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.
Rotobrush Air Quality & Sanitizing in Austin: What to Know First
We provide independent Rotobrush air quality and sanitizing service in Austin, with most jobs scheduled within 3-5 business days and completed in a single visit. Every Rotobrush system we work on receives a written price before any work starts, a camera scope of the plenum and duct runs, and a documented photo record delivered afterward. If you own a Rotobrush air purifier, UV light system, or whole-home sanitizing unit and need mold treatment, bacteria sanitizing, odor removal, or allergen reduction, we scope it first, quote it in writing, and back it with our 365-Day Done Right Promise. Call (737) 243-9544 for a free estimate.
How Rotobrush Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- Rotobrush Air+ and Air+ XP UV lamp degradation. The 16-inch UV-C lamps in these series lose output after 9,000-12,000 hours, which in Austin’s long cooling season means roughly 14-18 months of actual runtime. Homeowners notice musty odors returning at registers or a faint sulfur smell from the coil. We measure actual UV output with a UVC radiometer, replace with manufacturer-spec lamps or verified aftermarket equivalents, and photograph the quartz sleeve condition - cracked sleeves get replaced, not wiped off and ignored.
- Rotobrush BrushBeast and BrushBeast 2.0 blower motor bearing wear in high-humidity crawl spaces. Austin’s clay soil holds moisture, and the BrushBeast’s sealed motor isn’t as sealed as the marketing suggests. We find rust-colored dust on the impeller blades and a low-frequency rattle that disappears when the housing is tapped. Our fix: pull the motor, inspect the bearing race, replace with OEM or SKF-equivalent bearings, and reseal the junction box with silicone rated for continuous damp exposure.
- Rotobrush Air+ HEPA media saturation in pollen-heavy spring seasons. Austin’s cedar fever and oak pollen loads overwhelm the standard 2-inch HEPA prefilter in 6-8 weeks during peak season, not the 6 months the manual suggests. The pressure drop across the media triggers bypass airflow, sending unfiltered return air straight to the coil. We measure differential pressure, show the owner the loaded filter against a clean reference, and stock the Merv-16 upgrade media that handles Central Texas pollen density without choking the system.
- Rotobrush RotoStorm and RotoStorm Plus sanitizing pump diaphragm hardening. The peristaltic pump that meters sanitizing solution into the airstream uses a silicone diaphragm that stiffens in attic temperatures above 140°F - routine in Austin attics from June through September. The result is intermittent misting, uneven coverage, and eventually a dry-run alarm. We replace the diaphragm with Viton-grade material rated for continuous 175°F, flush the lines with distilled water, and calibrate the flow rate against a graduated cylinder, not guesswork.
- Rotobrush Air+ XP ozone generator cell fouling after construction or wildfire smoke events. The ceramic cell plates in the optional ozone module accumulate conductive film from fine particulate, especially after 2021’s Central Texas wildfire season and the ongoing Hill Country burn patterns. Output drops below the 0.05 ppm threshold for effective sanitizing while the unit still draws full current. We pull the cell, measure inter-plate resistance, clean with isopropyl and a non-metallic scraper if salvageable, or replace the cell assembly if the ceramic is crazed. The photo record shows the owner exactly what was in their airstream.
Our Rotobrush Air Quality & Sanitizing Process

