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 Dryer Vent Cleaning for Denver Homeowners
Dryer vent cleaning in Denver typically costs $129-$289 for a standard single-family home, with most jobs completed in 60-90 minutes. CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Denver has documented the inside of every dryer vent we’ve touched since 2013 - 52,000 homes and counting - with a written price delivered before any panel comes off. Call (720) 799-2292 and you’ll reach a live person, not a queue.
Denver’s semi-arid climate and high elevation create a specific problem: lint dries into a dense, hardened mat faster here than in humid markets, and that accumulation restricts airflow in ways that extend dry times and elevate fire risk. We’ve photographed vents in Park Hill, Stapleton, and Cherry Creek where the lint layer measured two inches thick at the first elbow. The camera doesn’t exaggerate. Our crews use Rotobrush and Nikro equipment to remove that buildup, then deliver before-and-after photos as part of every standard job record under the H.A.V.E.N. Standard.
Tomas Reyes built CleanRun on a single practice: show the customer what was there, show what was done, and put the price in writing before work starts. Haven Standard Clause 1 - Written Price Before Any Work Starts - applies to every dryer vent cleaning in Denver, from a straight 10-foot run in a Congress Park bungalow to a rerouted vent through a Highlands attic.
What Our Dryer Vent Cleaning Service Includes
Dryer Vent Inspection
Every job begins with a Dryer Vent Inspection of the full vent run - the duct path from your dryer’s transition hose to the exterior cap. In Denver’s older neighborhoods like Baker and Berkeley, we regularly find disconnected joints behind walls, sagging flexible duct creating lint traps, and improper slopes that pool moisture. Our technician photographs the interior condition, identifies the vent material (rigid metal, semi-rigid, or the prohibited foil flex), and notes any code violations before presenting a written scope and price. This inspection takes 15-20 minutes and is included in every service call at no separate charge.
Vent Cleaning
Vent cleaning is the mechanical removal of lint and debris from the entire duct run using negative-pressure extraction (a sealed vacuum system that pulls debris out rather than blowing it inward) combined with rotary brushing. For Denver homes built between 2015 and 2025, we typically find construction debris - drywall dust, wood chips, insulation fragments - mixed with household lint, especially in first-time cleanings. Our crews operate Rotobrush and Nikro systems sized to the duct diameter, with HEPA filtration that captures particles down to 0.3 microns. The work concludes with airflow testing measured in cubic feet per minute, with the before and after numbers recorded on your job documentation.
Lint Removal
Lint removal addresses the accumulation that escapes your dryer’s built-in screen and lodges in the vent path, the transition hose, and the dryer’s internal lint chute. In Denver’s hard-water zones like Montbello and Green Valley Ranch, we’ve documented lint bonded with mineral residue into a concrete-like mass that reduces airflow by 40 percent or more. We remove the transition hose, clean the dryer’s lint chute with specialized tools, and extract the vent run. The lint itself is collected and shown to the customer - not as theater, but as evidence of what was restricting the system. Haven Standard Clause 4: Documented Results.
Vent Rerouting
Vent rerouting becomes necessary when the existing path violates code, creates excessive bends, or terminates in an unsafe location - a common issue in Denver basement remodels where dryers were relocated without proper duct planning. We redesign the run for the shortest straight path allowed, using rigid metal duct (the only material permitted by IRC M1502) with proper support straps and slope. Every reroute is photographed at rough-in before walls close, then pressure-tested and documented. Pricing for rerouting in Denver ranges $189-$450 depending on linear feet and access, with the exact figure written before any cutting begins.
Bird Guard Installation
Bird guard installation prevents nesting in the exterior vent termination, a recurring issue in Denver where house sparrows and starlings exploit uncapped vents in established neighborhoods like Washington Park and Hilltop. We install code-compliant guards with proper mesh sizing - small enough to exclude birds, large enough to permit lint exit and avoid creating a new blockage point. The guard is matched to your vent cap diameter and material, with photos of the installation included in your job record. Installation typically adds $45-$85 to a cleaning service, or $89-$149 as a standalone visit.
