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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AfterGuardsman Air Quality & Sanitizing in Austin: What to Know First
CleanRun provides independent Guardsman air quality and sanitizing service throughout Austin, with most scheduled jobs completed in a single visit and a written price delivered before any work begins. A typical Guardsman UV light install or whole-system sanitizing runs $340-$780 depending on system size and access, and every job includes a documented photo record of every duct run. This page is for Austin homeowners who own a Guardsman air purifier, UV system, or whole-home sanitizer and need service that preserves their equipment warranty while delivering measurable results. Call (737) 243-9544 for a free estimate with a written price.
How Guardsman Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- Guardsman PureAir 2000 series UV-C lamp degradation. The 16-inch lamp in the PureAir 2000 loses effective UV-C output after roughly 9,000 hours, but the indicator LED often stays green because it measures voltage, not germicidal output. We’ve found lamps in Tarrytown and Clarksville homes still glowing visibly while producing negligible UVC. We replace with Guardsman-specified 254nm lamps or verified aftermarket equivalents, and we meter the actual output at the coil surface - not just swap the bulb and leave.
- Guardsman APCO-X carbon cells saturated in Austin’s high-humidity months. The APCO-X’s activated carbon matrix traps VOCs effectively until relative humidity stays above 70 percent for extended periods, which happens regularly in Austin from May through September. Saturated cells off-gas previously trapped compounds rather than neutralizing new ones. We pull the cell, photograph the discoloration pattern, and replace only when metering shows reduced efficacy - not on a blind calendar schedule.
- Guardsman REME HALO needlepoint ionizer fouling. The REME HALO’s ionization grid builds a conductive film from cooking oils and central Texas pollen, particularly in open-concept homes near Barton Creek and Zilker where kitchen aerosols circulate through the return. The unit continues drawing current but produces uneven ion distribution. We disassemble and clean the grid with manufacturer-specified solvents, or replace when pitting is visible under magnification - a step most coupon services skip entirely.
- Guardsman whole-home sanitizer pump failure in attic installations. The peristaltic pump in Guardsman’s inline sanitizer systems degrades faster in Austin attics where summer temperatures exceed 140°F. Pump failure means no sanitizer reaches the plenum, but the control board often shows normal status. We test actual flow rate at the injection point, replace the pump assembly with OEM or verified-compatible units rated for extended temperature exposure, and relocate controls to conditioned space when practical.
- Guardsman AirScrubber Plus ozone plate corrosion. The titanium dioxide-coated plates in the AirScrubber Plus develop conductive paths from the alkaline dust that blows through Austin during dry winter fronts. This causes arcing and reduced PCO (photocatalytic oxidation) surface area. We inspect plates under direct light for the characteristic white streaking, replace when the active surface drops below spec, and verify ozone output stays within EPA guidelines for occupied spaces - not just “working” by the LED.
Our Guardsman Air Quality & Sanitizing Process
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Camera scope and written price. Tomas Reyes or a CleanRun technician inserts a camera scope into the plenum and at least two duct runs before quoting. You see the image before we discuss what needs to happen next - that’s the standard here.
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Guardsman model verification and warranty check. We record the exact model, serial, and install date. For units under Guardsman’s 5-year parts warranty, we document service in warranty-safe language so coverage stays intact.
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Component testing with trade meters. UV output in microwatts per square centimeter at the coil face. Ion density with a handheld counter. Sanitizer flow rate in milliliters per minute. We log actual numbers, not impressions.
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OEM or verified-aftermarket replacement. We stock Guardsman-specified lamps, cells, and pumps. When aftermarket equivalents meet or exceed OEM spec - and cost less - we show you the manufacturer data sheet and price both options. Haven Standard Clause 1: the written price names exactly what you’re getting.
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Installation, activation, and post-test. New components installed, system run through a full cycle, then re-metered to verify performance at the same test points. The before and after numbers go in your job record.
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Documented Photo Record delivery. Every duct run photographed before and after, component test results logged, written scope and 365-Day Done Right Promise included. Delivered electronically within 24 hours.
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These are the ranges we write down before work starts, based on actual Guardsman jobs in Austin from 2023-2025:
- UV-C lamp replacement with output verification: $180-$260
- APCO-X carbon cell replacement: $220-$340
- REME HALO ionizer grid cleaning or replacement: $280-$420
- Whole-home sanitizer pump replacement: $340-$520
- AirScrubber Plus plate replacement and ozone verification: $260-$380
- New Guardsman UV or PCO installation (no existing unit): $580-$780
What moves the price: attic versus crawlspace access, number of returns served by the unit, whether the plenum needs modification for proper mounting, and if we find degraded flex duct that should be addressed while the system is open. We don’t quote per-vent or per-room - one flat price per system, agreed in writing before any panel comes off. Call (737) 243-9544 for an exact quote; estimates are free.
Why Austin Homeowners Call CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Austin for Guardsman Work
We’ve serviced Guardsman equipment in Austin since 2013, including the original flex-duct Hyde Park bungalows where Tomas Reyes first documented thirty years of debris accumulation without a single access panel ever being opened. Our technicians are background-checked and uniformed under Haven Standard Clause 3: Verified Crews. Every job carries the 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing, and our equipment roster - Rotobrush, Nikro, Abatement Technologies, Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Guardsman - is published so you can verify what touches your system. We also service Lennox, Trane, and Carrier air quality equipment, which matters when your home has mixed-brand components or you’re comparing options across manufacturers.
FAQs
No, independent service does not void your Guardsman warranty provided the work is documented and uses specification-meeting parts. As an independent Guardsman service provider, we record serial numbers, install dates, and component specs in warranty-compatible language, and we warranty our own workmanship separately under the 365-Day Done Right Promise. Call (737) 243-9544 if you need documentation for a warranty claim.
Replace when cumulative repair estimates exceed 60 percent of a new installed unit, or when the core technology is more than 10 years old and no longer supported with OEM parts. We provide a written repair price and a written replacement price when both are viable, with no pressure toward either. Call (737) 243-9544 and we’ll scope the system first.
We stock common Guardsman lamps, cells, and pumps for same-day completion on most jobs. For less common components - certain discontinued REME HALO variants, for example - we source through verified distributors with typical lead times of 2-4 business days. We tell you exactly what’s in stock before you schedule.
UV lamps need replacement every 2-3 years regardless of indicator status; carbon cells every 18-24 months in Austin’s humidity; ionizer grids cleaned annually and replaced every 3-5 years. But we meter rather than calendar - the camera and the meter show what’s actually happening inside your plenum. Call (737) 243-9544 to schedule a scope and we’ll give you numbers, not guesses.
You receive a Documented Photo Record of every duct run, before and after, plus component test results showing UV output, ion count, or flow rate at specific points. If the numbers don’t move, we don’t invoice. That’s Haven Standard Clause 1, and it’s been our practice since the first job in 2013. Call (737) 243-9544 to see a sample job record.
Ready to get a written price for your Guardsman system? Call CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Austin at (737) 243-9544. A live person answers, and we’ll schedule a free estimate with camera scope and written quote - no per-vent pricing, no coupon bait, just the actual number before any work starts.
Written by Tomas Reyes, Owner & Lead Technician, CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Austin at CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Austin, serving Austin and nearby areas.