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.
Guardsman HVAC Cleaning in Aurora: What to Know First
We provide independent Guardsman HVAC cleaning in Aurora for homeowners who want the work documented, not just described. Most Guardsman evaporator coil and blower cleanings run $280-$520 for a complete system service, and every job starts with a written price before we touch a panel. If you own a Guardsman air handler, heat pump, or packaged unit and need the coils, blower, or heat exchanger cleaned properly, call us at (720) 513-5159. We’ll show you the photo first, then we talk about what comes next.
How Guardsman Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- Guardsman G-Series evaporator coils clog with a specific pattern. The G16 and G20 lines use a lanced-fin design that traps cottonwood seed and fine dust between the fins more densely than corrugated-fin competitors. In Aurora, where cottonwood runs heavy along the High Line Canal and Cherry Creek State Park from May through July, we see 40-60% airflow restriction on three-year-old G-Series coils. We clean with a foaming alkaline cleaner followed by low-pressure rinse, then photograph the fin spacing before and after. The photo record shows whether the fins are clean or merely wet.
- Guardsman BPA blower assemblies collect debris at the hub, not the blades. The BPA-1200 and BPA-1600 use a forward-curved wheel with a sealed motor mount that traps pet dander and construction dust where the blade meets the shaft. Generic cleaning misses this pocket. We remove the blower assembly, split the housing, and clean the hub cavity with a rotary brush and negative-pressure extraction - a vacuum system that pulls debris out while the brush agitates it, so nothing drops into the ductwork below.
- Guardsman packaged heat pump condensers suffer fin corrosion from de-icing salt drift. Units installed near E-470 and I-225 catch magnesium chloride residue from winter road treatment. The GPH14 and GPH16 condensers show fin deterioration starting at the bottom third of the coil, where splash-back concentrates. We use a neutral-pH foaming cleaner that removes salt residue without attacking the aluminum, then apply a coil treatment that Guardsman specifies for warranty maintenance - documented in your job record.
- Guardsman air handler cabinets leak at the plenum seam after repeated heat cycling. The AHU-80 and AHU-100 lines use a snap-together plenum design that loosens over five to seven Aurora winters. During cleaning, we inspect the seam with a borescope camera; if we find gaps, we note them in the written scope and offer sealing as a separate line item before we close the cabinet. Haven Standard Clause 1: the price for each action is written and agreed before work proceeds.
- Guardsman heat exchanger cells develop soot scaling in high-elevation combustion. Aurora sits at 5,400 feet, where the G80 and G92 furnaces run slightly rich from factory calibration. We find powdery carbon buildup in the secondary heat exchanger cells during cleaning, especially in homes east of Buckley Space Force Base where harder water correlates with more frequent cycling. We brush and vacuum each cell individually, then combustion-test to verify CO levels match Guardsman’s spec - the test results go in your documented photo record.
Our Guardsman HVAC Cleaning Process

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System identification and written scope. We record the model, serial, and installation date from the data plate. For Guardsman units, we check whether the original installer registered the warranty - this determines whether OEM parts are available at wholesale or whether quality aftermarket parts protect your coverage. The scope and price are written before work starts, per Haven Standard Clause 1.
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Pre-cleaning photo documentation. Tomas Reyes or a CleanRun technician photographs the evaporator coil, blower assembly, condenser fins, and heat exchanger cells through access panels and borescope. The customer receives these images as the “before” record.
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Component-specific cleaning. We match the method to the Guardsman design: foaming cleaner for lanced fins, rotary brush and negative-pressure extraction for blower hubs, neutral-pH flush for salt-exposed condensers. Equipment on the truck includes Rotobrush and Nikro rotary systems, Abatement Technologies HEPA vacuums, and Guardsman-approved coil treatment.
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Post-cleaning verification and test. We photograph the same angles for the “after” record, measure static pressure across the coil, and run the system through a full cycle. For furnaces, we verify combustion analysis; for heat pumps, we check refrigerant approach temperature.
