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Guardsman Air Quality & Sanitizing in New Braunfels: What to Know First
CleanRun provides independent Guardsman air quality and sanitizing service in New Braunfels, with most jobs scheduled within a week and completed in a single visit. Every job starts with a written price before any work begins, and every duct run is photographed before and after. If you own a Guardsman air purifier, UV light system, or whole-home sanitizing unit that is not performing, call (830) 549-6847 for a free estimate with no obligation.
This page is for Guardsman owners in New Braunfels who want to understand what is actually wrong before agreeing to any work, and who expect a documented record of what was done.
How Guardsman Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- Guardsman GUV-8 UV-C lamp systems lose output intensity after 9,000-12,000 hours. The lamp still glows, but the 254-nanometer germicidal output drops below effective levels. In New Braunfels, where cooling runs heavy from April through October, we see these hit end-of-life faster than manufacturer estimates. We measure actual UV output with a radiometer, replace the lamp with OEM-spec or verified-equivalent quartz glass, and photograph the meter reading for your record.
- Guardsman GAP-500 electronic air purifiers develop oxidized collector cell plates. The cells cannot be cleaned back to factory conductivity once the aluminum surface degrades, which happens faster in homes near the Comal River where humidity stays elevated. We test plate resistance, replace only what is needed, and document the before-and-after micro-amp draw.
- Guardsman GAS-200 whole-home sanitizing injectors clog at the metering orifice. The 0.012-inch orifice that controls sanitizer flow is sensitive to hard-water mineral scale, common in New Braunfels homes on well supply or older municipal mains. We disassemble the injector body, ultrasonic-clean or replace the orifice, and flush the distribution lines to prevent recurrence.
- Guardsman GAP-300 media air cleaners allow bypass when the filter frame gasket compresses. The closed-cell foam gasket loses resilience after 18-24 months, letting unfiltered air slip around the MERV 13 cartridge. We inspect with a smoke pencil, replace the gasket with OEM material, and verify seal integrity with a manometer reading across the filter bank.
- Guardsman GUV-16 dual-lamp systems suffer ballast failure from heat cycling. The electronic ballast mounted in the plenum experiences thermal stress when the HVAC cycles frequently, which is standard operation in New Braunfels shoulder seasons. We test ballast output under load, replace with a thermally protected unit, and relocate the ballast outside the duct where possible to extend service life.
Our Guardsman Air Quality & Sanitizing Process

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System identification and inspection. We record the Guardsman model, serial, and install date, then photograph the unit and accessible ductwork before touching anything.
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Performance testing. We measure UV output, pressure drop across filters, sanitizer flow rate, or whatever metric applies to your specific Guardsman equipment. No guesswork.
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Written scope and price. You receive a written price before any work starts, with parts specified as OEM or quality aftermarket and the reason noted. Haven Standard Clause 1.
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Service execution. Our technicians perform the work using professional-grade equipment from Rotobrush, Nikro, Abatement Technologies, Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Guardsman - brands you can verify independently.
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Post-service verification. We re-test, photograph every duct run and component, and deliver the documented photo record as a standard deliverable.
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Written guarantee. The 365-Day Done Right Promise is applied in writing before we leave. If it is not right, we make it right.
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| Service | Typical Range | What Moves the Price |
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| UV lamp replacement (GUV-8, single lamp) | $180-$280 | Plenum access difficulty, lamp spec (OEM vs. verified equivalent) |
| Collector cell service or replacement (GAP-500) | $220-$420 | Number of cells, plate degradation severity |
| Sanitizer injector cleaning/rebuild (GAS-200) | $160-$290 | Orifice condition, distribution line length |
| Filter gasket replacement (GAP-300) | $140-$220 | Frame size, single vs. multi-return configuration |
| Ballast replacement with thermal relocation (GUV-16) | $340-$520 | Wiring run length, plenum modification needed |
These are whole-system prices, not per-vent or teaser rates that balloon once the truck arrives. The price we write is the price you pay. Call (830) 549-6847 for an exact quote - estimates are free.
Why New Braunfels Homeowners Call CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning New Braunfels for Guardsman Work

We are independently owned and operated under the Haven Standard, not a franchise, and we have served New Braunfels since 2013. Tomas Reyes, our owner, learned the trade at BOCES Westchester and has spent well over a decade doing air duct cleaning work across this city, including older homes near the Gruene Historic District where flex duct from the late eighties tends to collect a surprising amount of debris before anyone notices a problem. He is known for showing customers an inspection photo before he quotes a single dollar, and for writing service notes in plain English rather than trade shorthand.
Every Guardsman job is backed by the 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing, every technician is background-checked and uniformed under Haven Standard Clause 3: Verified Crews, and we also service Lennox, Trane, and Carrier systems when your home uses mixed equipment. Our equipment roster includes Rotobrush, Nikro, Abatement Technologies, Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Guardsman - professional-grade tools you can look up before agreeing to any work.
FAQs
No. As an independent Guardsman service provider, we use OEM-spec or verified-equivalent parts and document every step. Manufacturer warranty coverage for Guardsman products is based on parts and installation standards, not on who performs the service, provided the work does not damage the unit. We warranty our workmanship separately under the 365-Day Done Right Promise. Call (830) 549-6847 if you have a specific warranty concern.
Replace if the unit is over 10 years old and requires ballast or control board replacement exceeding $400, or if the model has been discontinued and parts are unavailable through normal distribution. Repair if the issue is isolated to a lamp, gasket, or injector component and the housing is sound. We provide a written comparison of both options before you decide. Call (830) 549-6847 for a free assessment.
We measure and document. For UV systems, we show you the radiometer reading before and after lamp replacement. For sanitizer injection, we verify flow rate at the manifold and photograph distribution point saturation. The documented photo record is delivered to you as part of every standard job. No reading, no verification - that is not how we work.
Most common Guardsman lamps, gaskets, and injectors are available within 24-48 hours through our distributors. Older GAP-200 and early GUV-4 series parts may require 3-5 days. We tell you the lead time in writing before you commit, not after we have started. Call (830) 549-6847 to check availability for your specific model.
UV lamps need replacement every 9,000-12,000 hours of operation, typically 12-18 months in New Braunfels homes where the HVAC runs long cooling seasons. Sanitizer injectors should be inspected annually for orifice condition. Media filters in GAP-series units follow the pressure-drop reading, not a calendar - usually 6-12 months depending on load. We note the next service date on your written job record before we leave.
Ready to get your Guardsman system working right? Call (830) 549-6847 for a free estimate. We will show you what we find, explain what you are looking at, and give you a written price before any work starts.
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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