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 Duct Cleaning in Cumming: What to Know First
CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Cumming provides independent Nikro air duct cleaning for residential and light commercial systems throughout Forsyth County. A typical Nikro job runs $340-$580 for a full supply-and-return cleaning on a standard single-system home, and we put that price in writing before the first panel comes off. Most appointments are scheduled within a week, not because we’re rushing, but because we book the time needed to photograph every duct run before and after.
This page is for Nikro owners in Cumming who want to know what they’re actually paying for, whether their warranty stays intact, and whether the technician showing up knows the difference between a Nikro HP20 and an SL400. If that’s you, call (678) 693-5322 for a free written estimate.
How Nikro Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- HP20 Portable Air Scrubber: Clogged HEPA pre-filter housing - The HP20 runs a two-stage filtration sequence that pulls hard in Cumming’s pollen-heavy spring months. When the pre-filter loads up, the motor compensates by drawing higher amperage until the thermal cutoff trips. We see this in Vickery and other newer subdivisions where construction dust hasn’t fully cleared from the ductwork. Our fix: pull the pre-filter, photograph the loading pattern, replace with Nikro-spec media or equivalent-rated aftermarket, and log the pressure drop before restart. Haven Standard Clause 1 requires the written price before we open the housing.
- SL400 HEPA Vacuum: Worn bypass motor seals - The SL400’s bypass motor runs cooler than a direct-drive unit, but the shaft seals harden after roughly 800-1,000 run hours in Georgia’s humidity. You notice it when suction drops at the wand but the motor sounds normal. We source the seal kit through our Nikro parts channel; aftermarket Viton seals hold up better in Cumming’s summer humidity but void any remaining factory coverage. We document the seal condition with a borescope photo and note OEM versus aftermarket on the written scope before proceeding.
- HP20A Negative Air Machine: Deteriorated intake gasket - The HP20A uses a continuous-perimeter gasket that compresses permanently if the lid gets overtightened. Air leaks past, pressure differential collapses, and the unit can’t maintain the 2,000 CFM spec needed for proper negative-pressure extraction (pulling debris out of the ductwork rather than pushing it deeper). We replace with Nikro’s updated silicone gasket or machine a matching profile from bulk stock. The camera doesn’t have an opinion - it just shows you what’s in there - so we photograph the leak path before quoting the repair.
- UV600 Ultraviolet System: Lamp socket corrosion - Nikro’s UV600 mounts downstream of the evaporator coil in many Cumming installations, where condensate splash hits the ceramic socket base. The lamp tests fine with a meter but flickers or fails to strike because the socket pins corrode. We remove the assembly, document the water staining pattern, and replace the socket with a moisture-resistant ceramic unit. This is not a lamp change; it’s a housing service, and we price it separately on the written estimate so you’re not paying for a lamp you don’t need.
- APS2000 Air Purification System: Failed ionizer cell alignment - The APS2000’s cell slides on rails that warp slightly from the heat cycling common in Cumming’s shoulder seasons, when systems run heating in the morning and cooling by afternoon. Misaligned cells arc, trip the safety interlock, and throw a fault code that most general duct cleaners misread as a board failure. We check rail squareness with a machinist’s straightedge, realign or replace the rail set, and test under load before signing off. The fix runs $180-$260, written upfront.
Our Nikro Air Duct Cleaning Process

