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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AfterAir Duct Cleaning Before & After in Phoenix, AZ
We’ve photographed the inside of every duct run on every job since 2013. That photo record belongs to the homeowner, not our marketing folder. This page shows what we actually found, what the equipment pulled out, and what the camera saw when we were done.
Recent Transformations
Desert Dust Packed to 2-Inch Depth in Ahwatukee Ranch Return Plenum
The camera showed a 2-inch layer of packed caliche dust and pollen across the entire return plenum (the central collection box where air enters the HVAC system before filtration). This Ahwatukee home, built in 1997 with original ductwork, had never had the ducts opened. We used negative-pressure extraction (a large vacuum attached to the duct system that pulls debris toward the collection point while the Rotobrush scrubs the interior walls) and recovered 14 pounds of material. The after photo shows bare galvanized steel with the manufacturer’s stamp still readable. The homeowner received both images in their written job record.
Construction Debris Blocking Supply Run in Arcadia Lite Renovation
A 2019 whole-home renovation in Arcadia Lite had left drywall dust, wood scraps, and a section of abandoned flex duct collapsed inside the main supply run (the duct that delivers conditioned air to the registers). The homeowner’s complaint was weak airflow to the master bedroom in summer. Our Nikro portable HEPA system pulled out the obstruction, and we sealed the disconnected boot with mastic. The after photo shows a clear 8-inch rigid duct with no deflection. The written scope noted the repair, and the photo record documented both the blockage and the sealed connection.
Pet Dander and Hair Matting in North Central Phoenix Duct Run
Three indoor dogs, two cats, and a 14-year-old HVAC system in a North Central Phoenix ranch produced a mat of pet hair and dander adhered to the first elbow (the 90-degree fitting that changes duct direction, typically where debris collects due to turbulence). The Abatement Technologies Aircare system with HEPA filtration pulled the mat intact rather than shredding it into the airstream. The before photo shows gray-brown fiber packed to roughly 40% of the duct diameter. The after photo shows the galvanized elbow with light surface corrosion only. The homeowner’s photo record included a timestamped image of the recovered material in the collection bag.
Mold Staining in Paradise Valley Supply Duct After Monsoon Intrusion
A Paradise Valley home with a compromised roof seal during the 2023 monsoon season developed water staining and surface mold in a second-floor supply run. We do not treat active moisture problems without identifying the source; the homeowner had already had the roof repaired. Our scope included mechanical cleaning with the Rotobrush, application of a Guardsman EPA-registered sanitizer to the affected surfaces, and a follow-up photo at 30 days. The before photo shows dark green-black streaking on the duct interior. The after photo from the initial cleaning shows bare metal with no visible organic growth. The 30-day follow-up confirmed no recurrence. The written warranty and photo record were delivered as standard.
Decades of Neglect in Maryvale Original 1962 Ductwork
A Maryvale home with original 1962 galvanized steel ductwork had never been opened. The camera showed a uniform coating of black-gray debris, approximately 3/8 inch thick, with fibrous material we identified as degraded early-generation duct liner. We removed the degraded material entirely rather than leaving it in the airstream. The Nikro vacuum with cyclonic separator recovered 22 pounds of material from a 1,200-square-foot home. The after photo shows the original galvanized surface with visible weld seams. The written scope noted the absence of modern flex duct and recommended future monitoring of the original joints. The photo record documented every run.
Post-Rodent Entry in South Mountain Foothills Flex Duct
A South Mountain foothills homeowner heard activity in the attic during January and found a roof-rat entry point. After pest control sealed the exterior, we inspected the duct system. The camera showed nesting material, droppings, and a chewed section of 8-inch flex duct (the insulated flexible tubing used in attic installations, common in Phoenix homes built after 1985). Our scope under Haven Standard Clause 1 included a written price for removal of the contaminated section, installation of new R-8 flex duct with sealed connections using mastic and metal clamps, and full-system cleaning of the remaining runs. The before photo shows the damaged section with visible chew marks and nesting. The after photo shows the new flex duct with sealed connections and supporting straps at code-required intervals. The photo record included both the damage and the repair.
Want Results Like These?
Every job we do in Phoenix comes with the same deliverables: a written price before any work starts, a Documented Photo Record of every duct run, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise backed in writing. Call (480) 500-6377 and we’ll put a real number next to your system. No per-vent pricing, no coupon bait, no surprises when the van leaves.
Written by Tomas Reyes, Owner at CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Phoenix, serving Phoenix since 2013.