Dryer vent cleaning
Whole-home duct cleaning
Camera inspection
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.
Trusted Dryer Vent Cleaning for San Antonio Homeowners
Dryer vent cleaning in San Antonio typically costs between $139 and $229 for a standard single-family home, and the work usually takes 45 to 90 minutes once a technician arrives. We’ve been serving San Antonio homeowners since 2004, and our founder Marcus Veale built this company on a simple idea: you should know exactly who is walking through your door and exactly what the job will cost before it begins. A clogged dryer vent is more than a nuisance in San Antonio. With our heavy clay and limestone soils and the fine dust they produce, combined with humid Gulf air that makes lint stick to the vent walls, these vents clog faster here than homeowners expect. Lint buildup is a leading cause of dryer fires in Bexar County, and it also makes your dryer run longer, push your utility bill higher, and wear out clothes faster. If you’ve noticed your dryer taking 60 or 90 minutes to dry a normal load, call us at (430) 233-7681 and we’ll tell you honestly whether a cleaning is what you need.
Dryer Vent Cleaning Service
Dryer Vent Cleaning Service is the process of removing compacted lint from the full run of your dryer exhaust duct, from the back of the machine to the exterior vent cap, using professional negative-pressure extraction equipment and rotating brushes. When we perform this work in San Antonio, we connect a powerful HEPA-filtered vacuum at the vent opening to create suction, then run a rotating brush down the duct to dislodge lint that has been baked onto the pipe walls by heat. Most homes in San Antonio need this done every 12 to 24 months, though homes with longer vent runs, multiple elbows, or a flex-duct section behind the dryer often need annual service. Our standard dryer vent cleaning starts at $139 and moves up to $229 for longer runs or heavier buildup.
Flat-Rate Pricing, Written Before We Start
You’ll get a written price before any tool comes off the truck. Our quoted price covers the entire vent run, from the dryer connection to the exterior termination point, including the vent cap. There is no per-vent upcharge, no surprise fee for a second-story access, and no pressure to add services you did not ask for. If we find something else that needs attention during the job, we will stop, explain it, and give you a separate written price before doing anything.
What Actually Happens During a Cleaning
We run a negative-pressure extractor at the exterior vent while brushing the full duct from inside, which keeps dust from blowing back into your laundry room. Every job includes clearing the lint trap bypass cavity, inspecting the connection at the dryer, and cleaning the exterior vent cap so it opens and closes freely. When we are done, we run the dryer on a brief test cycle to confirm airflow feels right at the exterior vent.
Styles & brands we work with
Dryer Vent Installation
Dryer Vent Installation is the process of replacing an old, damaged, or improperly routed dryer exhaust system with a new duct run that meets current building code and fire-safety requirements. You need this service when your existing vent is crushed, rusted through, sagging with moisture, or built from the old white vinyl or foil flex hose that builders often used in San Antonio homes constructed before the mid-2000s. Those old materials trap lint and can allow heat to escape into wall cavities. For safety, San Antonio code now calls for rigid metal ducting or UL-listed semi-rigid metal flex where needed. A complete installation typically runs $250 to $450 depending on run length, access, and how many elbows are required.
Code-Compliant Materials Only
We install rigid galvanized steel or aluminum duct with a smooth interior wall, sealed joints with foil tape, never screws, which catch lint. Every installation includes the proper support straps, a backdraft dampener at the exterior, and a bird guard where local conditions call for it. We also verify the termination point is at least 12 inches from any opening into the home, which is a step that often gets ignored and leads to moisture and exhaust gas issues.
Rerouting Problem Vents
Some San Antonio laundry rooms, especially in older neighborhoods like Alamo Heights and Terrell Hills, were built with vents that run 25 or 30 feet with multiple turns to reach an exterior wall. That layout exceeds the safe maximum run for most dryers and leads to chronic clogs. We can reroute these with a shorter, straighter path, or add an inline booster fan where rerouting is not possible. Nearly every home we inspect has at least one vent shorter than 25 feet that could cut dryer time in half, and we will tell you if a redirect is the smarter fix.
Dryer Vent Repair
Dryer Vent Repair is the targeted correction of a specific problem in your existing exhaust system – a disconnected joint, a crushed section behind the dryer, a stuck exterior damper, or a vent that has pulled away from the wall connection. We price repairs by the problem, not by the hour. Most repairs in San Antonio run $120 to $280, and you receive a written price for the specific repair before we begin. Every repair we perform is covered by our 365-Day Done Right Promise. If the repair does not hold during that year, we come back and fix it again at no charge, in writing on every job.
