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Aprilaire Duct Repair & Sealing in New Braunfels: What to Know First

We provide independent Aprilaire duct repair and sealing in New Braunfels, with most repairs completed in a single visit and a written price delivered before any work begins. As an independent Aprilaire service provider, we service all Aprilaire lines with OEM or quality aftermarket parts, and every job ends with a documented photo record of the work. If you own an Aprilaire system and have noticed uneven temperatures, rising energy bills, or whistling from the registers, the issue is often in the ductwork, not the unit itself. Call (830) 549-6847 for a free estimate with a written price.

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How Aprilaire Products Fail - and How We Fix Them

• Aprilaire 800 Steam Humidifier - leaking supply duct at the tap. The 800’s high-output steam generation creates thermal cycling that loosens the saddle tap on galvanized supply ducts over time. In New Braunfels, where summer attic temperatures exceed 140°F, the expansion and contraction accelerates. We remove the compromised tap section, seal with mastic and a reinforced collar, and photograph the repair before closing.
• Aprilaire 600 Automatic Humidifier - bypass duct collar separation. The 6-inch round bypass duct on the 600 series relies on a sheet-metal collar that can pull away from the plenum when the humidistat cycles frequently. We find this often in homes near the Gruene Historic District with original flex duct from the late eighties. Our fix: reseat the collar with sheet-metal screws, seal with UL-181 mastic, and pressure-test the joint.
• Aprilaire 5000 Electronic Air Cleaner - gasket degradation causing return duct leakage. The 5000’s cabinet gaskets harden after 6-10 years in Texas heat, allowing unfiltered air to bypass the unit through gaps in the return ductwork. We replace the gaskets where needed, but more importantly we seal the return plenum and transitions with mastic to restore the negative-pressure balance the 5000 depends on.
• Aprilaire Zoned Comfort Control - duct pressure imbalances from damper failure. When Aprilaire zone dampers stick partially open or closed, the duct system pressurizes or starves individual runs. This strains flex duct connections at the plenum. We diagnose damper operation first, then repair the duct damage - typically separated flex-to-plenum connections - rather than masking the symptom with more airflow.
• Aprilaire 1850/1870 Dehumidifier - collapsed flex duct on the dedicated return. The dedicated return for whole-house dehumidifiers runs at higher static pressure than standard HVAC returns. In New Braunfels, we regularly see spring failures in the flex duct support wire where the 1850’s return makes a sharp elbow in tight attic spaces. We replace with insulated flex rated for the application, support every 4 feet per IRC, and seal all joints with mastic.

Our Aprilaire Duct Repair & Sealing Process

1. 1
   Inspection with photo documentation. We access the attic or crawl space and photograph every duct run, plenum connection, and register boot. Tomas Reyes started this practice back in 2013, and we still do it on every job.
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   Written scope and price. Before any panel comes off, we deliver a written price with line-item scope. Haven Standard Clause 1: no work begins without a signed written price.
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   Parts decision: OEM or quality aftermarket. For Aprilaire-specific components like humidifier collars or zone damper housings, we use OEM when available. For general duct repair - mastic, flex duct, sheet metal - we use trade-recognized brands including Honeywell and Guardsman materials that meet or exceed OEM spec.
4. 4
   Repair and seal. We execute the repair, seal all joints with mastic or foil tape per application, and verify register airflow with a digital anemometer.
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   Pressure test and photo record delivery. We pressurize the system and check for leaks with a smoke pencil or thermal camera. Then we deliver the before-and-after photo record as part of the standard job file.
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   Written guarantee. Every repair is backed by our 365-Day Done Right Promise, documented in writing before we leave.

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What Aprilaire Duct Repair & Sealing Costs in New Braunfels

Most Aprilaire duct repairs in New Braunfels fall between $280 and $740 for a single system, depending on access and extent of damage.

• Humidifier bypass collar reseal: $280-$380
• Flex duct replacement (single run, up to 25 feet): $340-$520
• Return plenum seal with gasket service: $420-$620
• Zone damper duct repair with pressure balancing: $580-$740

What moves the price: attic access difficulty, extent of mastic degradation, whether the Aprilaire unit must be removed to reach the ductwork, and whether multiple zones are involved. We do not quote per-vent or per-foot teaser prices. Every estimate is a flat price for the complete scope, agreed in writing before work starts. Call (830) 549-6847 for a free estimate.

Why New Braunfels Homeowners Call CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning New Braunfels for Aprilaire Work

We are independently owned and operated under the Haven Standard, not a franchise, and we have served over 52,000 homes since 2013. Our technicians are background-checked and uniformed under Haven Standard Clause 3: Verified Crews. We also service Lennox, Trane, and Carrier systems, which matters when your Aprilaire is integrated with a multi-brand setup and the problem crosses manufacturer lines. The photo record, the written price, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise are not marketing language. They are deliverables on every job, and they are how we work.

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