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 HVAC Cleaning in Lewisville: What to Know First
We provide independent Aprilaire HVAC cleaning in Lewisville, typically scheduling within 48 hours and completing most jobs in a single visit. A written price is delivered before any work starts, and every job ends with a documented photo record of what changed inside your system. Aprilaire builds solid equipment, but their coil designs and blower configurations collect debris in specific patterns that generic cleaning misses. If you own an Aprilaire air handler, heat pump, or packaged unit in Lewisville, we clean it without voiding your warranty and without the bait-and-switch pricing that dominates this industry. Call (940) 240-8552 for a written estimate.
How Aprilaire Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- Model 5000 Electronic Air Cleaner: The collection cells in this series trap fine particles so aggressively that the downstream evaporator coil rarely gets washed by natural airflow. In Lewisville, where cottonwood season runs April through June, we find these coils matted with sticky seed fiber that standard brushing can’t remove. We pull the cells, seal the power head, and apply foaming cleaner followed by low-pressure rinse - never high-pressure, which dents the aluminum fins and voids the coil warranty.
- Model 1870/1850 Dehumidifiers (Integrated with HVAC): The blower wheel in these whole-house units cakes with a gray paste of skin cells and clay dust from Lewisville’s blackland prairie soil. The unit runs but moves half the rated CFM. We remove the wheel, soak it in enzymatic cleaner, and photograph the runoff - it’s usually the consistency of thin pancake batter. Reassembly includes torque-checking the set screw to Aprilaire spec; a loose wheel wobbles and cracks the housing.
- Model 8100/8200 Energy Recovery Ventilators: The core matrix in these ERVs clogs with construction dust in newer Lewisville builds, especially near Valley Vista and The Highlands where drywall sanding debris lingers in ductwork for years. We extract the core, inspect for membrane tears (common after improper homeowner cleaning), and flush with manufacturer-approved solution. A torn core gets documented and flagged for OEM replacement - aftermarket cores for this series fit poorly and leak exhaust air into the supply stream.
- Model TSTAT Thermostats (Communicating Systems): Not a cleaning issue directly, but the communicating protocol between Aprilaire thermostats and variable-speed blowers throws false errors when coil pressure drops from debris load. We’ve cleared the coil, reset the control board, and watched the error code vanish without replacing a $400 thermostat. The fix is diagnostic discipline, not parts swapping.
- Model 1310/1410 Media Air Cleaners: The MERV 16 media is so dense that homeowners often install it backward, creating a pressure drop that strains the blower motor and pulls unfiltered return air through every gasket gap. We mark flow direction with a permanent arrow, photograph the correct orientation, and clean the blower housing while the cabinet’s open. The motor draws 15-20% less amperage after - we meter it and show you the reading.
Our Aprilaire HVAC Cleaning Process

