Whole-system duct and dryer vent check with before-and-after photos - you see exactly what came out of your vents
That "$99 whole-house special" is a bait ad - the real number appears once they are in your hallway, or the "clean" is a shop-vac at the register. We photograph the inside of your ducts before and after instead.
Aprilaire Air Duct Cleaning in Aurora: What to Know First
CleanRun provides independent Aprilaire air duct cleaning in Aurora, with most residential systems completed in a single scheduled visit and a written flat price delivered before any panel comes off. We photograph every duct run before and after, and every job carries our 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. This page is for Aurora homeowners running Aprilaire whole-home air cleaners, humidifiers, or ventilation systems who want the debris pulled out of their ductwork by technicians who know how these components integrate with the plenum and return paths. Call (720) 513-5159 for a free estimate with no obligation.
How Aprilaire Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- Model 5000 Electronic Air Cleaner: The ionizing wires and collection cells sit directly in the return duct, and when the pre-filter clogs with Aurora’s fine Front Range dust, airflow drops before the homeowner notices reduced filtration. We remove the cell assembly, clean the full return duct run with negative-pressure extraction, and reinstall only after verifying the pressure differential reads normal on our manometer.
- Model 600/700 Humidifier Series: The bypass and fan-powered units mount on the supply plenum, and scale from Colorado’s hard municipal water flakes off into the first few feet of ductwork. During cleaning, we find this buildup concentrated at the first elbow past the humidifier pad. We brush and extract it, then document the condition of the pad housing so the homeowner knows whether pad replacement is next.
- Model 8126X Ventilation Controller: This heat-recovery ventilator ties into both supply and return trunks, and its balancing dampers drift out of spec when debris accumulates in the connecting flex runs. We clean the dedicated ventilation ducting separately from the main HVAC runs and photograph the damper positions before and after, since recalibration requires knowing where they started.
- Model 1210/2210/3210 Media Air Cleaners: The MERV 13 cabinets seal tightly, but homeowners in newer Aurora builds along the E-470 corridor often miss filter changes by 6-8 months. The restricted airflow pulls unfiltered air through gasket gaps, coating the downstream duct liner with a layer that standard vacuuming won’t touch. We use a rotary brush with nylon bristles matched to flex-duct diameter, then extract under continuous negative pressure.
- Model 1850/1870 Dehumidifiers: These whole-home units drain through a dedicated condensate line that often shares a return chase with the main duct in basement installations common to Aurora Hills ranch homes. When the line backs up, moisture wicks into the fiberglass liner. We scope the return for water staining, clean or replace affected sections, and flag the condensate slope for the homeowner’s HVAC contractor.
Our Aprilaire Air Duct Cleaning Process

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System survey and photo baseline. We arrive in a CleanRun uniform, identify ourselves by name, and photograph the Aprilaire unit model plate and the visible ductwork condition. Haven Standard Clause 3: Verified Crews means you’ve already received our names before we knocked.
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Written scope and flat price. We deliver a written price for the full system before any equipment leaves the truck. No per-vent arithmetic, no add-ons after we’re inside. Haven Standard Clause 1.
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Component isolation. We power down and remove Aprilaire cells, pads, or media cabinets as appropriate, bagging them for protected storage during cleaning. OEM fasteners are logged so nothing gets swapped for hardware-store substitutes.
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Negative-pressure extraction with rotary brushing. Our Rotobrush system runs a cable-mounted brush through each duct run while the Nikro vacuum maintains continuous suction at the plenum. We adjust brush stiffness for flex duct versus rigid metal, and we slow the feed rate at elbows where Aprilaire bypass ducts create turbulence deposits.
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Component reinstallation and operational test. We reinstall Aprilaire hardware with original fasteners, verify electrical connections, and run the HVAC fan to check for abnormal noise or pressure imbalance. The manometer confirms we’re back to design static pressure.
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Photo record delivery and written guarantee. You receive before-and-after photos of every duct run and the 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing before we leave. The documentation is yours to keep, share with your HVAC contractor, or reference if you sell the home.
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| Scenario | Typical Range | What Moves the Price |
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| Single-system residential cleaning with Aprilaire media cabinet | $420 - $680 | Number of duct runs, accessibility of basement/crawl plenum, whether flex duct requires slower brush feed |
| System with Aprilaire 5000 electronic cell + full return cleaning | $580 - $840 | Cell removal complexity, condition of ionizing wires, whether collection cell needs manual washing offsite |
| Aprilaire humidifier + supply duct with scale buildup | $520 - $760 | Extent of mineral deposit at first elbow, whether pad housing needs separate brushing |
| Full system with ventilation add-on (8126X or similar) | $740 - $1,080 | Dedicated HRV duct runs, damper access, balancing verification time |
These are whole-system flat prices, not per-vent tallies that balloon at the door. Every estimate is free, written, and valid for 30 days. Call (720) 513-5159 to schedule.
Why Aurora Homeowners Call CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Aurora for Aprilaire Work