Vent Cap Replacement
Vent cap replacement addresses damaged, missing, or improperly designed terminations that allow backdraft, pest entry, or water intrusion. Denver’s freeze-thaw cycles and hail events crack plastic caps; we’ve replaced dozens in Stapleton and Lowry after spring storms. We stock metal caps with gravity dampers or louvered designs appropriate to your siding type and local exposure. The replacement includes proper caulking, secure fastening, and airflow verification. Caps run $65-$140 installed, with the specific model and price noted in writing before work proceeds.
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 Dryer Vent Cleaning
We’ve serviced hundreds of Honeywell-integrated dryer vent systems in Denver metro homes where the vent ties into whole-home air management setups. Our technicians understand the pressure-balancing requirements these configurations impose, and we coordinate vent cleaning with any connected Aprilaire humidity control or Honeywell filtration components to maintain system-wide performance. We stock common replacement caps and transition fittings compatible with these brands’ specifications.
For homeowners with Aprilaire whole-house systems, we verify that dryer vent airflow doesn’t compromise the balanced ventilation design - a check many standalone dryer services skip. Whether your laundry setup includes Honeywell, Aprilaire, or any other make, we can inspect, clean, and document the full vent path. If you’ve received a written estimate from another provider, bring it: CleanRun delivers a Free Second Opinion, with our number written next to theirs for direct comparison.
BeforeAfterSigns You Need Dryer Vent Cleaning Right Now
- Clothes take more than one cycle to dry. Extended dry times are the most reliable indicator of restricted airflow. When lint accumulation reduces the vent’s effective diameter, moisture cannot exhaust efficiently. We’ve measured airflow at 12 CFM in Denver vents that should move 150 CFM - the dryer runs, but nothing dries.
- The dryer exterior or laundry room feels unusually hot. Heat that should exit through the vent is instead radiating into the room. In Denver’s summer months, this overworks your cooling system; in winter, it signals a fire hazard. We document surface temperatures with infrared readings as part of our inspection.
- You smell burning or musty odors during operation. Lint is highly combustible; restricted airflow elevates temperatures to ignition range. Musty smells indicate moisture trapped in the duct, which degrades lint into a mold-supporting substrate. Both conditions require immediate inspection.
- Visible lint accumulates around the exterior vent cap or indoor transition hose. Lint escaping the system means the vent is already overloaded. In Denver’s windy conditions, we’ve found lint drifts accumulating against foundation vents and soffits - evidence of a vent that cannot contain its load.
- It’s been more than 12 months since professional cleaning. The U.S. Fire Administration recommends annual inspection; for households drying four or more loads weekly, we suggest every six months. Denver’s dry climate accelerates lint compaction, so the calendar matters.
Our Dryer Vent Cleaning Process - Step by Step
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Arrival and setup. Your technician arrives in a marked CleanRun vehicle, uniformed and identified by name per Haven Standard Clause 3: Verified Crews. We lay protective coverings, inspect the dryer and accessible vent path, and explain what we’ll document.
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Camera inspection and airflow measurement. We feed a borescope camera through the vent run to record lint buildup, joint condition, and any damage. A digital anemometer measures current airflow in CFM. Both numbers go in your written scope.
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Written price delivery. Before any cleaning begins, you receive a single written price for the agreed scope - no per-foot add-ons, no “while we’re here” escalations. Haven Standard Clause 1: you approve in writing or we don’t proceed.
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Mechanical cleaning with documented photography. Using Rotobrush or Nikro equipment matched to your duct size, we remove all lint and debris. The camera re-documents the clean vent; before-and-after images are saved to your job record automatically.
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Final testing and documentation delivery. We remeasure airflow, verify proper termination operation, and provide your complete job record: photos, airflow numbers, scope description, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. Payment is only collected after you review and accept the documentation.
How Much Does Dryer Vent Cleaning Cost in Denver?
A standard our Dryer Vent Cleaning in Denver - single-family home, accessible vent run up to 25 feet, one story - runs $129-$189. Two-story homes with roof or extended wall penetrations typically fall in the $169-$249 range due to additional access equipment and time. Vent rerouting, as described above, starts at $189 and ranges to $450 for complex paths through finished spaces. Bird guard installation adds $45-$85 when combined with cleaning; standalone cap replacement runs $65-$140.