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System shutdown and access panel removal. We lock out power at the disconnect, not just the thermostat, and lay out tools on a clean pad. Haven Standard Clause 2: Protect the Customer’s Property.
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Camera inspection of the evaporator coil, blower housing, and primary duct runs. The camera shows a 3-inch debris build-up at the first elbow, or it doesn’t. We show you the feed live - no surprises after the price is set.
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Written scope and price delivered before work begins. One flat price per system. If the coil needs treatment beyond standard cleaning, the option is priced separately and initialed by you before we proceed.
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Component cleaning with trade-recognized equipment. Rotobrush contact cleaning for the blower wheel, Nikro negative-pressure extraction for the plenum and trunk lines, Abatement Technologies HEPA containment if microbial treatment is indicated. Aprilaire-specific: we use Guardsman coil treatment where the manufacturer allows, never generic brightener that etches the aluminum.
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Reassembly, operational test, and amperage check. Blower motor draw, temperature split across the coil, and static pressure readings are logged. The photo record - before, during, after - is uploaded to your job file before we leave.
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365-Day Done Right Promise activated in writing. If the system doesn’t perform as documented, we return and make it right. The promise is a physical document, not a website footer.
Before
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| Service | Typical Range | What Moves the Price |
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| Evaporator coil cleaning (Aprilaire air handler or furnace) | $280-$420 | Coil accessibility (A-coil vs. slab), fin condition, need for foaming treatment |
| Blower wheel and housing cleaning | $180-$290 | Wheel removal difficulty, bearing condition, housing corrosion |
| Condenser coil cleaning (heat pump or AC) | $160-$240 | Refrigerant line access, fin density (Aprilaire uses 18-22 fins per inch depending on series) |
| Full air handler cleaning (coil, blower, plenum, drains) | $520-$780 | System age, prior maintenance quality, whether the plenum has been modified |
| Heat exchanger inspection and cleaning | $220-$350 | Furnace orientation, exchanger material (stamped vs. tubular), soot level |
These are whole-system prices, not per-vent teaser rates. The $79 coupon companies in Lewisville typically arrive with a shop vac and leave with a $600 invoice. We don’t operate that way. Haven Standard Clause 1: Written Price Before Any Work Starts. Call (940) 240-8552 for an exact quote - estimates are free, and we provide a Free Second Opinion on any competitor’s written estimate.
Why Lewisville Homeowners Call CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Lewisville for Aprilaire Work

We’ve cleaned Aprilaire equipment in Lewisville since 2013, including the older homes near Castle Hills where flex duct sags and the newer builds near Memorial Park where tight construction traps debris. Tomas Reyes, our owner, picked up his HVAC fundamentals at Manhattan’s Apex Technical School and has spent two-plus decades inside ductwork across North Texas. He built CleanRun around one habit: photographing what’s in the duct before and after, so the homeowner can see exactly what changed and for how much.
Our crews carry Aprilaire, Lennox, Trane, and Carrier parts knowledge - no single-brand tunnel vision. The 365-Day Done Right Promise is backed in writing on every job. Background-checked, uniformed technicians operate under Haven Standard Clause 3: Verified Crews. The equipment roster - Rotobrush, Nikro, Abatement Technologies, Honeywell, Aprilaire, Guardsman - is published here so you can verify what touches your system before agreeing to a price. Here’s the before photo. Now let’s talk about what happens next.
FAQs
No, if the work is performed by a qualified technician using manufacturer-appropriate methods and no high-pressure equipment on coils. As an independent Aprilaire service provider, we document our process and products so any warranty claim you file later has a clear maintenance record attached. Call (940) 240-8552 if you’d like the specific documentation protocol for your model series.
Restricted airflow after a fresh filter install, temperature split below 14 degrees, or visible debris on the return side of the coil all indicate cleaning is needed. We offer free estimates and will show you the camera feed before quoting any work.
For coil treatment, we use Guardsman products that meet Aprilaire material compatibility specs. Aftermarket brighteners and foams with hydrofluoric acid etch aluminum and void the coil warranty. We name our products in writing so you can verify them independently.
Every 3-5 years for most Lewisville homes, sooner if you have pets, recent construction, or live near the cottonwood corridors along the Elm Fork. The blackland prairie clay dust here is finer than Gulf Coast sand and packs into blower wheels more densely. We check the photo record from your last cleaning to judge whether you’re due.
Clean it first if the heat exchanger or compressor tests sound. A $400 cleaning that extends service life two years beats a $6,000 replacement. We test and photograph the critical components; if replacement is the smarter call, we’ll say so and put the reasoning in writing. Call (940) 240-8552 for an honest assessment.
Ready for a written price and a documented result? Call CleanRun Duct Repair & Cleaning at (940) 240-8552. Every estimate is free, every price is written before work starts, and every job ends with before-and-after photos of your actual system.
Written by Tomas Reyes, Owner, CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Lewisville at CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Lewisville, serving Lewisville and nearby areas.




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