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 Dryer Vent Cleaning in Lewisville: What to Know First
CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Lewisville provides independent Aprilaire dryer vent cleaning in Lewisville, typically completed in 90 to 150 minutes with a written price delivered before any work starts. Most Aprilaire systems we see are the 5000 Series and newer 6000 Series vent kits, installed in homes built between 2015 and 2022 across Castle Hills, Old Town, and the Creek Crossing subdivisions. Our crews carry Aprilaire-compatible components from Guardsman and Nikro, and every job ends with a documented photo record of what came out of the vent run.
This page is for homeowners who recognize the Aprilaire badge on their vent cap or termination kit and want to know whether the service will be done with parts that fit correctly, priced upfront, and warrantied in writing. Call (940) 240-8552 for a free estimate.
How Aprilaire Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- 5000 Series termination kit louvers seize in the open position. The plastic louvers on Aprilaire 5000 Series exterior caps use a hinge pin that stiffens after two to three North Texas summers of UV exposure and limestone dust. In Lewisville, we replace these with Guardsman metal-hinge caps that use the same 4-inch collar dimension but won’t deform. The swap takes 15 minutes once the vent run is clean.
- 6000 Series rigid elbows accumulate lint at the sweep joint. Aprilaire’s 6000 Series uses a tighter 90-degree sweep than competing kits, which improves airflow when clean but creates a ledge where wet lint packs during high-humidity months. We’ve pulled packed lint rings two inches thick from these elbows in Lewisville homes near Lewisville Lake, where summer humidity stays above 70 percent for weeks. We remove the elbow, clean the joint face with a rotary brush, and reinstall with a gap-free seal.
- Universal adapter collars work loose from thermal cycling. Aprilaire’s universal collar, designed to mate with multiple duct diameters, uses a friction fit that loosens as galvanized duct expands and contracts through Texas temperature swings. We find these leaking at the joint in attics that hit 140 degrees in July. Our fix is a permanent rivet-and-foil seal, not another clamp that will walk off in six months.
- Bird guard mesh corrodes at the welds. The factory bird guard on Aprilaire terminations uses spot-welded stainless mesh that holds moisture against the weld point. In Lewisville’s clay-heavy soil environment, groundwater wicks up exterior walls and accelerates the corrosion we see at the weld beads. We install solid-perforation Guardsman guards with no weld points, same airflow spec, longer service life.
- Flex duct transitions sag at the Aprilaire plenum connection. When Aprilaire kits are paired with builder-grade flex duct in attic runs, the weight of accumulated lint pulls the flex down from the hard-pipe plenum, creating a low spot that traps more lint. In the older sections of Castle Hills, we’ve found sag points holding three to four pounds of packed material. We support the flex with strapping, clean the low spot, and transition to rigid where the run length justifies it.
Our Aprilaire Dryer Vent Cleaning Process

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Written price delivered on arrival. Haven Standard Clause 1: the technician presents a written scope and price before touching a tool. No exceptions.
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Camera inspection of the full vent run. We run a borescope from the dryer connection to the termination, documenting elbows, sag points, and any Aprilaire-specific components by model series. Here’s the before photo. Now let’s talk about what happens next.
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Negative-pressure extraction with rotary agitation. We use Rotobrush rotary brushes sized to the duct diameter, paired with Nikro negative-pressure collection, to dislodge and remove lint without pushing debris into the dryer cabinet.
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Component assessment and replacement. Worn Aprilaire caps, corroded bird guards, or damaged elbows are flagged with the homeowner. We stock OEM-equivalent Guardsman and Nikro parts; we note where OEM Aprilaire is genuinely superior and source it when the difference matters.
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Airflow verification and photo documentation. We measure exhaust velocity at the termination with an anemometer, compare to manufacturer spec, and deliver before-and-after photos of the vent interior as part of the standard job record.
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365-Day Done Right Promise activated in writing. The guarantee is printed, signed, and left with the homeowner. If airflow drops or a replaced component fails within one year, we return and make it right.
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| Service | Typical Range | What Moves the Price |
|---|---|---|
| Standard vent cleaning, single-story | $189 - $269 | Run length under 15 feet, accessible termination |
| Standard vent cleaning, two-story | $239 - $329 | Attic routing, additional elbows, ladder work |
| Cap/bird guard replacement | $89 - $149 | Guardsman metal-hinge vs. OEM Aprilaire |
| Elbow replacement or rerouting | $159 - $249 | Rigid pipe length, access difficulty |
| Full vent rebuild with rigid conversion | $379 - $549 | Flex-to-rigid conversion, multiple story drops |
Homes near Lewisville Lake with longer exterior wall runs, or properties in Castle Hills with original 2015-2018 flex duct, tend toward the higher end of these ranges. We also service Lennox, Trane, and Carrier vent systems with the same written-price protocol. Call (940) 240-8552 for an exact quote - estimates are free.
Why Lewisville Homeowners Call CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Lewisville for Aprilaire Work

We’ve been running jobs in Lewisville since 2013, and Tomas Reyes built this company around a single habit: photograph what’s in the duct before and after, so the homeowner can see exactly what changed and for how much. That documented photo record is included on every visit, not sold as an upgrade.
Our technicians are background-checked and uniformed under Haven Standard Clause 3: Verified Crews. They arrive identified by name, with the equipment roster visible on the work order: Rotobrush, Nikro, Abatement Technologies, Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Guardsman. You can look up every brand before you sign.
The 365-Day Done Right Promise is backed in writing on every job. The Free Second Opinion stands if you’ve got a competitor’s written estimate and want our number next to it. No urgency, no coupons, no surprises.
FAQs
No. Routine maintenance and professional cleaning do not void Aprilaire’s product warranty, though damage caused by improper service methods would not be covered. As an independent Aprilaire service provider, we use manufacturer-compatible procedures and document our work so any future warranty claim has a clear service history. Call (940) 240-8552 if you need a copy of your job record for warranty purposes.
For termination caps and bird guards, we typically install Guardsman metal-hinge units that outlast the OEM plastic design in Texas UV exposure. For internal elbows and plenum adapters, OEM Aprilaire maintains tighter tolerances that matter for airflow spec. We tell you which we’re recommending and why before you approve the work.
You receive a documented photo record showing the interior of every section of your vent run before and after cleaning, plus an anemometer reading at the termination comparing exhaust velocity to manufacturer specification. If we can’t show a measurable difference, we don’t present the invoice.
Restricted airflow from a clogged vent is the cause in roughly 80 percent of cases we diagnose in Lewisville. The other 20 percent involves failed heating elements, blower motors, or crushed transition ducts behind the unit. We inspect the full vent run with a camera; if the vent is clear and the problem persists, we’ll tell you it’s a dryer service call, not a duct issue.
For a typical Lewisville household of two to four people doing four to six loads weekly, every 18 to 24 months is the interval we document in our job records. Homes with pets, heavy towel or bedding use, or long vent runs through attics should schedule annually. Call (940) 240-8552 and we’ll put you on a reminder schedule based on your actual usage and vent configuration.
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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