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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AfterTrusted HVAC Cleaning for New Braunfels Homeowners
HVAC cleaning in New Braunfels typically runs $280-$580 for a complete system service and takes three to five hours from arrival to final photo documentation. Since 2013, CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning New Braunfels has completed more than 52,000 jobs with a written price agreed before any panel comes off and a documented photo record delivered after. We’re independently owned and operated under the Haven Standard, led by Tomas Reyes, and we serve homeowners throughout Comal and Guadalupe counties including HVAC Cleaning in Cibolo and HVAC Cleaning in Seguin. Call (830) 549-6847 to schedule a free estimate with a flat price in writing.
New Braunfels sits at the edge of the Texas Hill Country where limestone dust, pollen from live oak and cedar, and humidity swings from 40% to 90% strain residential HVAC systems differently than in San Antonio proper. We’ve found evaporator coils in River Road homes caked with caliche dust that reduces airflow by 30%, and blower motors in Vintage Oaks collecting enough debris to trip thermal overloads during August afternoons. Our crews document what the camera shows, name the price before touching a tool, and leave you with before-and-after photos of every component we cleaned. If you’re wondering how much HVAC Cleaning costs, we provide flat rates upfront with no surprises.
What Our HVAC Cleaning Service Includes
Evaporator Coil Cleaning
The evaporator coil sits inside your air handler and absorbs heat from indoor air as refrigerant passes through its fins. When it’s coated with dust or biological growth, the coil can’t transfer heat efficiently, so your system runs longer and your electric bill climbs. In New Braunfels, we regularly find coils in homes near the Guadalupe River with a sticky film of pollen and humidity-driven mildew that standard filter changes never reach. CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning New Braunfels removes the coil assembly when accessible, applies foaming cleaner from Nikro, and rinses with low-pressure water to protect the delicate aluminum fins. Every coil cleaning includes a photo of the buildup before treatment and the bare metal after.
Blower Cleaning
The blower, or air handler fan, pushes conditioned air through your duct runs and out the registers. A dirty blower wheel becomes unbalanced, drawing more amperage, vibrating the cabinet, and distributing debris into living spaces. We’ve pulled blower assemblies in Timberwood Park homes where the wheel blades were so loaded with pet hair and construction dust that the motor was operating 15 degrees above rated temperature. Our technicians remove the blower housing, clean the wheel and motor housing with compressed air and contact-safe solvents, and test amperage draw against manufacturer specifications before reassembly. The photo record shows the wheel before removal and the clean assembly before it goes back in.
Condenser Cleaning
Your condenser coil lives in the outdoor cabinet and releases heat collected from inside your home. In New Braunfels, cottonwood fluff in spring, limestone dust from nearby construction, and grass clippings from weekly mowing pack between the fins and choke airflow. A condenser running with restricted airflow can spike head pressure high enough to damage the compressor, which is a $1,500-$3,500 replacement, not a cleaning. CleanRun straightens bent fins with a fin comb, applies foaming cleaner, and rinses from the inside out to push debris through rather than deeper into the coil. We photograph the clogged fins before and the open passages after, and we note any refrigerant pressure readings that suggest the unit was running outside normal parameters.
Air Handler Cleaning
The air handler is the metal cabinet housing your blower, evaporator coil, and often the electric heat strips or gas heat exchanger. It’s a plenum, or central distribution chamber, and every surface inside can become a source of contamination if not maintained. In older homes near downtown New Braunfels, we’ve opened air handlers where decades of accumulated debris had formed a mat on the cabinet floor, harboring moisture and musty odor that filtered through the entire house. Our service includes vacuuming all interior surfaces, cleaning the drain pan and condensate line to prevent algae blockage, and treating non-porous surfaces with an EPA-registered sanitizer. The documented photo record covers the cabinet interior, the drain line outlet, and the condition of any insulation lining.
Heat Exchanger Cleaning
The heat exchanger in a gas furnace separates combustion gases from the air that warms your home. Soot buildup restricts heat transfer and can lead to incomplete combustion, raising carbon monoxide risk. While cracked heat exchangers require replacement by a licensed HVAC contractor, surface cleaning of an intact exchanger improves efficiency and is part of thorough HVAC maintenance. CleanRun technicians inspect heat exchanger cells with a borescope camera, document any corrosion or deformation, and remove accessible soot with brushes and vacuum extraction. If we find cracks or deterioration, we stop work, show you the image, and recommend a qualified furnace technician. We do not perform combustion repairs; we document and report.