Disconnected and Crushed Vents
It is startling how often we find a vent that has been disconnected behind the dryer, pushing damp, lint-laden air into the wall cavity for months. In San Antonio’s humid climate, that moisture feeds mold and attracts pests. Crushed sections, often caused by a dryer being pushed back against a rigid duct, choke airflow to a fraction of what the dryer needs. Both are straightforward fixes that make an immediate difference in drying time and safety, usually done in under an hour.
Stuck Dampers and Bird Nests
Our warm winters mean San Antonio birds, squirrels, and roof rats stay active all year. A missing or damaged exterior vent cover is an open invitation, and a nest inside the vent is both a fire hazard and an airflow killer. We remove nests, clean the duct, and install a proper pest-resistant cover with a working damper. If we find this on a regular cleaning, it is handled as a small repair with its own written price, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise still applies.
Dryer Vent Cleaning Company
Dryer Vent Cleaning Company sounds like a commodity service until you realize who you are letting into your house. Linden Air Duct San Antonio is the dryer vent cleaning company San Antonio homeowners call when they want to know exactly who is coming to their door before that person ever arrives. We are an independently owned and operated location within the Threshold Group family, operating to the Threshold Verified standard since 2004. Every technician who works under our name is background-checked, identity-verified, and arrives in a clean, marked uniform. Before your appointment, we send you the technician’s name and photo. When they knock, they will be holding a photo ID badge and they will expect you to check it against what we sent. That is how it should work, and it is how we have done it for more than two decades. Our standard dryer vent cleaning runs $139 to $229, with a written price before work begins.
Threshold Verified: What That Actually Means
The Threshold Standard is our internal verification protocol, and it exists because our customers have told us they are often home alone or with young children when a service technician arrives. Name and photo before the visit. Badge shown at the door. Written price before work starts. Live person on the phone, any hour. Those are not marketing phrases. They are procedures your technician follows on every job in San Antonio, whether it is a vent cleaning in Windcrest or a repair in Castle Hills.
Why Homeowners Switch to Us
Most of the people who call us have already had a bad experience with a low-price vent cleaning offer that turned into a much bigger bill once the technician was inside. If you have ever felt that pressure, you already know the value of a flat written price before work begins. We do not bid low to get in the door and then upsell you on things you do not need. We quote the job, we do the job, and the price on the invoice matches the price on the quote. Period.
Dryer Vent Inspection
Dryer Vent Inspection is a focused evaluation of your dryer exhaust system to measure airflow, identify lint accumulation, check for code compliance, and spot safety hazards like improper materials, disconnections, or pest intrusion. In San Antonio, an inspection costs $79, and we roll that fee off your bill if you proceed with a cleaning or repair on the same visit. Inspections run about 30 to 45 minutes. We inspect from the dryer connection to the exterior vent, and we will show you what we find with pictures, not just tell you.
What an Inspection Actually Checks
We measure airflow at the exterior vent with an anemometer, which gives us a number to compare against the manufacturer’s minimum requirement for your dryer model. We pull the dryer out enough to inspect the connection and the flex transition. We look at the full duct run for crushed sections, sagging, improper tape, and rust. We check the exterior termination for a functioning damper and proper clearance. At the end, you get a clear answer on whether the system is safe to run as-is, needs cleaning, or needs repair.
Home Inspections and Pre-Purchase Checks
Some San Antonio homeowners call us for a dryer vent inspection before closing on a home, which makes sense because a clogged or improperly routed vent is common in older houses and rarely visible during a walkthrough. Home inspectors often note that dryer vents need review but do not open the system. We provide a written inspection summary you can take to your agent or seller, and we will give you an honest recommendation even when that recommendation is to do nothing. If a cleaning or repair is needed, the inspection fee counts toward that work.
Commercial Dryer Vent Cleaning
Commercial Dryer Vent Cleaning is the scheduled maintenance of dryer exhaust systems in multi-unit properties, laundromats, apartment complexes, and other high-volume laundry facilities throughout the San Antonio area. Commercial dryers move hundreds of loads per week, and the lint production is exponential compared to a single-family home. National Fire Protection Association standards and most commercial property insurance policies call for regular documented vent cleaning, usually quarterly or semi-annually depending on volume. Our commercial pricing is quoted per system per visit, and we provide invoice documentation for your records and your insurer, starting around $99 per dryer for multi-unit buildings with volume pricing available. We service systems in Universal City, Converse, Leon Valley, and throughout Bexar County.
Scheduled Maintenance Programs
We can put your property on a recurring schedule so vent cleaning happens on a set cadence without anyone having to remember to call. Every visit includes airflow testing before and after, a written report of condition, and photo documentation. If we find a repair issue, we give you a written quote separately so you can budget and approve on your own timeline.
