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 Cumming: What to Know First
We provide independent Nikro air quality and sanitizing service in Cumming, with most mold treatment, bacteria sanitizing, and UV light installation jobs completed in a single scheduled visit. Every job starts with a written price before work begins, and every duct run is photographed before and after. Typical whole-system sanitizing with photo documentation runs $340-$620 for Cumming homes, depending on system size and contamination level. This page is for Nikro owners who want to know what actually happens inside their equipment, what it costs, and whether the work will hold up. Call (678) 693-5322 for a written estimate at no charge.
How Nikro Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- UV-Aire Series: Lamp degradation without indicator failure. The UV-Aire’s ballast board often continues drawing current after the 254nm lamp has dropped below effective output, so the blue glow remains but germicidal output does not. We meter actual UV-C output at the lamp surface before declaring a unit functional. Replacement lamps are spec-matched to the ballast voltage; swapping in a generic 17-watt T5 without verifying ballast compatibility burns out the replacement in weeks.
- PSI Series Portable Air Scrubbers: HEPA seal fatigue in Cumming’s humidity swings. Cumming sees 65-75% relative humidity from May through September, and the PSI series’ gasketed HEPA housings compress and rebound through those seasonal cycles. We inspect seal compression set with a feeler gauge and replace the full gasket kit, not just the visible surface gasket, to maintain negative-pressure integrity during duct sanitizing jobs.
- Air-Care Division Electrostatic Units: Cell corrosion from condensation mismanagement. The aluminum collector cells in Nikro’s Air-Care line pit where condensate drips across the ionizing wires, particularly in Cumming’s tighter crawl-space installations where airflow stalls. We pull the cell, document pit depth with caliper measurement, and recommend replacement when pitting exceeds 0.030 inch - before short-circuit failures trip the power supply.
- Nikro Duct Cleaning Vacuums: Filter bypass from aftermarket bag fit. The NV series’ bag collar tolerances are tight; generic replacement bags seal poorly at the rim, dumping fine particulate back into the plenum during extraction. We stock OEM Nikro filter bags and HEPA cartridges, or source fit-verified alternatives with documented MERV retention testing.
- Slurry Series for Mold Remediation: Pump diaphragm hardening from biocide residue. The peristaltic pump tubing in Slurry application systems stiffens after repeated quaternary ammonium compound exposure, reducing dosing accuracy. We replace tubing on a schedule rather than waiting for flow failure, and we meter applied volume against manufacturer spec to confirm the biocide reaches effective concentration at the duct surface.
Our Nikro Air Quality & Sanitizing Process

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Written scope and price. We inspect the Nikro equipment, identify the model and serial, and deliver a written price before any panel comes off. Haven Standard Clause 1: no exceptions.
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Photo documentation of existing conditions. The camera doesn’t have an opinion - it just shows you what’s in there. Every duct run, every coil surface, every filter housing is photographed before contact.
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Diagnostic with spec-matched parts decision. We determine whether OEM Nikro components or verified-crossover aftermarket parts are appropriate for the failure mode, and we note the choice on the written scope.
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Sanitizing or repair with containment. Negative-pressure extraction (suction that prevents debris migration) is maintained during any duct disturbance. UV lamps are metered for output; biocides are mixed to manufacturer concentration and applied with measured volume.
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Post-work photo record and test. Every run is photographed after. UV units get output verification. Air scrubbers get flow verification. The photo record and written test results are delivered as standard.
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365-Day Done Right Promise activation. The written guarantee is in place before we leave. If the work is not right, we make it right.
Before
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| Service | Typical Range | What Moves the Price |
|---|---|---|
| UV lamp replacement (UV-Aire series) | $180-$290 | Ballast test required; dual-lamp units add parts |
| Whole-system bacteria/mold sanitizing | $340-$620 | Number of duct runs, contamination extent, access difficulty |
| HEPA seal/gasket replacement (PSI series) | $220-$380 | Full housing rebuild vs. surface gasket only |
| Electrostatic cell restoration or replacement | $260-$450 | Cell count, pitting severity, power supply condition |
| UV light installation (new, no existing wiring) | $420-$680 | Duct material, access, dedicated circuit need |
These are whole-system prices, not per-vent teasers. One flat price per system, agreed in writing before work starts. For an exact quote on your Nikro equipment, call (678) 693-5322 - estimates are free, and we provide a Free Second Opinion on any competitor’s written estimate.
Why Cumming Homeowners Call CleanRun Duct Repair & Cleaning for Nikro Work

We are an independent Nikro service provider - not affiliated with or authorized by Nikro - which means our recommendations are based on what we find, not on warranty-region protocols. Tomas Reyes and our crew have handled Nikro equipment across Cumming since 2013, including repeated calls in the Vickery subdivision where two-story return-air trunk lines collect debris that standard cleaning misses. 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 multi-brand homes get consistent documentation standards across equipment. Every job carries the 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing, and every customer receives the full photo record before the truck leaves.
FAQs
No, properly performed sanitizing does not void the warranty, but using non-spec parts or unapproved biocide concentrations can. We document every product and concentration applied, and we use manufacturer-specified or verified-crossover components so warranty disputes do not arise from our work. Call (678) 693-5322 if you need documentation for a warranty claim.
We deliver before-and-after photos of every duct run and metered UV-C output readings where applicable. The photo record is part of the standard job deliverable, not an extra. If you want additional verification, we can arrange third-party air sampling at your request.
Replacement makes sense when the ballast has failed twice, the housing shows heat damage, or repair parts exceed 60% of replacement cost. We put both numbers in writing and let the customer decide. There is no default answer - it depends on what the camera shows and what the meter reads.
Not always. For UV lamps, OEM is strongly preferred due to ballast voltage matching. For gaskets and filtration, we use fit-verified alternatives with documented test results when they meet or exceed OEM spec. We note the source on the written scope so you know what was installed.
We schedule within a few business days for most calls. We do not promise same-day dispatch because proper sanitizing requires preparation and the right technician assignment. When you call (678) 693-5322, we confirm a specific arrival window, not a vague “sometime tomorrow.”
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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