Whole-home duct cleaning
Dryer vent cleaning
Camera inspection
Sanitizing & deodorizingWhole-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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- Whole-home duct cleaning
- Dryer vent cleaning
- Camera inspection
- Sanitizing & deodorizing
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AfterHow Much Does HVAC Cleaning Cost in Fort Collins?
HVAC cleaning in Fort Collins typically costs $350 to $700 for a standard whole-home duct and air handler cleaning, with most single-family homes landing near the $450 mark. Add dryer vent cleaning for roughly $90 to $175, or a sanitizing and filtration step for about $100 to $250 more. Larger homes, finished basements, and systems with heavy dust or pet dander run higher, and the written estimate you get before any work starts sets the final price.
Few numbers on the web are tied to this market. A lot of the “from $99 whole-house special” pricing you’ll see quoted nationally doesn’t reflect what a Fort Collins home actually needs, because those specials usually mean a quick vacuum of the main trunk line and open registers. Real cleaning means agitating the duct walls mechanically, extracting with HEPA containment, and addressing the air handler, return plenums, and the register boots where dust settles. That’s what the ranges below describe. Call (844) 834-5984 for a free estimate. We answer 24/7. Fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday.
Our technicians have up to 12 years of experience, and we name the equipment we use – Rotobrush, Nikro, Abatement Technologies – because you should be able to look up what’s going into your ductwork before you agree to anything.
Key Takeaways
- Whole-home HVAC duct cleaning in Fort Collins runs about $350 to $700 for a typical house.
- Air handler and coil cleaning adds roughly $100 to $300 depending on access and condition.
- Dryer vent cleaning is a separate, safety-driven service at about $90 to $175.
- Duct repair, sealant, or reconnecting compromised runs adds cost that cleaning alone won’t fix.
- Free estimates, upfront written pricing, and commercial-grade equipment are standard on every job.
HVAC Cleaning Cost Breakdown (2026)
Most Fort Collins homes need two or three line items from the table below, not all of them. Here’s how the pieces price out individually so you can see where the money goes.
| Service | Typical Range | What It Covers |
|---|---|---|
| Whole-home air duct cleaning | $350 – $700 | Agitation and HEPA extraction of supply and return ducts, registers, and grilles |
| Air handler and coil cleaning | $100 – $300 | Blower, cabinet, and evaporator coil access; heavier when coils are caked |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $90 – $175 | Full lint removal from the riser and termination; longer or roof-vented runs cost more |
| Sanitizing / deodorizing application | $100 – $250 | Antimicrobial or odor treatment after cleaning, per square footage of system |
| Register and grille cleaning (per unit) | $5 – $15 | Individual supply or return grilles pulled and cleaned |
| Duct repair and reconnection | $250 – $900+ | Rejoining disconnected runs, sealing leaks, replacing crushed flex; priced per section |
| Honeywell or Aprilaire IAQ component service | $75 – $250 | Servicing or replacing a humidifier, media filter housing, or UV component already in the system |
What pushes a job toward the top of those ranges and what keeps it near the bottom usually comes down to the house, not the machine. A ranch home with a short trunk and two returns is a different afternoon than a two-story with a finished basement, three zones, and flex runs crushed behind drywall. The number of registers matters directly – each one has to be pulled, cleaned, and reset. Pet hair and construction dust are the two things that most often turn a standard cleaning into a longer one, and any ductwork that’s come apart at a joint has to be repaired on top of cleaning, because we don’t clean around a broken connection and call it done.
If you want the shape of a standard Fort Collins job before you call, the duct cleaning Fort Collins page walks through the process step by step – agitation first, containment throughout, extraction last – so you know what you’re paying for.
What Affects HVAC Cleaning Pricing in Fort Collins
- Home size and layout. Square footage and the number of registers have the biggest effect. A larger Fort Collins home with multiple returns and a long run to a finished basement needs more time and more containment than a compact single-story, and the estimate reflects that.
- Duct material and condition. Sheet metal cleans predictably with brush agitation. Older flex duct, crushed runs, and ducts that have separated at the joints take longer and often add a repair line item. If ductwork is compromised, cleaning it thoroughly matters less than fixing it – which is why we offer air duct repair as its own service rather than a footnote.
- The dry Front Range climate and dusty seasons. Fort Collins sits in a semi-arid climate with windy spring months and a long heating season that pushes furnace air through the same ducts for months at a stretch. That combination means fine dust and debris accumulate in return plenums and register boots faster than you’d expect in a humid climate, and homes near the foothills and open land often pull in more particulate.
- Pets and occupancy. A home with multiple pets, or one used as a rental with frequent turnover, typically needs more agitation passes. Pet dander binds to duct walls and doesn’t release on a single pass.
- Whether IAQ components are already installed. Homes with a Honeywell or Aprilaire humidifier, media filter, or UV component add a little time to service those parts correctly, and we can inspect them while the system is open rather than requiring a second visit.
- Access. A crawlspace air handler, a rooftop package unit, or ductwork boxed behind a finished ceiling changes the labor. Our technicians have up to 12 years of experience finding a workable path, but access is a real cost driver and it’s fair to know that up front.
If you want to see how this plays out for homes in the city itself, our Fort Collins page covers the local picture.
What’s Included in a Professional HVAC Cleaning?
A real cleaning is defined by its equipment and its sequence, not by how many minutes it takes. We use Rotobrush brush-and-vacuum systems to agitate the duct walls mechanically – the brush physically scrubs, and the vacuum captures what it releases. Nikro HEPA extraction handles containment so the fine particulate doesn’t just get blown back into the room. Abatement Technologies units bring remediation-grade air management to the job, the same category of containment used when mold and contaminants are the concern. That’s what “commercial-grade” should mean on a duct cleaning estimate. If a company can’t tell you what machines they run, the price is the only thing you’re comparing.
