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.
Aprilaire Air Quality & Sanitizing in Dallas: What to Know First
CleanRun Duct Repair & Cleaning provides independent Aprilaire air quality and sanitizing services across Dallas, with most residential jobs scheduled within a few business days and completed in a single visit. We deliver a written price before any work starts, and every job concludes with a documented photo record of every duct run, before and after. Typical whole-system sanitizing and air quality work for Aprilaire-equipped homes in Dallas runs $380-$780 depending on system size and what the camera finds.
This page is for Dallas homeowners who own an Aprilaire air purifier, humidifier, dehumidifier, or ventilation system and need mold treatment, bacteria sanitizing, odor removal, UV light installation, or allergen reduction. We also service Lennox, Trane, and Carrier systems when a home uses multiple brands. Call (469) 405-6133 for a free estimate with a written price delivered on the spot.
How Aprilaire Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- Model 5000 Electronic Air Cleaner - ionizing wire corrosion. The tungsten wires in the Model 5000 corrode faster in Dallas than in drier climates because summer humidity cycles accelerate oxidation. When wires fail, the unit stops charging particles and homeowners notice dust passing straight through to the coil. We replace with OEM Aprilaire wire sets and photograph the gap spacing with a feeler gauge - improper gap causes arcing and premature failure.
- Model 800 Steam Humidifier - electrode chamber scaling. Dallas water runs moderately hard, and the 800’s electrode chamber accumulates mineral scale that insulates the electrodes and throws “Service” codes. Competitors often sell a full chamber replacement; we descale with manufacturer-approved citric acid flush when the chamber body is intact, saving the customer $200-$340 in parts. We document the scale depth with a borescope image before deciding.
- Model 1850/1870 Dehumidifier - clogged condensate drain and mold growth. These whole-home dehumidifiers sit in crawl spaces or attics where Dallas summer heat creates standing water in drain pans. The dark, wet environment grows mold that blows back into the supply plenum (the main distribution box for conditioned air). We pull the blower assembly, treat the pan and surrounding ductwork with EPA-registered sanitizer, and install a condensate pump with overflow switch where gravity drainage has failed.
- Model 1210/2210/3210 Media Air Cleaner - bypass air and filter seal degradation. The plastic filter frame on these cabinet-style units warps after years of heat cycling in Dallas attics, creating a bypass gap that lets unfiltered air sneak around the MERV 13 media. Homeowners replace filters religiously but still see dust. We measure bypass with a smoke pencil, replace the frame if warping exceeds 3/16 inch, and seal the cabinet with foil tape rated for HVAC use - not duct tape, which degrades in attic heat.
- Model 8100/8200 Energy Recovery Ventilators - core contamination and airflow imbalance. The enthalpy core in these ERVs traps pollen and mold spores from Dallas’s heavy spring oak and ragweed seasons. When the core clogs, the unit either overworks the blower or shuts down on high-static safety. We remove and inspect the core - cleanable cores get HEPA-vacuumed and antimicrobial treatment; damaged cores get replaced. We then balance supply and exhaust airflow with a digital manometer, because an unbalanced ERV pressurizes or depressurizes the house and drives moisture into wall cavities.
Our Aprilaire Air Quality & Sanitizing Process

