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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Air duct cleaning in Fort Collins runs $285 to $485 for a typical single-family home, depending on system size and how long it’s been since the last cleaning. We’re Cardinal Air Duct Cleaning, part of the Relay Home Co. family, and we handle dryer vent cleaning, full air duct cleaning, and HVAC system cleaning across Fort Collins. Our Fort Collins jobs are shaped by two things: homes that recirculate dry Colorado air through their ducts for months at a stretch, and neighborhoods where mature cottonwoods and wind-driven dust load systems faster than homeowners expect. Call (737) 727-2314 for a written quote before any work starts.
Why Fort Collins Homes Are Different
Fort Collins sits right where the high plains meet the Front Range foothills, and the air does not sit still. Afternoon winds push dust, pollen, and fine grit into homes across Old Town, Midtown, and the newer subdivisions east of I-25. Cottonwoods along the Poudre River and the irrigation ditches release a fine, sticky seed fluff every June that coats intake grilles and filters. Homes with swamp coolers see a different set of problems: mineral buildup and humidity that turns dust inside ducts into a paste that brushes alone will not remove. We carry equipment from Nikro and Abatement Technologies specifically because negative-pressure HEPA extraction is the only reliable way to pull that kind of compacted material out without redistributing it into living spaces.
Housing stock here matters too. Homes built between the 1960s and the 1980s in neighborhoods like University Acres and Meadowlark often have rigid metal ducts that were sealed with tape that is now failing at the seams. That means the system pulls attic or crawlspace air and whatever is in it. Newer construction in places like Mosaic and Kechter Crossing tends to be tighter, but tighter homes trap dust and dander inside, so the duct system becomes the lungs of the house. Fort Collins is also a college town, and rental turnover in areas near CSU means ducts in some properties have not been professionally touched in years. None of this requires a permit for standard cleaning, but if your HOA requires contractor approvals for work inside the home, our office handles that paperwork quickly.
Our Main Fort Collins Services
Most Fort Collins homeowners reach out to us for one of two reasons: a dryer that is taking longer and longer to finish a load, or a house that smells dusty every time the heat kicks on. Each service has its own dedicated Fort Collins page with full pricing and details.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Fort Collins
Lint buildup in dryer vents is a real fire hazard, and homes in Fort Collins with longer vent runs through crawlspaces or exterior walls are the ones that need attention most. We brush the full length of the vent and vacuum it out with a HEPA-rated Nikro system, then check the exterior vent cap, the bird guard, and the airflow. If your laundry room is in the middle of the house and the vent runs up through the roof, that is a longer route and we factor that into the quote before we begin. Full details on Dryer Vent Cleaning in Fort Collins.
Air Duct Cleaning in Fort Collins
Whole-home air duct cleaning means every supply and return vent, the trunk lines, and the main plenum get brushed and extracted under negative pressure. In Fort Collins that often means dealing with years of fine wind-blown dust plus pet hair in homes from the Ridgewood Hills area and construction debris in newer builds around Bacon Elementary. We photograph the inside of your ducts before and after so you can see exactly what changed. Read the full Fort Collins breakdown on our Air Duct Cleaning in Fort Collins page.
HVAC Cleaning in Fort Collins
HVAC cleaning goes beyond the ducts to the components that move air: the blower motor, the evaporator coil, the drain pan, and the return air housing. When those are dirty, your system works harder and Fort Collins utility bills climb with it in July and January. We use the Rotobrush rotary brush system and Nikro vacuum extraction, and we check the coil and blower as a standard part of the job. This service pairs well with an air duct cleaning and keeps the whole loop clean. See the full scope on our HVAC Cleaning in Fort Collins page.
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 in Fort Collins
We work on systems built around most major furnace, AC, and heat pump brands: Trane, Carrier, Lennox, Rheem, Goodman, Bryant, and Aprilaire filtration add-ons. Parts for most of these are available from suppliers along the I-25 corridor, so in most cases we can source and complete the work without a second trip. For filtration and air quality, we stock and install products from Aprilaire, Honeywell, and Guardsman. See our brands for the full list and what each one means for your system.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning Company in Fort Collins, CO
| Service | Typical range in Fort Collins |
|---|---|
| Air duct cleaning (full system, standard home) | $285 – $485 |
| Air duct cleaning (large home, 6+ vents) | $485 – $685 |
| HVAC cleaning (blower, coil, drain pan) | $150 – $350 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (standard run) | $99 – $175 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (long run or roof-vented) | $150 – $250 |
| Whole-home air duct + HVAC coil cleaning | $385 – $700 |
| AprilAire filter installation (materials + install) | $120 – $300 |
| Duct replacement/repair (per section) | $40 – $90 |
| Inspection + camera scope (no cleaning) | $75 – $125 |
In Fort Collins, the things that push price toward the top of these ranges are long vent runs through crawlspaces, homes with finished basements that hide duct access, and systems that have gone more than five years without a professional cleaning. You get a written price before any work begins, and that price does not change at the door. That is the standard we have operated under since our family of brands was founded in 2005, and it holds for every single job.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Fort Collins
We run crews across the whole Fort Collins area, from Old Town and the neighborhoods along College Avenue out to the newer subdivisions east of I-25 and the foothills to the west. Typical scheduling for Fort Collins is one to three days out, depending on the week.
- Old Town
- Midtown
- Meadowlark
- University Acres
- Mosaic
- Ridgewood Hills
Service Area – Cities Near Fort Collins
Most of our work stays inside Fort Collins city limits, but when homeowners in surrounding areas ask, we route crews to nearby cities as well. We regularly take bookings in Greeley, CO, Boulder, CO, Denver, CO, and Colorado Springs, CO. Scheduling and dispatch for all areas are coordinated from the brand’s Denver office, with local Fort Collins crews handling the work on site.
Serving Fort Collins, CO - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Fort Collins area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Air Duct Cleaning Company in Fort Collins
Scheduling typically lands one to three days out in Fort Collins. We send you a live trackable arrival window when the technician is en route, so you are not waiting through a four-hour block. Call (737) 727-2314 and our team will give you the first available slot for your neighborhood.
No, standard duct, dryer vent, and HVAC cleaning does not require a city permit in Fort Collins. Some HOAs do ask for contractor documentation before work inside the home, and our office can provide whatever paperwork your association needs. Ask us when you book.
We cover the full Fort Collins area, including Old Town, Midtown, the neighborhoods around CSU, and the subdivisions east of I-25. If you are not sure you are in range, call (737) 727-2314 with your cross streets and we will confirm it in about a minute.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local air duct cleaning pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you - the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Fort Collins Customers Say
"Booked a slot in the app, got a reminder text, and watched the crew's van on the map as it came. Cleaned all the vents and the main trunk. Easy from start to finish."
- Rob J."Cleaning plus HVAC coil clean. Tech texted when he was ten minutes away. No surprises on the price."
- Evan S."Dryer vent fix fixed the burning smell. The clog was behind the elbow and the whole laundry room smells normal now."
- Dennis K.