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.
Nikro Air Duct Cleaning in Irving: What to Know First
We provide independent Nikro air duct cleaning in Irving, TX, with written pricing delivered before any work starts and a documented photo record of every duct run when we leave. Most residential Nikro systems in Irving homes are inspected, cleaned, and photographed within a single scheduled visit, typically running $340-$580 for a complete supply-and-return system depending on access layout and contamination level. This page is for Nikro equipment owners in Irving, Las Colinas, and surrounding neighborhoods who want to know what our crew actually does differently on a Nikro job versus a generic duct cleaning, and what they’ll receive in writing before we touch a single panel. Call (682) 297-4068 for a free estimate with no obligation.
How Nikro Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- UV600 / UV800 Series - brittle polycarbonate housing cracks in Texas heat. The UV lamp housings on these residential air purifiers sit directly in the return-air stream, and after four to six summers in an Irving attic, the plastic fatigues from repeated 140°F+ cycles. We document the crack with a photo before touching the unit, then source a UV-stabilized replacement housing that won’t degrade the same way. Haven Standard Clause 1 applies: the written price includes the housing swap and re-lamp, no per-part add-ons.
- SL4000 / SL5000 Air Scrubbers - clogged pre-filters forcing blower strain. These whole-house units use a dense MERV-13 pre-filter that Irving homeowners often forget exists, since it’s tucked behind the main duct access panel. When it’s loaded with construction dust from Valley Ranch’s ongoing build-out, the blower works harder and the duct pressure drops. We pull the pre-filter, photograph the loading, and show you the pressure differential reading before and after replacement.
- PD5000 / PD8000 Negative Air Machines - HEPA seal degradation from humidity cycling. Irving’s spring humidity spikes and winter dry spells compress and expand the rubber HEPA gaskets on these portable units, creating bypass paths that defeat the purpose. Our crew tests the seal with a smoke pencil, photographs any leakage, and replaces the gasket set with a silicone-rated aftermarket equivalent that handles the Dallas-Fort Worth climate range better than the original Buna-N spec.
- HEPA-AIRE / HEPA-AIRE II - castor frame stress fractures from slab-on-grade transport. These workhorses get rolled across expansion joints and driveway lips on Irving jobs, and the aluminum caster plates crack at the bolt holes. We’ve replaced enough of them to keep a reinforced plate in stock. The photo record shows the old plate, the new one, and the torque spec on the install.
- AV2400 / AV4000 Air Vacuums - motor bearing failure from fine drywall dust ingestion. On post-remodel cleans in Las Colinas and Hackberry Creek, these vacuums ingest ultrafine dust that bypasses the bag if the gasket is even slightly misaligned. We check the motor amp draw with a clamp meter, photograph the bearing housing for scoring, and replace the motor only if the reading’s out of spec - not as a default upsell.
Our Nikro Air Duct Cleaning Process

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Call and schedule. A live person answers, confirms your Nikro model if you know it, and blocks a two-hour window. No “call for a quote” - we give you a written price range over the phone based on system size and access type.
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Arrival and verification. Our background-checked, uniformed technician identifies themselves by name, confirms the Nikro equipment on site, and walks the full duct layout with you. Haven Standard Clause 3: Verified Crews.
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Video inspection and photo baseline. We feed a camera through every accessible duct run - supply and return - before any cleaning starts. The photo doesn’t lie - let’s look at it together before we talk about next steps.
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Written scope and price lock. You receive a single-page written scope with the exact price, the equipment we’ll use (Nikro, Rotobrush, or Abatement Technologies gear as appropriate), and what the 365-Day Done Right Promise covers. No work begins until you sign.
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Negative-pressure extraction and contact cleaning. We seal registers, establish negative pressure at the plenum, and agitate debris with brushes sized to your duct diameter. Every run is photographed after cleaning.
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Deliverables and closeout. You get the complete photo record, the signed scope copy, and the warranty document before we pack up. Payment is due only after you review and accept the documentation.
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| Service | Typical Range | What Moves the Price |
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| Residential duct cleaning, Nikro system (single HVAC unit) | $340-$480 | Number of duct runs, attic vs. crawlspace access, contamination level |
| Residential duct cleaning with Nikro air scrubber (UV600/UV800) service | $480-$580 | Lamp replacement, housing condition, filter loading |
| Commercial Nikro negative-air cleaning (PD5000/HEPA-AIRE) | $620-$950 | Linear feet of duct, HEPA certification requirements, access difficulty |
| Post-construction Nikro clean (new build or remodel) | $520-$780 | Drywall dust load, protective film removal, extra protection for finished surfaces |
These are whole-system prices, not per-vent teaser rates. The $79 coupon you see elsewhere in Irving typically covers two registers and a shop-vac hose waved in the general direction of your plenum. Our price is agreed in writing before work starts, and it covers every run we photograph. Call (682) 297-4068 for an exact quote - estimates are free.
Why Irving Homeowners Call CleanRun Duct Repair & Cleaning for Nikro Work

We’ve been serving Irving since 2013, and the Las Colinas corridor has kept us busy with Nikro equipment in both the original 1980s office conversions and the newer residential towers near Lake Carolyn. Tomas Reyes, our owner, handles the technical training on Nikro gear personally - he learned HVAC fundamentals at Bronx Community College and has run hands-on duct work long enough to know which aftermarket parts hold up in Texas heat and which don’t.
Our 365-Day Done Right Promise is backed in writing on every job, not buried in a policy manual. The documented photo record comes standard - not as a premium add-on. And because we also service Lennox, Trane, and Carrier systems, we’re not guessing when your Nikro equipment interfaces with another brand’s blower or coil. We carry the right adapters and we name them on the written scope before we start.
FAQs
No. Routine duct cleaning performed by a qualified technician does not void Nikro’s equipment warranty, provided no electrical components are altered and OEM filter specs are maintained. We document the filter part number and cleaning method in your job record so there’s no dispute if a warranty claim arises later. Call (682) 297-4068 if you need a copy of our cleaning protocol for your warranty file.
OEM Nikro filters guarantee the exact MERV rating and pressure drop the unit was designed for, but several aftermarket brands meet the same spec at lower cost. We stock both, name the manufacturer on the written scope, and let you choose. If you select aftermarket, we note the part number so you can verify the spec independently.
Every duct run is photographed before and after, with a timestamp and register identifier. You receive these photos as part of the standard job record, viewable on any device. If a run wasn’t accessible, we note exactly why on the scope - collapsed flex, asbestos-containing material, physical obstruction - and photograph the blockage. The photo record is your proof, not our promise.
Possibly. If the pre-filter was heavily loaded, the blower may have been running at reduced airflow for months; cleaning the ducts restores normal pressure, which can expose a blower motor already near failure. We test amp draw and photograph the blower housing before we leave. If the scrubber fails within 30 days of our visit and the failure traces to our work, Haven Standard Clause 7 applies and we make it right.
Every three to five years for typical residential use, sooner if you have pets, recent construction, or visible mold growth. Irving’s pollen load - especially cedar in winter and oak in spring - accelerates buildup in return ducts. We note the recommended interval on your written scope and can schedule a reminder call. Call (682) 297-4068 to book your first inspection and see what your ducts actually contain.
Written by Tomas Reyes, Owner, CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Irving at CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Irving, serving Irving and nearby areas.




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