HVAC
Ductwork and Ventilation: costs by job
Install, replace, repair and maintain costs for every ductwork and ventilation job we track, with the trade required and how DIY-friendly each one is.
Model reviewed August 2026
Cost comparison
Typical national figures for a standard single-family home.
| Air Duct ReplacementTypical $3,200 · HVAC contractor · DIY 2/5 | $1,400 – $7,500 |
|---|---|
| Air Duct RepairTypical $704 · HVAC contractor · DIY 2/5 | $308 – $1,650 |
| Air Duct CleaningTypical $320 · HVAC contractor · DIY 2/5 | $140 – $750 |
| Dryer Vent InstallationTypical $260 · HVAC contractor · DIY 4/5 | $120 – $600 |
| Dryer Vent CleaningHVAC contractor · DIY 4/5 | Cost under revalidation |
| Dryer Vent RepairHVAC contractor · DIY 4/5 | Cost under revalidation |
| Attic Fan InstallationTypical $850 · Electrician · DIY 3/5 | $400 – $1,900 |
| Attic Fan ReplacementTypical $850 · Electrician · DIY 3/5 | $400 – $1,900 |
| Attic Fan RepairElectrician · DIY 3/5 | Cost under revalidation |
| Bathroom Exhaust Fan InstallationTypical $550 · Electrician · DIY 3/5 | $250 – $1,200 |
| Bathroom Exhaust Fan ReplacementTypical $550 · Electrician · DIY 3/5 | $250 – $1,200 |
| Bathroom Exhaust Fan RepairElectrician · DIY 3/5 | Cost under revalidation |
| Whole House Fan InstallationTypical $1,900 · Electrician · DIY 2/5 | $900 – $3,800 |
Air Duct
Dryer Vent
Attic Fan
Attic Fan InstallationTypical $850 · ElectricianAttic Fan ReplacementTypical $850 · ElectricianAttic Fan RepairCost under revalidation · Electrician
Variants: Solar · Electric · Gable · Whole-house