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
A clogged dryer vent does not just slow down your laundry cycle. In San Antonio, where hard water from the Edwards Aquifer adds mineral weight to lint and the summer heat pushes dryers to run longer, a blocked vent becomes a serious fire risk fast. According to the National Fire Protection Association, dryers start roughly 15,000 structure fires each year, and the leading cause is lint accumulation in the vent line. Cardinal Air Duct San Antonio, led by Omar Haddad and part of the Relay Home Co. family founded in 2005, handles dryer vent cleaning in San Antonio with professional-grade equipment and a written price before any work begins. If your dryer is taking longer than 45 minutes to finish a load, call us at (254) 347-3897 and we will get you on the schedule.
Dryer Vent Cleaning Service
A Dryer Vent Cleaning Service removes the lint, dust, and debris that accumulate inside the metal duct running from your dryer to the outside vent cap. Over time this buildup restricts airflow, forcing your dryer to work harder, run hotter, and use more electricity. In San Antonio, we recommend cleaning every 12 to 18 months for most households, or every 6 to 12 months if you have a large family, pets, or a long vent run. Cardinal Air Duct San Antonio uses negative-pressure extraction, meaning the loosened debris goes straight into a HEPA-filtered vacuum rather than blowing back into your laundry room. For a standard single-family home in Alamo Heights or Terrell Hills, expect to pay $149 to $249 for a complete vent cleaning, including the vent line, the lint trap housing, and the exterior termination point.
What We Actually Clean
We do not just vacuum out the visible lint you could reach yourself. We clean the full interior run of the vent pipe, the transition hose behind the dryer, and the wall or roof cap where birds, rodents, and San Antonio’s notorious wasps like to nest. If you have a flexible foil transition hose, we will tell you honestly whether it meets current fire code or should be replaced with rigid metal.
Every dryer vent cleaning includes before-and-after photo documentation, so you can see what came out of your vent, not just take our word for it. This is part of The Relay Standard booking experience: live trackable arrival time, photo proof of the work, and a digital invoice you can pay from your phone.
Why San Antonio Homes Clog Faster
San Antonio’s hard water leaves mineral residue on clothing, which then sheds as extra-fine lint particles that pack tighter inside vents than the fluffy lint you see in the trap. Add to that our long allergy season, and vents in neighborhoods like Timberwood Park and Scenic Oaks collect dust and pollen faster than the national average. We account for that when we build your maintenance schedule using our Dryer Vent Cleaning Maintenance Checklist for San Antonio Homeowners, so you are not paying for cleanings you do not need or waiting too long between the ones you do.
Styles & brands we work with
Dryer Vent Installation
A Dryer Vent Installation means running a new vent line from your dryer to the outside of your home, and it is something many San Antonio homeowners need without realizing it. If your existing vent is flexible foil or plastic, snakes through more than 25 feet of duct, or vents into an attic or crawl space rather than outdoors, it is out of compliance with current building codes and should be replaced. Cardinal Air Duct San Antonio installs rigid metal ducting with properly sealed joints, the standard that meets International Residential Code requirements for dryer exhaust. A straightforward installation in a home where the dryer sits against an exterior wall in Kirby or Floresville typically runs $199 to $399, including materials, labor, and the exterior vent cap.
When Replacement Beats Repair
Sometimes a vent line is so old, crushed, or poorly routed that cleaning it is not enough. If the duct has separated at a joint inside the wall, or if a previous homeowner used the wrong material, we will show you in photos exactly what we found and explain your options. You get a written price before any installation work begins, and it does not change when we open the wall or pull the old vent out.
We also handle the increasingly common situation in newer San Antonio construction where builders vent dryers through the roof. Those runs collect condensation differently than wall vents, and in our climate, that moisture mixes with lint to create blockages you cannot see from the ground. We install accessible cleanouts and proper roof caps so future cleanings are straightforward.
Code Compliance in Bexar County
Bexar County and most incorporated cities in the San Antonio metro follow the International Residential Code, which limits dryer vent runs to 35 feet with deductions for each bend in the line. Many older homes in Converse and Castle Hills were built before these rules tightened, and their vents are technically out of compliance. We will measure your run and tell you where you stand. If you are selling your home, a code-compliant vent installation is one less thing for a home inspector to flag.
Dryer Vent Repair
A Dryer Vent Repair addresses anything that compromises the vent line’s integrity: crushed duct sections, disconnected joints, missing or damaged exterior caps, pest intrusion damage, or condensation leaks. The most common repair we handle in San Antonio is a vent cap that has lost its flap or damper, which lets hot outside air pour into your laundry room during summer and gives rodents an open door during cooler months. Cardinal Air Duct San Antonio inspects the full vent run, identifies every failure point, and gives you a written repair quote on the spot. Most repairs run $129 to $279 depending on what needs to be replaced, and every repair is covered by our written guarantee with a free second visit if it fails, backed by the 365-Day Done Right Promise.
