Air Duct Cleaning in Broomfield - One Flat Price, Before-and-After Photos

Air Duct Cleaning in Broomfield, CO

Dryer vent cleaning in Broomfield is not the same job it is 20 miles east in Denver. The Front Range winds, the 1990s tract housing, and the lingering effects of the Marshall Fire combine to make lint buildup and smoke residue a more serious and more common problem here. CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning has served Broomfield since our first year in operation, and a documented photo record is included on every visit so you can see exactly what was removed. Call (806) 606-6902 for a written price before any work starts.

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Why Broomfield Homes Are Different

Broomfield’s housing stock is overwhelmingly planned-community tract construction from the mid-1990s through 2000s, and neighborhoods like Broadlands, Anthem, and Wildgrass were built with original builder-grade sheet-metal and flex-duct systems now 15 to 30 years old. Those systems are reaching their first professional cleaning at the same time that subdivision-wide consistency reveals the same builder shortcuts block after block: undersized returns, poorly sealed boot connections, and flex runs with more sag than the original installers intended. When we pull a register in Broadlands, we usually know what the next three homes on the street will show before we open them.

The climate adds another layer. Broomfield sits at roughly 5,300 feet on the Front Range prairie, exposed to strong chinook winds that carry fine High Plains dust and, increasingly, wildfire smoke from the foothills. That particulate load infiltrates ductwork year-round in a way wetter, lower-elevation cities don’t experience. Long, cold winters mean forced-air furnaces run heavily from October through April, continuously redistributing whatever has settled in the system. And the Marshall Fire of December 2021, which burned through Superior and Louisville directly adjacent to Broomfield, sent smoke, ash, and fine combustion particulates into forced-air systems across the metro edge. Homes in the 80021 and 80023 zip codes that were never evacuated still show a distinct gray-brown smoke residue coating supply runs years later. Owners didn’t see damage at the time, but they can still smell it when the furnace kicks on.

Our Main Broomfield Services

When Broomfield homeowners call us, two services dominate the conversation. Here’s what each one involves here, and where to find the full breakdown.

Air Duct Cleaning in Broomfield

A standard Air Duct Cleaning in Broomfield job starts with a camera inspection of the plenum and main supply trunk before any equipment is connected. In Broomfield, that inspection almost always reveals the same profile: fine High Plains dust layered over a gray-brown smoke film from the Marshall Fire, heavier in the return runs near windows and doors that were left cracked during the event. The cleaning itself uses negative-pressure extraction through a HEPA-filtered vacuum, with agitation tools run through each register and return. You get a before photo of every duct run and an after photo before we leave.

HVAC Cleaning in Broomfield

HVAC Cleaning in Broomfield goes beyond the ducts to the blower motor, coil, and drain pan. In Broomfield’s 15- to 30-year-old systems, the evaporator coil is often coated with a paste of dust and condensed moisture that restricts airflow and forces the furnace to work harder all winter. We remove the coil panel, photograph what we find, clean it to bare metal where possible, and document the result. Homes in Anthem and Wildgrass with original builder equipment are the most predictable: the blower wheel has rarely been pulled, and the coil has never been professionally cleaned.

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Dryer Vent Cleaning in Broomfield

Dryer vent cleaning in Broomfield matters more than in most Front Range cities because of the housing era. Most homes in Broadlands, Anthem, and Wildgrass were built in the 1990s and 2000s with long, multi-elbow dryer vent runs that exit through the roof rather than a side wall. Those runs collect lint faster than shorter side-exit vents, and a clogged vent in a Broomfield home is more than a slow dryer: it’s a fire hazard on a run that’s harder to inspect and harder to clean than the ones you find in newer construction elsewhere. The Marshall Fire raised local awareness of combustion risk across the board, and we’ve seen that awareness carry into dryer vent maintenance. If you’ve never had your vent cleaned, or if your dryer has been taking longer on a cycle, this is the service to start with. Read more about Dryer Vent Cleaning on our service hub page.

Dryer Vent Inspection

Signs you need it

Your dryer takes two cycles to dry a load that used to take one, or the laundry room gets noticeably humid while the dryer runs.

What it costs in Broomfield

A dryer vent inspection in Broomfield is included at no charge before any cleaning work is quoted, so you get a written scope and photo evidence before a single dollar is committed.