Coil Treatment
After mechanical cleaning, coil treatment applies a protective coating that slows future biological growth and improves heat transfer efficiency. This is not a substitute for cleaning; it’s a maintenance layer on bare metal. In New Braunfels, where summer humidity keeps evaporator coils wet for months, untreated coils can show new mildew growth within a single season. We apply Guardsman coil treatment, a product manufactured for commercial HVAC applications, according to specifications. The treatment is photographed as applied, and its inclusion is noted on your written invoice. This is an optional add-on with a separate line-item price, not bundled into a vague “deluxe” package.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service for HVAC Cleaning
CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning New Braunfels maintains cleaning protocols for all major residential HVAC manufacturers. We’ve serviced hundreds of Carrier and Trane systems in Canyon Lake and Bulverde, where the combination of hard water scale and Hill Country dust creates a specific buildup pattern on evaporator coils. Our crews stock OEM-compatible fin combs and coil cleaners formulated for the aluminum alloys these brands use. For Lennox and Rheem units common in 2015-2020 builds throughout Schertz and Selma, we document the serial number and check for manufacturer service bulletins before disassembly. We also provide HVAC Cleaning - Seguin residents can schedule with the same detailed protocols. Whether you have a 25-year-old Ruud in a Converse ranch or a variable-speed York in a new Universal City development, we can clean it and show you what we found.
We also regularly service Goodman, Amana, American Standard, Bryant, Heil, and Tempstar equipment. Our tool inventory includes Rotobrush rotary duct cleaners and Nikro negative-pressure extractors, both sized for residential systems from 1.5 to 5 tons. If your system uses Aprilaire or Honeywell whole-house air cleaners or humidifiers mounted to the air handler, we clean those components as part of the cabinet service and photograph their condition. Whether you have a premium brand or a builder-grade unit, the process is the same: inspect, document, clean, document again, and deliver a written record with every photo. We bring the same thorough approach to Cibolo HVAC Cleaning jobs as we do throughout the region.
BeforeAfterSigns You Need HVAC Cleaning Right Now
- Your electric bill has jumped 15% or more with no rate change. When coils or blowers are dirty, the system runs longer to hit thermostat setpoints. We’ve seen New Braunfels homeowners pay an extra $40-$80 monthly for three summer months before calling, not realizing a $350 cleaning would have paid for itself in six weeks.
- You smell musty or sour air when the system cycles on. That odor is biological growth on wet coil surfaces or in the drain pan, not “just how AC smells.” In homes near the Comal River with high water tables, we’ve found standing water in air handler cabinets that had gone unnoticed for years.
- Some rooms never reach the temperature set on the thermostat. Restricted airflow from a dirty blower or clogged coil reduces delivery to distant duct runs. We regularly diagnose this in two-story homes in Vintage Oaks where the upstairs master was 8 degrees warmer than downstairs.
- You see dust collecting on supply registers within days of cleaning. Clean ducts with a dirty blower recirculate debris continuously. The blower is the engine; if it’s dirty, the whole distribution system stays dirty no matter what was done to the duct runs.
- Your system is more than 5 years old and has never had component-level cleaning. Filter changes help but don’t reach the coil, blower, or cabinet interior. In New Braunfels, where cooling runs 8-9 months annually, five years of operation without coil cleaning is enough to reduce efficiency measurably.
Our HVAC Cleaning Process - Step by Step
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Arrival and system inspection. The technician introduces themselves by name, confirms the scope of work against your written estimate, and performs a baseline inspection. We photograph the unit nameplate for model and serial records, check refrigerant pressures with digital gauges, and measure airflow at the return and several supply registers. This gives us documented proof of system condition before we touch anything.
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Written price confirmation. Haven Standard Clause 1 requires a written price before any work starts. If our inspection reveals conditions not visible during the initial estimate, we stop, explain, and produce a revised written price for your approval. No work proceeds without your signature on the scope and price.
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Component disassembly and cleaning. We power down the system, remove access panels, and extract the blower assembly or access the coil as design allows. Each component is cleaned with tools matched to the material: foaming cleaner for coils, compressed air and solvent wipes for blowers, fin combs for condensers. Nikro HEPA vacuums capture dislodged debris rather than redistributing it.
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Photo documentation and reassembly. Every component is photographed before cleaning and after. We reassemble with new panel gaskets where needed, restore power, and run the system through a complete cycle. Post-cleaning airflow and pressure measurements are recorded and compared to baseline.
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Delivery of job record and warranty. You receive a printed or emailed job record including the written scope, all before-and-after photos, pressure and airflow readings, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise. If anything in our work fails to perform as documented, Haven Standard Clause 5 requires we return and correct it at no charge.
How Much Does HVAC Cleaning Cost in New Braunfels?
