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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AfterAprilaire Dryer Vent Cleaning in Littleton: What to Know First
CleanRun provides independent Aprilaire dryer vent cleaning in Littleton with written prices delivered before work starts and every job documented with before-and-after photography of the vent run. Most Aprilaire dryer vent jobs in Littleton homes are completed in a single scheduled visit, with the full scope and price confirmed in writing before a panel comes off. If you own an Aprilaire system and need the vent inspected, cleaned, or rerouted, call (720) 315-7291 for a free estimate with no obligation to book.
This page is for homeowners in Littleton, Columbine Knolls, and nearby neighborhoods who bought an Aprilaire-equipped home between 2015 and 2023 and want to know what the work actually costs, what can go wrong, and how to verify it was done right.
How Aprilaire Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- Model 5000 series vent caps with degraded bird guard mesh. The factory mesh on early 5000-series caps hardens in Colorado’s UV exposure and flakes into the vent throat, creating a partial blockage that traps lint behind it. We replace with Guardsman-spec aftermarket mesh rated for high-altitude UV, or source OEM Aprilaire caps when the housing itself is cracked.
- Model 6000 flex duct sag at the mid-run low point. Aprilaire’s recommended 4-inch semi-rigid flex, when installed with insufficient support strapping in Littleton’s dry climate, develops a belly where lint accumulates in a dense mat. Our crew photographs the sag with a borescope, then either re-supports the existing run or reroutes with solid ducting if the flex has thinned at the bend.
- Model 7000 series termination hoods with stuck backdraft dampers. The spring-loaded damper in these hoods corrodes from freeze-thaw cycling against the metal flange; we’ve found them frozen half-open in January, drawing cold air into the laundry room while still restricting exhaust flow. We clean the pivot, replace the spring with a stainless aftermarket part, or install a new hood if the flange is warped.
- Model 8000 electronic lint alert sensors giving false negatives. The pressure differential sensor on these units drifts after 3-4 years and fails to flag a blocked vent, especially in homes with longer runs (common in Littleton’s two-story builds from 2015-2019). We calibrate against a manometer reading at the termination, clean the sensor port, and note the drift in the job record for the homeowner’s reference.
- Model 9000 series integrated booster fan with seized bearings. The inline fan on these longer-run systems runs hotter than spec when lint coats the impeller, and we’ve replaced three in the past two years in Ken Caryl Ranch homes where the original installer undersized the duct. We clean the impeller, test amperage draw against Aprilaire’s published spec, and replace the fan only if the bearings test out of tolerance.
Our Aprilaire Dryer Vent Cleaning Process
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Call and scope. We ask the model number if you have it, the home’s year, and whether you’re seeing longer dry times or a lint alert. We schedule a visit; no pricing games over the phone.
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Inspection with borescope. Tomas Reyes or a crew member feeds a camera through the vent run and shows you the footage. The camera doesn’t negotiate - it just shows what’s there. Lint load, duct condition, any sag or crush, and termination state are all visible.
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Written price on site. Based on what the camera showed, we deliver a written price under Haven Standard Clause 1. If the job is straightforward cleaning, that’s one flat price. If we need parts - cap, mesh, booster fan, reroute materials - each is line-itemed.
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Work and documentation. We clean with negative-pressure extraction (a vacuum system that pulls debris out rather than blowing it inward), photograph the cleaned run, and test airflow at the termination with a vane anemometer.
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Deliverables and guarantee. You get the photo record, the written scope, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing before we leave. If anything’s not right, we make it right.
BeforeAfterWhat Aprilaire Dryer Vent Cleaning Costs in Littleton
These are the ranges we quote in writing on Aprilaire dryer vent jobs in Littleton, based on what we’ve actually billed in the past 24 months:
- Standard vent cleaning, single-story, straight run under 15 feet: $189-$249
- Two-story or run over 25 feet with one elbow: $269-$329
- With bird guard replacement (OEM or Guardsman-spec): add $45-$85
- With vent cap/termination hood replacement: add $95-$165
- With booster fan cleaning or replacement (Model 9000 series): add $140-$280 depending on part
- Full reroute with solid ducting (rare, for repeated sag failures): $450-$650
What moves the price: length of run, number of elbows, accessibility (crawl space vs. interior wall), and whether parts are needed beyond cleaning. We do not quote per-vent or offer teaser rates. The price you sign is the price you pay.
Call (720) 315-7291 for a free estimate - we’ll put the number in writing on site, with a free second opinion on any competitor’s written quote under Haven Standard Clause 5.
Why Littleton Homeowners Call CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Littleton for Aprilaire Work
We’ve been cleaning ductwork in Littleton since 2013, including plenty of jobs in Columbine Knolls where the homes are older and the duct liners tell a longer story than the listing price suggests. Our crew knows Aprilaire’s product line well enough to spot when a “lint alert” is really a sensor drift, and we carry the parts to fix it instead of selling you a vent cleaning you don’t need.
Every technician is background-checked and uniformed under Haven Standard Clause 3: Verified Crews. The equipment roster includes Rotobrush, Nikro, Abatement Technologies, Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Guardsman - names you can look up before you agree to anything. We also service Lennox, Trane, and Carrier systems, so if your home has mixed brands, one crew handles it without subcontracting.
The 365-Day Done Right Promise is backed in writing on every job, not just stated in marketing copy. And the documented photo record - inside every run, before and after - is included as standard, not sold as an upgrade.
FAQs
No. As an independent Aprilaire service provider with no manufacturer affiliation, we use warranty-safe practices: OEM or equivalent-spec parts, no modifications to control boards or sensors beyond calibration, and documentation that satisfies most manufacturer warranty claims if a covered component fails later. We note our independent status clearly so there’s no confusion about authorization.
Check whether dry times have actually increased. If the Model 8000 sensor alerts but clothes dry normally, the sensor likely needs calibration; if dry times are up and the sensor is silent, the sensor may have drifted and the vent is blocked. We test both with a manometer and borescope before quoting any work. Call (720) 315-7291 and we’ll sort it on site.
Replace only when the cost of repairs in a two-year window exceeds 60% of a new installation, or when the duct is galvanized steel with interior corrosion (common in pre-2010 Littleton homes). For most 2015+ Aprilaire systems, cleaning plus targeted part replacement is the better value. We put both options in writing if you’re on the fence.
A standard cleaning with inspection runs 90 minutes to two hours. Jobs requiring booster fan work, rerouting, or multiple part replacements may take three to four hours. We schedule by the job, not by the hour, so the crew isn’t rushing to hit a quota.
We stock common wear items - vent caps, bird guard mesh, booster fan assemblies for the 9000 series - in our Littleton warehouse. Less common OEM parts ship from Aprilaire’s distribution in 3-5 business days; we use quality aftermarket equivalents (Guardsman-spec) when the homeowner prefers not to wait, with the trade-off noted in writing.
Written by Tomas Reyes, Owner, CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Littleton at CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Littleton, serving Littleton and nearby areas.