How we do it

We access the vent from both the dryer connection and the exterior termination point, then run a camera through the full run to document the lint load, any obstructions, and the condition of the duct material.

Vent Cleaning

Signs you need it

Lint is visible at the exterior vent termination, or the flap doesn’t open fully when the dryer is running.

What it costs in Broomfield

Dryer vent cleaning in Broomfield typically falls between $89 and $189, depending on the length of the run, the number of elbows, and whether the vent exits through the roof or a side wall.

How we do it

We use a HEPA-filtered negative-air machine paired with a rotating brush system that pushes from the dryer side while the vacuum pulls from the exterior, then rerun the camera to show the cleaned interior.

Lint Removal

Signs you need it

There’s a visible accumulation of lint inside the dryer cabinet or lint trap housing, or the trap itself no longer seats properly.

What it costs in Broomfield

Lint removal as a standalone service in Broomfield starts at $89, though most homeowners bundle it with a full vent cleaning under a single written price.

How we do it

We remove the dryer’s lint trap housing, vacuum the interior lint pack with a crevice tool, clean the trap screen itself with a brush, and photograph the before and after of the housing cavity.

Bird Guard Installation

Signs you need it

You hear scratching or chirping near the dryer vent exit, or you’ve seen birds entering or nesting at the exterior vent termination.

What it costs in Broomfield

Bird guard installation in Broomfield is priced per vent termination, with written quotes typically running from $120 to $250 depending on the vent’s height, accessibility, and the guard material selected.

How we do it

We remove any existing nesting material, clean the vent, install a screened guard sized for the vent’s diameter, and seal the guard base so birds can’t work their way underneath it.

What Dryer Vent Cleaning Costs in Broomfield

How often should a dryer vent be cleaned in Broomfield?

With Broomfield’s chinook dust and the long multi-elbow vent runs in 1990s tract homes, we recommend an annual cleaning for most households. Homes with large dogs or frequent laundry loads may need it every six to nine months. Call (806) 606-6902 for a written quote.

Does a roof-exit dryer vent cost more to clean in Broomfield?

Yes, roof-exit vents are common in Broomfield’s Broadlands and Wildgrass subdivisions and typically cost more because they require roof access and a longer run. The written quote you receive before work starts will account for the vent’s full length and exit point.

Duct Repair & Sealing in Broomfield

Duct repair and sealing in Broomfield is the fix for a problem almost every 1990s and 2000s tract home has: duct connections that were never sealed properly at the time of construction. Boot connections to the floor registers, sheet-metal seams, and flex-duct junctions all leak conditioned air into crawl spaces and walls, which means the furnace or AC runs longer to hit the same temperature. In Broomfield’s heating season, which runs heavy from October through April, that leakage translates directly into higher utility bills and rooms that never feel comfortable. We find the leaks with a pressure test, photograph each one, and seal them with mastic. Full details are on our Duct Repair & Sealing hub page.

Duct Sealing

Signs you need it

Some rooms are consistently colder than others in winter, or your utility bills have climbed without a change in household habits.

What it costs in Broomfield

Duct sealing in Broomfield is priced per job, with written quotes typically ranging from $300 to $900 depending on the number of accessible seams, plenum connections, and register boots being sealed.

How we do it

We seal accessible duct seams, boot connections, and plenum joints with mastic or a UL-listed aluminum tape, then recheck the system pressure to confirm the leak rate dropped.

Flex Duct Repair

Signs you need it

You see crushed or sagging flex duct in the crawl space or attic, or airflow to a specific room has dropped noticeably.

What it costs in Broomfield

Flex duct repair in Broomfield typically runs from $150 to $400 per section replaced, depending on the duct’s diameter, length, and whether new insulation wrap is required.

How we do it

We cut out the damaged flex section, size and install a replacement section, connect it with the proper fasteners, photograph the finished connection, and verify airflow at the register.

Mastic Sealant

Signs you need it

Visible gaps at register boots, sheet-metal seams, or the plenum-to-cabinet connection let conditioned air escape into unconditioned space.

What it costs in Broomfield

Mastic sealing in Broomfield is charged by the accessible area being sealed, with written quotes typically ranging from $250 to $600 depending on the number of boots and seam feet covered.

How we do it

We apply mastic sealant by brush over each accessible seam and boot connection, let it cure to a hardened flexible seal, and document the work with before and after photos.

