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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AfterAprilaire Duct Repair & Sealing in Fort Worth: What to Know First
CleanRun Duct Repair & Cleaning provides independent Aprilaire duct repair and sealing in Fort Worth, with most jobs completed in a single visit and a written price delivered before any panel comes off. We service Aprilaire whole-home dehumidifiers, air purifiers, and ventilation systems integrated into residential ductwork across Tarrant County. Our typical turnaround from call to completion is 3-5 business days for standard repairs, and every job includes a Documented Photo Record of every duct run we touch.
This page is for Fort Worth homeowners who own an Aprilaire system and have noticed uneven airflow, rising humidity, or dust that keeps returning after cleaning. If your Aprilaire unit is working but your ducts are leaking, the equipment is only doing half the job. Call (817) 520-8797 for a free estimate with a written price before any work starts.
How Aprilaire Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- Model 1820/1830 dehumidifier supply duct disconnects at the plenum collar. These compact whole-home units, common in Fort Worth’s 2015-2020 builds, use a lightweight flex duct connection that loosens from thermal cycling in our 100-degree attic summers. We replace the factory clamp with a sealed mastic joint and mechanical strap rated for the temperature swing, then pressure-test the connection before we leave.
- Model 5000 air purifier creates negative pressure that pulls attic air through poorly sealed return plenums. The high static of the electrostatic cell, especially when the filter loads up in pollen season, exaggerates any existing leak on the return side. We seal with Aprilaire-compatible mastic rated for the pressure differential, not tape that’ll dry and gap within two Texas summers.
- Model 8126X ventilator flex duct collapses at the exterior wall penetration. The intake and exhaust runs on these energy recovery ventilators are often 6-inch flex routed through tight soffits; Fort Worth’s UV exposure and rodent pressure in older neighborhoods like the Near Southside crush or chew these lines. We sleeve with rigid metal where accessible, or replace with reinforced flex and a rodent guard.
- Model 600 humidifier bypass duct develops scale-blocked airflow after hard-water seasons. The 6-inch round bypass, standard in Fort Worth’s limestone-affected water zones, narrows from mineral buildup until the humidifier starves for air. We descale the duct interior, replace the pad and orifice if needed, and seal the bypass damper so it actually closes when the unit cycles off.
- Model 8920W Wi-Fi thermostat duct sensor reads false due to register placement or duct leak location. The remote duct temperature sensor, when installed on a leaking supply or too close to an unsealed return, reports ambient attic temperature instead of delivered air. We relocate the sensor to a representative duct run and seal the surrounding penetration with fire-rated foam and mastic.
Our Aprilaire Duct Repair & Sealing Process
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Call and scheduling. A live person answers, confirms your Aprilaire model if you know it, and books a diagnostic window. No dispatch fee, no deposit.
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On-site diagnostic with camera. Our technician photographs the full duct system, including every Aprilaire connection point, before stating any finding. Tomas Reyes put this in place back in 2013: the camera doesn’t have a sales pitch.
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Written scope and price. We deliver a line-item written price under Haven Standard Clause 1. If the job needs OEM Aprilaire parts versus quality aftermarket, we note the difference and let you choose.
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Repair and seal. We complete the agreed work using professional-grade equipment, mastic sealant rated for your specific pressure and temperature conditions, and mechanical fasteners where flex is involved.
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Pressure test and photo record. Every sealed joint is smoke-tested or pressure-verified. The before-and-after photo record is delivered as part of your standard job documentation.
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365-Day Done Right Promise activation. The written guarantee is in your hand before we leave, not emailed later.
BeforeAfterWhat Aprilaire Duct Repair & Sealing Costs in Fort Worth
| Service | Typical Range | What Moves the Price |
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| Single flex duct repair/replace (Aprilaire connection) | $280 - $450 | Attic accessibility, length of run, rigid vs. flex replacement |
| Plenum seal and collar replacement | $340 - $580 | Size of plenum, number of ports, mastic vs. tape method |
| Whole-system duct sealing with Aprilaire ventilator integration | $1,800 - $3,200 | System tonnage, number of runs, ERV/HRV complexity |
| Humidifier bypass duct descale and reseal | $220 - $380 | Scale severity, pad replacement needed, damper condition |
These are whole-system prices, not per-vent teaser rates. What we quote is what you pay. Call (817) 520-8797 for an exact written estimate on your Aprilaire system - estimates are free, and we provide a Free Second Opinion on any competitor’s written quote.
Why Fort Worth Homeowners Call CleanRun Duct Repair & Cleaning for Aprilaire Work
We’ve been running jobs across Fort Worth since 2013, including plenty of work in established neighborhoods like the Near Southside where older homes hold onto decades of debris in ways newer builds don’t. Our technicians are background-checked and uniformed under Haven Standard Clause 3: Verified Crews, and they carry hands-on experience with Aprilaire’s full residential line, plus backup knowledge of Lennox, Trane, and Carrier when your system is mixed-brand.
Every job leaves with three things: a written price that was agreed before work started, a Documented Photo Record of every duct run, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. We’ve served over 52,000 homes on those terms. Equipment on our trucks includes Rotobrush, Nikro, Abatement Technologies, Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Guardsman - brands you can verify independently.
FAQs
No, independent duct repair does not void your Aprilaire equipment warranty, provided the work is done by a qualified technician and does not modify the unit’s electrical or control components. As an independent Aprilaire service provider, we document our scope to protect your warranty status. If your repair involves the Aprilaire unit itself, we’ll note what requires factory-authorized service versus what we can handle. Call (817) 520-8797 if you’re unsure where your issue falls.
For duct connections and sealing materials, quality aftermarket often meets or exceeds OEM specifications at lower cost; for integrated components like the Model 5000’s power duct or the 8126X’s heat exchanger core, we recommend OEM. We list both options in our written scope with the price difference, so you decide before we start. Haven Standard Clause 1 requires that choice be documented.
We pressure-test sealed joints with smoke or digital manometer and include the results in your Documented Photo Record. If the numbers don’t meet our standard, we re-work until they do. The 365-Day Done Right Promise covers any seal failure within that window. Call (817) 520-8797 if you suspect an issue after we leave.
Most standard repairs - flex replacement, plenum sealing, collar repair - are completed same-day if parts are on the truck. Complex jobs requiring OEM components we don’t stock are scheduled within 3-5 business days. We never rush a scope to hit a same-day target; the written price and documented result matter more than speed.
Every 3-5 years for homes under normal use; every 2-3 years if you run the system continuously, have pets, or live in Fort Worth’s pollen-heavy zones where filter loading accelerates duct stress. We inspect Aprilaire-integrated ductwork as part of any duct cleaning or repair call, and we’ll tell you if the camera shows nothing worth charging for.
Written by Tomas Reyes, Owner, CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Fort Worth at CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Fort Worth, serving Fort Worth and nearby areas.