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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AfterTrusted Air Duct Cleaning for Aurora Homeowners
Air duct cleaning in Aurora, CO typically costs $380-$780 for a complete residential system and takes 3-5 hours from arrival to final walkthrough. CleanRun Duct Repair & Cleaning has served Aurora homeowners since 2013 with written prices delivered before any work starts, documented photo records of every duct run, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise backed in writing on every job. We’ve completed more than 52,000 home visits across the metro area, each with the same standard: show the customer what was found, quote the work in writing, then photograph the results.
Aurora’s semi-arid climate and seasonal wind patterns create a specific debris profile in residential ductwork. Fine Front Range dust, pollen from the adjacent plains, and construction particulate from the rapid development in areas like Southshore and Tollgate Crossing all accumulate differently than in coastal or humid climates. We’ve found that homes built between 2015 and 2025 in Aurora’s newer developments often show surprising buildup at the plenum, the central distribution box where heated or cooled air first enters the duct network, because tighter envelope construction reduces natural air exchange and concentrates what does get inside.
Our crews work throughout Aurora, from the historic Original Aurora neighborhood near Colfax and Havana to the newer master-planned communities in southeast Aurora. We don’t use coupon pricing or per-vent gimmicks. Every job starts with a written price under Haven Standard Clause 1, and every duct run is photographed before and after. Call (720) 513-5159 to schedule a free estimate with a live person, or read on for exact pricing, our full process, and what to expect.
What Our Air Duct Cleaning Service Includes
Residential Duct Cleaning
Residential Duct Cleaning covers the complete network of supply and return ducts, registers, and the main trunk lines in single-family homes, townhomes, and condos. In Aurora, we typically see residential systems with 12-20 duct runs, and our process addresses each one individually rather than treating the system as a single vacuum point. CleanRun photographs the interior of every duct run before any agitation or extraction begins, then delivers those images as part of the standard job record so homeowners can verify what was present and what was removed.
Commercial Duct Cleaning
Commercial Duct Cleaning serves office buildings, retail spaces, medical clinics, and multi-tenant properties with larger-scale HVAC infrastructure and often complex zoning configurations. Aurora’s commercial corridors along I-70, E-470, and the Anschutz Medical Campus area present specific challenges: higher occupancy loads, extended operating hours, and code requirements for indoor air quality in healthcare-adjacent spaces. CleanRun scales equipment accordingly, using Nikro and Abatement Technologies commercial-grade negative-pressure extractors sized to the CFM demands of larger trunk systems, with written scopes that account for after-hours scheduling and tenant notification protocols.
Supply Duct Cleaning
Supply duct cleaning targets the pathways that deliver conditioned air from your furnace or air handler to each room’s registers. These ducts are the ones homeowners interact with most directly, and they’re also where we most commonly find the debris that causes uneven heating, persistent dust on furniture, and reduced airflow at distant registers. In Aurora homes with basements, we regularly see supply lines running through unconditioned crawl spaces where temperature differentials create condensation points that bind dust into adhered layers, requiring mechanical agitation with Rotobrush equipment rather than suction alone.
Return Duct Cleaning
Return Duct Cleaning addresses the larger pathways that pull air back to the HVAC unit for reconditioning, including the return plenum and any filter grilles or wall-mounted returns. These components handle higher air volumes and typically accumulate more debris than supply lines, particularly in homes with pets or in Aurora’s newer developments where landscaping and construction dust still settle. CleanRun’s return duct protocol includes inspection of the filter rack and sealing points, since a compromised return can pull unfiltered air from wall cavities or the garage, bypassing the filter entirely.
Full System Cleaning
Full System Cleaning encompasses supply ducts, return ducts, the plenum, registers, grilles, and accessible components of the air handler itself, including the blower assembly and evaporator coil when serviceable. This is the appropriate scope for Aurora homeowners who haven’t had ductwork serviced in 5+ years, who’ve completed recent renovations, or who are addressing specific air quality concerns. Our full-system jobs include a complete Documented Photo Record of every accessible component, delivered digitally, with the written scope and final invoice under the 365-Day Done Right Promise.
Video Inspection
Video inspection uses a borescope camera fed through the duct network to document internal conditions without disassembly, providing visual evidence for insurance claims, pre-purchase home inspections, or diagnostic work before quoting a cleaning scope. In Aurora’s competitive real estate market, we’ve performed video inspections for buyers in neighborhoods like Tallyn’s Reach and Saddle Rock Ranch who want documented evidence of duct condition before closing. The footage is recorded and delivered as a standalone deliverable, or incorporated into a written cleaning proposal if conditions warrant service.
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.