Pest Damage and Vent Caps
San Antonio’s bird and squirrel population is relentless, and a damaged vent cap is an open invitation. We replace torn or missing caps with sturdy models that keep animals out while allowing proper airflow, and we seal any gaps where insects get through. If we find an active nest inside your vent, we remove it carefully and then clean the entire line, since nesting material is highly flammable and sits right next to hot dryer exhaust.
Our technicians are background-checked and uniformed, so you know the name of the person walking through your door before they arrive. That is part of how Omar Haddad runs this shop, and it is non-negotiable across every Cardinal Air Duct location.
Repairing vs. Replacing: How We Decide
If a single section of rigid duct is crushed or a joint has pulled apart, a targeted repair usually makes sense. If the vent is old foil, runs through an inaccessible space, or has multiple bends that trap lint, replacement is often cheaper in the long run. We will show you the condition of your line with camera photos and give you both options with honest pricing, and you decide. No pressure, no upsell.
Dryer Vent Cleaning Company
A Dryer Vent Cleaning Company is only as good as the equipment it brings and the honesty of its pricing, and that is where Cardinal Air Duct San Antonio separates itself from other vent cleaning services. A lot of companies in the San Antonio market advertise with bait-priced coupons for $49 vent cleanings, then arrive with a shop vac and a sales script. We run Rotobrush rotary brush systems paired with Nikro HEPA vacuums and Abatement Technologies containment units, which means the debris is mechanically scrubbed loose and immediately extracted, not pushed further down the line. For a standard cleaning of one dryer vent in a typical San Antonio home, you will pay a single flat rate between $149 and $249, agreed to in writing before we start.
We are part of the Relay Home Co. family, founded in 2005, and every booking is held to The Relay Visibility Guarantee. You get a live arrival window you can track from your phone, before-and-after photos of your own vent, and a digital invoice. Whether you are in Alamo Heights, Lackland AFB housing, or anywhere else in Bexar County, the experience is the same.
Why We Name Our Equipment
Most homeowners cannot tell the difference between a legitimate negative-air cleaning and a guy with a leaf blower until after the job is done. That is why we tell you upfront what tools we use and why. Rotobrush’s rotary head scrubs the vent walls, Nikro’s HEPA extraction pulls the loosened lint into a sealed canister instead of your laundry room, and Abatement Technologies containment keeps fine dust out of your living space during the process. You should ask any dryer vent company in San Antonio what equipment they run. If they cannot name it, that is your answer.
What You Will See After the Job
You will get photo documentation showing the inside of your vent line before and after cleaning, plus the volume of lint removed. You will also get an airflow reading if your dryer has a measurable exhaust, and we will note any remaining restrictions from the exterior cap or vent routing. No mystery, no trust-us line. That is the whole point of The Relay Standard.
Dryer Vent Inspection
A Dryer Vent Inspection is a camera-based evaluation of your entire vent line, from the dryer connection to the exterior cap, to identify blockages, damage, and code compliance issues. In San Antonio, we recommend an inspection whenever you move into a new home, after any vent-related repair, or if your dryer has been running poorly and you want to know exactly why before paying for a cleaning or replacement. Cardinal Air Duct San Antonio performs inspections with a borescope camera, so you see what we see in real time. A standalone inspection typically runs $79 to $129, and that fee is credited toward the cost of any cleaning or repair you book from the findings.
When an Inspection Saves You Money
If your dryer is tripping its thermal fuse, shutting off mid-cycle, or leaving clothes consistently damp, the problem might be the vent, but it might also be the dryer itself. An inspection gives you a definitive answer before you spend money on a repair you did not need. We have inspected vents in Timberwood Park homes where the blockage was a crushed duct section behind the wall, not lint at all, and that is something no amount of vacuuming would have fixed.
New homeowners in San Antonio get particular value from an inspection. You do not know what the previous owner installed, how it was routed, or when it was last cleaned. For under $130, you know whether your dryer vent is safe and what it will cost to bring it to code.
What You Get in the Report
You will receive a digital report with photos of every section of the vent, measurements of your total run length and number of bends, and a written summary of any issues we found along with our recommended next step and a fixed price. That report is yours to keep, whether or not you book the work with us. Omar Haddad insists on that level of transparency because a client who sees the problem with their own eyes never has to wonder if they were oversold.
