the fire risk has been addressed. Honest, efficient, and the price was exactly what they quoted on the phone.”

Chimney Cleaning & Inspection

We have a wood-burning fireplace we use maybe five or six times a year and I honestly hadn't thought about chimney cleaning in years. I called Tornado HVAC after noticing smoke drifting into the room when we lit the fireplace over the holidays. They came out within a couple of days, swept the chimney, and showed me the creosote buildup on the flue walls - enough to see why the draft was restricted. After the cleaning, the fireplace drew perfectly. The technician also checked the cap and the firebox and said everything else looked fine. Really professional service.

I hadn't had our chimney swept in probably four years. Tornado HVAC came out, did a full level-one inspection, and cleaned the flue. They found some minor creosote buildup - nothing alarming at this stage, but definitely worth addressing before fire season. The technician was thorough and explained everything clearly without being pushy about additional services. We're going to schedule an annual sweep going forward. Good straightforward company.

Our chimney cap was damaged and we'd had some bird activity inside the flue. I was worried about what might have gotten in there over the summer. Tornado HVAC came out, cleared the blockage from the nest material, cleaned the full flue, and installed a new stainless steel cap. Everything was handled in one visit. The price was upfront and there were no surprises. I'll use them every year.

HVAC System Cleaning

I called Tornado HVAC for an air duct cleaning and the technician recommended adding a coil cleaning after the camera inspection showed the evaporator coil was significantly fouled. I agreed, and I'm glad I did. He showed me before and after photos of the coil - the difference was stark. The system runs noticeably quieter now and my last electricity bill was lower than any comparable month I can remember. The full service took about four hours and everything was clean and tidy when they left.

Our HVAC system is about eight years old and we'd never had anything more than filter changes done. Tornado HVAC did a full system cleaning - ducts, coils, blower, air handler. The technician explained each step and showed me photos throughout. The house cools down faster now and the airflow feels stronger in every room, including the back bedroom that always felt warmer than the rest. Wish I'd done this sooner. No upselling, no pressure - just solid work.

Same-Day & Emergency Service

Our AC stopped working on a Saturday afternoon in August - of course it did. I called three companies and Tornado HVAC was the only one that could come the same day. The technician arrived within a few hours, diagnosed the issue fast, had the part on his truck, and had us running again before dinner. The price was exactly what he quoted over the phone. Having a company that actually shows up when you need them is worth a lot.

I called Tornado HVAC at around 9 PM on a Sunday because our air stopped working and we have a three-month-old at home. I was half expecting to be told someone could come Tuesday. They had a technician out within two hours. He fixed the problem that night, explained what happened and how to prevent it, and was completely professional at that hour. That kind of response means everything when you have a baby in the house during a heat wave.

I manage several rental units in Van Nuys and Sherman Oaks and tenant HVAC complaints are always a priority. Tornado HVAC has become my go-to because they actually show up when they say they will and they give me written quotes before doing anything. I've used them for duct cleanings across three properties now and the work is consistently good. Having a reliable HVAC contractor in the Valley is harder than it sounds - these guys make it easy.

Indoor Air Quality & Mold Remediation

We noticed a musty smell in our house that kept coming back no matter how much we cleaned. It got worse every time the AC ran. I suspected mold somewhere but couldn't find anything visible. Tornado HVAC ran a camera through the ducts and found mold growth in two sections near the air handler - the result of a slow water heater leak we'd had fixed months earlier. They cleaned both sections and applied an EPA-approved sanitizer. The smell was gone within two days. I had no idea this was something that could happen inside your ductwork.

My husband and I both have mild asthma and our symptoms at home were significantly worse than anywhere else. We replaced our air filters, had the carpets cleaned, everything. Tornado HVAC suggested a full camera inspection and found a combination of pet dander buildup, dust accumulation, and some mold in the return duct in the hallway. After the cleaning and sanitizing, our symptoms at home reduced noticeably. Our allergist mentioned that duct cleaning can make a real difference for asthma and she was right. Tornado HVAC was professional, thorough, and didn't try to sell us anything we didn't need.