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.
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Before
AfterAir Duct Cleaning in Commerce City, CO
HVAC cleaning in Commerce City typically runs $380-$620 for a whole-system service, with most jobs scheduled within a week and completed in a single visit. The work here differs from standard metro calls because of the city’s unique contamination profile: the Suncor refinery’s emissions combine with high-plains wind patterns to push chemically distinct particulates into ductwork that ordinary vacuuming cannot address. We’re CleanRun Duct Repair & Cleaning, and we dispatch crews to Commerce City from our Denver office with equipment built for this specific environment. Call (720) 513-5159 for a written estimate before any work starts.
Why Commerce City Homes Are Different
Commerce City sits at roughly 5,100 feet on the exposed high plains, where strong Front Range winds and periodic chinook events drive prairie dust and industrial emissions directly into building envelopes and HVAC fresh-air intakes. The semi-arid climate keeps humidity low, so fine particulates stay airborne longer and pack densely into duct lining.
The housing stock splits sharply. The older southern neighborhoods along Highway 2 contain ranch homes and bungalows built from the 1940s through the 1970s with original sheet-metal or early flex ductwork that has often never been professionally cleaned; interior corrosion from decades of mildly acidic industrial air is common. The newer North Range subdivisions, built largely in the 2000s-2010s, have more standardized construction but sit on open prairie where wind-driven dust infiltration is relentless.
Homes on the south and east sides, downwind of the Suncor refinery, present a contamination profile most technicians never see: a dark, oily film coating duct walls that compressed-air blowout alone will not remove. Direct contact-cleaning with appropriate degreasers is required, and the scope of work differs materially from a standard Denver suburb call.
Our Main Commerce City Services
Commerce City homeowners most often call us about these three services, each with its own dedicated page:
Air Duct Cleaning in Commerce City
We clean the full duct network, from the plenum (the main distribution box) through every duct run to each register, using negative-pressure extraction with Rotobrush contact agitation. In Commerce City, we regularly find the refinery-adjacent oily film in homes south of 72nd Avenue, and we adjust our cleaning agents and contact time accordingly. Every job ends with a Documented Photo Record of every run, delivered as a standard deliverable. Air Duct Cleaning in Commerce City
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Commerce City
Dryer vent blockages are common here because fine refinery particulates mix with lint to form dense, compacted deposits that standard brushes struggle to dislodge. We use Nikro rotary tools and inspect the full run with a camera. The 365-Day Done Right Promise applies to venting performance, not just cleanliness. Dryer Vent Cleaning in Commerce City
Duct Repair & Sealing in Commerce City
Older sheet-metal systems along Highway 2 often show seam separation and corrosion holes; newer flex duct in North Range can detach at collars from wind-driven pressure cycling. We seal with mastic or replace damaged sections, then pressure-test to verify. Every repair scope is priced in writing before work begins. Duct Repair & Sealing in Commerce City
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
BeforeAfterHVAC Cleaning in Commerce City
HVAC cleaning in Commerce City addresses equipment contamination that standard filter changes cannot touch: the same refinery particulates and prairie dust that foul ductwork also coat coils, blowers, and heat exchangers, reducing efficiency and circulating odors. We clean the full mechanical system, not just the distribution network, using equipment from Abatement Technologies and Honeywell-rated protocols. HVAC Cleaning details our full methodology.
Evaporator Coil Cleaning
Signs you need it
Ice buildup on the coil, weak airflow from registers, or a musty odor when the AC cycles on in Commerce City’s dry summers.
What it costs in Commerce City
Evaporator coil cleaning typically runs $180-$340 depending on accessibility and contamination level.
How we do it
We remove the coil assembly when possible, apply foaming cleaner formulated for petrochemical residue, rinse with low-pressure water, and photograph the before and after condition for the job record.
Blower Cleaning
Signs you need it
Vibration noise from the air handler, uneven heating or cooling, or dust puffing from registers when the system starts.
What it costs in Commerce City
Blower cleaning typically runs $160-$280 for standard residential units.
How we do it
We remove the blower assembly, clean the wheel and housing with contact tools, balance the assembly, and verify amp draw before reinstallation.
What HVAC Cleaning Costs in Commerce City
| Item | Typical range in Commerce City |
|---|---|
| Evaporator coil cleaning | $180-$340 |
| Blower cleaning | $160-$280 |
| Full HVAC system cleaning (coil, blower, housing) | $380-$620 |
How do I know my HVAC system needs cleaning, not just my ducts?
If you smell odors when the heat or AC cycles on, see ice on the coil, or notice weak airflow despite clean filters, the mechanical components are likely contaminated. Call (720) 513-5159 and we’ll inspect the full system, with a written price before any work starts.
Does the refinery residue affect HVAC equipment differently than standard dust?
Yes, the oily, sulfur-compound film adheres to coil fins and blower blades more tenaciously than household dust, requiring longer contact time with appropriate cleaners and more thorough rinsing. We account for this in our Commerce City protocols.
