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 HVAC Cleaning in Alpharetta: What to Know First
We provide independent Nikro HVAC cleaning in Alpharetta for homeowners who want the work documented, not just done. A typical Nikro evaporator coil or blower cleaning runs $280-$520 depending on access and contamination level, and we put that price in writing before any panel comes off. Every job includes a photo record of what the camera found inside your air handler, and every estimate is free with no obligation to proceed.
This page is for Nikro owners in Alpharetta, Milton, and Johns Creek who need their evaporator coils, blowers, condensers, or heat exchangers cleaned by technicians who know the difference between a Nikro PS1000 portable HEPA system and a SL4000 industrial negative-air unit, and who won’t treat your equipment like generic sheet metal. If your Nikro-powered HVAC system is running longer cycles, icing up, or pushing musty air through the registers, the problem usually starts at the coil or blower. Call (678) 679-7540 and we’ll put a written estimate together.
How Nikro Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- PS1000 series HEPA vacuum motor burnout from restricted airflow. The PS1000 is common in Alpharetta basements and utility closets where space is tight. When the pre-filter loads with construction dust - still common in homes near Avalon built 2015-2020 - the motor works harder and runs hotter. We pull the full filter stack, photograph the loading pattern, and clean or replace per manufacturer spec rather than blowing it out with compressed air, which fractures the HEPA media.
- SL4000 blower wheel imbalance from microbial buildup on the vanes. The SL4000’s aluminum blower wheel sits downstream of the evaporator coil in many Alpharetta installations. Georgia humidity keeps coil pans wet six months a year, and microbial growth transfers to the blower vanes. The wheel goes out of balance, bearings wear prematurely, and the cabinet vibrates. We remove the wheel, clean it in a contained wash station, and measure runout before reassembly. No chemical fogging that leaves residue on the vanes.
- Evaporator coil fin corrosion from coil cleaner misuse. Nikro specifies pH-neutral foaming cleaner for their coated coils. We’ve opened units in Alpharetta where previous service used alkaline cleaner - the fins are white with oxidation and the coating is gone. We document the damage, clean with Nikro-compatible chemistry, and treat with a non-acidic fin preservative. If the coating is already compromised, we note it in the written record so you’re not surprised by reduced efficiency next summer.
- Condensate pan sludge blocking the float switch. The SL4000 and SL8000 series use a shallow pan design that traps biofilm in the corners. In Alpharetta’s hard water zones - particularly west of GA-400 - mineral scale binds with dust to form a rubbery sludge. We physically remove the pan, clean with a non-corrosive scale dissolver, and verify the float switch moves freely. The camera goes in first. Everything else follows from what it shows.
- Heat exchanger soot loading in paired furnace applications. Some Alpharetta builders spec’d Nikro air handlers with 80% AFUE furnaces in the 2015-2018 window. When the blower runs dirty, combustion airflow drops and the heat exchanger soots. We inspect with a borescope, document any soot pattern, and clean the exchanger tubes with controlled negative-pressure extraction - not a shop vac, which can crack the thin-wall tubing and create a CO risk. If we find cracks, we stop and show you the image before discussing replacement.
Our Nikro HVAC Cleaning Process