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System inspection with photo documentation. We open the Aprilaire unit and adjacent ductwork, run a borescope camera through the first three duct runs, and photograph what we find. You see the images before we discuss any work.
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Written scope and price. We specify OEM or quality aftermarket parts, the sanitizing method, and labor - all in writing, with one flat price per system. Haven Standard Clause 1: no work starts without a signed written price.
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Containment and negative-pressure extraction. We seal registers and pull the duct system under negative pressure (suction that prevents debris from escaping into living space) before introducing any liquid sanitizer or agitation tools.
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Component-level treatment. Aprilaire media frames, electronic cells, humidifier chambers, and surrounding plenum get cleaned or replaced per manufacturer specifications. UV light installs include lamp placement optimized for coil exposure, not just “somewhere in the duct.”
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Post-treatment verification. We run the system, measure static pressure, and capture after photos of the same duct runs. The photo record is delivered as a standard deliverable, not an extra.
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Written guarantee. The 365-Day Done Right Promise goes on the invoice. If the odor returns, the mold reappears, or the pressure readings drift, we make it right.
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| Service | Typical Range | What Moves the Price |
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| Whole-system bacteria sanitizing (no UV) | $380-$520 | Number of duct runs, accessibility of main trunk |
| Mold treatment with EPA-registered sanitizer | $480-$680 | Extent of growth, chamber replacement vs. cleaning |
| UV-C light installation (Aprilaire-compatible) | $340-$580 per lamp | Single or dual-lamp, electrical routing distance |
| Odor removal with source elimination | $420-$780 | Dead rodent removal, smoke residue, multiple sources |
| Allergen reduction package | $520-$780 | Media upgrade, whole-home scope, HEPA final pass |
These are whole-system prices, not per-vent teaser rates. A written price is delivered before any work starts. Call (469) 405-6133 for a free estimate - we’ll put our number next to any competitor’s written quote under our Free Second Opinion policy.
Why Dallas Homeowners Call CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Dallas for Aprilaire Work

We’ve been running jobs across Dallas since 2013, including properties near the Design District where older buildings hold dust and debris in ways newer construction doesn’t. Tomas Reyes and our crew know the difference between a Model 5000 with failed ionizing wires and one with a simple dirty contact - we don’t replace what can be cleaned.
Every technician is background-checked and uniformed under Haven Standard Clause 3: Verified Crews. We name our equipment brands - Rotobrush, Nikro, Abatement Technologies, Honeywell, Aprilaire, Guardsman - so you can verify what we’re using before you agree to a price. The 365-Day Done Right Promise is backed in writing on every job, not just stated in marketing copy. And if you have a written estimate from another company, we’ll put ours next to it at no cost.
We also service Lennox, Trane, and Carrier systems, which matters when a Dallas home mixes brands across original equipment and later additions.
FAQs
No, professional cleaning and sanitizing by an independent service provider does not void Aprilaire’s product warranty, provided the work follows manufacturer specifications and uses compatible parts. As an independent Aprilaire service provider, we document our methods and parts so warranty claims remain valid if a factory defect appears later. Call (469) 405-6133 if you need a copy of our work documentation for a warranty filing.
OEM parts are required for warranty repairs and recommended for electronic components like Model 5000 ionizing wires and 800-series electrodes where precise tolerances matter. For consumables like media filters and UV lamps, quality aftermarket options from recognized manufacturers perform equivalently at lower cost. We specify which category each part falls into on the written estimate, so you decide with full information.
We photograph the inside of every duct run before and after treatment, and we deliver those images as part of the standard job record. You see the debris, the mold, or the contamination in the before photo, and the clean surface in the after photo. No photo record means the work is unverified - that’s why we include it on every visit, a practice we’ve held since our first job in 2013.
Most Dallas homes benefit from whole-system sanitizing every three to five years, but Aprilaire humidifiers and dehumidifiers exposed to standing water may need annual inspection. The heavy pollen seasons in North Texas - oak in spring, ragweed in fall - load ERV cores and media filters faster than in drier climates. We check these components during routine HVAC maintenance and recommend sanitizing when the camera shows buildup, not on a calendar schedule.
Sanitize when the unit functions mechanically but contamination has accumulated in the ductwork, chambers, or core. Replace when the heat exchanger or electronic cell housing is cracked, the blower motor has failed twice, or repair parts are obsolete. We make this distinction with camera evidence, not sales pressure. A Model 800 with a sound electrode chamber but heavy scale gets descaled; one with a cracked reservoir gets replaced. The written scope states which path we’re taking and why.
Written by Tomas Reyes, Owner, CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Dallas at CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Dallas, serving Dallas and nearby areas.




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