Several factors move the Dryer Vent Cleaning cost guide: vent length and number of bends (each 90-degree elbow reduces effective airflow and increases cleaning difficulty), accessibility (crawl space, attic, or roof terminations require additional setup), and the condition found during inspection (construction debris or bird nests add time). What does not affect the price: how long we spend, how dirty it is, or whether we “discover” additional problems after starting. The price we write is the price you pay.
To avoid overpaying, reject any quote that won’t commit to a written figure before work begins, or that prices per vent foot - a structure that rewards the company for finding complications. CleanRun’s flat price per system, agreed in writing under Haven Standard Clause 1, eliminates that incentive. Every estimate is free, with no obligation. Call (720) 799-2292 for a specific number for your home.
Dryer Vent Cleaning Near Denver - Our Service Area
CleanRun crews operate from a central Denver base, with typical drive times of 15-35 minutes to Dryer Vent Cleaning in Englewood, Dryer Vent Cleaning in Greenwood Village, Thornton, Aurora, Centennial, Arvada, Westminster, Lakewood, Littleton, Brighton, and Highlands Ranch. We do not charge travel fees within this service radius; the written price covers the complete job from arrival to documentation delivery. Same-week scheduling is standard; we do not maintain “emergency” premiums because dryer vent cleaning is a scheduled maintenance service, not an urgent dispatch category.
Serving Denver, CO - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Denver 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 - Dryer Vent Cleaning in Denver
Dryer vent cleaning is the mechanical removal of lint and debris from the exhaust duct that carries hot air from your dryer to the exterior of your home. It matters because lint accumulation restricts airflow, extends drying times, wastes energy, and creates fire risk - the U.S. Fire Administration reports 2,900 home dryer fires annually, with failure to clean as the leading cause. CleanRun documents the before and after condition of every vent we service, with photos delivered as part of your standard job record.
Most standard dryer vent cleanings take 60-90 minutes from arrival to final airflow test. Complex jobs - rerouted vents, multi-story runs, or those requiring bird nest removal - may extend to two hours. We do not charge by the hour; the written price covers complete work regardless of time required. Call (720) 799-2292 for a free estimate with specific timing for your setup.
Standard single-family dryer vent cleaning in Denver costs $129-$189; two-story or extended-run homes typically run $169-$249. Add-on services like bird guard installation ($45-$85) or vent cap replacement ($65-$140) are priced separately in writing before work begins. Every estimate is free, and we provide a Free Second Opinion on any competitor’s written quote. Call (720) 799-2292 for your specific price.
Yes. We’ve serviced hundreds of Honeywell-integrated and Aprilaire-connected dryer vent configurations in Denver metro homes, and we stock compatible replacement components. Our technicians understand how dryer vent performance interacts with whole-home air management systems, and we verify balanced operation before completing the job. Bring any brand; we document what we find and what we do.
We do not advertise emergency or same-day dispatch for dryer vent cleaning. This is a scheduled maintenance service, and proper documentation - camera inspection, written pricing, mechanical cleaning, and photo record delivery - requires preparation that benefits from standard scheduling. If you suspect an active fire hazard, exit the home and call 911. For all other concerns, we typically schedule within 3-5 business days.
Every dryer vent cleaning is backed by CleanRun’s 365-Day Done Right Promise: if the work is not right, we make it right, documented in writing on every job record. This is not a policy subject to manager approval; it’s a written guarantee under the H.A.V.E.N. Standard. If airflow drops below our documented post-cleaning measurement within 12 months due to our workmanship, we return and correct it at no charge.
Clear a path to your dryer and remove items stored on or immediately around it. Ensure the dryer is cool from recent use, not hot. If your dryer is stacked or in a tight closet, note this when scheduling so we bring appropriate access equipment. You do not need to move the appliance; our technicians handle positioning. After the job, you’ll receive your documented photo record by email within 24 hours. Call (720) 799-2292 to schedule - estimates are free.
Schedule Your Dryer Vent Cleaning Service in Denver Today
Call (720) 799-2292 to reach a live person, 24/7, and receive a free written estimate for your Denver home. You’ll get a single flat price before any work starts, documented before-and-after photos of your actual vent, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. No per-vent pricing. No post-arrival surprises. Just evidence you can see and a price you can hold to.
Written by Tomas Reyes, Owner at CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Denver, serving Denver since 2013.