We’ve cleaned Aprilaire systems in Aurora since 2013, from the original media cabinets to the current 1210/2210 lineup, and we keep the manufacturer’s installation manuals on our tablets for reference during tricky integrations. Our 365-Day Done Right Promise means if debris returns to a duct run we cleaned, or if an Aprilaire component we handled doesn’t seat correctly, we return and make it right - backed in writing, not subject to manager discretion. Tomas Reyes runs the Aurora territory; he grew up in the Bronx, learned the mechanical trades at Bronx Community College, and has spent years working HVAC service across the metro area. He’ll show you the photo of what came out of your plenum before discussing what comes next. We also service Lennox, Trane, and Carrier systems when your home has mixed-brand equipment or you’re evaluating options.
FAQs
No. Routine duct cleaning does not void Aprilaire’s product warranty, provided the work is performed by qualified technicians who do not modify or damage the unit. As an independent Aprilaire service provider, we remove and reinstall components using original fasteners and factory procedures, and we document the condition of seals and gaskets in your photo record. If your Aprilaire unit is still under manufacturer warranty, we flag any defects we find so you can pursue a factory claim separately. Call (720) 513-5159 if you’d like us to review your warranty status during the estimate.
For cleaning-related hardware - fasteners, gaskets, seal tape - we use quality aftermarket equivalents that meet or exceed OEM specifications. For Aprilaire consumables like humidifier pads or model 5000 cells, we stock OEM and can install yours if you’ve already purchased them. We note the source of every part in your written job record. If you have a preference, tell us during the estimate; Haven Standard Clause 1 means the price reflects your choice before we start.
You receive a Documented Photo Record of every duct run, before and after, as a standard deliverable on every CleanRun job since 2013. The photos are timestamped, geotagged to your Aurora address, and show the brush and vacuum in operation - not just a static shot of a clean duct. If a company won’t show you the inside of your own ductwork, you’re paying for vacuum noise. Call (720) 513-5159 and we’ll explain what to look for in any contractor’s photo documentation.
Most Aurora homes with Aprilaire filtration benefit from duct cleaning every 3 to 5 years, though homes with multiple pets, recent renovation, or the 5000 electronic air cleaner in high-dust conditions may need it sooner. The 1210/2210 media cabinets are excellent at capturing particles, but when filters are changed late, the downstream ductwork compensates. We inspect your ductwork during the free estimate and tell you whether you’re at year two of a five-year cycle or overdue. Call (720) 513-5159 to schedule.
We clean ductwork and can reinstall Aprilaire components correctly, but we do not perform electrical or refrigerant repairs on the HVAC system itself. If our inspection finds a failed humidifier solenoid, a cracked 5000 cell, or a ventilation damper that won’t hold position, we document it with photos and recommend a licensed HVAC contractor for the repair. Many Aurora homeowners schedule the cleaning first, then use our photo record to show their HVAC tech exactly what we found inside the ducts. Call (720) 513-5159 to start with the cleaning estimate.
Written by Tomas Reyes, Owner & Lead Technician, CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Aurora at CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Aurora, serving Aurora and nearby areas.




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