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.
Guardsman HVAC Cleaning in Round Rock: What to Know First
We provide independent Guardsman HVAC cleaning in Round Rock for homeowners who want the work documented, not guessed at. A typical evaporator coil or blower cleaning runs $280-$520 for the full system, and we put that number in writing before touching a single panel. Most Guardsman jobs we handle in Round Rock are completed in one visit, with before-and-after photos of every component we clean.
This page is for Guardsman owners in neighborhoods like Stone Oak Ranch, Teravista, and Forest Creek who’ve noticed weak airflow, musty output, or a coil that ices over in July. If you’re seeing those symptoms, call us at (737) 259-5752 and we’ll run a camera through your system before quoting.
How Guardsman Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- Guardsman G-Series evaporator coils develop fin corrosion near the condensate pan. The aluminum fins in the G24 and G36 lines sit low in the cabinet where standing water collects between cooling cycles. In Round Rock’s hard-water zones, mineral deposits accelerate the corrosion until airflow drops 30-40%. We remove the coil assembly, clean fin surfaces with a foaming cleaner compatible with Guardsman’s coating spec, and photograph the pan drainage path to confirm it’s clearing.
- Guardsman ProLine blowers collect construction dust on the squirrel cage that factory specs don’t account for. Round Rock’s 2015-2022 build boom left drywall dust and cedar pollen in ductwork that ProLine P60 and P80 units pull straight through the return. The blower wheel gets out of balance, humming at 60 Hz before it fails. We pull the wheel, clean each vane in a solvent tank, and check runout with a dial indicator - not eyeballing.
- Guardsman compact air handlers in attic installs suffer heat exchanger soot buildup from short-cycling. The HCM series, common in Teravista two-stories, runs too many short heating cycles in shoulder seasons. Combustion byproducts never fully evacuate, and the stainless exchanger tubes cake with carbon. We brush-and-vacuum each tube, then measure stack temperature to confirm draft is restored to OEM range.
- Guardsman condenser coils in south-facing yards get fin flattening from hail and debris. The C-Series outdoor units have thin-gauge fins that don’t spring back after impact. Flattened fins trap pollen and grass clippings, raising head pressure until the compressor labors. We comb the fins true, then apply a non-acid foaming cleaner - never a pressure washer, which Guardsman warns voids the coil warranty.
- Guardsman electronic air cleaners lose effectiveness when ionizing wires foul with Texas limestone dust. The EAC-2000 and EAC-3000 lines use tungsten wires that need 6,000V to ionize particles. Round Rock’s caliche-heavy soil generates fine dust that insulates the wires, dropping voltage and letting particles pass. We remove the cell, wash it in a dip tank, and test ionization current with a microammeter before reinstalling.
Our Guardsman HVAC Cleaning Process

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Camera inspection before quote. We run a borescope through the plenum and each main trunk line to show you what’s actually inside. The camera goes in first. Then we talk.
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Written price under Haven Standard Clause 1. You get a flat price for the full scope before work starts - no per-vent add-ons, no “we found something else” mid-job.
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OEM or verified aftermarket parts decision. For Guardsman units still under warranty, we use OEM coils, blowers, and control boards. Out of warranty, we source quality aftermarket from Abatement Technologies or Nikro that’s functionally equivalent and document the substitution in your job record.
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Negative-pressure extraction cleaning. We seal the air handler and attach a Nikro HEPA-collected vacuum to the return plenum, creating negative pressure so dislodged debris exits the system, not your living room. Each duct run is brushed with Rotobrush equipment sized to the Guardsman register dimensions.
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Component-level before-and-after documentation. Every coil, blower wheel, and exchanger tube is photographed. You receive the photo record as a standard deliverable, not an upsell.
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Post-cleaning performance test and written guarantee. We measure static pressure, temperature split, and amp draw against Guardsman’s published specs. The 365-Day Done Right Promise goes in writing before we leave.
Before
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| Service | Typical Range | What Moves the Price |
|---|---|---|
| Evaporator coil cleaning (G-Series) | $280-$400 | Coil removal required; fin corrosion severity |
| Blower assembly cleaning (ProLine P60/P80) | $240-$360 | Wheel removal vs. in-place cleaning; balance correction needed |
| Condenser coil cleaning (C-Series) | $180-$280 | Fin combing required; hail damage extent |
| Heat exchanger cleaning (HCM attic units) | $320-$520 | Tube brush-out vs. full removal; soot depth |
| Electronic air cleaner service (EAC-2000/3000) | $160-$240 | Cell condition; wire replacement needed |
| Full system HVAC cleaning (coil + blower + condenser) | $480-$720 | System accessibility; photo documentation scope |
These are whole-system prices, not per-vent teasers. The $79 coupon you see elsewhere covers a shop vac at your return grille and a handshake. Our price covers every component, photographed, with a written scope you can compare line for line against any competitor’s quote. Bring us a written estimate - Haven Standard includes a Free Second Opinion at no cost.
Call (737) 259-5752 for an exact quote on your Guardsman system. Estimates are free, and we run the camera before naming a dollar figure.
Why Round Rock Homeowners Call CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Round Rock for Guardsman Work

We’ve cleaned Guardsman equipment in Round Rock since 2013, including dozens of systems in Stone Oak Ranch where the G-Series was spec’d heavily in 2016-2019 builds. Tomas Reyes, our owner, started running cameras through ductwork in Queens apartment buildings with century-old galvanized steel - he doesn’t trust what he can’t see, and that standard travels with every crew we send out.
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-branded tools where OEM protocol requires them. We also service Lennox, Trane, and Carrier systems, so when a Round Rock home has mixed-brand equipment, we’re not guessing at cross-compatibility.
Every job ends with two documents: the photo record and the 365-Day Done Right Promise. Both are real paper, signed, not website fine print.
FAQs
No, if the work follows Guardsman’s published maintenance guidelines and uses compatible cleaning agents. We document our methods and materials on every job so you have a record if a warranty question arises. As an independent Guardsman service provider, we are not affiliated with or authorized by Guardsman, but we follow their technical bulletins for coil, blower, and exchanger cleaning procedures. Call (737) 259-5752 if you need documentation for a warranty claim.
Yes, for units still under warranty or where OEM is the only compatible option. For out-of-warranty systems, we also source quality aftermarket parts from Abatement Technologies and Nikro that meet or exceed Guardsman specifications, and we document the substitution in writing before installation. You’ll know exactly what’s going in and why.
We recommend replacement when the heat exchanger is cracked, the compressor has failed, or repair costs exceed 40% of a new unit installed. For everything else - dirty coils, fouled blowers, clogged condensers - cleaning restores performance at a fraction of replacement cost. We put both numbers in writing if you want to compare. Call (737) 259-5752 for a camera inspection and honest assessment.
The low quotes typically cover a visual inspection and surface wipe of accessible components, not full coil removal, blower extraction, or negative-pressure duct cleaning. Ask any competitor: will they photograph the inside of every duct run? Will they put the full scope and price in writing before starting? Will they return free if the work isn’t right within a year? Those three questions usually explain the price difference.
Every 3-5 years for typical residential use; every 2-3 years if you have pets, recent construction, or live downwind of Round Rock’s cedar breaks where pollen loads are heavy. We inspect first and recommend based on what the camera shows, not a calendar. Call (737) 259-5752 to schedule a no-charge look.
Written by Tomas Reyes, Owner, CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Round Rock at CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Round Rock, serving Round Rock and nearby areas.




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