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.
Honeywell Air Duct Cleaning in San Antonio: What to Know First
CleanRun Duct Repair & Cleaning provides independent Honeywell air duct cleaning in San Antonio, with most residential systems completed in a single scheduled visit and pricing delivered in writing before any panel is removed. Whole-system cleaning for typical Honeywell residential setups in San Antonio runs $395-$795 depending on system size, duct material, and whether the plenum requires separate attention. As an independent Honeywell service provider with no manufacturer affiliation, we service the F100, F200, F300 Electronic Air Cleaner series, the DR90 whole-home dehumidifier line, and the TrueCLEAN filtration systems found in thousands of San Antonio homes built between 2015 and 2022. Call (726) 600-7155 for a written estimate. We don’t do “call for a quote.”
How Honeywell Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- F100 Media Air Cleaner: The pleated media cabinet sits directly upstream from the evaporator coil in most San Antonio installations, and we’ve found the 16×25 and 20×25 cabinets warping from heat cycling in attics that reach 140°F in July and August. The warped frame bypasses unfiltered air around the media. We photograph the gap, replace the cabinet with a galvanized-steel equivalent or OEM F100F2028, and document the seal with the camera before closing.
- F300 Electronic Air Cleaner: The ionizing wires collect a concrete-like scale from San Antonio’s hard water when humidifier runoff back-feeds through the return. The power supply then arcs and trips the board. We remove the cell assembly, clean it with a dedicated electronic cell solution (not a hose, which voids the warranty), test output voltage with a calibrated meter, and only then reassemble. The camera goes in first. Then we talk.
- DR90 Whole-Home Dehumidifier: This unit ties into the return duct and has a known weak point: the flexible duct collar between the DR90 and the main trunk collapses when negative-pressure extraction during duct cleaning exceeds 2,500 CFM. We isolate the DR90 with a temporary damper, clean the surrounding ductwork with controlled suction, then reconnect and verify static pressure with a manometer.
- TrueCLEAN FH8000: The UV/ionization bulb degrades faster than the 18-month replacement interval suggests in San Antonio’s UV-heavy climate and high cooling-load hours. We check actual output with a UV-C meter, not just the calendar, and we clean the catalyst surface while the bulb is out because the two tasks share labor. Many contractors skip the catalyst.
- Return Duct Integration on Honeywell Systems: Honeywell’s air cleaners are sized for the nominal CFM of the paired furnace, but San Antonio’s extended cooling seasons mean the blower runs at lower speeds for dehumidification, reducing face velocity across the media. Dust settles in the return plenum instead of catching on the filter. We scope the plenum, show the owner the accumulation pattern, and adjust the cleaning protocol to include mechanical agitation at the plenum inlet where the debris mats.
Our Honeywell Air Duct Cleaning Process

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Written price delivered on arrival. Haven Standard Clause 1: the scope and price are on paper before the first register comes off. No exceptions.
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Video inspection of every duct run. We feed a camera scope through each supply and return, identify Honeywell-specific components (F100 cabinet location, DR90 tie-in, TrueCLEAN housing), and flag any parts that need attention beyond cleaning.
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Parts decision documented. If the F300 cell is dead or the F100 frame is warped, we specify OEM or quality aftermarket in writing, with the price difference stated. The owner signs before we source anything.
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Controlled negative-pressure extraction. We match vacuum CFM to duct material: rigid metal tolerates aggressive suction; flex duct in Stone Oak tract homes gets lower pressure with brush assist to prevent collapse.
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Before-and-after photo record. Every run, every time, delivered as a standard job record. The photo of the 3-inch debris mat at the plenum inlet goes in the same folder as the clean post-job image.
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365-Day Done Right Promise activated. The written guarantee goes with the invoice. If the work is not right, we make it right. Backed in writing, not subject to manager approval.
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| Scenario | Typical Range | What Moves the Price |
|---|---|---|
| Standard residential system (up to 12 duct runs), F100 or basic media cabinet | $395-$550 | System accessibility, attic vs. crawlspace, number of returns |
| System with F300 Electronic Air Cleaner or TrueCLEAN | $550-$795 | Cell removal/cleaning, UV bulb test/replacement, catalyst cleaning |
| DR90 dehumidifier integrated with ductwork | Add $150-$250 | Isolation protocol, collar inspection, static pressure verification |
| Commercial Honeywell systems (over 20 runs) | $895-$1,800 | System tonnage, access panel requirements, after-hours scheduling |
Every price is whole-system, flat-rate, agreed before work starts. No per-vent pricing. No $79 coupon that becomes $600 on the invoice. If you’ve got a written estimate from another contractor, bring it. Haven Standard Clause 6: Free Second Opinion. We’ll put our number next to theirs.
Why San Antonio Homeowners Call CleanRun Duct Cleaning San Antonio for Honeywell Work

We’ve logged thousands of hours on San Antonio ductwork, including the tract homes near Stone Oak where flex duct collapses and dust accumulation are textbook examples of what happens when negative pressure meets thin material. Tomas Reyes, our owner, trained in HVAC systems technology at Queensborough Community College and spent years doing hands-on ductwork across the Northeast before building CleanRun’s San Antonio operation in 2013. That background shows in how we handle Honeywell’s electronic air cleaner cells, which Northeast contractors see more frequently than Texas shops that default to media filters.
Our crew is background-checked, uniformed, and identified by name before arrival - Haven Standard Clause 3: Verified Crews. We also service Lennox, Trane, and Carrier systems, so when a San Antonio home has mixed-brand components (common in resale properties), we don’t guess at compatibility. The equipment roster is published: Rotobrush, Nikro, Abatement Technologies, Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Guardsman. You can look up every brand before you agree to a price.
Since 2013, we’ve served 52,000+ homes. Every one started with a written price and ended with a documented photo record. The 365-Day Done Right Promise is on every invoice, not just the website.
FAQs
No, if done correctly. Honeywell’s warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship; it does not void for routine maintenance performed by a qualified technician. We use manufacturer-specified cleaning solutions on F300 cells and document the process with photos in case a warranty claim arises later. Call (726) 600-7155 if you need the specific protocol for your model.
You receive a Documented Photo Record of every duct run, before and after, as a standard deliverable on every job. The photo file is timestamped and includes the register location. If a contractor won’t show you the inside of your ducts, they didn’t clean them. Our photo record is included, not an upsell.
It depends on what the camera shows and what your household needs. The F300 removes particles down to 0.3 microns but requires annual cell cleaning; a media filter is lower maintenance but less efficient. We scope the cell, test the power supply, and give you both options in writing with installed prices. No default recommendation.
The $79-$149 offers typically cover a single register and a shop vac, or they’re bait-and-switch operations that find “mold” or “extra vents” once the truck is on your driveway. Our price is whole-system, flat-rate, and written before work starts under Haven Standard Clause 1. The photo record proves what was done. Call (726) 600-7155 for an exact quote - estimates are free.
Most San Antonio homes benefit from cleaning every 3-5 years, but the interval shortens if you have pets, recent renovation dust, or the F100 media has been bypassing due to frame warping (common here). We scope the system and tell you what we see, not what the calendar says. The camera doesn’t have a sales quota.
Written by Tomas Reyes, Owner, CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning San Antonio at CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning San Antonio, serving San Antonio and nearby areas.




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