A standard whole-home cleaning includes pulling and cleaning every supply and return register and grille, agitating and extracting the trunk and branch ducts, cleaning the air handler cabinet and blower, and checking the return plenum. We inspect for disconnected or damaged runs while the system is open and tell you what we find. Because we offer air duct repair as a standalone service, a compromised run gets a fix and a price, not a shrug.
Dryer vent cleaning is its own focused service here, and it earns that place. Lint accumulation in a dryer vent is a leading cause of residential fires, and it’s a job that either gets done properly end to end or doesn’t get done. We clean the full run from the dryer connection to the exterior termination, and we flag crushed or kinked venting while we’re in there.
How to Save on HVAC Cleaning
You don’t save money by choosing a rock-bottom price and hoping the work is thorough. You save it by getting the right scope the first time. A few practical approaches:
- Get a free written estimate and compare scopes, not just totals. Ask each company what equipment they use and what’s included. A $200 quote that skips the air handler isn’t cheaper than a $500 job that covers it – it’s just less work.
- Bundle cleaning with dryer vent service in one visit. When the technician is already set up, adding dryer vent cleaning to the same appointment is more efficient than booking it separately.
- Address repair at the same time as cleaning. If a duct run is disconnected or crushed, fixing it during the cleaning visit avoids a second appointment, and clean ductwork with a broken connection is money spent on a system that still leaks.
- Keep filters changed on schedule. A well-maintained return with a clean filter means less debris to extract. That’s the cheapest thing you can do between cleanings.
- Ask about the IAQ components you already own. Servicing an existing Honeywell or Aprilaire humidifier or filter during the same visit is more economical than a call-back later.
Every estimate from us is free and the price is set per job by the written estimate before any work begins. Call (844) 834-5984 to book one. We answer 24/7. Fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday.
Should You Clean or Repair First?
Repair first, almost always. If a duct run has separated at a joint, a flex line is crushed flat, or a boot has pulled loose from the floor, cleaning the system thoroughly won’t hold because air and dust simply bypass the cleaned surfaces through the gap. Our recommendation is to inspect, repair the compromised sections, and then clean – sometimes in the same visit, sometimes as two appointments if the repair is extensive. That sequence is why we treat air duct repair as a real service in its own right, priced per section, rather than something we mention in passing.
Safety and What We Won’t Do
HVAC cleaning touches the electrical side of your system – blower motors, control boards, and in some homes the furnace compartment. We don’t walk homeowners through removing panels, disconnecting power, or reaching into an air handler themselves; a trained professional handles that. The same goes for anything that involves the heating element or gas-fired components. If your estimate conversation brings up a furnace issue, we’ll flag it and point you toward the right specialist rather than improvise. Our job is the duct system, the air handler cabinet, and the components we’re equipped to service, and we stay inside that scope.
How Often Should HVAC Ducts Be Cleaned in Fort Collins?
Most Fort Collins homes do well on a cleaning every three to five years, and homes with pets, recent remodeling, or a new move-in often benefit sooner. The dry, windy climate means dust loads build up, and a long heating season means the system runs the same air through those ducts for months. If you notice dust settling quickly after cleaning, visible debris at the registers, or musty odor when the system kicks on, that’s a reasonable signal to have it looked at regardless of the calendar.
FAQs – HVAC Cleaning Cost
How much does HVAC cleaning cost in Fort Collins?
HVAC cleaning in Fort Collins typically costs $350 to $700 for a standard whole-home duct and air handler cleaning. Dryer vent cleaning adds about $90 to $175, and sanitizing adds roughly $100 to $250. Call (844) 834-5984 for an exact quote – estimates are free.
Is $99 duct cleaning a real price?
No. A $99 whole-house duct cleaning doesn’t cover mechanical agitation, HEPA extraction, or air handler cleaning, so it’s a vacuum of the accessible trunk and registers at best. A thorough cleaning in this market runs $350 to $700 because it takes equipment and time. Ask for a written scope and call (844) 834-5984 to compare.
Is it cheaper to repair or replace damaged ductwork?
Repair is almost always cheaper than replacement, typically running $250 to $900 for the sections that are actually compromised, versus a full duct replacement that can run several times that. Most Fort Collins homes need a run or two reconnected or sealed, not a whole new system. Call (844) 834-5984 for a free estimate on the repair scope.
Does dryer vent cleaning cost extra?
Yes, dryer vent cleaning is a separate service at about $90 to $175, and it’s priced separately because it’s a different job with its own safety purpose. Bundling it with a duct cleaning in the same visit is the most efficient route. Call (844) 834-5984 to add it to your estimate.
Can you come today?
Same-day service is often available. Call (844) 834-5984 and we’ll find the next opening. We answer 24/7. Fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday, and we’re closed Saturday.
Book a Free HVAC Cleaning Estimate
The price is set per job by a written estimate, so the fastest way to know your number is to have us look at the system. Our technicians have up to 12 years of experience, we use commercial-grade Rotobrush, Nikro, and Abatement Technologies equipment, and we can service your existing Honeywell or Aprilaire components during the same visit. Cleaning is the start – we also repair what’s broken. Call (844) 834-5984. We answer 24/7. Fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday.
Pricing reflects the Fort Collins market as of 2026. Duct Cleaning Fort Collins offers free estimates – call (844) 834-5984.
What Our Customers Say
"Found a disconnected run in the crawlspace while they were in there and told me about it rather than cleaning around it."
- Carlos Delgado"My wife's allergies had been bad in this house since we moved in. It's been two months since they did the ducts and it's noticeably better. Not a miracle, but real."
- Dale Doyle"Two guys, about three hours, plastic down at every register, and they wiped the vent covers before putting them back."
- Michelle Rhodes