Property Management and Multi-Family Systems
Apartment and condo properties, including many buildings near Lackland AFB and along the I-35 corridor, have roof or common-wall vent systems that run much longer than residential runs, sometimes 40 feet or more with central booster fans. These systems need special attention because one clogged roof cap can affect multiple units. We have the equipment and the experience to clean long commercial runs and rooftop terminations. We give property managers a written scope and price per system before any work is scheduled, and we arrive with the same verified, photo-badged technicians our residential customers get.
Brands We Service
We service every major dryer brand, and we have worked on enough of them to know how each one behaves. Whirlpool and Maytag units are the most common in San Antonio homes, and their lint screens are efficient enough that most clogs happen in the duct itself rather than at the trap. We also see a lot of Samsung and LG units, especially the front-load models, which run sensor-driven cycles that get thrown off when the vent is restricted. On every brand, we check the manufacturer’s airflow spec and test against it.
Our equipment comes from Rotobrush and Nikro, the two names that professional duct cleaners actually use. That matters because the rotating brush system does the work of breaking loose compacted lint that a simple vacuum cannot pull. Whether you have a basic Amana unit or a high-end Speed Queen, we’ll confirm the proper airflow, clear the full duct run, and leave the system running the way the manufacturer intended.
See the difference
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AfterSigns You Need a Pro Right Now
- Clothes are taking more than one cycle to dry. If a normal load is still damp after 50 or 60 minutes, airflow is restricted somewhere. In most San Antonio homes, the restriction is lint in the duct, not a broken dryer. Waiting out this symptom means higher utility bills every month and a dryer that keeps working itself harder and hotter than it was built to.
- The outside vent flap is not opening when the dryer runs. That flap should be pushed open by the exhaust air. If it stays shut or barely moves, the air is not making it out, which means heat and moisture are backing up into the duct and likely seeping into your laundry room. This is also a sign the duct may be disconnected in a wall or attic.
- Your laundry room feels hot and humid during a cycle. Dryers are designed to move warm, damp air out of the house. If that air is staying inside, you will feel it. In San Antonio’s already-humid climate, trapped dryer humidity leads to peeling paint, mildew smells, and warped cabinet doors.
- You smell a burning or musty odor when the dryer runs. A burning smell means lint has built up close to the heating element and is smoldering. That is a warning sign you should not run the dryer through another cycle. Call us, and call us before you call a general handyman. A musty smell, on the other hand, means moisture is trapped in the vent and mold or mildew is growing.
- It has been more than two years since your last cleaning. Even if everything seems fine, the fact is most San Antonio homeowners wait too long between cleanings. If you cannot remember the last time the vent was cleaned, it has been too long. A one-time inspection plus cleaning now gives you a clean baseline and a written record for the future.
Our Process, Step by Step
Every dryer vent cleaning we do in San Antonio follows the same careful sequence, and you will know what to expect from the moment you call.
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Call and speak to a real person, any hour. Our phones are answered by a live person 24 hours a day, seven days a week. No voicemail loops, no automated trees. You will schedule a time that works for you, and we will confirm the arrival window. Before the visit, we send the technician’s name and photo so you recognize the person at the door.
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Arrival and ID check. Your technician arrives in a clean, marked uniform and shows a photo ID badge at the door. If the person at your door does not match the photo we sent, do not let them in. That is the whole point of the protocol. Once verified, the technician will walk the vent path with you and explain what the job will involve.
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Written price before work begins. We inspect the vent quickly, confirm the scope, and put the flat price in writing before any tool comes off the truck. If the job is outside the standard range, we will tell you why and give you the number before anything happens. No surprise invoices at the end.
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Cleaning with professional-grade equipment. We run a Rotobrush or Nikro negative-pressure system at the exterior vent, then clean the full duct run, the lint trap bypass cavity, and the exterior cap. We test airflow before and after so you have data, not just a hand wave. Most jobs take 45 to 90 minutes.
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Post-job walkthrough and written documentation. When the job is done, we will walk you through what we found, show you the lint we removed, and confirm the airflow reading. You will get a written record of the service and any recommendations. And every repair we made is covered in writing by our 365-Day Done Right Promise.
How Much Does Dryer Vent Cleaning Cost in San Antonio?