Commercial Dryer Vent Cleaning
A Commercial Dryer Vent Cleaning is a scheduled, documented cleaning of dryer exhaust systems in multi-unit buildings, laundromats, salons, gyms, pet care facilities, and any other San Antonio business that runs dryers at high volume. Commercial dryers move dramatically more air and lint than residential units, and the fire risk in a shared vent stack is compounded by the number of people who depend on it. Cardinal Air Duct San Antonio cleans commercial systems on a set maintenance schedule with full documentation, which matters for insurance compliance and fire marshal inspections. Pricing for commercial work is quoted per system after an on-site evaluation, since building layouts in areas like downtown San Antonio, Kirby, and Lackland AFB vary enormously.
Multi-Unit and Property Management
For apartment complexes and condo associations in San Antonio, we offer scheduled multi-unit vent cleaning with per-unit documentation and a single consolidated invoice. Property managers in neighborhoods like Terrell Hills and Scenic Oaks rely on that paper trail when insurers ask for proof of maintenance after a claim. We will work around tenant schedules and provide before-and-after photos for every unit, so you can document compliance without being on-site yourself.
If you manage a commercial building, call us at (254) 347-3897 and we will walk you through what a maintenance schedule should look like for your specific system.
Laundromat and High-Volume Facilities
Laundromats and care facilities in San Antonio run dryers for 12 to 18 hours a day, which means vents that clog in weeks, not months. We build quarterly or semi-annual cleaning schedules for these operations and use Abatement Technologies containment so we can work during business hours without shutting you down. A single clogged vent in a laundromat can take four dryers offline and cost you hundreds of dollars a day in lost revenue. The math on scheduled cleaning is simple.
Brands We Service
We work on dryer vent systems connected to every major dryer brand sold in the San Antonio market: Whirlpool, Maytag, LG, Samsung, GE, Electrolux, Speed Queen, and Kenmore. The vent itself is brand-agnostic in terms of cleaning, but the connection point, transition hose, and airflow specifications vary by manufacturer, and we know the differences. A Samsung dryer with its moisture sensor, for example, is more sensitive to restricted airflow than an older Whirlpool model, and we factor that into our recommendations.
When it comes to professional equipment, we put our trust in Rotobrush rotary brush systems, Nikro HEPA extraction units, and Abatement Technologies containment and filtration products, along with Guardsman filtration accessories where appropriate. Whether you have a Speed Queen in a commercial setting or an LG in a Scenic Oaks laundry room, we have the right tools and the right training for the job. If you have a brand not listed here, we still service it, and we will tell you honestly if your vent setup has any manufacturer-specific issues we cannot address.
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- Clothes take more than one cycle to dry. If a standard load is still damp after 45 to 50 minutes on high heat, airflow is restricted. You are paying for that extra cycle in electricity, and the excess heat in your dryer is accelerating wear on the heating element and thermal fuse.
- The dryer or laundry room feels unusually hot. A properly vented dryer pushes hot, moist air outside. If the machine itself is hot to the touch or the room feels like a sauna when the dryer runs, that hot air is backing up into your home, which is exactly the condition that leads to lint fires.
- You smell a burning odor when the dryer runs. This is often lint smoldering near the heating element or inside the vent line. Turn the dryer off and call us. This is a fire waiting for ignition, and no amount of lint trap cleaning at the front of the machine will fix it.
- The exterior vent flap does not open when the dryer runs. Step outside while the dryer is on and check the vent cap. If the flap is not moving or you feel no air coming out, there is a blockage somewhere in the line, or the cap itself is jammed shut.
- You find lint around the outside vent cap or in the laundry room. Lint that is escaping the vent line means a joint has separated or the cap is damaged. That is also how rodents get in during San Antonio’s cooler months, and rodent nests inside dryer vents are a major fire hazard.
Our Process, Step by Step
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Live arrival and introduction. You get a live trackable arrival window before we show up, and your technician arrives in a Cardinal Air Duct uniform with a name you already know. We greet you, confirm the dryer location and vent route, and do a quick visual check of the exterior cap before setting up.
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Camera inspection and airflow baseline. We run a borescope camera through the vent to see the exact condition of the line and measure airflow with an anemometer where the exhaust exits. This gives us a before number on airflow, so we can show you the after number and prove the improvement. If we find damage or a code violation, we show you the photos and give you a fixed price for the fix before proceeding.
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Rotary brush cleaning with negative-pressure extraction. We run a Rotobrush rotary head through the full vent run while a Nikro HEPA vacuum pulls negative pressure from the other end. This means lint is scrubbed loose mechanically and immediately pulled into the vacuum, not blown out into your yard or back into your laundry room. We also clean the lint trap housing and the transition hose.
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Exterior cap cleaning and pest check. We clean the exterior vent cap, replace the flap if it is damaged, and check for pest entry points or nesting material. In San Antonio, this is not optional. Wasps, squirrels, and birds all see an exterior vent as prime real estate.
