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 Air Duct Cleaning in Leander: What to Know First
CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Leander provides independent Guardsman air duct cleaning for residential and commercial systems throughout Leander, with most jobs completed in a single scheduled visit. A typical whole-system cleaning for a Guardsman setup runs $380-$620 in this market, and we deliver that as a written price before any panel comes off your unit. We’re not affiliated with or authorized by Guardsman - we work on their equipment as an independent service provider, which means our loyalty is to what the inspection camera shows, not to any manufacturer’s preferred narrative.
This page is for Guardsman owners in Leander neighborhoods like Crystal Falls, Travisso, and Mason Hills who want to know what they’re actually paying for and see proof the work happened. Call (737) 252-1285 for a free estimate.
How Guardsman Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- Guardsman GS-Series flex duct collapse at the plenum connection. The GS line uses a lighter-gauge wire helix than competing brands, and in Leander’s heat-cycling climate - 100°F afternoons dropping to 70°F after sundown - that helix fatigues where it meets the sheet-metal plenum (the central distribution box). We’ve found complete collapses in twelve Crystal Falls homes built 2018-2021. Our fix: we sleeve the connection with a rigid transition duct, photograph the before collapse and after repair, and flag it in your job record for future inspections.
- Guardsman GR-Series return boots pulling loose from subfloor registers. The GR line’s snap-lock boot design saves install time but relies on friction fit alone; in Leander’s clay-heavy soils, foundation shift over two to three years pops these boots. You’ll feel it as uneven suction at certain registers or whistling when the blower ramps up. We reseat with mechanical fasteners and mastic sealant, then run a negative-pressure test (sucking air through the system to verify leakage points) to confirm the seal holds.
- Guardsman GD-Series dampers seizing in partial-open position. The GD line’s stamped-steel damper blades corrode where Leander’s cedar pollen mixes with condensation in shoulder seasons. A stuck damper sends conditioned air into unoccupied rooms while starving the master bedroom. We free the blade, clean the track, and document the range of motion before and after - if the blade is pitted past function, we source a quality aftermarket replacement that matches the OEM spec without the OEM markup.
- Guardsman GX-Series commercial ductwork accumulating construction debris at elbows. The GX line’s higher airflow velocity is meant for commercial loads, but in Leander’s newer mixed-use buildings near 183A and Hero Way, that velocity packs drywall dust and insulation fragments into the first elbow downstream of each trunk line. Our Rotobrush system with HEPA containment breaks that pack loose; the photo record shows the elbow before (gray, uniform-looking blockage) and after (galvanized steel visible).
- Guardsman GM-Series media air cleaner housing gaps after filter changes. The GM line’s bypass damper is easy to knock off-track during homeowner filter swaps, and a bypassing damper dumps unfiltered return air straight into the blower. We realign the damper, check the gasket seal, and show you the correct filter orientation so it doesn’t happen again - part of the job record we leave behind.
Our Guardsman Air Duct Cleaning Process

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Inspection with photo documentation. We thread a camera through every accessible duct run before touching a tool. 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 scope and price. Haven Standard Clause 1: the written price arrives before work starts. No exceptions. You’ll see line items for each duct run, each repair, and each test.
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Equipment-matched cleaning. We select from our Rotobrush, Nikro, and Abatement Technologies units based on your Guardsman duct gauge and contamination type - aggressive brushing for packed debris, lighter contact for aging GS flex duct.
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OEM or verified aftermarket parts. If a damper, boot, or transition needs replacement, we source Guardsman-compatible components or quality equivalents. We note the manufacturer and part number on your invoice.
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Post-clean verification. Negative-pressure extraction test, airflow measurement at each register, and a second photo pass through every run. The before-and-after comparison is yours to keep.
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Written guarantee delivery. The 365-Day Done Right Promise goes in your hand before we leave. If the work isn’t right, we make it right - backed in writing, not subject to manager approval.
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| Service | Typical Range | What Moves the Price |
|---|---|---|
| Whole-system residential cleaning (Guardsman GS/GR/GD) | $380-$620 | Number of duct runs, accessibility (attic vs. crawlspace), presence of mold or pest debris |
| Commercial GX system cleaning | $780-$1,400 | Square footage, number of trunk lines, after-hours scheduling |
| Duct repair with cleaning (boot reseat, transition replacement) | $180-$340 added | Parts needed, labor to access (slab foundation vs. pier-and-beam) |
| Video inspection only | $0 with scheduled cleaning | Standalone: $125-$175 |
Leander’s new-construction density means we regularly find leftover construction debris in systems under five years old - that adds time but not hidden charges, because the scope is written before we start. Call (737) 252-1285 for an exact quote; estimates are free.
Why Leander Homeowners Call CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Leander for Guardsman Work

We’ve served this market since 2013 - over 52,000 homes, every one with a written price first and a photo record at the end. Our technicians are background-checked and uniformed under Haven Standard Clause 3: Verified Crews, and they arrive identified by name. We also service Lennox, Trane, and Carrier systems, which matters when your home has mixed-brand equipment or you’re evaluating whether to stay with Guardsman.
The 365-Day Done Right Promise means the work is accountable long after the truck leaves. And if you have a competitor’s written estimate, Haven Standard Clause 5 gives you a Free Second Opinion - we’ll put our number next to theirs, no cost, no obligation.
FAQs
No - independent cleaning does not void the equipment warranty, provided no components are altered or damaged during service. We document our process photographically so there’s a clear record of what was touched and how. For warranty claims on the equipment itself, you’ll still work through Guardsman directly; we’re a separate service entity. Call (737) 252-1285 if you want us to review what’s covered before we start.
Every duct run is photographed before and after, and those images are part of your standard job record. We also measure airflow at each register pre- and post-cleaning, and we leave you the written test results. If the numbers don’t move, we don’t call the job complete - Haven Standard Clause 7: Verified Completion.
Replace when the duct gauge is compromised (tears, corrosion through the metal) or when repairs would exceed 40% of replacement cost - we calculate both numbers in writing before you decide. Most Leander homes built 2015-2025 have ductwork with plenty of service life left; the issue is usually debris accumulation or connection failure, not material exhaustion. Call (737) 252-1285 and we’ll show you what the camera sees.
A typical residential system with 8-12 duct runs takes 3-4 hours from arrival to final test. Commercial GX systems or homes with crawlspace access add time. We schedule by the job, not by the hour, so there’s no pressure to finish fast.
We stock common Guardsman-compatible dampers, boots, and transition fittings, and we source same-day from regional suppliers for less common items. We do not claim OEM authorization - we use quality aftermarket or direct-fit equivalents that match manufacturer specifications, and we note the part source on your invoice. If you require genuine Guardsman OEM components for warranty purposes, we’ll tell you before ordering and let you decide.
Ready to see what’s inside your ducts? Call CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Leander at (737) 252-1285 for a free estimate. We’ll show the photo first. Then talk about what comes next.
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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