A typical dryer vent cleaning in San Antonio runs $139 for a standard single-story home with a short, accessible vent, and moves up to $229 for two-story homes, longer runs, rooftops terminations, or heavy buildup that requires extra brushing time. See our Dryer Vent Cleaning cost guide for full pricing details. Dryer vent repair work in San Antonio generally runs $120 to $280 depending on the specific problem, and a full dryer vent installation typically costs $250 to $450 based on the length and complexity of the new duct run. Inspections are $79, and that fee is applied toward any cleaning or repair you approve on the same visit.
Several things affect your final price. Vent length is the biggest one, homes in neighborhoods like Leon Valley or Castle Hills can have short 6-foot runs, while a laundry room in the center of a larger home might push exhaust 30 feet or more. Access matters too, first-floor exterior wall vents are fast, but a rooftop termination on a two-story home adds ladder work. Heavily compacted lint, nests, or a previous poor cleaning that left debris behind all add time. You avoid overpaying by getting a flat written quote before work starts, which is how we operate on every job, no exceptions. A free estimate over the phone is always available at (430) 233-7681. We will ask about your home’s layout, the vent location, and what you are seeing so we can give you an honest number before we ever knock on the door.
Our Service Area Near San Antonio
We serve San Antonio and the surrounding Bexar County communities including Alamo Heights, Windcrest, Universal City, Kirby, Terrell Hills, Castle Hills, Leon Valley, Converse, and the areas around Lackland AFB. We also make regular runs out to Dryer Vent Cleaning in Selma and Dryer Vent Cleaning in Fair Oaks Ranch, and we know the different home styles and vent layouts in each area. If you are not sure whether we cover your address, call us. If we can get a truck to your door, we will come.
Serving San Antonio, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the San Antonio area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dryer Vent Cleaning in San Antonio
Dryer vent cleaning is the removal of built-up lint and debris from the full length of your dryer’s exhaust duct, from the machine connection to the exterior vent cap. In San Antonio, we use negative-pressure extraction with rotating brushes from Rotobrush and Nikro to dislodge compacted lint without blowing dust back into your home. The job ends with an airflow test so you have proof the system is moving air correctly. It is the single most important annual maintenance item for preventing dryer fires and keeping your utility bill in check.
A standard residential dryer vent cleaning in San Antonio takes 45 to 90 minutes from arrival to completion. Shorter, accessible vent runs on single-story homes are on the faster end, while longer runs, rooftop terminations, or heavy buildup push toward 90 minutes. We will give you an accurate time window when you call and confirm the written price before any work begins. Call (430) 233-7681 to schedule a time that works for you.
Standard dryer vent cleaning in San Antonio costs $139 to $229 for most residential homes. The written price is determined by vent length, access difficulty, and the amount of buildup, and you receive that price in writing before any work begins. Inspections are $79 and that fee is credited toward any cleaning or repair you proceed with on the same visit. Call us for a free phone estimate at (430) 233-7681.
Yes, we provide commercial dryer vent cleaning for laundromats, apartment complexes, and multi-unit properties throughout San Antonio and Bexar County. Commercial pricing is quoted per system per visit, typically starting at $99 per dryer for multi-unit buildings, and we provide written documentation for insurance and NFPA compliance. Call (430) 233-7681 and ask for a commercial quote. We will put the price in writing before scheduling.
Our phones are answered by a live person 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so you will always reach a real human when you call. If you are seeing smoke, smelling burning, or your dryer has stopped completely, we will help you assess the situation over the phone and schedule the soonest available visit. We do not charge extra for weekend or evening calls. The right first step is to stop running the dryer, then call us at (430) 233-7681.
Every repair we perform is covered in writing by our 365-Day Done Right Promise, which means if a covered repair does not hold within 365 days, we come back and fix it at no charge. Cleanings are backed by our commitment to do the job fully and show you proof of airflow before and after. If anything is not right, we will make it right. That promise has been part of how we operate since Marcus Veale started the company in 2004.
Clear a path to the dryer and remove anything sitting on top of it so the technician can pull the unit out safely. If your outdoor vent is behind landscaping, gates, or a locked fence, make sure it is accessible. There is no need to disconnect the dryer yourself, that is part of what you are paying us for. If you have a pet, feel free to secure them in another room, and remember that the person at your door will be holding the same photo ID we sent you before the visit.
Schedule Your Dryer Vent Cleaning Service in San Antonio Today
You will get the technician’s name and photo before the visit, a photo ID badge at the door, and a written flat price before any work begins. That is the Threshold Standard, and it has been our way of doing business in San Antonio since 2004. Call (430) 233-7681 now for a free, no-obligation estimate. A live person answers, any hour. And if anything falls short, the 365-Day Done Right Promise is in writing on every job.
Written by Marcus Veale, Owner at Linden Air Duct San Antonio, serving San Antonio since 2004.