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.
Nikro HVAC Cleaning in Leander: What to Know First
We provide independent Nikro HVAC cleaning in Leander for homeowners who want the work done with documented evidence, not a sales pitch. A typical Nikro evaporator coil or blower cleaning runs $280-$520 depending on access and contamination level, and we deliver a written price before touching a single panel. Most Leander jobs are completed in one visit with a before-and-after photo record of every component we touch. If you own a Nikro air handler, heat exchanger, or condenser unit in the Leander area and want to know what you’re paying for before the work starts, call us at (737) 252-1285.
How Nikro Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- Nikro SL4000 Series blower motors collect fine limestone dust from Leander’s Hill Country geology, binding the squirrel cage and dropping airflow by 30-40% before the homeowner notices warm spots in rooms. We remove the entire blower assembly, clean each blade with compressed air and soft brushes, and run a static-pressure test to confirm the motor isn’t compensating for restricted airflow.
- Nikro EC5000 evaporator coils develop biofilm between the fins when paired with oversized AC units common in 2015-2020 Leander construction, because short cycling prevents proper condensate drainage. We apply foaming cleaner specifically rated for aluminum microchannel coils, then rinse with low-pressure water to avoid fin collapse, and photograph the coil face before and after.
- Nikro HX3000 heat exchangers in homes near Crystal Falls show accelerated soot buildup from propane combustion byproducts, not from poor gas quality but from installers who never set manifold pressure to Nikro’s 3.5″ WC spec. We brush and vacuum the exchanger cells, then combustion-test with a digital analyzer to verify we’re not cleaning around an underlying fuel-air problem.
- Nikro CD2000 condenser coils trap cottonwood seed and cedar pollen in April and May, insulating the coil and raising head pressure until the compressor trips on thermal overload. We fin-comb the coil straight, then use a foaming cleaner followed by a gentle hose-down from the inside out, checking that condensate drains freely afterward.
- Nikro AM6000 air handler cabinets rust at the condensate pan lip where the galvanized coating was nicked during original installation, a defect we see in roughly one of every four Leander jobs from the 2016-2019 build wave. We clean the pan, treat surface rust with rust converter, and document whether the pan integrity is compromised enough to warrant replacement versus continued service.
Our Nikro HVAC Cleaning Process

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Inspection with photo documentation. We open the cabinet and run a borescope camera through the plenum, the box that distributes air to your duct runs, so you see what we see before any price is discussed.
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Written scope and price. Based on what the camera shows, we deliver a written price under Haven Standard Clause 1. No verbal estimates. No “call for a quote.” The price is the price.
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Component removal and cleaning. We remove the blower, coil, or heat exchanger as needed, clean with manufacturer-appropriate methods, and flag any parts showing wear that could fail within the next 12-24 months.
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OEM versus quality aftermarket decision. For Nikro units still under parts warranty, we use OEM components. For out-of-warranty systems, we source quality aftermarket equivalents and explain the trade-off in writing.
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Reassembly and performance verification. We reassemble, run the system through a complete cycle, and capture static pressure, temperature drop, and combustion readings where applicable.
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Deliverable package. You receive the before-and-after photo record, the written scope, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise, all before we leave.
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| Service | Typical Range | What Moves the Price |
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| Nikro blower assembly cleaning | $280-$380 | Motor removal difficulty, bearing condition |
| Nikro evaporator coil cleaning | $320-$480 | Access panel location, biofilm severity |
| Nikro condenser coil cleaning | $240-$360 | Fins damaged, debris type (cottonwood vs. standard dust) |
| Nikro heat exchanger cleaning | $380-$520 | Combustion testing required, rust treatment needed |
| Nikro full air handler service (coil + blower + cabinet) | $520-$740 | System age, additional repairs found during inspection |
Every price is agreed in writing before work begins. If we find something unexpected during cleaning, we stop, show you the photo, and discuss any change to scope before continuing. Call (737) 252-1285 for a free estimate.
Why Leander Homeowners Call CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Leander for Nikro Work

We’ve cleaned Nikro equipment in Leander since 2013, including dozens of units in Crystal Falls and the Travisso area where new-construction debris and cedar pollen create conditions most generic cleaners don’t recognize. Our technicians are background-checked and uniformed under Haven Standard Clause 3: Verified Crews, and they arrive with Nikro-compatible tooling plus backup knowledge of Lennox, Trane, and Carrier systems for homes with mixed HVAC infrastructure. The 365-Day Done Right Promise means if a cleaned component doesn’t perform as expected, we return and make it right, backed in writing, not subject to manager approval. Tomas Reyes, our owner, still pulls the inspection camera out on complex jobs, if it doesn’t show up on screen, we don’t charge for it. Show the photo first. Then talk about what comes next.
FAQs
No, professional cleaning by an independent service provider does not void your Nikro warranty, provided we use manufacturer-specified methods and do not modify factory settings. We document our process and preserve any warranty tags or serial plates intact. If your unit is still under warranty, call (737) 252-1285 and we’ll verify coverage before scheduling.
Cleaning is the right choice when airflow is reduced but the heat exchanger shows no cracks, the blower motor amp draw is within spec, and the coil fins are intact. Replacement becomes the better investment when the cabinet is rusted through, the compressor is drawing locked-rotor amps, or repair costs exceed 40% of a new unit. We show you the inspection footage and give you both numbers in writing.
Yes. We stock common Nikro blower belts, capacitors, and contactors, and we source OEM coils and heat exchangers through regional distributors with typical 2-3 day turnaround. For out-of-warranty units, we also carry quality aftermarket equivalents and explain the difference in expected service life before you decide.
Every 3-5 years for most Leander homes, but every 2-3 years if you live near active construction, have multiple pets, or run the system continuously through cedar pollen season. The limestone dust in this area is more abrasive than typical household dust, and it doesn’t break down on its own.
You receive a documented photo record of every component we cleaned, with timestamps, as a standard deliverable on every visit. This is not an upsell or an extra. It’s how we’ve operated since our first job in 2013. If you want to see what real work looks like versus vacuum noise, ask us to show you a sample record when we arrive.
Written by Tomas Reyes, Owner, CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Leander at CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Leander, serving Leander and nearby areas.




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