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After-photos, airflow reading, and written report. You get after-photos of the interior vent line, a final airflow reading, and a digital record of the work. If we recommend a follow-up service or a repair, you get a written price for that too, before we leave. You pay from a digital invoice link, and your 365-Day Done Right Promise starts the day of service.
How Much Does Dryer Vent Cleaning Cost in San Antonio?
A standard dryer vent cleaning in San Antonio runs $149 to $249 for a single-family home with a vent run under 25 feet and a standard exterior wall cap; see our full Dryer Vent Cleaning cost guide for details. If your vent runs through the roof, exceeds 35 feet, or has multiple bends, expect to pay $199 to $299 because of the additional time and equipment involved. A standalone camera inspection runs $79 to $129, credited toward any work you book. Dryer vent installation in San Antonio runs $199 to $399 for a straightforward exterior-wall installation, and repairs fall between $129 and $279 depending on what needs replacing. Commercial pricing is quoted per system after an on-site evaluation.
What affects your price: the length and configuration of your vent run, whether it terminates on the roof or through a wall, the condition of the existing duct, and whether you need a repair or replacement rather than just a cleaning. What should not affect your price: how nice your neighborhood looks or how busy our schedule is. A lot of San Antonio companies quote low and add fees once the technician is in your laundry room. We hand you a written price before any work starts, and it does not change at the door. No per-vent pricing, no surprise fees, no pressure. Call (254) 347-3897 for a free estimate and we will give you an exact number for your home.
Our Service Area Near San Antonio
We serve all of San Antonio and the surrounding communities, including dryer vent cleaning in New Braunfels, dryer vent cleaning in Cibolo, Converse, Terrell Hills, Timberwood Park, Scenic Oaks, Alamo Heights, Kirby, Castle Hills, Floresville, and Lackland AFB. Most appointments are scheduled within one to three business days, depending on where our team is routing that week. If you are in a neighborhood we already serve, we will get you on the calendar while we are in the area.
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 process of removing lint, dust, and debris from the full interior length of the metal duct that carries hot air from your dryer to the outside of your home. We use a rotary brush system paired with HEPA-filtered negative-pressure extraction, so loosened debris goes into a sealed canister instead of your laundry room. Most San Antonio homes should have this done every 12 to 18 months. Call (254) 347-3897 to schedule yours.
A standard dryer vent cleaning takes 45 to 90 minutes from arrival to finish for most San Antonio homes. If your vent runs through the roof, is longer than 25 feet, or has pest debris we need to remove, it can take up to two hours. We will give you a time estimate when you book, and we will not leave until the vent is fully cleaned and documented.
For a standard single-family home in San Antonio, you should budget $149 to $249 for a complete dryer vent cleaning. That includes the full vent line, transition hose, lint trap housing, and exterior cap, with before-and-after photos and a written report. Roof-terminated or unusually long runs cost $199 to $299. Get an exact quote for your home by calling (254) 347-3897, free of charge.
Yes, we clean and repair dryer vent systems connected to Whirlpool, Maytag, LG, Samsung, GE, Electrolux, Speed Queen, Kenmore, and every other major brand sold in San Antonio. The vent system itself is largely independent of the dryer brand, but we know the airflow specifications and connection differences for each manufacturer. If your dryer has brand-specific venting requirements, we will identify them during inspection.
A live person answers our phones 24/7 at (254) 347-3897, and if you are smelling a burning odor or your dryer vent is visibly sparking, we will prioritize your call and route a technician as quickly as possible. For non-emergency cleanings and inspections, most San Antonio appointments are scheduled within one to three business days. If you suspect a fire hazard, shut the dryer off and call us immediately.
Every repair we perform is backed by a written guarantee, and if it fails, we return and fix it at no charge. On top of that, every job is covered by the 365-Day Done Right Promise: if the work is not done right within 365 days, we come back and make it right. That is the longest satisfaction window in the trade, and it applies to every booking without exception.
Pull the dryer away from the wall if you are able, and clean out the lint trap so we can start fresh. If your dryer is in a tight space or you cannot move it comfortably, leave it in place and we will handle it, that is what we are there for. Make sure we have clear access to the exterior vent cap, and if you have pets, secure them during the appointment. Other than that, you do not need to do a thing. We bring all the equipment and cleanup supplies.
Schedule Your Dryer Vent Cleaning Service in San Antonio Today
Your dryer vent is the one fire hazard in your home that gives you warning signs before it becomes dangerous, and if you have seen any of them, do not wait. Call (254) 347-3897 for a free, no-obligation quote, and we will schedule your cleaning at a time that works for you. You get a written price before we start, a live person on the phone 24/7, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise on every job. Omar Haddad and the Cardinal Air Duct San Antonio team are ready when you are.
Written by Omar Haddad, Owner at Cardinal Air Duct San Antonio, serving San Antonio since 2005.