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Written delivery and 365-Day Done Right Promise. The customer receives the complete photo record, the test results, and the written scope with our guarantee. If anything we cleaned needs re-addressing within 365 days, we return and make it right - backed in writing, not subject to manager approval.
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AfterWhat Guardsman HVAC Cleaning Costs in Aurora
These are the ranges we write on scopes for Guardsman HVAC cleaning in Aurora. The price depends on accessibility, contamination level, and whether the blower assembly requires removal.
| Service | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Evaporator coil cleaning (in-place) | $280-$380 |
| Evaporator coil cleaning (removal required) | $380-$520 |
| Blower assembly cleaning (in housing) | $220-$320 |
| Blower assembly removal and cleaning | $320-$440 |
| Condenser coil cleaning (outdoor unit) | $180-$280 |
| Heat exchanger cleaning and combustion test | $340-$480 |
| Full system cleaning (coil, blower, condenser) | $520-$740 |
What moves the price: multi-story homes with attic air handlers add 45-90 minutes of access time; heavy pet dander or construction dust increases agitation and vacuum cycles; salt-corroded condensers need extended neutral-pH dwell time. We do not quote per-vent or per-fin pricing - one flat price per system, agreed before work starts. Call (720) 513-5159 for a written estimate at no cost.
Why Aurora Homeowners Call CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Aurora for Guardsman Work

We are an independent Guardsman service provider - not affiliated with or authorized by Guardsman - and we have cleaned Guardsman equipment in Aurora since 2013. The 365-Day Done Right Promise applies to every job, and the photo record is included, not an upsell. Our technicians carry Rotobrush, Nikro, and Abatement Technologies equipment, and when we encounter a Guardsman unit with a Lennox, Trane, or Carrier companion system, we clean both with the same documented standard. Haven Standard Clause 3: Verified Crews - background-checked, uniformed, identified by name before arrival. Tomas Reyes trains every technician on the specific fin geometry and blower housing design Guardsman uses, so the cleaning method matches the equipment, not a generic protocol.
FAQs
No, if the work is performed by a qualified technician using manufacturer-specified methods and documented. Guardsman’s warranty requires “regular maintenance” but does not mandate dealer service; we note the cleaning date, methods, and products in your job record, which satisfies warranty documentation requirements. For warranty claims, you’ll have written proof of proper maintenance. Call (720) 513-5159 if you need a record for an existing claim.
Yes, for units with registered warranties. We source OEM coils, blower wheels, and heat exchanger cells through authorized distributors. For out-of-warranty units, we use quality aftermarket parts that meet or exceed OEM specifications - the trade-off is explained in writing before installation, per Haven Standard Clause 1. We do not install unbranded generic components on Guardsman equipment.
Every CleanRun job concludes with a Documented Photo Record: before-and-after images of every component cleaned, delivered to you as a standard deliverable. The photo shows the condition of the evaporator fins, the blower hub, the condenser coil face - not a generic stock image. If a technician cannot show you a photo of your specific unit’s interior, the cleaning is unverified.
Clean if the heat exchanger is intact, the coil is not leaking refrigerant, and the blower motor draws within 15% of nameplate amperage. Replace if the heat exchanger has a crack, the coil has multiple pinholes, or repair costs exceed 40% of replacement value. We document all three conditions with photos and test data during cleaning, so your decision is based on evidence, not age alone. Call (720) 513-5159 for a free second opinion on any replacement quote.
Every three to five years for most homes; every two to three years if you have multiple pets, run the fan continuously, or live near active construction along the E-470 corridor. Aurora’s semi-arid climate produces fine dust that loads coils faster than humid climates, but slower than desert environments. We inspect and advise during duct cleaning visits - no scheduled maintenance contract required.
Ready for a written estimate? Call CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Aurora at (720) 513-5159. We’ll inspect your Guardsman system, photograph what we find, and deliver a flat price before any work begins. Estimates are free, and we offer a free second opinion on any competitor’s written quote.
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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