Frequently Asked Questions - Air D Duct Cleaning in Denver, CO
We've cleaned ducts across Denver since 2013, from Capitol Hill Victorians to new builds in Stapleton. Here is what homeowners actually ask us before booking.
Pricing & Cost FAQs
Most whole-system cleanings in Denver run between $450 and $850 for a typical single-family home. The range reflects system size, accessibility, and whether the home has a basement utility room or a cramped crawl-space furnace in Congress Park or Highlands. We quote one flat price per system before anyone starts, under Haven Clause 1. No per-vent add-ons, no "while we're in here" surprises. Call (720) 799-2292 for a written estimate at your address.
Low quotes usually cover a shop vac at one or two registers, not a full system clean. The bait-and-switch model runs on a $79 coupon that becomes a $600 invoice once the van is in your driveway. We photograph the inside of every run before and after, so you see the difference between real work and vacuum noise. Our price is the price. Ask us to show you the photos from a recent job in your neighborhood.
Yes, but less than duct layout does. A 1,200-square-foot ranch in Berkeley with a straight basement trunk line costs less than a same-size split-level in Wheat Ridge with ducts snaking through a finished attic. We price by system complexity, not square footage alone. Every quote is flat and written, with the scope spelled out before work begins.
Homes built before 1950, common in Baker or Whittier, sometimes have asbestos-wrapped ducts or original sheet metal that needs gentler handling. We inspect first and note any conditions that affect the approach. If additional work is needed, we discuss it and document it in writing before proceeding. No surprises, per Haven Clause 5.
We photograph the inside of every run before and after. You receive these images, plus airflow readings where applicable, as part of your job record. Since 2013, CleanRun has documented every duct job this way because it is the only proof that matters. If a company cannot show you what they found and what they left, they are selling you noise.
Service & Process FAQs
A two-person crew arrives in a branded van, confirms the written scope, and seals your supply and return registers. We attach a negative-air machine to your main trunk and use rotary brushes, compressed air whips, or contact vacuums on each run depending on buildup type and duct material. The process takes two to four hours for most Denver homes. You receive before-and-after photos and a completed scope sheet before we leave.
Every three to five years for most households. Denver's dry climate and high pollen counts from the Front Range mean dust loads build faster than in humid coastal cities. Homes with pets, recent renovation, or residents with allergies may need cleaning every two to three years. We inspect and advise based on what we actually find, not a calendar.
It can reduce airborne particulate load, especially if your ducts harbor accumulated pollen, pet dander, or construction dust from that kitchen remodel. It is not a cure for allergies, but it removes a reservoir of irritants that recirculates with every furnace cycle. We show you what we removed so you can judge the value yourself.
Two to four hours for a complete residential system. Large homes in Cherry Hills Village or Castle Pines with multiple zones may run longer. We schedule real arrival windows, not all-day waits, and text when the crew is en route. Haven Clause 2: arrive on schedule, with a named tech.
No. The equipment is loud but not hazardous. Some customers in Park Hill or LoHi prefer to step out for the first hour and return for the walkthrough. We need access to all rooms with registers and to your furnace, so pets should be secured and fragile items near vents moved beforehand.
Brands & Parts FAQs
We run Rotobrush brush-and-vac systems for flexible ductwork common in post-1980s Denver subdivisions, and Nikro high-velocity compressed air tools for rigid metal ducts in older homes. The tool matches the duct. We do not force one method on every system because that is how registers get damaged and trunk lines get missed.
We check your filter condition and can install a replacement if you provide one or purchase from our stock. We carry standard sizes and can source Honeywell and Aprilaire media filters for whole-house air cleaners. Filter replacement is noted on your scope sheet with the MERV rating installed.
Yes, and we recommend it. Dryer vent buildup is a leading cause of house fires, and the same crew with the same negative-air equipment can handle both jobs in one visit. We price it as a separate flat service, added to your written scope before we start. Ask about bundling when you call.
Licensing & Insurance FAQs
Every pro working under our name is required to hold the license and insurance Colorado requires for HVAC and duct cleaning work. We verify this before anyone wears our logo. License numbers and certificate of insurance are available on request. Haven Clause 3: verified crews, with documentation you can check.
This Denver branch is independently owned and operated by Tomas Reyes, serving the metro area since 2013. We are part of the CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning family of brands, which sets the Haven Standard we work to, provides the documentation system that proves our work, and gives us the buying power to keep pricing honest. The local team, trucks, and accountability are ours.
Permits are not typically required for cleaning existing ductwork. If our inspection reveals disconnected or damaged ducts that need repair or replacement, we advise whether Denver or your municipality requires a permit for that work. We do not perform structural modifications without proper documentation.
Emergency & Response FAQs
We take calls and schedule appointments Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM. A live coordinator answers during these hours and connects you with our local team. We do not promise middle-of-the-night emergency service because duct cleaning is a scheduled maintenance job, not a burst pipe.
Most Denver-area appointments are scheduled within three to seven business days, depending on season. Late spring and early fall fill fastest as homeowners prepare for cooling or heating season. We do not invent urgency or claim "only two slots left." Call (720) 799-2292 and we will find a real window that works.
We inspect first. Visible mold growth on hard surfaces inside ducts requires remediation beyond standard cleaning, and we refer to certified mold remediation specialists when appropriate. We document what we see with photos, explain the distinction between dust staining and active growth, and do not upsell services outside our scope.
Warranty & Guarantees FAQs
Every job carries a written warranty against workmanship defects, with terms spelled out on your scope sheet before we start. If airflow problems persist because of something we missed or equipment we damaged, we return and make it right. Haven Clause 1 and Clause 5 together: have it in writing, and no surprises after.
The Haven Standard is the five-clause code every CleanRun branch agrees to work under: Have it in writing; Arrive on schedule; Verified crews; Evidence on every job; No surprises. It was developed in 2013 in direct response to an industry where "duct cleaning" too often meant a shop vac at one register and a coupon price that ballooned on arrival. Every clause is designed to remove the uncertainty that makes homeowners hesitate.
Yes. If the documentation does not match what we promised, or if you believe a run was missed, we return and re-inspect with you. The guarantee is in writing on every scope sheet, not a verbal assurance that evaporates after payment. We have photographed the inside of every run before and after since 2013 because that is the only way a customer can tell the difference between real work and a vacuum noise.
Written by Tomas Reyes, Owner at CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Denver, serving Denver, Englewood, Greenwood Village, Thornton, Aurora, Centennial, Arvada, Westminster, Lakewood, Littleton, Brighton, and Highlands Ranch since 2013.
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