What Duct Repair & Sealing Costs in Broomfield

How do I know if my Broomfield home’s ducts are leaking?

Uneven room temperatures, dust accumulating faster than normal, and higher winter utility bills are the three most common signs in Broomfield’s 1990s tract homes. A pressure test and camera inspection will show exactly where leaks are. We provide a written quote before work starts.

Can leaky ducts really raise my Broomfield heating bill that much?

Yes. Builder-grade duct systems in Broadlands and Anthem often leak 20 to 30 percent of conditioned air into unconditioned space. Sealing those leaks is not optional maintenance; it’s the single highest-return repair most homeowners can make. Call (806) 606-6902 for a written price.

Air Quality & Sanitizing in Broomfield

Air quality and sanitizing in Broomfield addresses what cleaning alone cannot: the biological and chemical residue left behind by years of dust accumulation, pet dander, and the Marshall Fire’s smoke load. Even after a thorough duct cleaning, the blower cabinet, coil housing, and the interior surfaces of supply and return runs can retain microfilm that produces odor and irritates throats and sinuses. Broomfield’s elevated wildfire-smoke exposure makes this a more pressing local question than in cities further from the foothill fire zones. Our sanitizing service applies an EPA-registered agent to the interior surfaces of the full duct system after cleaning. Full details are on our Air Quality & Sanitizing hub page.

Odor Removal

Signs you need it

You notice a persistent stale or smoke-like smell when the furnace first kicks on, especially in homes that absorbed Marshall Fire smoke.

What it costs in Broomfield

Odor removal in Broomfield is typically priced from $200 to $400 depending on the size of the duct system and the source of the odor.

How we do it

We clean the ducts first, then fog the system with an EPA-registered odor-neutralizing agent that reaches the same surfaces the air passes over during normal operation.

UV Light Installation

Signs you need it

You want continuous reduction of bacteria and mold on the coil and surrounding surfaces, not just a one-time cleaning.

What it costs in Broomfield

UV light installation in Broomfield typically runs from $400 to $800 depending on the lamp’s intensity, the number of lamps, and whether a dedicated circuit is needed.

How we do it

We mount a UV-C lamp inside the supply plenum or coil compartment, wire it to run continuously or cycle with the blower, and verify the radiation field covers the target surfaces.

Air Purifier Install

Signs you need it

You want whole-house particulate and odor reduction that works even when the furnace isn’t running, not just during a one-time sanitizing pass.

What it costs in Broomfield

Air purifier installation in Broomfield is quoted in writing, typically from $500 to $1,200 depending on the purifier’s capacity and whether it’s a passive filter-based or active-ionization unit.

How we do it

We install the purifier in the supply plenum or return plenum, wire it to the blower circuit, verify the pressure drop across the new filter, and photograph the completed installation.

What Air Quality & Sanitizing Costs in Broomfield

Will sanitizing really remove the Marshall Fire smoke smell from my Broomfield ducts?

Sanitizing after a thorough cleaning addresses the microfilm that ordinary vacuuming leaves behind. If the smoke residue is heavy, we’ll document it with the camera before and after so you can see the difference. Call (806) 606-6902 for a written quote.

Is the sanitizing agent safe for kids and pets in a Broomfield home?

The agents we use are EPA-registered for interior duct application and are applied while the system is off, with the home unoccupied during treatment. We’ll explain the specific agent being used before we start. A written scope and safety sheet are part of every job.

Brands We Service in Broomfield

We service and install equipment from the brands Broomfield homeowners already know and can verify independently: Rotobrush, Nikro, Guardsman, and Honeywell. See our brands page for the full roster and what each tool is used for on a typical Broomfield job.

Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning in Broomfield, CO

Neighborhoods We Serve in Broomfield

We work across Broomfield, from the Broadlands and Anthem subdivisions in the north to Wildgrass and the older neighborhoods near Midway Boulevard. Typical response time for a written quote is same-day or next morning, depending on the day’s schedule.

• Broadlands
• Anthem
• Wildgrass
• Broomfield Heights
• McKay Landing

Service Area - Cities Near Broomfield

Beyond Broomfield, our crews serve the surrounding Front Range communities. We work regularly in Lafayette, CO and Thornton, CO just to the east, as well as Arvada, CO to the south and Westminster, CA for snowbird customers who split their systems between both states.

FAQs About Air Duct Cleaning in Broomfield