Air Quality & Sanitizing in Commerce City
Air quality treatment in Commerce City addresses a contamination profile that standard filtration cannot manage: the Suncor refinery’s emissions introduce sulfur compounds and fine petrochemical particulates that bypass standard filters and colonize duct lining, while the semi-arid climate keeps these particles airborne and respirable. We treat the biological and chemical load with documented methods, not masking agents. Air Quality & Sanitizing covers our full approach.
Mold Treatment
Signs you need it
Visible growth on duct lining or registers, a persistent earthy odor, or moisture staining near the plenum in older homes with basement HVAC.
What it costs in Commerce City
Mold treatment typically runs $280-$480 depending on colony extent and accessibility.
How we do it
We apply EPA-registered antimicrobial to affected surfaces, mechanically remove visible growth with HEPA-contained tools, and verify clearance with post-treatment photography.
UV Light Installation
Signs you need it
Recurring microbial growth despite cleaning, or a household member with respiratory sensitivity to the refinery-adjacent air profile.
What it costs in Commerce City
UV light installation typically runs $320-$520 for a properly sized residential unit.
How we do it
We size the lamp to the air handler volume, install it downstream of the coil for maximum exposure, and verify irradiance levels with a meter before commissioning.
What Air Quality & Sanitizing Costs in Commerce City
| Item | Typical range in Commerce City |
|---|---|
| Mold treatment | $280-$480 |
| UV light installation | $320-$520 |
| Whole-system sanitizing (mold + bacteria + odor) | $420-$720 |
Will sanitizing remove the refinery odor from my ducts?
Odor removal addresses the biological and chemical residues that hold odor molecules, but persistent exterior emissions require source control through filtration upgrades. We assess whether your system needs sanitizing, filtration, or both, with a written scope and price before work begins. Call (720) 513-5159.
How do I verify the sanitizing was actually done?
Every job includes a Documented Photo Record of treated surfaces and, for UV installs, meter readings of lamp output; you receive these as standard deliverables, not upon request.
Brands We Service in Commerce City
We stock parts and service equipment from Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Rotobrush, with most common components available for same-day repair. Our full equipment roster includes our brands page for verification.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning in Commerce City, CO
| Service | Typical range in Commerce City |
|---|---|
| Standard air duct cleaning (whole system) | $320-$520 |
| Heavy contamination / refinery-adjacent cleaning | $420-$680 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $140-$240 |
| Duct repair & sealing (per section) | $180-$340 |
| Evaporator coil cleaning | $180-$340 |
| Blower cleaning | $160-$280 |
| Full HVAC system cleaning | $380-$620 |
| Mold treatment | $280-$480 |
| UV light installation | $320-$520 |
| Whole-system air quality sanitizing | $420-$720 |
Prices increase in Commerce City when ductwork is inaccessible (crawl space or attic runs), when the refinery-adjacent oily film requires extended contact-cleaning time, or when older sheet-metal systems need corrosion repair before cleaning can proceed. Every price is written and agreed before work starts, per Haven Standard Clause 1; there is no per-vent pricing and no post-arrival upselling.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Commerce City
We schedule Commerce City appointments with route density in mind; most customers receive service within 3-5 business days, with dispatch coordinated from our Denver office.
- North Range
- Reunion
- Buffalo Run
- Village Greens
- Historic southern corridor (Highway 2 area)
Service Area - Cities Near Commerce City
CleanRun crews serve Commerce City from our Denver office and maintain regular routes through Thornton, CO, Aurora, CO, Denver, CO, and Brighton, CO. Scheduling across these cities allows efficient dispatch; your appointment is not subcontracted or handed off to another operator.
Serving Commerce City, CO - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Commerce City area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Air Duct Cleaning in Commerce City
No permit is required for standard cleaning or minor sealing; duct replacement or HVAC modification may need Commerce City building department approval, which we handle as part of the written scope when applicable. We verify permit requirements before quoting, so your price includes all compliance costs.
Most Commerce City appointments are available within 3-5 business days; we do not promise same-day dispatch because proper equipment preparation and crew assignment take time, and rushed scheduling leads to incomplete work. Call (720) 513-5159 for the next available slot.
Yes, if your ductwork runs through these spaces, which is common in both the older southern homes and newer North Range builds. We carry protective gear and leave no debris; the written scope specifies which access points we will use before you agree to the price.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local air duct cleaning pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you - the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Commerce City Customers Say
"The dryer vent was almost completely blocked with lint. They showed me the photograph and I understood immediately why the dryer had been running twice."
- Lucia M."They found a disconnected duct in the crawl space that had been dumping conditioned air under the house for years. Photographed it, quoted the repair, fixed it."
- Devon A."Flat price agreed up front, no per-vent add-ons at the end. That was the whole reason I did not call the coupon company."
- Suzanne B.