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.
Aprilaire Air Duct Cleaning in Leesburg: What to Know First
We provide independent Aprilaire air duct cleaning in Leesburg for homeowners who want the work documented, not just described. A typical residential system takes four to six hours, and every job starts with a written price before a single panel comes off. We’re not affiliated with Aprilaire, but we’ve cleaned and serviced their equipment in Leesburg homes since 2013, from the original 500-series humidifiers still running in Potomac Station builds to the newer 800 steam units common in Creighton Farms renovations. Call (571) 487-7204 for a written estimate. The camera goes in before the quote comes out.
How Aprilaire Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- Model 700 power humidifier, clogged distribution tray. The 700’s wide evaporative panel sits directly in the supply plenum (the main duct that pushes heated or cooled air into your home). When scale from Leesburg’s moderately hard municipal water builds up, the tray cracks and leaks into the ductwork below. We pull the tray, photograph the corrosion pattern, and replace it with an OEM 4235 or a quality aftermarket equivalent. The repair is warranty-safe because we don’t modify the cabinet mounting.
- Model 600 bypass humidifier, collapsed bypass duct. The 6-inch flexible duct that routes air through the humidifier sags where it crosses attic trusses in Leesburg’s older Woodlea Mill homes. Warm, moist air pools at the low point, breeding mold that spreads into the main return. We cut the flex at the sag, show the customer the photo, and replace with insulated hard pipe where the run allows.
- Model 5000 electronic air cleaner, dead ionizing wires. The tungsten wires in the 5000 snap after roughly seven to ten years of thermal cycling, especially in homes near Ida Lee Park where systems work hard through humid summers and dry winter heating loads. The control board often still reads “OK,” so owners don’t know filtration has dropped to passive-only. We test wire resistance, replace with OEM 5010 wire assemblies, and clean the collection cells with a solution that won’t etch the aluminum.
- Model 800 steam humidifier, lime-locked drain line. The 800’s canister generates significant mineral scale that hardens in the 3/4-inch drain line running to the floor sink. In Leesburg’s new construction with longer drain runs through conditioned crawl spaces, the line can plug completely and back water into the duct-mounted housing. We descale the canister, clear the drain with a controlled nitrogen purge, and install a cleanout tee for future maintenance.
- Model 1210/2210/3210 media air cleaners, collapsed MERV 13 pleats. The high-density filter media in these cabinets loads faster than standard 1-inch filters, and when homeowners in Leesburg’s Ashburn Farm-adjacent neighborhoods forget the 12-month change interval, the pleats deform and pull unfiltered air around the edges. We inspect the filter track for distortion, replace the media with genuine Aprilaire 213 or 413 cartridges, and note the installation date on the cabinet for the next owner.
Our Aprilaire Air Duct Cleaning Process

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Video inspection first. We feed a camera through every accessible duct run and show the customer what we found before quoting. No exceptions. Haven Standard Clause 1: Written Price Before Work Starts.
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Identify Aprilaire components in the system. We note the humidifier model, air cleaner series, and whether the ductwork was sized for the original equipment or modified during a renovation. This determines what we can reach and what we must protect.
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Written scope and price. We itemize the duct runs to be cleaned, any Aprilaire component service needed, and the flat price for the complete system. No per-vent pricing. No add-ons after arrival.
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Negative-pressure extraction with component protection. We seal the Aprilaire humidifier or air cleaner to prevent debris migration into sensitive assemblies, then clean each duct run with Rotobrush contact agitation and Nikro HEPA collection. The equipment roster is published so customers can verify what enters their home.
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Post-cleaning verification and photo record. The camera goes back in. We photograph the same locations, deliver before-and-after images as part of the standard job record, and run the system to confirm Aprilaire component function. The 365-Day Done Right Promise applies in writing.
Before
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| Service | Typical Range | What Moves the Price |
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| Standard residential duct cleaning (single system, up to 12 runs) | $450 - $750 | Accessibility of attic or crawl-space runs, presence of Aprilaire humidifier requiring isolation |
| Duct cleaning with Aprilaire humidifier service (tray descale, pad replacement, function test) | $650 - $950 | Model 700 vs. 600 vs. 800; hard-pipe bypass modifications needed |
| Duct cleaning with electronic air cleaner maintenance (5000 series) | $700 - $1,050 | Wire replacement, cell restoration, control board testing |
| Full system with media cabinet and duct sealing | $900 - $1,400 | Duct repair extent, mastic vs. tape sealing, number of boots/registers |
These are whole-system prices agreed before work starts. We also service Lennox, Trane, and Carrier equipment, and we offer a Free Second Opinion on any written estimate you bring us. Call (571) 487-7204 for your written quote.
Why Leesburg Homeowners Call CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Leesburg for Aprilaire Work

We’ve been the crew homeowners near Ida Lee Park call since 2013, and our approach hasn’t changed: the inspection camera goes in first, and every recommendation gets backed by a still frame or a written measurement. Tomas Reyes and our background-checked, uniformed technicians operate under the H.A.V.E.N. Standard, with license number published and verified. The 365-Day Done Right Promise is backed in writing on every job, not just stated in marketing copy. Our equipment includes Rotobrush, Nikro, Abatement Technologies, Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Guardsman - brands customers can look up independently. Every one of the 52,000+ homes we’ve served received a written price before work started and a documented photo record when we left. That’s Haven Standard Clause 1, and it’s how we work on every Aprilaire system in Leesburg.
FAQs
No. Routine duct cleaning does not affect Aprilaire’s product warranty, provided the work doesn’t involve modifying the cabinet, electrical connections, or control wiring. As an independent Aprilaire service provider, we document our methods so any warranty claim remains straightforward.
OEM media (the 213, 413, 510, etc.) fits precisely and maintains the rated pressure drop, which matters in Leesburg’s tighter new construction where systems are already working near design limits. Quality aftermarket equivalents exist for humidifier pads and some hardware, and we’ll note in writing which we’re using and why.
You receive a Documented Photo Record of every duct run, before and after, as a standard deliverable. Not a summary report - the actual images, labeled by register location. Haven Standard Clause 4: Documented Results.
Yes. A dormant humidifier often means the bypass duct or solenoid failed, but the main duct system continued operating. Our camera inspection shows debris accumulation independent of humidifier function, and we’ll note any moisture damage from the failed unit separately.
Every five to seven years for most Leesburg homes, sooner if you’ve completed renovations, had pest intrusion, or notice reduced airflow at registers. Homes with the Model 5000 electronic air cleaner may see longer intervals because the pre-filter catches coarse debris before it enters the ductwork. Call (571) 487-7204 and we’ll assess your specific system.
Written by Tomas Reyes, Owner, CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Leesburg at CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Leesburg, serving Leesburg and nearby areas.




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