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Arrival and system identification. We confirm the Nikro model and serial, check the installation date, and pull any service history you’ve got. Tomas Reyes or a uniformed technician under Haven Standard Clause 3: Verified Crews arrives with ID and camera.
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Photo documentation before any work. The camera enters every accessible duct run, the plenum (the main distribution box), and the air handler cabinet. You see what we see before we quote.
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Written price under Haven Standard Clause 1. We deliver a flat price for the full scope - no per-vent add-ons, no “while we’re here” surprises. You approve in writing or we leave, no charge.
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Cleaning with trade-recognized equipment. We use Nikro-compatible tools from our roster: Rotobrush mechanical agitation for duct runs, Nikro negative-pressure HEPA extraction for containment, Abatement Technologies filtration for fine particulate. OEM filters when available; quality aftermarket with documented specs when not.
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Post-clean verification and photo record. We photograph the same points of entry, measure static pressure if relevant, and deliver the before-and-after record as a standard job deliverable.
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365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If the work isn’t right, we make it right. The guarantee is printed, not implied, and references the documented photo record as the baseline.
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| Service | Typical Range | What Moves the Price |
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| Evaporator coil cleaning (accessible) | $280-$380 | Coil depth, fin condition, contamination type |
| Evaporator coil cleaning (restricted access) | $380-$520 | Coil location, panel removal, drain pan work |
| Blower wheel and housing cleaning | $240-$340 | Wheel material (aluminum vs. composite), bearing access |
| Condenser coil cleaning (outdoor unit) | $180-$280 | Fin density, debris type, chemical treatment needed |
| Heat exchanger inspection and cleaning | $320-$480 | Soot level, access panel configuration, borescope time |
| Full air handler cleaning (coil + blower + pan) | $480-$680 | Unit size, contamination severity, filter replacement |
These are whole-system prices agreed before work starts, not opening bids. A home near Windward Parkway with a PS1000 in a tight closet pays toward the higher end for access time. A ground-level SL4000 with routine maintenance history falls toward the lower. We also service Lennox, Trane, and Carrier systems with the same written-price protocol. Call (678) 679-7540 for a free estimate - we’ll put the number in writing while we’re on site.
Why Alpharetta Homeowners Call CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Alpharetta for Nikro Work

We’ve cleaned Nikro equipment in Alpharetta since 2013, including a concentration of homes near Avalon where the construction debris left in ductwork during build phase still surprises us. That local history matters - we know which builder specs used shallow pans, which ones buried the air handler in a conditioned attic, and what that means for access and pricing.
Every job carries the 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing, every technician is background-checked and uniformed under Haven Standard Clause 3, and every customer receives a Documented Photo Record of every duct run before and after. We’re independently owned and operated, not a franchise, and we’ve served 52,000+ homes with the same protocol: written price first, documented result last. If you have a competitor’s estimate, we’ll provide a Free Second Opinion in writing at no cost.
FAQs
No - professional cleaning by an independent service provider does not void your Nikro warranty, provided no components are altered or damaged during service. We document our process photographically so there’s a record of what was touched and how. If your unit is still under warranty, we note the serial and service date in your job file for any future claim. Call (678) 679-7540 if you need help locating your warranty paperwork.
We source OEM Nikro filters and consumables through authorized distributors; for hardware components, we use quality aftermarket parts with documented specifications that meet or exceed OEM performance. We never substitute without noting it in writing on your invoice. If your system requires a proprietary Nikro component, we’ll tell you before ordering and show you the spec sheet. Call (678) 679-7540 for parts availability on your specific model.
Replacement becomes the better option when the heat exchanger is cracked, the coil fins are corroded beyond 50% surface area, or repair costs exceed 40% of replacement value - we show you the borescope or fin images and talk through the math. Most Alpharetta Nikro units we see are candidates for cleaning if they’re under 12 years old and have been maintained even intermittently. Call (678) 679-7540 for an honest assessment with photos.
The low quotes usually involve a shop vac at the register, no panel removal, and no photo record. We’ve opened units in Alpharetta where a $79 “cleaning” left the evaporator coil untouched and the blower wheel caked. Our price covers full access, contained extraction, documented before-and-after photography, and a written guarantee. We put the scope and price in writing before starting so you know what you’re paying for. Call (678) 679-7540 to compare estimates side by side.
Every three to five years for typical residential use; every two to three if you have pets, recent renovation, or occupants with respiratory sensitivity. Alpharetta’s pollen season runs February through May, and the fine particulate loads filters faster than in drier climates. We inspect and advise based on what the camera shows, not a calendar. Call (678) 679-7540 to schedule a free inspection and we’ll tell you where your system stands.
Ready to see what’s inside your Nikro system? Call (678) 679-7540 to schedule a free estimate in Alpharetta. We’ll arrive with a camera, put a written price in your hand before any work starts, and leave you with a documented record of what was found and what was done. No coupons, no surprises, no vacuum noise.
Written by Tomas Reyes, Owner, CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Alpharetta at CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Alpharetta, serving Alpharetta and nearby areas.




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