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 HVAC Cleaning in Leander: What to Know First
We provide independent Guardsman HVAC cleaning in Leander for evaporator coils, blowers, condensers, air handlers, and heat exchangers, with most jobs completed in a single scheduled visit and a written price delivered before any panel comes off. Our crews carry Guardsman-compatible tooling alongside Rotobrush and Nikro equipment, and every job ends with a Documented Photo Record of the components we accessed. If you own a Guardsman system in Leander, Crystal Falls, or anywhere in the 78641 corridor, call (737) 252-1285 for a free estimate with no obligation to book.
How Guardsman Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- Guardsman G-Series evaporator coils (G16, G20) develop fin corrosion where the aluminum meets the copper line set, accelerated by Leander’s hard water mineral content and the seasonal humidity swings between March and October. We remove the coil assembly, apply a foaming cleaner rated for aluminum-copper joints, and photograph the fin density before and after so you can verify the restoration.
- Guardsman G20 blower motors collect construction debris in the squirrel cage because the factory seal gap is wider than comparable Carrier units, a pattern we’ve tracked since 2018 in Leander’s post-2015 builds. We pull the blower, clean each vane with compressed air and soft brushes, and check amp draw against the Guardsman spec plate before reassembly.
- Guardsman G10 and G13 condenser coils clog with cottonwood seed and cedar pollen between April and June, restricting airflow enough to trip high-pressure switches. We use a low-pressure foaming wash, not a pressure washer, to avoid fin collapse, then measure subcooling to confirm the refrigerant side is clean enough to spec.
- Guardsman G-Series heat exchangers show premature soot staining when the furnace runs with a dirty blower or restricted return, which is common in Leander homes where the original filter schedule was never adjusted for new-construction dust load. We scope the exchanger with a borescope, document any cracks or hot spots, and clean only if the metal integrity passes visual inspection.
- Guardsman G16 air handler cabinets harbor mold at the drain pan interface because the factory insulation traps condensate in our cooling-heavy climate. We remove the pan, treat the cabinet with an EPA-registered sanitizer compatible with Guardsman insulation, and verify drainage slope with a level before closing up.
Our Guardsman HVAC Cleaning Process

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Inspection with photo documentation. We open the cabinet, run a borescope or inspection camera, and show you what’s inside before quoting anything. Tomas Reyes started this practice after years in the Northeast, and it’s now Haven Standard Clause 2: Documented Condition.
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Written price delivered. You get a flat price for the full scope, not a per-component teaser. No work starts until you have it in writing.
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Component removal and cleaning. We use Guardsman-compatible tooling and, where appropriate, Rotobrush or Nikro negative-pressure extraction equipment. OEM parts are our default; quality aftermarket is offered with the warranty implications explained.
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Reassembly and operational test. We run the system through a full heating or cooling cycle, measure amp draws, static pressure, and temperature splits, and record the readings.
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Documented Photo Record delivery. Before-and-after images of every component we touched, plus the written test results, are yours to keep.
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365-Day Done Right Promise activation. Backed in writing. If it’s not right, we make it right.
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| Service | Typical Range | What Moves the Price |
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| Evaporator coil cleaning | $280-$420 | Coil condition, access difficulty, fin restoration needed |
| Blower assembly cleaning | $240-$380 | Motor removal required, cage debris level, amp test results |
| Condenser coil cleaning | $200-$320 | Folding required, fin straightening, refrigerant verification |
| Air handler cabinet treatment | $180-$300 | Insulation replacement, drain pan work, sanitizer application |
| Heat exchanger inspection + cleaning | $260-$400 | Borescope access, soot level, exchanger integrity |
| Full system HVAC cleaning (all components) | $780-$1,150 | System age, accessibility, combined restoration needs |
These are whole-system prices, not per-vent or per-component add-ons that balloon at the door. We also service Lennox, Trane, and Carrier systems with the same upfront structure. Call (737) 252-1285 for a free estimate - we’ll put our written number next to any competitor’s quote under our Free Second Opinion policy.
Why Leander Homeowners Call CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Leander for Guardsman Work

We’ve cleaned Guardsman systems in Leander since 2013, including dozens in Crystal Falls where the combination of cedar pollen and construction residue creates a specific debris profile. Our technicians are background-checked and uniformed under Haven Standard Clause 3: Verified Crews, and they arrive with the Guardsman specs, the right tooling, and the inspection camera already running. The 365-Day Done Right Promise is not a marketing line - it’s a written guarantee on every job. We also carry parts cross-reference for Lennox, Trane, and Carrier, so if your system is mixed-brand or you’re considering a change, we can speak to the compatibility questions without selling you on it.
Tomas Reyes put it simply after finding a contractor’s lunch wrapper inside a return boot in a Crystal Falls home: “Show the photo first. Then talk about what comes next.” That’s still how we operate.
FAQs
No, professional cleaning by an independent service provider does not void a standard Guardsman warranty, provided no components are altered or non-OEM parts are installed without disclosure. We document every step and use manufacturer-compatible methods so the warranty record stays clean. Call (737) 252-1285 if you need the documentation for a warranty claim.
We source OEM Guardsman parts as our default for any replacement, and we stock common G-Series blower belts, capacitors, and contactors. When a quality aftermarket equivalent is available faster or at significant savings, we present both options with the warranty implications written out. Haven Standard Clause 1 requires this transparency before any work starts.
Our Documented Photo Record shows the inside of every component we accessed, before and after, with timestamps. You receive these images as part of the standard job record, not as an upsell. If the photo doesn’t show a difference, we don’t charge for that component.
Clean if the heat exchanger is sound, the coil fins are restorable, and the blower amp draw is within 10% of spec. Replace if the exchanger has cracks, the coil is rotted through, or repair costs exceed 40% of a new system’s price. We give you the borescope footage and the written numbers so you can decide without pressure.
Every 3 to 5 years for the full system, with annual filter changes and condenser rinses in between. Leander’s cedar pollen season and new-construction dust can compress that to 2 to 3 years in homes built 2015-2025. We inspect first and tell you what the camera shows rather than selling a calendar schedule.
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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