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.
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AfterNikro Air Duct Cleaning in New Braunfels: What to Know First
We provide independent Nikro air duct cleaning in New Braunfels for residential and commercial systems, with most jobs completed in a single scheduled visit and a written price delivered before any panel comes off. Our crews use Nikro-compatible negative-pressure extraction equipment alongside Rotobrush and Abatement Technologies tools, and every duct run is photographed before and after as part of the standard job record. If you own a Nikro system in New Braunfels and need supply duct cleaning, return duct cleaning, or a full system cleaning with video inspection, call (830) 549-6847 for a written estimate at no cost.
How Nikro Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- UV2100 and UV3100 Series: cracked UV lamp housings in attic installations. The polycarbonate housing on these units degrades faster in New Braunfels attics where summer temperatures regularly exceed 140°F. We replace with OEM-spec housings or, where the customer prefers, a quality aftermarket aluminum housing that dissipates heat better. The old housing is photographed and the new one is pressure-tested before we leave.
- HP20 and HP20G Portable Extractors: motor seal fatigue from limestone dust. The Edwards Plateau’s caliche-heavy soil creates fine particulate that works past the HP20’s motor seals in 18-24 months of regular use. We rebuild the seal stack with fluorocarbon gaskets rated for alkaline dust, not the standard nitrile, and document the compression test on the work order.
- SL4000 and SL5000 Air Scrubbers: HEPA bypass due to improper pre-filter sequencing. Homeowners in New Braunfels who run these units after construction or remodeling often load the HEPA prematurely because the pre-filter was never swapped. We inspect the pressure differential across each stage, replace only what’s actually spent, and write the recommended change interval on the service label.
- 860 Series Gas-Powered Vacuums: carburetor varnish from ethanol-blended fuel stored too long. These units sit between jobs, and the 10% ethanol at New Braunfels pumps separates in 30-45 days. We flush the fuel system, install a stainless bowl filter, and note the stabilizer brand and mix ratio on the equipment log so the next tech knows what was used.
- All Nikro Negative-Pressure Units: flexible duct collapse at the plenum connection. The transition from rigid plenum to flex duct is where we find the most debris accumulation in Nikro systems, especially in homes near the Gruene Historic District with original flex from the 1980s. We cut back to sound duct, install a reinforced collar, and photograph the interior before sealing so the customer sees the debris build-up we removed.
Our Nikro Air Duct Cleaning Process
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Video inspection before pricing. We feed a camera through the plenum and into each duct run to show you what we’re looking at. Tomas Reyes does this himself on complex jobs - “Show the photo first. Explain what you’re looking at. Then talk about what happens next.”
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Written scope and price. Haven Standard Clause 1: the price is written and agreed before any work starts. No per-vent add-ons, no equipment fees that appear mid-job.
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Equipment selection. We match the tool to the system - Nikro negative-pressure extractors for heavy debris, Rotobrush for coated duct walls, Abatement Technologies HEPA containment if microbial growth is present. The equipment list is noted on your job record.
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Cleaning and real-time documentation. Every duct run is photographed before and after. The images are time-stamped and delivered with your invoice.
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Post-clean verification. We run a second video pass and measure airflow at key registers. The numbers are written on the service record.
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365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If the work is not right, we make it right. The guarantee is a signed document, not a verbal assurance.
BeforeAfterWhat Nikro Air Duct Cleaning Costs in New Braunfels
| Service | Typical Range | What Moves the Price |
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| Residential supply + return duct cleaning (single system) | $380 - $620 | System age, number of registers, accessibility of attic runs |
| Full system cleaning with video inspection | $520 - $780 | Presence of flex duct, need for plenum access panels, debris type |
| Commercial Nikro extraction (up to 5,000 sq ft) | $890 - $1,400 | Duct material, operating hours, containment requirements |
| Dryer vent cleaning bundled with duct service | $140 - $220 | Run length, number of elbows, roof termination vs. wall |
Homes near the Gruene Historic District with original flex duct from the late eighties often land in the upper half of these ranges - the material is more fragile and the debris layer is typically thicker. We do not quote per-vent pricing; one flat price per system, agreed in writing before work starts. Call (830) 549-6847 for an exact quote - estimates are free.
Why New Braunfels Homeowners Call CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning New Braunfels for Nikro Work
We are independently owned and operated under the Haven Standard, not a franchise, and we have serviced Nikro equipment in New Braunfels since 2013. Tomas Reyes learned to read ductwork at BOCES Westchester - the vocational program that taught him to assess a system by measurement, not eyeball - and he has applied that method to over 52,000 homes, including older New Braunfels properties where flex duct from the late eighties tends to collect debris before anyone notices airflow dropping.
Our technicians are background-checked and uniformed under Haven Standard Clause 3: Verified Crews. They arrive with trade-recognized equipment from Nikro, Rotobrush, Abatement Technologies, Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Guardsman - brands you can look up before agreeing to any price. If your system includes Lennox, Trane, or Carrier components, we service those too, with the same written-price-first protocol. The 365-Day Done Right Promise applies to every job, and the Documented Photo Record is included, not an upgrade.
FAQs
No - professional cleaning by an independent service provider does not void Nikro’s equipment warranty, provided no components are altered or removed beyond standard access panels. We document every panel screw and gasket on the job record so the warranty status is traceable. If you have concerns, call (830) 549-6847 and we’ll review your specific Nikro model documentation before scheduling.
Aftermarket filters meeting the same MERV rating and pressure-drop specifications are acceptable for most Nikro systems, and we stock quality alternatives that cost 20-30% less without sacrificing capture efficiency. For units still under active manufacturer warranty, we note the filter origin on the service record so there’s no dispute if a claim arises. We do not install bargain filters that exceed the system’s rated static pressure - that’s how you burn out a blower motor.
You receive a Documented Photo Record of every duct run, time-stamped before and after, as a standard deliverable on every CleanRun job - not upon request, not for an extra fee. The images are high-resolution enough to read surface texture and debris depth. If a company tells you the work was done but cannot show you the inside of your own ducts, the work was not documented.
Clean first, then decide. A video inspection reveals whether the ductwork is structurally sound or if corrosion, separation, or collapsed flex has reached the point where cleaning is no longer cost-effective. We have cleaned Nikro systems in New Braunfels that were 22 years old and performing well, and we have recommended replacement on 12-year-old systems where the plenum was rusted through. The inspection costs nothing, and the written price for cleaning lets you compare against replacement quotes with real numbers.
Every 4-6 years for most homes, sooner if you have pets, recent remodeling, or live near construction in growing areas like the corridor between I-35 and FM 306. The limestone caliche in New Braunfels soil creates finer particulate than clay-heavy regions, and it migrates into return ducts faster than many owners expect. We inspect at no charge and tell you whether the debris level justifies the work - no cleaning for the sake of cleaning.
Written by Tomas Reyes, Owner, CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning New Braunfels at CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning New Braunfels, serving New Braunfels and nearby areas.