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.
Nikro Air Quality & Sanitizing in New Braunfels: What to Know First
CleanRun provides independent Nikro air quality and sanitizing service in New Braunfels, with most jobs scheduled within a few business days and completed in a single visit. Every Nikro system we touch gets a written price before we start, a documented photo record of every duct run, and our 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. Typical whole-system sanitizing and air quality treatment for Nikro equipment runs $340-$620 depending on system size and what the inspection camera actually shows inside the plenum and duct runs.
This page is for Nikro owners in New Braunfels who have noticed persistent odors, elevated allergy symptoms, or visible microbial growth near registers, and who want a technician who can name the model series in their attic without checking the label twice. We also service Lennox, Trane, and Carrier systems, but this page covers what we do specifically for Nikro equipment. Call (830) 549-6847 for a free written estimate.
How Nikro Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- UV-2000 Series lamp degradation with Texas hard water scale. The UV-2000 ultraviolet air purifier uses a 16-inch germicidal lamp that loses effective output after roughly 9,000 hours, but in New Braunfels we see premature failure from mineral scale blown through the HVAC from evaporator condensate pans. The lamp sleeve clouds over, and the owner gets zero UV-C output despite the indicator light still glowing blue. We pull the sleeve, photograph the scale buildup, and replace with OEM-spec lamps or verified aftermarket equivalents rated at 253.7 nanometers. The photo goes in your job record.
- APS-2000 electronic air cleaner arcing in high-humidity months. The APS-2000’s ionizing wires collect moisture during Comal County’s spring humidity spikes, causing intermittent arcing that trips the internal safety and shuts down purification. Homeowners hear a ticking sound or smell ozone. We disassemble the cell pack, clean the collector plates with manufacturer-approved solution, check wire tension with a tension gauge, and test under load before reassembly. Aftermarket cell packs exist, but we verify they carry the same mA draw spec before quoting.
- HRV-150 heat recovery ventilator mold colonization in flex duct connections. The HRV-150’s balancing dampers sit at low points where New Braunfels attic condensation pools, especially in homes near the Gruene Historic District with original 1980s flex duct. Mold propagates through the enthalpy core and into supply air. We remove the core for inspection, treat the housing with EPA-registered antimicrobial, and replace degraded flex connections with insulated duct rated for the local climate. The before photo typically shows black staining at the first elbow upstream of the core.
- LD-200 lint and debris detector false positives after negative-pressure cleaning. The LD-200, used in some Nikro-integrated dryer vent configurations, triggers alerts when pressure differential sensors clog with lint fragments dislodged during aggressive cleaning. We see this in New Braunfels homes where previous cleaners used rotary brushes without proper bypass. We reset and recalibrate the sensor post-cleaning, then verify against a manometer reading rather than clearing the code and leaving.
- Portable air scrubber HEPA seal failure after transport. Nikro’s HEPA-AIRE portable scrubbers, common in local remediation jobs, develop gasket compression set when bounced in truck beds over Hill Country roads. The seal leaks around the filter frame, bypassing HEPA entirely. We test with a particle counter at the exhaust, replace the gasket if leakage exceeds 0.01%, and log the post-repair count in your documentation. No guesswork, no “seems fine.”
Our Nikro Air Quality & Sanitizing Process

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Inspection with photo documentation. We access the plenum, the main trunk, and a representative sample of duct runs with a borescope camera. You see the image before we quote a dollar. Tomas Reyes started this practice in 2013 and we have not skipped it since.
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Written scope and price. Haven Standard Clause 1: the price is written, itemized, and agreed before any panel comes off. No per-vent add-ons, no “we found another problem” mid-job.
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Parts verification. For Nikro systems, we verify whether OEM parts are available or whether a quality aftermarket component meets the original specification. We note the source on your invoice.
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Service execution with ongoing documentation. Negative-pressure extraction, antimicrobial application, UV or electronic component service, or full air purifier replacement, photographed at each stage.
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Post-service testing and photo record delivery. We run the system, verify airflow and purification output, and deliver your complete photo record with the written 365-Day Done Right Promise before we leave.
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Cleanup and scheduling of any follow-up. We leave the work area as found, and if your system needs seasonal recheck, we note it in your file without pressure.
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AfterWhat Nikro Air Quality & Sanitizing Costs in New Braunfels
| Service | Typical Range | What Moves the Price |
|---|---|---|
| UV lamp replacement (single lamp, UV-2000 series) | $180-$290 | OEM vs. verified aftermarket; attic access difficulty |
| Electronic air cleaner cell cleaning/service (APS-2000) | $220-$350 | Cell pack condition; wire replacement needed |
| Whole-system antimicrobial treatment | $340-$480 | System tonnage; number of duct runs; visible mold presence |
| HRV core removal, treatment, and reseal (HRV-150) | $420-$620 | Core replaceability; flex duct replacement extent |
| Portable scrubber HEPA service and seal test | $150-$240 | Filter replacement; gasket material spec |
These are whole-system prices, not per-vent teaser rates that balloon on arrival. Every estimate is free, written, and valid for 30 days. Bring a competitor’s quote and we’ll provide a free second opinion in writing under Haven Standard Clause 5. Call (830) 549-6847 to schedule.
Why New Braunfels Homeowners Call CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning New Braunfels for Nikro Work

We are an independent Nikro service provider, not a factory-authorized dealer, which means we source parts based on specification rather than channel obligation. Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and identified by name before arrival under Haven Standard Clause 3: Verified Crews. Every job since 2013 has started with a written price and ended with a documented photo record of every duct run. The 365-Day Done Right Promise is not a marketing phrase; it is a written guarantee included with every invoice. If you also run Lennox, Trane, or Carrier equipment in your home, we service those lines with the same documentation standard. Tomas Reyes grew up in the Bronx, learned ductwork at BOCES Westchester, and has spent well over a decade crawling through New Braunfels attics, including the older flex-duct systems near Gruene where debris collects quietly until someone puts a camera inside. His rule: show the photo first, explain what you’re looking at, then talk about what happens next.
FAQs
Nikro’s warranty covers manufacturing defects on most UV and electronic air cleaner components for 1-5 years depending on the product line, but it does not cover scale damage from local water conditions or mold growth from installation issues. We document the failure cause with photos so you have evidence for any warranty claim, and we perform warranty-safe repairs that do not void remaining coverage. Call (830) 549-6847 if you need help determining whether your component qualifies.
A blue glow through the sight glass only means the lamp is drawing power, not that it is emitting germicidal UV-C at effective intensity. We measure actual output with a UV-C radiometer; if the reading at the sleeve surface is below 40 microwatts per square centimeter, the lamp is not sanitizing air regardless of the indicator light. Replacement is the only fix, and we photograph the radiometer reading for your record.
If the unit is over 12 years old and requires both a cell pack and power supply, replacement is usually more cost-effective than repair, especially if the cabinet shows corrosion from attic humidity. We provide written pricing for both options and explain the 10-year operating cost difference so you can decide without pressure. Our estimate is free.
Most Nikro air quality and sanitizing jobs are scheduled within 2-4 business days, with emergency mold treatments prioritized. We do not promise same-day dispatch because proper documentation and thorough treatment cannot be rushed. When we arrive, we stay until the job is complete and the photo record is delivered. Call (830) 549-6847 to check current availability.
You receive a written invoice with the agreed price, before-and-after photos of every duct run and component serviced, a description of parts used and their source, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise signed by the technician. This is standard on every CleanRun visit, not an upgrade or add-on.
Written by Tomas Reyes, Owner, CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning New Braunfels at CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning New Braunfels, serving New Braunfels and nearby areas.




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