Brands We Service for Air Duct Cleaning
CleanRun works with the equipment brands installed in Aurora homes, including systems from Honeywell, Aprilaire, and other major manufacturers. We’ve serviced hundreds of Honeywell media air cleaners and electronic air cleaners installed in Aurora’s suburban developments, and we stock compatible filter media and replacement components for their F100, F200, and F300 series. Aprilaire whole-house dehumidifiers and ventilation controls are common in higher-efficiency Aurora builds from the 2018-2023 period, and our crews are trained to integrate duct cleaning with these systems without disrupting calibrated airflow settings.
Whether your Aurora home has Honeywell, Aprilaire, or any other make of HVAC equipment, we can help. Our technicians carry the tools and knowledge to work with proprietary duct geometries and integrated air quality components without voiding manufacturer warranties or disrupting system balance. The written scope for every job specifies exactly which components will be accessed and how, so there’s no uncertainty about what the work entails.
BeforeAfterSigns You Need Air Duct Cleaning Right Now
- Visible dust emission from registers when the system starts. If you see a puff of debris when the blower first engages, that’s accumulated material being dislodged by initial airflow, not normal operation. In Aurora’s dry climate, this often indicates a layer of adhered dust that has dried and fractured, becoming mobile again.
- Uneven heating or cooling between rooms on the same system. When one bedroom runs 8-10 degrees different from another with the same thermostat setting, restricted airflow from duct buildup is a common cause. We’ve traced this symptom to partial blockages at duct elbows in Aurora’s ranch-style homes with extended horizontal runs.
- Persistent dust accumulation on surfaces despite regular cleaning. If you’re dusting twice weekly and still seeing film on furniture within days, your ducts may be recirculating particulate faster than your filter can capture it. This is particularly common in newer Aurora homes with high-efficiency filters that load quickly and bypass when overloaded.
- Unexplained increase in allergy symptoms or respiratory irritation indoors. While duct cleaning isn’t a medical treatment, removing accumulated pollen, pet dander, and dust mite debris from the distribution system reduces the reservoir of irritants being cycled through living spaces. Aurora’s high pollen seasons, particularly cottonwood and ragweed, deposit significant loads in ductwork.
- Musty or stale odors when the HVAC system operates. Odors indicate biological activity or debris decomposition in the duct network, often at the evaporator coil or in low points where condensation collects. In Aurora’s variable spring and fall seasons, systems that cycle between heating and cooling can create moisture conditions that support microbial growth.
Our Air Duct Cleaning Process - Step by Step
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Pre-job inspection and documentation. Our technician arrives in a marked CleanRun vehicle, introduces themselves by name, and begins with a walkthrough of your Aurora home’s HVAC system. We photograph the exterior of all registers, note the system configuration, and identify any access limitations before presenting a written scope and price under Haven Standard Clause 1.
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Interior photography of every duct run. Before any cleaning begins, we feed a borescope camera through each supply and return duct to document existing conditions. These images become the “before” portion of your Documented Photo Record, showing exactly what was present, where it was located, and how extensive the buildup was.
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Mechanical agitation and negative-pressure extraction. We use Rotobrush contact cleaning systems for duct runs with adhered debris, combined with Nikro high-CFM negative-pressure extractors that capture dislodged material at the point of generation. This prevents the “blow-and-go” problem where agitation without containment simply redistributes debris through the system.
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Component cleaning and reassembly. Registers, grilles, and accessible plenum surfaces are cleaned and restored. We inspect filter condition and installation, seal any accessible leaks with appropriate materials, and verify that all panels and access points are properly secured before system restart.
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Final photography, system test, and deliverables. The borescope returns to every duct run for “after” documentation. We run the system through a complete cycle, verify airflow at each register, and deliver your complete job record: written scope, before-and-after photo set, itemized invoice, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. Payment is processed only after you’ve reviewed and accepted the documentation.
How Much Does Air Duct Cleaning Cost in Aurora?
A typical residential air duct cleaning in Aurora runs $380-$580 for a standard single-system home with 12-16 duct runs, using our full process including the Documented Photo Record. Larger homes in areas like Tallyn’s Reach or Dove Valley with 20+ runs, dual-zone systems, or integrated air quality components typically fall in the $580-$780 range. Commercial properties and multi-tenant buildings are scoped individually based on system complexity and access requirements.
| Service Scope | Typical Aurora Price Range | What Affects the Final Price |
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| Standard residential (single system, 12-16 runs) | $380-$580 | System accessibility, debris density, register count |
| Large residential or dual-zone (20+ runs) | $580-$780 | Second air handler, extended trunk lines, integrated components |
| Full system with air handler cleaning | Add $150-$280 | Blower assembly access, coil condition, pan drainage |
| Video inspection only | $180-$280 | System size, number of access points, recording deliverable format |
| Commercial / multi-tenant | Quoted on site | CFM capacity, zoning complexity, scheduling constraints |
Several factors move the price within these ranges. Homes in Aurora’s older neighborhoods like Original Aurora or Hoffman Heights sometimes have modified ductwork with non-standard access points that require additional labor. Newer homes in Southshore or Reunion may have high-efficiency systems with integrated electronic air cleaners that need careful handling to avoid calibration disruption. The density and adherence of debris also matters: light, loose dust extracts faster than the compacted, moisture-bound layers we find in homes with humidifier overuse or prior water intrusion.