A complete HVAC Cleaning in New Braunfels, covering evaporator coil, blower, condenser, and air handler cabinet, typically runs $380-$580 for a standard residential system up to 4 tons. Single-component services are priced separately: evaporator coil cleaning alone runs $180-$280, blower cleaning $140-$220, condenser cleaning $120-$180, and air handler cabinet cleaning $160-$240. Coil treatment as an add-on is $45-$75 per coil. These are whole-system prices, not per-vent or per-room figures designed to escalate once work begins.
| Service | Typical Range in New Braunfels | What Affects Price |
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| Complete HVAC cleaning (all components) | $380-$580 | System tonnage, accessibility, condition |
| Evaporator coil cleaning only | $180-$280 | Coil location (cased vs. uncased), buildup severity |
| Blower cleaning only | $140-$220 | Blower type (direct drive vs. belt drive), removal difficulty |
| Condenser cleaning only | $120-$180 | Fins per inch, debris type, straightening needed |
| Air handler cabinet cleaning | $160-$240 | Cabinet size, insulation condition, drain line access |
| Coil treatment (add-on) | $45-$75 | Single or dual coils, product used |
Three factors move prices within these ranges. First, system tonnage: a 5-ton unit has more coil surface area and a larger blower than a 2-ton system. Second, accessibility: coils in horizontal attic air handlers take longer to reach than those in upright closet units. Third, condition: a coil with three years of buildup requires more cleaning cycles than one maintained annually. We assess all three during your free estimate and name the exact price before work starts.
The estimate itself is free and carries no obligation. Haven Standard Clause 1 prohibits “call for a quote” ambiguity; we inspect, we write the price, you decide. If you have a written estimate from another company, we offer a Free Second Opinion: bring it, and we’ll put our number next to it with no charge for the comparison. Call (830) 549-6847 to schedule.
HVAC Cleaning Near New Braunfels - Our Service Area
CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning New Braunfels dispatches crews daily to homes in Comal and Guadalupe counties and northern Bexar County. Our standard service area includes Cibolo, Seguin, Schertz, Selma, Universal City, Canyon Lake, Live Oak, Converse, Bulverde, Windcrest, and Timberwood Park. Most New Braunfels addresses receive same-week scheduling, with outlying areas like Canyon Lake and Bulverde typically within five business days. We do not charge mileage fees within this radius; the written price covers travel, labor, equipment, and documentation. For HVAC Cleaning in Cibolo or HVAC Cleaning in Seguin, crews route from our New Braunfels depot and arrive with the same equipment, documentation standards, and written pricing protocol.
Serving New Braunfels, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the New Braunfels area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions - HVAC Cleaning in New Braunfels
HVAC cleaning targets the mechanical components that heat, cool, and move air: the evaporator coil, blower, condenser, heat exchanger, and air handler cabinet. Air duct cleaning addresses the distribution pathway, the metal or flexible ducts that carry air to your rooms. A homeowner can have clean ducts and a dirty blower, or vice versa. CleanRun offers both services and documents each separately so you know exactly what was done.
A complete HVAC cleaning takes three to five hours for a standard residential system. Single-component services run 90 minutes to two hours. We do not rush; the photo documentation and post-cleaning performance verification are built into that time. Call (830) 549-6847 for an exact time estimate based on your system type.
Complete HVAC cleaning in New Braunfels runs $380-$580 depending on system size and condition. We provide a free, written, flat price before any work starts, and we do not use per-vent pricing or open-ended hourly rates. If you have a competitor’s written estimate, we’ll produce a Free Second Opinion at no charge. Call (830) 549-6847 to schedule your estimate.
Yes. CleanRun technicians clean all major residential brands including Carrier, Trane, Lennox, Rheem, Goodman, Amana, American Standard, Bryant, Heil, York, and Tempstar. We maintain cleaning protocols and tool inventories specific to each manufacturer’s coil design and cabinet configuration. Equipment on every truck includes Rotobrush and Nikro systems compatible with residential systems from 1.5 to 5 tons.
We do not market emergency HVAC cleaning because component cleaning is a scheduled maintenance service, not an urgent repair. If your system has failed completely, you need an HVAC contractor for diagnostic and repair. Once operational, we can clean it properly. For scheduled maintenance, we typically offer same-week appointments in New Braunfels and within five business days for outlying areas like Canyon Lake and Bulverde.
Every job is backed by the 365-Day Done Right Promise: if our work is not right, we make it right, documented in writing on every invoice under Haven Standard Clause 5. This is not a manager-discretion policy; it’s a written obligation. If airflow readings, photo documentation, or your system’s performance show our cleaning did not achieve documented results within one year, we return and correct at no charge.
Clear a 3-foot workspace around your indoor air handler and outdoor condenser. Ensure pets are secured and children know technicians will be working. You do not need to clean beforehand; we document condition exactly as found. Have your prior service records available if you want us to compare current findings to past maintenance. The technician will confirm the written price with you before disassembling anything.
Schedule Your HVAC Cleaning Service in New Braunfels Today
Call (830) 549-6847 to speak with a live person and schedule your free estimate. You’ll receive a written, flat price before any work starts, a documented photo record of every component cleaned, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. No per-vent pricing, no hidden fees, no pressure to decide on the spot. We’re independently owned and operated under the Haven Standard, and we’ve served more than 52,000 homes since 2013 with the same protocol on every single one.
Written by Tomas Reyes, Owner at CleanRun Duct Repair & Cleaning, serving New Braunfels since 2013.