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System survey and photo baseline. We run a camera through every accessible duct run - supply and return - before touching equipment. You see what we see: debris depth, construction remnants, moisture staining, or pest evidence. This is the Documented Photo Record, standard on every visit since 2013.
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Written scope and price. Haven Standard Clause 1: the price is typed, printed, and signed before work starts. No exceptions. The scope specifies which Nikro equipment we’re servicing, what parts category (OEM, OEM-equivalent, or quality aftermarket), and what the 365-Day Done Right Promise covers for each line item.
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Negative-pressure extraction with Nikro or matched equipment. We connect a Nikro SL400 or equivalent HEPA vacuum to the plenum (the main distribution box behind your air handler) and seal each register. This pulls debris toward the vacuum rather than blowing it into your living space. We note the equipment serial number on your job record.
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Component-specific service. UV lamps are pulled and tested for output, not just wiped. Ionizer cells are removed and washed in a dedicated solution, not hosed off in your driveway. Motor seals and gaskets are inspected under magnification. What’s needed, we do; what isn’t, we document and skip.
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Post-clean verification and photo record delivery. We camera the same runs again, compare to baseline, and deliver both sets to you with the final invoice. The 365-Day Done Right Promise is printed on the same page. If something’s not right, we make it right.
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| Service | Typical Range | What Moves the Price |
|---|---|---|
| Full residential system cleaning (supply + return, single HVAC) | $340-$580 | Number of duct runs, accessibility, debris type |
| Nikro HP20/HP20A service and filter replacement | $180-$290 | Filter grade (HEPA vs. ULPA), seal condition |
| SL400 vacuum motor seal replacement | $220-$340 | OEM vs. aftermarket seal kit, labor to extract motor |
| UV600 socket and housing service | $160-$260 | Socket only, or full housing with moisture barrier |
| APS2000 ionizer rail realignment | $180-$260 | Rail replacement vs. adjustment, cell condition |
Two-story homes in Vickery and similar Cumming subdivisions often run toward the higher end - the return-air trunk lines are longer and tend to collect more debris than single-story layouts. We price by what we find, not by square footage. Call (678) 693-5322 for a free written estimate; bring a competitor’s quote and we’ll put our number next to it under our Free Second Opinion policy.
Why Cumming Homeowners Call CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Cumming for Nikro Work

We’ve been running jobs across Cumming since 2013, and we’ve learned that Nikro equipment rewards technicians who read the manual and punish those who don’t. Tomas Reyes and our crew know the HP20 series from the SL400 from the UV600 - we don’t guess at fault codes or throw parts at symptoms. Every technician is background-checked and uniformed under Haven Standard Clause 3: Verified Crews, and identified by name before arrival.
Our equipment roster includes Nikro, Rotobrush, Abatement Technologies, Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Guardsman - named here so you can verify specifications before agreeing to any price. We also service Lennox, Trane, and Carrier systems, which matters in Cumming homes where Nikro air purification is retrofitted onto existing HVAC. The 365-Day Done Right Promise is backed in writing on every job, not stated in marketing copy and forgotten. And the Documented Photo Record means you own the evidence of what was in your ducts and what came out - not our word, your photos.
FAQs
No, if the work is performed by a qualified technician using manufacturer-specified or equivalent parts and methods. As an independent Nikro service provider, we document every part number and procedure on your job record so warranty coverage remains intact. Call (678) 693-5322 if you need a copy for your files.
It depends on the component and your warranty status. OEM filters and seals maintain factory coverage; quality aftermarket Viton seals and HEPA media often outperform in Cumming’s humidity but may void remaining warranty. We photograph the existing part, explain the trade-off, and note your choice on the written scope before ordering anything.
Our Documented Photo Record shows the inside of every duct run before and after. You receive both sets with your invoice. If the photos don’t show a difference, the work isn’t billed - Haven Standard Clause 1 applies. Call (678) 693-5322 to request a sample record from a comparable job.
Yes, and we often do. A standalone HP20 service or UV600 socket replacement is priced separately on the written estimate. We don’t bundle services you didn’t request. Bring any competitor’s quote and we’ll provide a Free Second Opinion in writing.
Every three to five years for full duct cleaning in typical Cumming conditions; annually for filter and seal inspection on running HP20 and SL400 units. Homes near the Chattahoochee or in heavy pollen zones may need more frequent filter changes. We don’t sell maintenance contracts - we document what we see and let you decide.
Written by Tomas Reyes, Owner, CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Cumming at CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Cumming, serving Cumming and nearby areas.




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