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Call and schedule. A live person answers, confirms the Rotobrush model if you know it, and books a 2-hour arrival window. No “call for a quote” - Haven Standard Clause 1 means we show up ready to scope and price.
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Camera scope before touching anything. Tomas Reyes or a CleanRun technician runs a borescope through the plenum and first two duct runs, looking for debris type, moisture staining, and UV lamp condition. You see the image on the tablet before we write a word on the estimate.
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Written price delivered. We itemize parts, labor, and any recommended upgrades - OEM lamp vs. quality aftermarket, standard media vs. Merv-16, diaphragm replacement vs. full pump assembly. The price is fixed before work starts.
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Service and document. We perform the sanitizing, repair, or installation, photographing every access point, component condition, and post-work result. The photo record goes into your job file automatically.
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Test and verify. UV output gets radiometer-checked, airflow gets measured at the register, differential pressure gets logged. We leave the numbers with you.
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365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If the odor returns, the lamp fails early, or the pressure drop changes, we make it right. The guarantee is a signed document, not a verbal assurance.
Before
AfterWhat Rotobrush Air Quality & Sanitizing Costs in Austin
| Service | Typical Range | What Moves the Price |
|---|---|---|
| UV lamp replacement (Air+, Air+ XP) | $280-$420 | OEM vs. aftermarket lamp; quartz sleeve condition; attic access difficulty |
| HEPA media replacement with pressure test | $180-$290 | Standard 2-inch vs. Merv-16 upgrade; number of return plenums |
| Sanitizing pump diaphragm (RotoStorm series) | $340-$480 | Viton upgrade vs. stock silicone; line flush required; pump location accessibility |
| Ozone generator cell cleaning or replacement | $260-$590 | Cleanable vs. crazed ceramic; cell accessibility; inter-plate resistance reading |
| Full-system mold treatment with photo documentation | $680-$1,150 | Contamination extent; duct run count; sealant application required |
Attic work in older Austin neighborhoods like Hyde Park or Clarksville adds 30-45 minutes of access time. We tell you before we climb. Every estimate is free, every price is written, and every job includes the photo record. Call (737) 243-9544.
Why Austin Homeowners Call CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Austin for Rotobrush Work

We’ve been in Austin since 2013, and we’ve worked on Rotobrush equipment in homes from Mueller to Circle C Ranch to the original flex-duct bungalows in Hyde Park where the ductwork sagged for decades before anyone opened a panel. The 365-Day Done Right Promise applies to every Rotobrush job, backed in writing, not subject to manager approval. Our technicians are background-checked and uniformed under Haven Standard Clause 3: Verified Crews. We also service Lennox, Trane, and Carrier air quality systems, so if your Rotobrush unit is part of a mixed-manufacturer setup, we don’t need a second contractor. The photo record is standard on every visit - we show the photo first, then talk about what needs to happen next. That’s been our practice since the first job.
FAQs
No. As an independent Rotobrush service provider, CleanRun is not affiliated with or authorized by Rotobrush LLC. Our 365-Day Done Right Promise covers our workmanship and the parts we install, but it does not extend the manufacturer’s original equipment warranty. We use OEM or verified-quality aftermarket parts that do not void existing warranty coverage when installed according to manufacturer specifications. If your unit is still under factory warranty, we note that on your written estimate before proceeding. Call (737) 243-9544 to discuss your specific unit.
You don’t, not by looking. UV-C light at 254 nanometers is invisible to the human eye, and the faint blue glow some owners see is just mercury plasma, not germicidal output. We measure actual irradiance with a UVC radiometer at the lamp surface and at the coil face. A reading below 40 microwatts per square centimeter means the lamp is decorative, not functional. We show you the reading, replace the lamp if needed, and log the new output in your job record. Call (737) 243-9544 to schedule a UV output test.
Repair if the chassis is sound and replacement parts are available at reasonable cost; replace if the control board is obsolete, the plenum is cracked, or repair costs exceed 60% of a comparable new unit installed. We make that calculation with you, in writing, using actual parts pricing and labor hours, not a sales pitch. Our Free Second Opinion applies if you’ve already been told to replace. Bring the other estimate; we’ll put our number next to it. Call (737) 243-9544.
Most single-component jobs - UV lamp, media replacement, pump diaphragm - take 90 minutes to 2.5 hours from arrival to cleanup. Full-system mold treatment with sealant application runs 4-6 hours depending on duct run count and attic access. We schedule a realistic window, not a rushed slot, and we don’t leave until the post-work tests are logged and the photo record is complete. Call (737) 243-9544 for availability.
The $79 coupon model relies on upselling once the truck is in your driveway - per-vent add-ons, “surprise” mold findings, mandatory sanitizing charges. We don’t operate that way. Haven Standard Clause 1 requires a written, itemized price before any work starts, every time. The photo record proves what was actually done. If another company’s quote is lower, bring it in writing and we’ll provide a Free Second Opinion with our line-item comparison. Call (737) 243-9544.
Written by Tomas Reyes, Owner & Lead Technician, CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Austin at CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Austin, serving Austin and nearby areas.




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