Air Handler Soot Check
We open the air handler and look for soot on the coil, blower, and cabinet. Heavy buildup needs a professional clean before you run the unit again.
Post-Wildfire HVAC Recovery — Sacramento
Hvac Wildfire Smoke Recovery Sacramento
After a wildfire, soot gets into your air handler and ducts. Running your HVAC without a check spreads smoke particles through your home.
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HVAC Inspection After Wildfire Smoke in Sacramento
Wildfire smoke is not just an outdoor problem. Soot coats the outdoor unit and enters the air handler and ducts. Each time your unit runs, it can blow old smoke back into your rooms. About 48% of units inspected after wildfire events can be restored with cleaning alone. Fresh Air offers a post-wildfire HVAC check for Sacramento homes.
Duct Inspection
Smoke travels deep into ducts. We check for soot inside the duct runs and advise on NADCA-standard cleaning if needed.
Filter and Drain Check
A smoke event clogs filters fast. We swap your filter and inspect the drain pan for debris left by smoke exposure.
What Our Post-Wildfire Check Covers
- Visual check of the outdoor condenser for soot and debris.
- Air handler coil and blower inspection for smoke residue.
- Duct interior check with camera if heavy smoke was in the home.
- Filter swap with a fresh MERV 13 to catch remaining particles.
- Written report on what we found and what repairs we recommend.
Why This Matters for Sacramento Homes
Sacramento sits near major wildfire zones. Fires in El Dorado, Placer, and Nevada counties send smoke into the valley for days. If your unit ran during a smoke event, the air handler may have drawn soot into the cabinet. Minor coil cleaning and a filter swap can cost $150 to $300. But a burned motor or coil can cost $2,000 or more.
Fresh Air has served Sacramento since 2009 and holds CSLB #945361. We inspect the full unit, not just the filter. If we find no damage we tell you. If we find soot buildup we give a written quote before any work starts. Free in-home estimates for post-wildfire assessments.
Sources
- Wildfire Smoke Damages Home AC Unit — todayshomeowner.com (checked June 15, 2026)
- Smoke Damage HVAC Cleaning Guide — puroclean.com (checked June 15, 2026)
- HVAC Repairs for Smoke and Fire Damage Claims — alpineintel.com (checked June 15, 2026)
Hvac Wildfire Smoke Recovery Sacramento FAQ
Do I need a duct cleaning after wildfire smoke?
It depends on how much smoke entered your home. If you ran your unit with windows open during the event, a duct check is wise. We can inspect and advise.
Can running my HVAC make smoke damage worse?
Yes. Running a smoke-contaminated unit blows soot and ash through your ducts and into each room. Stop the unit until a tech inspects it.
How much does post-wildfire HVAC cleaning cost?
Minor coil cleaning and a filter swap typically runs $150 to $300. Major repairs depend on what we find. We give a written quote before any work begins.
Does Fresh Air serve wildfire-prone areas like El Dorado Hills and Placerville?
Yes. We serve El Dorado Hills, Placerville, Auburn, Pollock Pines, and the greater Sacramento Valley. Call us for a post-wildfire check.
Schedule a Post-Wildfire HVAC Check
Call Fresh Air at (916) 416-8181 or visit our contact page. We serve Sacramento, Folsom, El Dorado Hills, Placerville, Auburn, and more. Free in-home estimate. Licensed CSLB #945361.