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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AfterAprilaire Dryer Vent Cleaning in Schertz: What to Know First
CleanRun Duct Repair & Cleaning provides independent Aprilaire dryer vent cleaning in Schertz for homeowners who want the work documented, not just declared done. Most Aprilaire dryer vent jobs we handle in Schertz run $180 to $340 for a standard cleaning with full inspection, and we deliver a written price before touching any equipment. The before photo does the talking. I just bring the camera.
This page is for Schertz homeowners who own an Aprilaire ventilation product and need to know whether their dryer vent system is actually clean, whether the work will void any remaining warranty, and what a fair price looks like in this market. If that’s you, call (830) 402-5110. We’ll answer live, schedule at your pace, and arrive with a borescope, not a pitch.
How Aprilaire Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- Aprilaire 6200 Series vent boosters with seized backdraft dampers. The 6200’s integrated damper uses a lighter-gauge spring than competing brands, and in Schertz’s humidity swings between March and June, that spring corrodes faster than the spec sheet suggests. We see this in homes off Roy Richard Drive built 2018 to 2021. Our fix: replace with an OEM Aprilaire damper assembly or, if the housing is warped, a quality aftermarket equivalent rated for Texas Gulf Coast moisture cycles. We photograph the corrosion pattern so you can decide.
- Aprilaire 6500 Series inline fans drawing lint past the primary trap. The 6500’s higher static pressure pulls fine lint through compromised mesh screens, coating the impeller blades and reducing airflow by 30 to 40 percent before the homeowner notices longer dry times. We disassemble the housing, clean the impeller with compressed air and soft brushes, and replace the screen with a tighter-weave guard if the original is fatigued. The photo record shows the impeller before and after.
- Aprilaire passive vents with UV-degraded termination hoods. The plastic hoods on older Aprilaire passive vents, common in Schertz’s pre-2015 builds near Cibolo Creek, become brittle after four to five Texas summers. They crack at the mounting flange and create gaps that admit birds, wasps, and attic air. We replace with a metal-hood termination rated for continuous UV exposure, sealed with fire-rated caulk, and we document the gap measurements.
- Aprilaire wireless sensor kits (8476W) with false “vent blocked” alerts. The 8476W’s pressure differential sensor drifts when lint accumulates in the sampling tube, not the duct itself. Homeowners replace the dryer or the sensor before checking the tube. We clean or replace the sampling line, recalibrate the sensor against a manometer, and show you the pressure reading on our gauge.
- Aprilaire whole-home ventilation systems with dryer vent cross-contamination. In homes where an Aprilaire fresh-air ventilator shares roof penetrations with the dryer exhaust, lint migration can foul the ERV core. We’ve found this in Schertz’s tighter-built homes from 2020 onward, where envelope sealing exceeded original design assumptions. We map the duct topology with a camera, install backdraft isolation where missing, and photograph the ERV core condition.
Our Aprilaire Dryer Vent Cleaning Process
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Call and schedule. A live person answers. We ask your Aprilaire model if you know it, the dryer’s age, and any symptoms. We block a two-hour window, not an all-day wait.
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Arrival and written price. Our technician, background-checked and uniformed under Haven Standard Clause 3: Verified Crews, introduces by name. We inspect the vent termination, the duct run, and the Aprilaire component with a borescope. Then we deliver a written price. Haven Standard Clause 1: no work starts without it.
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Cleaning and component service. We use negative-pressure extraction, which pulls debris out rather than blowing it inward, combined with rotary brushing for caked lint. Aprilaire-specific parts, OEM or quality aftermarket, are installed if needed. We name the manufacturer on the invoice.
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Testing and photo documentation. We measure airflow at the termination with an anemometer and run the dryer through a heat cycle. Every duct run is photographed before and after. You receive the photo record as a standard deliverable.
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Written guarantee and departure. The 365-Day Done Right Promise is printed on your invoice. If airflow drops or the Aprilaire component fails due to our work, we return and make it right.
BeforeAfterWhat Aprilaire Dryer Vent Cleaning Costs in Schertz
| Scenario | Typical Range |
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| Standard dryer vent cleaning with Aprilaire passive vent inspection | $180 - $240 |
| Cleaning plus Aprilaire 6200/6500 component service or damper replacement | $260 - $340 |
| Vent rerouting for code compliance or bird guard installation | $320 - $480 |
| Full Aprilaire termination replacement with metal hood | $280 - $380 |
What moves the price: length of duct run, number of elbows, accessibility (crawl space vs. second-story termination), and whether the Aprilaire component needs parts. We do not charge per vent. One flat price per system, agreed in writing before work starts.
Bring a competitor’s written estimate. Under Haven Standard Clause 5, we provide a Free Second Opinion at no cost, our number next to theirs.
Call (830) 402-5110 for a free estimate. Estimates are free, and the price we write is the price you pay.
Why Schertz Homeowners Call CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Schertz for Aprilaire Work
We’ve been working Schertz long enough to know which builders spec’d Aprilaire in which subdivisions, and which installations followed the manual. Tomas Reyes, Owner & Lead Technician, grew up in Queens and learned the trade at Apex Technical School in Long Island City before spending two decades pulling flex duct and documenting what lives inside it. His crew has handled everything in Schertz from new builds off Roy Richard Drive to systems untouched since the Clinton administration.
Our equipment roster includes Rotobrush, Nikro, Abatement Technologies, Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Guardsman. You can look up every brand. We also service Lennox, Trane, and Carrier ventilation products, so if your home has mixed manufacturer equipment, one crew handles it without subcontracting.
The 365-Day Done Right Promise is backed in writing on every job. The photo record is included, not an upsell. And the price is written before the first panel comes off.
FAQs
No. As an independent Aprilaire service provider, we use warranty-safe practices: OEM or equivalent parts, no modification of factory settings beyond calibration, and documentation of all work. Aprilaire’s warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship, not routine maintenance performed by qualified technicians. If your unit is still under warranty, we note the serial number and service details on your invoice for any future claim.
The 6200 and 6500 series show two distinct failure patterns: a seized damper that won’t open under airflow, or an inline fan that runs but moves insufficient air. We test both with a manometer and visual inspection. Service is usually cleaning, lubrication, and screen replacement; replacement is only if the housing is cracked or the motor draws excessive amperage. Call (830) 402-5110 and we’ll inspect before recommending either.
We stock common Aprilaire dampers, screens, and termination hardware on our trucks. Less common items, such as 8476W sensor assemblies, typically arrive within two business days from regional distribution. If your job requires a special-order part, we quote the full repair in writing and schedule completion when the part arrives, no deposit required.
For a typical Schertz household with two to four residents, every 18 to 24 months. Homes with pets, heavy towel or bedding use, or long duct runs with multiple elbows should schedule annually. The Texas Hill Country’s limestone dust, combined with Schertz’s spring pollen load, accelerates buildup in passive vents. We date your photo record and recommend the next interval based on what we actually found, not a calendar.
You receive a Documented Photo Record of every duct run, before and after, as a standard deliverable. We also record airflow velocity at the termination in CFM. If the numbers don’t improve, we don’t present the invoice. Call (830) 402-5110 if you want to see sample documentation before booking.
Written by Tomas Reyes, Owner & Lead Technician, CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Schertz at CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Schertz, serving Schertz and nearby areas.