We don’t quote per-vent prices, and we don’t offer teaser rates that balloon once work begins. The price you receive in writing before any work starts is the price on the final invoice. Haven Standard Clause 1 requires it. If you’ve received a lower written estimate from another provider, our Free Second Opinion service puts our number next to theirs, line item by line item, so you can compare actual scope rather than headline figures.
Air Duct Cleaning Near Aurora - Our Service Area
CleanRun serves Aurora proper and the surrounding communities where our customers live and work. We regularly schedule Air Duct Cleaning in Denver for customers with properties in both cities, and Air Duct Cleaning in Centennial for the southeastern corridor. Our service area extends to Stonegate, Greenwood Village, Glendale, Parker, Cherry Hills Village, Lone Tree, Commerce City, Derby, and Englewood. Most Aurora appointments are scheduled within a 3-5 day window, with specific arrival times confirmed by text the evening before. Crews dispatch from our metro hub, not from remote franchises, so we’re not estimating drive times from another county.
Serving Aurora, CO - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Aurora area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions - Air Duct Cleaning in Aurora
Air duct cleaning is the mechanical removal of accumulated dust, debris, pollen, pet dander, and other particulate matter from the interior surfaces of your home’s HVAC distribution system, including supply ducts, return ducts, registers, and the plenum. CleanRun’s process uses contact agitation with Rotobrush equipment combined with Nikro negative-pressure extraction to dislodge and capture material, not simply blow it around. The debris we most commonly remove from Aurora homes includes fine Front Range mineral dust, construction particulate from recent area development, and compacted pollen layers from the high-pollen spring season.
A standard residential air duct cleaning takes 3-5 hours from arrival to final walkthrough, depending on system size, accessibility, and debris density. Larger Aurora homes with dual-zone systems or 20+ duct runs may extend to 6 hours. We schedule specific arrival windows, not all-day windows, and we don’t rush the documentation phase that produces your before-and-after photo record. Call (720) 513-5159 for an exact time estimate based on your home’s specifics.
Most Aurora homeowners pay $380-$580 for a complete single-system cleaning with full documentation, with larger homes or dual-zone systems running $580-$780. The exact price depends on duct run count, system accessibility, and whether integrated components like electronic air cleaners require additional handling. CleanRun delivers a written price before any work starts, every time, with no per-vent add-ons or post-arrival upsells. Call (720) 513-5159 for a free estimate with a specific number for your home.
Yes. We regularly clean ductwork integrated with Honeywell media and electronic air cleaners, as well as Aprilaire whole-house ventilation and humidity control systems, without disrupting factory calibrations or voiding warranties. Our technicians carry the access tools and component knowledge specific to these brands, and we document any integrated equipment in the written scope before work begins. Whether you have Honeywell, Aprilaire, or another major brand, we can service it properly.
We don’t market same-day or emergency duct cleaning because duct cleaning is a scheduled maintenance service, not an emergency response. For Aurora homeowners with urgent concerns, such as post-fire smoke damage or water intrusion requiring immediate documentation for insurance, we prioritize next-available scheduling and can often accommodate within 24-48 hours. All calls are answered by a live person, 24/7, who can assess urgency and assign priority appropriately.
Every job is backed by the 365-Day Done Right Promise: if the work is not right, CleanRun makes it right, backed in writing, not subject to manager approval. This is Haven Standard Clause 5, and it applies to all residential and commercial duct cleaning in Aurora. The guarantee covers workmanship and documentation accuracy. If you find a duct run that wasn’t photographed, or debris that wasn’t fully extracted, we return to correct it at no charge within the 365-day period.
Clear a path to your HVAC equipment and to all registers, removing small furniture or fragile items that could obstruct access. You don’t need to cover belongings or vacate the home; our negative-pressure extraction contains debris at the point of removal. If you have pets, securing them in a separate room prevents stress from equipment noise and ensures crew safety. We’ll confirm any home-specific preparations when we call to confirm your appointment the day before. Call (720) 513-5159 to schedule - estimates are free, and the written price comes before any work starts.
Schedule Your Air Duct Cleaning Service in Aurora Today
Call (720) 513-5159 to speak with a live person about scheduling your Aurora air duct cleaning. We’ll ask about your home’s size, system configuration, and any specific concerns, then arrange a visit with a written price delivered before any work begins. Every job includes the Documented Photo Record, the 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing, and the full H.A.V.E.N. Standard. There’s no obligation to proceed until you’ve seen the written scope and approved the price.
Written by Tomas Reyes, Owner at CleanRun Duct Repair & Cleaning, serving Aurora since 2013.