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Sanitizing & deodorizingWhole-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 Duct Cleaning in San Antonio: What to Know First
Nikro air duct cleaning in San Antonio typically runs between $425 and $780 for a full residential system, and most jobs are completed in one visit that takes three to six hours depending on home size. As an independent Nikro service provider, we service the equipment itself and clean the ductwork it connects to, with a written price agreed on before any work begins. If you own a Nikro air purification or ventilation unit and need the ductwork cleaned around it, this page tells you exactly what we do, how we price it, and what to expect when we arrive. Call (903) 354-8393 for a free estimate.
How Nikro Products Fail – and How We Fix Them
Nikro builds solid equipment, but San Antonio’s specific conditions create predictable issues. Here’s what we see most often:
- Nikro HEPA filtration units with clogged pre-filters. The Nikro HEPA air scrubbers and negative air machines commonly used in San Antonio homes rely on staged filtration. When the pre-filter loads up with dust from our caliche-heavy soil, the working motor strains against restricted airflow. Homeowners notice the unit running louder than usual or cycling oddly. We replace the staged filters in order and verify airflow with a manometer before we consider the job done.
- Nikro duct cleaning tools with worn brush heads. Nikro’s rotary brush systems use nylon and polypropylene brush heads sized to specific duct diameters. After years of use, the bristles flatten and the brush loses contact with the duct walls. The unit still spins, but it’s polishing rather than cleaning. We keep replacement brush heads in common San Antonio duct sizes and swap them when we see contact loss.
- Blower motor capacitor degradation in Nikro vacuum units. The Nikro vacuum collection units, especially models that have run in San Antonio attics through multiple summers, develop weak capacitors from heat exposure. A failing capacitor means the blower starts intermittently or runs slow. Our techs test the capacitor’s microfarad rating rather than guessing, and we replace it with a quality aftermarket unit when the reading is out of spec.
- Rigid wand connection leaks on Nikro negative air setups. The cam-lock fittings where Nikro vacuum hoses meet rigid wands can wear oval over time. That small air leak drops suction at the point of contact, which leaves dust behind in the duct even though the machine sounds like it’s working. We pressure-test the hose assembly and replace worn fittings, which costs far less than running the whole job twice.
- HEPA filter housing gasket failure. On Nikro units that have been stored in a hot San Antonio garage between seasons, the gasket that seals the HEPA filter inside the housing dries and cracks. A cracked gasket lets unfiltered air bypass the filter entirely, which defeats the purpose of a HEPA machine. We replace the gasket, not the whole filter housing, and then run a particulate counter to prove the seal is good.
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Our Nikro Air Duct Cleaning Process
Here’s how a Nikro air duct cleaning job goes at Mortons Air Duct San Antonio, from the first call to the final walkthrough:
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Call and schedule. You reach a live person at (903) 354-8393, tell us about your home and your Nikro system, and we schedule a visit. No chatbots, no voicemail tag.
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Walkthrough and written price. Paul Adeyemi or one of our techs walks every vent location with you before a single tool comes off the truck. We look at your Nikro equipment, your duct layout, your registers, and your return plenum. Then we hand you a written price. That price does not change unless we both agree to add something.
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Protect the home. Shoe covers go on at the door. Drop cloths go down wherever we’re working. We note the toddler’s nap schedule and the dog’s hiding spot, and we work around both.
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Clean the system. We run our Rotobrush and Nikro equipment through every supply and return duct, the trunk lines, the plenum, and the blower compartment. The vacuum pulls negative pressure the entire time, so dust moves into the collection unit, not into your living room.
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Video inspection and proof. After the cleaning, we run a camera through the ducts so you see the result, not just our word for it. We also photograph the cleanup before we leave.
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Final walkthrough and the 365-Day Done Right Promise. We walk you through what we did, answer questions, and remind you that if anything isn’t right within a year, we make it right. Full stop.
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AfterWhat Nikro Air Duct Cleaning Costs in San Antonio
We price whole-system air duct cleaning by the home, not by the vent. Here are the honest ranges we quote in San Antonio:
- Single-story home, up to 10 vents: $425 to $540
- Two-story home, 11 to 16 vents: $520 to $680
- Two-story home with a Nikro air purification system, 17+ vents: $640 to $780
- Adding a Nikro equipment inspection and filter check: Included when we’re already on-site for duct cleaning
What moves the price: the number of vents, the home’s square footage, how long it’s been since the ducts were last cleaned, and whether you have a crawlspace or attic access we need to work from. Stone Oak two-story homes with multiple returns tend to run at the higher end because there’s more ductwork and more register access. You’ll always have your exact price in writing before we start. Call (903) 354-8393 for a free estimate.
Why San Antonio Homeowners Call Mortons Air Duct San Antonio for Nikro Work
Most of the families we work with in San Antonio have been through this before: a crew shows up late, quotes one price on the phone and another at the door, and leaves dust footprints down the hallway. We set up shop differently. Every job gets a written price before work starts, shoe covers and drop cloths on every visit, and a photo of the clean-up before the crew leaves. We’re independently owned, part of the Cedarwell family of companies, and we hold ourselves to the Cedarwell Care Promise on every single job. Paul Adeyemi and our techs know Nikro equipment, and when a system involves other brands like Lennox, Trane, or Carrier, we handle those too. Founded in 2005, and still answering the phone with a real person every time.
FAQs
No. Cleaning your ductwork does not void a Nikro equipment warranty, and we follow practices that keep the equipment within its intended operating conditions. We never modify Nikro equipment or use cleaning methods that push debris backward through the unit. If you’re concerned about a specific warranty term, bring the paperwork out and we’ll review it with you before we start.
In San Antonio’s clay soil and cedar pollen environment, we recommend cleaning your ductwork every three to five years if you run a Nikro air purification unit. Homes with multiple pets or kids who track in fine dust may need it closer to three years. A quick check: shine a flashlight into a supply vent and if you see a gray film on the metal, it’s time. Call (903) 354-8393 and we’ll give you an honest assessment.
Cheaper quotes usually mean per-vent pricing that balloons once the technician arrives and decides you need the “full treatment,” or a crew that rushes through the job with rental equipment. We quote one flat price per system before we start, and that’s the number on your invoice. If a quote seems too low to be true, ask whether the price covers the trunk lines, plenum, and blower compartment, not just the visible vent runs.
Yes. Our crews are background-checked, uniformed, and used to working around nap times, nervous dogs, and curious toddlers. We use quieter tools where possible, keep doors closed between work areas, and choose pet-safe product options. Tell us what’s happening at your house on the day of the job, and we’ll plan around it.
We run a video inspection after every Nikro air duct cleaning job and show you the footage on the spot. You’ll see the metal, the joints, and the return drop, inside your own ducts, before we pack up. We also photograph the clean-up. If you ever doubt whether the work was done properly, you have a year to call us under the 365-Day Done Right Promise.
We tell you exactly what we’re doing, and exactly what it costs, before we start. If you own a Nikro system in San Antonio and need the ductwork cleaned, call Mortons Air Duct San Antonio at (903) 354-8393 for a free, no-pressure estimate. A real person answers the phone.
Written by Paul Adeyemi, Owner, Mortons Air Duct San Antonio at Mortons Air Duct San Antonio, serving San Antonio and nearby areas.