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.
Guardsman Dryer Vent Cleaning in Leander: What to Know First
CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Leander provides independent Guardsman dryer vent cleaning in Leander with written upfront pricing before any work starts and a documented photo record of every vent run. Most Guardsman jobs in Leander finish in 90 to 150 minutes, depending on vent length and whether the unit needs rerouting past the first elbow. We charge one flat price per system, agreed in writing under Haven Standard Clause 1, with no per-vent add-ons or coupon bait-and-switch.
This page is for Leander homeowners who own a Guardsman dryer vent system, need cleaning or repair, and want to know what the work actually costs, what the technician will do, and what documentation they’ll walk away with. Call (737) 252-1285 for a free written estimate.
How Guardsman Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- Guardsman GSV-80 series: thermal cutoff trips after 18-24 months. The GSV-80’s internal lint trap sits at a shallow angle that lets fine particles bypass the screen and coat the blower housing. In Leander, where cedar pollen mixes with cotton lint from April through June, that coating hardens into a fire-risk mat. We pull the housing, photograph the buildup, and restore airflow with negative-pressure extraction and rotary brushing - not a shop-vac wand pushed from the outside.
- Guardsman GSV-100 flexible-duct kits: sag at the mid-run joint. These kits ship with 25-foot semi-rigid aluminum that loses tension where it meets the transition collar. The sag creates a lint pocket that moisture from Leander’s humid summer cycles turns into a paste. We replace the factory collar with a quality aftermarket clamp-and-strap assembly, reroute for proper pitch, and show the owner the before-and-after camera footage.
- Guardsman GSV-Pro wall caps: bird-guard mesh corrodes at the weld points. The stainless mesh on these caps is 18-gauge, which sounds adequate until Leander’s alkaline well water hits it during exterior hose spray. The welds fail, mesh drops into the duct, and birds nest in the gap. We install a replacement cap with 16-gauge mesh and a removable cleanout - OEM-compatible, warranty-safe, and inspectable.
- Guardsman GSV-60 compact units: vent run exceeds 35 feet in newer Leander builds. Builders in Crystal Falls and Travisso often tuck these compact units into interior utility closets with runs that snake through two attic turns. The GSV-60’s 160 CFM blower can’t push wet lint past 25 feet effectively. We measure static pressure, calculate actual equivalent length, and if rerouting through a gable end shortens the run, we quote that in writing with a photo mockup before cutting.
- Guardsman GSV-200 heat-pump dryers: secondary lint screen plugs with microfiber debris. These units pull condensation through a fine mesh that standard cleaning skips. The screen sits behind the drum, not in the main trap. We access it, document the clog density, and clean with compressed air and soft picks - not water, which voids the moisture sensor warranty.
Our Guardsman Dryer Vent Cleaning Process

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Call and schedule. A live person answers, confirms your Guardsman model if you know it, and blocks a window. No deposit.
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Arrival and inspection. Our technician, background-checked under Haven Standard Clause 3, introduces by name, pulls the inspection camera, and runs it the full vent length before quoting. Tomas Reyes trained this crew on the same rule he learned in the Bronx: show the photo first. Then talk about what comes next.
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Written price delivered. We itemize the scope - cleaning, parts, rerouting if needed - under Haven Standard Clause 1. You approve in writing or we leave, no charge.
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Work execution with Guardsman-compatible methods. We use Rotobrush rotary systems and Nikro negative-pressure extractors, sized to Guardsman duct diameters. OEM parts when available; quality aftermarket when lead times stretch past a week, noted on your invoice.
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Testing and documentation. We run a static-pressure test and temperature differential check, then deliver your Documented Photo Record - before, during, after - and the 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing.
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Cleanup and closeout. Floors protected, tools inventoried, and the truck leaves with nothing of yours. The photo record hits your email before dinner.
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| Service | Typical Range | What Moves It |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Guardsman vent cleaning (single run, no parts) | $189 - $279 | Run length, roof vs. wall termination, accessibility |
| Cleaning with bird guard or cap replacement | $249 - $349 | Cap type (OEM Guardsman vs. quality aftermarket), roof height |
| Vent rerouting (new-construction overlength) | $389 - $549 | Linear feet, wall/floor penetration count, finish repair |
| GSV-200 heat-pump secondary screen deep clean | $159 - $219 | Debris density, sensor testing required |
These are whole-system prices, not per-vent teasers. Every estimate is free, written, and delivered before work starts. Call (737) 252-1285 for your exact number.
Why Leander Homeowners Call CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Leander for Guardsman Work

We’ve been in Leander since 2013, and we’ve cleaned dryer vents in Crystal Falls, Travisso, and the older blocks near Bagdad Road where the vent runs predate modern codes. Our 365-Day Done Right Promise means if lint returns because we missed a pocket, we return and correct it - no manager approval, no runaround. Every technician is background-checked, uniformed, and identified by name before arrival under Haven Standard Clause 3. We also service Lennox, Trane, and Carrier vent systems, so if your home has mixed brands or you’re replacing the dryer itself, we can assess compatibility without a second call.
Our equipment roster - Rotobrush, Nikro, Abatement Technologies, Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Guardsman - is published here so you can verify it before we arrive. Since 2013, we’ve served 52,000+ homes with a written price before every job and a documented photo record when we left. That’s not marketing language. It’s the invoice format.
FAQs
No. Routine maintenance by an independent service provider does not void your Guardsman warranty, provided we don’t modify factory electrical or gas components. We document our scope in writing so there’s no dispute if a warranty claim arises later. As an independent Guardsman service provider, we follow manufacturer service clearances and note any deviations on your job record.
It depends on lead time and the part. Guardsman wall caps and bird guards often ship in 3-5 business days. For lint screens and transition collars, we stock quality aftermarket equivalents that meet the same pressure and temperature specs. We quote both options in writing and let you decide before we order.
Your Documented Photo Record shows the inside of every vent run before and after. If the camera doesn’t show a clear difference, we don’t consider the job complete. This has been standard on every CleanRun job since 2013 - not an upgrade or add-on.
Every 12-18 months for standard use; every 10-12 months if you wash pet bedding or towels frequently, or if your home sits near Leander’s cedar breaks where pollen loads run high. We note your last service date and send a reminder, never a scare tactic.
Yes. In Leander’s newer subdivisions, we regularly find GSV-60 and GSV-80 units with runs that exceed equivalent length limits or terminate under patio covers. We measure, calculate, and if rerouting is the right fix, we quote it in writing with a photo mockup before cutting anything.
Ready for a written estimate? Call (737) 252-1285. A live person answers, and we’ll schedule a time that works. The price we write is the price you pay.
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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