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.
Aprilaire Air Duct Cleaning in Leander: What to Know First
CleanRun Duct Repair & Cleaning provides independent Aprilaire service in Leander, with most residential duct cleaning jobs completed in a single visit and a written price delivered before any panel comes off. A typical whole-system cleaning for an Aprilaire-integrated home runs $380-$620 depending on duct count and accessibility. We are not affiliated with or authorized by Aprilaire; we are an independent service provider that documents every duct run with before-and-after photography and backs every job with our 365-Day Done Right Promise.
This page is for Leander homeowners running Aprilaire air cleaners, humidifiers, or ventilation controllers who want the work done without the $79 coupon bait-and-switch. If your Aprilaire unit sits between your return plenum and the main trunk, the condition of that ductwork directly affects what the unit can actually do. Call (737) 252-1285 for a free estimate with a written price.
How Aprilaire Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- Model 5000 Electronic Air Cleaner: The ionizing wires and collection cells clog faster in Leander’s spring cedar pollen season than manufacturer intervals suggest. When the pre-filter loads up, airflow drops and the power supply cycles on overload. We pull the cell assembly, photograph the duct throat behind it, and clean the full return run so the unit isn’t fighting upstream debris.
- Model 600/700 Whole-House Humidifier: The water panel housing mounts directly to the supply plenum, and the bypass duct is a common spot for construction debris accumulation in newer Leander builds. We’ve found drywall mud and cedar shavings packed at the bypass damper in Crystal Falls homes from 2018-2021. We clean the bypass duct and verify damper operation before the humidifier goes back online.
- Model 8126X Ventilation Controller: The fresh-air intake duct runs through unconditioned attic space in many Leander homes, and the flex duct degrades where Texas heat meets winter attic cold. We inspect the full intake run with a borescope, replace degraded sections with insulated hard pipe where needed, and document the before-and-after airflow reading.
- Model 1210/2210/3210 Media Air Cleaners: The MERV 13 media loads unevenly when return ducts have leakage or poor sealing at the plenum. We pressure-test the return side, seal identified leaks with mastic (not tape), then clean the full return system so the media loads evenly and lasts its rated interval.
- Model 1850/1870 Dehumidifiers: The dedicated return duct on these units is often a short flex run that collapses or kinks in tight Leander attics. We find restricted airflow that the control board reads as a coil freeze condition. Our fix: clean the full duct path, replace the flex with properly sized insulated duct, and verify static pressure across the coil.
Our Aprilaire Air Duct Cleaning Process

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Inspection before quotation. We feed a borescope into the return plenum, the supply trunk, and at least two branch runs. Tomas Reyes pulls the inspection camera out before quoting anything - if it doesn’t show up on screen, we don’t charge for it.
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Written price delivered. Haven Standard Clause 1: the full scope and price are written and signed before work starts. No exceptions.
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System isolation and negative-pressure extraction. We seal registers, attach a Nikro or Abatement Technologies negative-air machine to the trunk, and agitate debris with Rotobrush contact cleaning or compressed-air whips depending on duct material.
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Aprilaire-specific component attention. We remove and clean the media, cell, or bypass assembly as applicable, inspect for OEM part wear, and flag any parts that need replacement versus cleaning.
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Post-clean verification and photo record. We re-run the borescope, capture after photos of every duct run, and deliver the full photo record as a standard job deliverable. The 365-Day Done Right Promise is printed on the invoice.
Before
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| Scenario | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Whole-system cleaning, single HVAC zone, Aprilaire media cleaner in place | $380-$480 |
| Whole-system cleaning with humidifier bypass duct service | $480-$580 |
| Whole-system cleaning with fresh-air intake duct replacement | $580-$720 |
| Multi-zone system or hard-to-access attic trunkwork | Add $120-$180 |
What moves the price: duct count, attic accessibility, and whether the Aprilaire component requires removal and reinstallation. We also service Lennox, Trane, and Carrier integrated systems with comparable pricing.
Every estimate is free and written. Call (737) 252-1285 to schedule.
Why Leander Homeowners Call CleanRun Duct Repair & Cleaning for Aprilaire Work

We’ve been running crews in Leander since 2013, including regular jobs in Crystal Falls where cedar pollen and new-construction debris make ductwork maintenance a real conversation, not a sales pitch. Our technicians are background-checked and uniformed under Haven Standard Clause 3: Verified Crews, and they arrive identified by name.
The 365-Day Done Right Promise is backed in writing on every job, not just stated in marketing copy. The documented photo record - inside every duct run, before and after - is included as standard, not an upsell. And our equipment roster is published: Rotobrush, Nikro, Abatement Technologies, Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Guardsman. You can look up every brand before you agree to a price.
We also provide free second opinions on any written competitor estimate. Bring the quote; we put our number next to it in writing.
FAQs
No. Routine duct cleaning does not void Aprilaire’s product warranty, though warranty coverage for the unit itself remains with Aprilaire and is not affected by independent service. We document our work so any future warranty claim on the Aprilaire component has a clear service history. Call (737) 252-1285 if you need clarification on a specific model.
For ductwork and mounting hardware, quality aftermarket parts from Guardsman or Abatement Technologies meet or exceed OEM specifications at lower cost. For electronic components like the Model 5000 power supply, we recommend OEM Aprilaire parts to maintain safety certifications. We explain the trade-off in writing before you decide.
You receive a documented photo record of every duct run, before and after, as a standard deliverable on every CleanRun job. Haven Standard Clause 2 requires it. If a company won’t show you the inside of your ducts, you’re paying for vacuum noise.
Every 3-5 years for most Leander homes, but annually if you run the Model 5000 during cedar pollen season or have new-construction debris in the system. The inspection camera tells the real story; we don’t sell intervals, we show you what the ducts look like.
Usually, yes, if the system is accessible and no major repairs are needed. We schedule adequate time per job so the crew isn’t rushing to the next call. The written price is agreed before work starts, so there’s no pressure to decide on the spot.
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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