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 HVAC Cleaning in Marietta: What to Know First
CleanRun Duct Repair & Cleaning provides independent Aprilaire HVAC cleaning in Marietta for homeowners who want the work photographed, priced in writing, and guaranteed for a full year. Most Aprilaire evaporator coil cleanings, blower cleanings, and condenser cleanings are completed in a single scheduled visit, with your written price delivered before we touch a single panel. We are not affiliated with or authorized by Aprilaire - we are an independent service provider - and we service the Aprilaire units we find in Marietta homes with the same documented approach we’ve used since 2013. If you own an Aprilaire air handler, dehumidifier, or ventilation system and need the HVAC side cleaned rather than replaced, call (470) 516-9337. The estimate is free, and the price we write is the price you pay.
How Aprilaire Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- Model 5000 Electronic Air Cleaner: The ionizing wires and collection cells in the 5000 series accumulate a conductive glaze of cooking grease and Georgia pollen that standard dishwasher cleaning won’t remove. In Marietta, where oak pollen counts spike in late March, we see this glaze cause arcing and reduced airflow across the coil downstream. We remove the cells, clean the ionizing assembly with a non-residue solvent safe for OEM components, and photograph the conductivity test before reassembly.
- Model 800 Steam Humidifier: The electrode canister in the 800 scales rapidly with Cobb County’s moderately hard water (typically 120-150 ppm calcium carbonate). Scale buildup insulates the electrodes, forcing longer boil cycles that stress the blower motor and foul the downstream duct run with mineral dust. We descale the canister housing, inspect electrode condition against Aprilaire’s wear specs, and replace with OEM or matched-grade electrodes only - aftermarket electrodes with incorrect conductivity ratings trip safety locks.
- Model 1850/1870 Whole-House Dehumidifiers: The evaporator coil in these units traps construction dust and red-clay particulate common in newer Marietta subdivisions like those near Kennesaw Mountain. Restricted airflow across the coil drops dehumidification capacity by 30% or more before the homeowner notices dampness. We pull the coil, brush and negatively pressurize the fin pack, and measure static pressure recovery - documented in the photo record.
- Model 8144/8145 Ventilators: The enthalpy wheel in these energy recovery ventilators binds with lint and biological growth when intake screens are neglected. In Marietta’s humid subtropical climate, we find mold staining on the wheel face in roughly one of three units over five years old. We clean the wheel with a HEPA-contained process, verify rotation balance, and treat the surrounding plenum - the warranty remains intact because we don’t use pressure washers or caustic chemicals.
- Model 60 Humidistat / Model 8910 Home Comfort Control: These controllers accumulate calibration drift when the sensing chamber draws air past a dirty blower or coil. The symptom is over-humidification or short-cycling that looks like a control failure but is actually a sensor reading fouled air. We clean the sensing path, verify against a calibrated reference meter, and document the before-and-after RH differential - saving the owner from an unnecessary $200+ control replacement.
Our Aprilaire HVAC Cleaning Process

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Written scope and price on arrival. We inspect the Aprilaire unit, identify the model series, and deliver a written price under Haven Standard Clause 1 before any panel comes off. No call-for-pricing, no range that shifts later.
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Photo documentation of condition. Our technician scopes the evaporator coil, blower assembly, condensate pan, and accessible duct runs - the camera shows what the homeowner cannot see from the outside. The camera doesn’t lie - and neither does the invoice.
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Parts decision: OEM or verified equivalent. For Aprilaire components, we stock OEM replacement items where the manufacturer warranty is active. For out-of-warranty units, we use quality aftermarket parts from Guardsman and Honeywell that meet or exceed OEM spec - never unbranded generics - and we note the source in your job record.
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Cleaning with trade-grade equipment. We match the tool to the component: Rotobrush contact cleaning for blower wheels, Nikro negative-pressure extraction for coil fin packs, Abatement Technologies HEPA containment when mold or heavy debris is present. Each method is named in the written scope.
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Post-clean testing and photo record delivery. We measure airflow recovery, static pressure, and temperature split across the coil. The before-and-after photo record, written scope, and 365-Day Done Right Promise are delivered before we leave - standard, not an upgrade.
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| Service | Typical Range | What Moves the Price |
|---|---|---|
| Evaporator coil cleaning (Aprilaire air handler or dehumidifier) | $280-$420 | Coil accessibility, fin corrosion, need for chemical treatment |
| Blower assembly cleaning and balance check | $190-$310 | Blower wheel material (steel vs. composite), bearing condition |
| Condenser coil cleaning (split system with Aprilaire indoor unit) | $160-$260 | Condenser location, fin density, surrounding debris load |
| Full HVAC cleaning (coil, blower, condenser, plenum) | $520-$780 | System age, prior maintenance history, duct accessibility |
| Model 800 canister descale and electrode service | $240-$360 | Scale severity, electrode wear, need for replacement |
These are whole-system prices, not per-vent or per-hour figures that balloon on the invoice. The price we write before work starts is the price you pay - Haven Standard Clause 1. Call (470) 516-9337 for an exact quote on your Aprilaire unit; estimates are free.
Why Marietta Homeowners Call CleanRun Duct Repair & Cleaning for Aprilaire Work

We’ve cleaned Aprilaire equipment in Marietta since 2013 - from the original 5000 series units in homes near the Square to the 1850 dehumidifiers in newer builds off Canton Road. Tomas Reyes and our crew know the difference between a genuine control failure and a sensor thrown off by a dirty coil because we’ve photographed both scenarios hundreds of times. The 365-Day Done Right Promise is in writing on every job, not a verbal assurance. Our technicians are background-checked and uniformed under Haven Standard Clause 3: Verified Crews. We also service Lennox, Trane, and Carrier systems, so when an Aprilaire unit is integrated with another brand’s heat pump or furnace, we don’t guess at the interaction. Every customer receives the documented photo record, the written scope, and the written guarantee - three concrete deliverables you can file with your home records.
FAQs
No, if the work is performed without modification to safety controls or use of unapproved chemicals. We use manufacturer-compatible cleaning methods and document the process so warranty claims remain valid - a practice we’ve verified through direct parts distributor guidance, not assumption.
Replacement becomes the honest recommendation when the heat exchanger is cracked, the coil has pinhole leaks at multiple fin rows, or repair parts are obsolete - we show you the photo evidence and explain the threshold. Most Aprilaire units under 15 years benefit from cleaning first; call (470) 516-9337 and we’ll scope it at no charge.
We carry common consumables for the 500, 600, 700, and 800 humidifier series, the 5000 air cleaner, and the 1800-series dehumidifiers. For discontinued items, we source through Aprilaire’s authorized distribution channel or matched-grade equivalents - never unbranded substitutes - and we tell you the source before installation.
A single-component cleaning (coil or blower) typically runs 90 minutes to two hours. A full system cleaning with documentation runs three to four hours. We schedule by the job, not by the clock - the work is done when the photos and test readings confirm it.
The $79 coupon model relies on arriving with a shop vacuum, spending 45 minutes in the home, and upselling on arrival. We don’t operate that way. Our price covers the documented photo record, the HEPA-contained extraction, the post-clean testing, and the year-long guarantee - all named in writing before you agree. If you have a competitor’s written estimate, bring it: Haven Standard Clause 2 gives you a Free Second Opinion, and we’ll put our number next to theirs.
Written by Tomas Reyes, Owner, CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Marietta at CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Marietta, serving Marietta and nearby areas.




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