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 Quality & Sanitizing in Fort Worth: What to Know First
We provide independent Nikro air quality and sanitizing service in Fort Worth, typically scheduling within 3-5 business days with most jobs completed in a single visit. Our written price for a whole-system Nikro sanitizing treatment ranges from $380-$620 before any work begins, and every job ends with a documented photo record of every duct run. This page is for homeowners who already own Nikro air quality equipment, are seeing symptoms like persistent musty odors, elevated allergen response, or visible microbial growth around registers, and want a technician who can name the model series without reading the label twice. Call (817) 520-8797 for a free estimate.
How Nikro Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- UV-2000 series lamp degradation without indicator failure. The control board on UV-2000 units often shows a green status LED even when lamp output has dropped below effective sanitizing intensity. We meter actual UV-C output at the plenum (the main distribution box where treated air enters the duct system) and replace only when the reading falls below 40 µW/cm², not when a light tells us to.
- APS-500 air purifier ionizer wire corrosion in Fort Worth’s hard water zones. Mineral content in Tarrant County municipal water accelerates scale buildup on the ionizer assembly, particularly in homes near Lake Worth or along the Trinity River corridor. We descale with manufacturer-specified solution rather than replacing the entire wire frame, which cuts the repair cost by roughly half.
- HEPA-1000 filter housing seal fatigue after 18-24 months. The silicone gasket on HEPA-1000 bypass units compresses permanently in Texas heat, creating a leak path that bypasses filtration entirely. We document the pressure differential across the filter before and after seal replacement, so you can see the housing is actually sealed, not just reassembled.
- PCO-3000 catalyst plate fouling from high-VOC off-gassing. New construction and recent renovation jobs in Fort Worth’s exploding Alliance and Walsh Ranch areas dump formaldehyde and acetone into the airstream faster than the titanium dioxide catalyst can break them down. We pull the plate, photograph the fouling pattern, and either clean with controlled UV-ozone exposure or replace if the substrate is saturated.
- APS-500 and HEPA-1000 controller communication errors in multi-stage HVAC systems. Nikro’s proprietary communication protocol doesn’t always handshake cleanly with variable-speed blower motors common in Carrier and Trane systems we also service. We isolate whether the fault is in the Nikro controller, the HVAC board, or the wiring run between them, rather than defaulting to replacing the most expensive component first.
Our Nikro Air Quality & Sanitizing Process

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Written price delivered first. Haven Standard Clause 1: we inspect the Nikro unit, identify the model series and serial, and deliver a written price before any panel comes off. No exceptions.
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Diagnostic photography. We photograph the interior of every accessible duct run and the condition of the Nikro component in question. The camera doesn’t have a sales pitch. If the footage shows the UV lamp is fine and the real problem is a disconnected return duct in the attic, we tell you that.
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Parts decision with documentation. For UV lamps, we stock OEM Nikro replacements and a quality aftermarket alternative (Ushio or Philips-sourced) with comparable output specs and warranty terms. We note which we used on your job record, so there’s no mystery later.
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Service execution with negative-pressure containment. During sanitizing treatment, we seal the duct system and run negative-pressure extraction (a vacuum setup that pulls air and loosened debris out of the ductwork rather than blowing it into your living space) to prevent cross-contamination.
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Post-service verification. We meter output on UV units, pressure-test sealed housings, and run the Nikro controller through its full diagnostic cycle. Results go into your documented photo record.
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365-Day Done Right Promise activation. Your written guarantee goes into the job record alongside the photos. If the musty smell returns or the UV meter reading drops, we make it right.
Before
AfterWhat Nikro Air Quality & Sanitizing Costs in Fort Worth
| Service | Typical Range | What Moves the Price |
|---|---|---|
| UV lamp replacement (UV-2000 series) | $180-$290 | OEM vs. aftermarket lamp; attic vs. closet access |
| Full-system sanitizing with negative-pressure extraction | $380-$620 | Number of duct runs; presence of microbial growth requiring pre-treatment |
| HEPA-1000 seal replacement | $220-$340 | Whether filter replacement is also needed; housing corrosion |
| PCO-3000 catalyst plate service | $260-$410 | Clean vs. replace; secondary duct cleaning required |
| APS-500 ionizer descale or rebuild | $195-$350 | Wire frame salvageable vs. replacement; control board damage |
These are whole-system prices, not per-vent teaser rates that balloon once the truck is in your driveway. Every estimate is free, and we provide a Free Second Opinion on any competitor’s written estimate. Call (817) 520-8797 for an exact quote.
Why Fort Worth Homeowners Call CleanRun Duct Repair & Cleaning for Nikro Work

We’ve been running jobs across Fort Worth since 2013, including plenty of work in the Near Southside where older homes tend to hold onto decades of debris in ways that newer builds don’t. Tomas Reyes, who leads the company, pulls the camera out before saying a word about scope or price. Our technicians are background-checked and uniformed under Haven Standard Clause 3: Verified Crews, and we publish our license number where you can find it. We also service Lennox, Trane, and Carrier air quality systems, which matters when your Nikro unit is integrated with a multi-brand HVAC setup and the fault isn’t immediately obvious. Every job ends with a documented photo record and the 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing, not as a policy subject to manager approval.
FAQs
No. As an independent Nikro service provider, we use warranty-safe practices: OEM or spec-matched parts, no control board firmware modifications, and service documentation that satisfies manufacturer requirements if a warranty claim arises later. We keep the part numbers and meter readings on your job record. Call (817) 520-8797 if you need documentation for a pending claim.
Replacement makes sense when the controller has failed and parts are no longer stocked, or when repair costs exceed 60% of a comparable new unit installed. We make this calculation in writing, with current parts availability and pricing, before you decide. Call (817) 520-8797 for a written comparison.
The $79 coupon model typically covers a shop-vac at the register, not negative-pressure extraction through the full duct system, and rarely includes any air quality component service at all. We photograph the inside of every duct run before and after, so you can see the difference between real work and vacuum noise. Our price is for documented work, not a visit. Call (817) 520-8797 to see what the photo record looks like.
UV lamps lose effective output long before they burn out; we recommend metering every 12 months in Fort Worth’s high-UV, high-heat climate, which accelerates phosphor degradation. HEPA seals and PCO catalyst plates should be inspected at 18-24 months. We don’t sell annual contracts; we meter and photograph, then tell you what the footage shows. Call (817) 520-8797 to schedule a metered inspection.
Your documented photo record shows every duct run before and after, the meter reading on UV output, and the pressure differential across sealed housings. We deliver this as a standard part of the job, not an upsell. If you want to verify independently, we leave the access panels unsealed for 48 hours so a third-party inspector can confirm. Call (817) 520-8797 to request this option when booking.
Written by Tomas Reyes, Owner, CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Fort Worth at CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Fort Worth, serving Fort Worth and nearby areas.




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