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.
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AfterFast, Reliable Dryer Vent Cleaning Across San Antonio
Dryer vent cleaning in San Antonio typically runs $149-$289 for a standard single-family vent run, with rerouting or bird-guard installation adding $180-$340 depending on wall type and attic access. Most jobs are scheduled within two business days, and every appointment starts with a written price before any panel comes off. Our Dryer Vent Cleaning in San Antonio crews dispatch from our local metro office and carry the full Rotobrush and Guardsman equipment roster needed for everything from Monte Vista pier-and-beam bungalows to Stone Oak attic runs. Call (726) 600-7155 to book a free estimate with a documented photo record included.
Why CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning San Antonio Is San Antonio’s Preferred Dryer Vent Cleaning Company
We’ve been independently owned and operated under the Haven Standard since 2013, and our crews offering Air Duct Cleaning in San Antonio have completed documented photo records on more than 52,000 homes. Every visit ends with before-and-after images of every duct run, delivered as a standard job record, not an upsell.
Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and identified by name before arrival - Haven Standard Clause 3: Verified Crews. The license number is published on this page, not buried in a footer, because we expect customers to verify credentials before agreeing to a price.
San Antonio’s housing stock demands specific expertise. Pre-WWII bungalows in Monte Vista and Lavaca were built before modern venting codes. 1970s-90s tract homes in Stone Oak and the Helotes corridor route vents through attics that hit 150°F+ in summer. Our crews know both failure modes because we’ve documented them, photographed them, and quoted them in writing - every time.
The 365-Day Done Right Promise applies to every job. If the work is not right, we make it right. It’s backed in writing, not subject to manager approval.
Our Dryer Vent Cleaning Services in San Antonio
Dryer Vent Inspection
Every San Antonio job starts with a camera inspection of the full vent run, from the appliance connection to the terminal cap. In Monte Vista and Lavaca, we regularly find vents that terminate beneath pier-and-beam floors or in interior utility closets - configurations that predate modern codes and hide lint accumulation for decades. The camera shows the actual condition: compacted lint depth, seam separation, moisture staining, or disconnected joints. We deliver the footage as part of the documented photo record, so the homeowner sees what we see before any work is authorized. A standard inspection with written findings runs $89-$129 in the San Antonio market.
Vent Cleaning and Lint Removal
San Antonio’s combination of hard-water mineral residue, cedar pollen debris, and fine caliche dust from periodic southwesterly wind events creates a particulate mix that bonds to lint more aggressively than in coastal or northern markets. Our crews use Rotobrush agitation tools with HEPA filtration under negative pressure - the brush loosens bonded material while the vacuum captures it at source, not after it enters your laundry room air. On a 1940s pier-and-beam bungalow in Lavaca, our tech ran a camera inspection and found the dryer vent had been disconnected decades earlier, dumping lint and moisture directly into the crawl space beneath the bathroom. We used agitation tools and HEPA filtration under negative pressure to clear roughly six inches of compacted lint from the joist bays, then rerouted the vent through the nearest exterior wall with a new Guardsman vent cap and bird guard. The homeowner had been complaining of musty odors in the hallway for years; after source removal and resealing the run, the dryer cycle time dropped noticeably and the crawl space humidity fell within a week. Standard lint removal and cleaning in San Antonio runs $149-$219.
Vent Rerouting
When a vent terminates in an unconditioned crawl space, interior garage, or attic - all common in San Antonio’s older housing stock - cleaning alone doesn’t solve the problem. Rerouting brings the vent to an exterior wall with proper slope, support, and a code-compliant terminal. In Stone Oak and Helotes, we also reroute attic runs that have collapsed due to heat degradation of foil flex duct. Rerouting requires wall penetration, framing assessment, and proper sealing; in San Antonio, this typically runs $280-$450 depending on wall construction and attic access complexity. The written price includes all materials, the new Guardsman vent cap, and the documented photo record of the completed run.
Bird Guard Installation and Vent Cap Replacement
Missing or mismatched vent caps are standard findings in rental turnovers near Converse and Live Oak, where PCS moves create constant appliance swaps and property managers often lack specifications for proper replacement. Birds and rodents nest in open terminals, creating blockages that a standard cleaning won’t address. Our crews stock Guardsman vent caps with integrated bird guards sized for San Antonio’s common 4-inch vent diameters, and we photograph the terminal before and after as part of the standard job record. Cap replacement with bird guard installation runs $89-$149 in the San Antonio market.
What happens when you call
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
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Our equipment roster includes Rotobrush agitation systems, Abatement Technologies HEPA filtration units, and Guardsman vent caps and bird guards - brands customers can look up independently before agreeing to a price. We stock San Antonio-appropriate terminal hardware for the region’s common wall types: stucco, Hardie board, and older wood siding found in Monte Vista and Lavaca. No waiting on parts shipments. The crew arrives with what the job requires, and the written price reflects actual materials, not a generic dispatch fee.
Common Dryer Vent Cleaning Problems We See in San Antonio Homes
- Crawl space lint accumulation in pre-WWII bungalows. Monte Vista and Lavaca homes frequently have vents terminating beneath pier-and-beam floors where lint compacts over decades, invisible until a camera inspection reveals it. The moisture load also elevates crawl space humidity and promotes biological growth on joists.
- Attic duct collapse in north-side tract homes. Stone Oak and Helotes corridor properties from the 1970s-90s route vents through unconditioned attics where 150°F+ summer temperatures degrade foil flex duct. Seams separate, the duct collapses onto insulation, and lint escapes into the attic where the HVAC return recirculates it through the whole house.
- Crushed or disconnected runs from rental appliance swaps. Near Converse and Live Oak, frequent tenant turnover means dryers get moved without proper reconnection. The vent gets kinked behind the unit or pulled partially free, creating a blockage the next occupant won’t detect until cycle times double.
- Missing vent caps and nesting blockages. San Antonio’s bird and rodent pressure is year-round, and open terminals - common after cap loss in wind events or during appliance replacement - become nesting sites within weeks. The blockage is often organic material mixed with lint, requiring removal tools, not just air pressure.
Pricing for Dryer Vent Cleaning in San Antonio, TX
We publish actual ranges because Haven Standard Clause 1 requires a written price before any work starts. Here’s what dryer vent services cost in the San Antonio market:
| Service | Typical Range |
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| Camera inspection with written findings | $89-$129 |
| Standard vent cleaning and lint removal | $149-$219 |
| Vent rerouting (exterior wall termination) | $280-$450 |
| Vent cap replacement with bird guard | $89-$149 |
| Combination: cleaning + rerouting + cap | $380-$580 |
What moves a job within these ranges: wall construction (stucco costs more than vinyl to penetrate), attic access difficulty, length of run, and whether the existing duct is salvageable or requires full replacement. Two-story homes with roof-terminal vents fall at the higher end. Every estimate is free, delivered in writing, and valid for 30 days. Bring a competitor’s written quote and we’ll provide a Free Second Opinion, our number next to theirs.
Call (726) 600-7155 for an exact quote on your San Antonio home. Estimates are free, and the written price is the price you’ll pay.
We Also Serve Cities Near San Antonio
Our crews regularly work the northeast and southwest corridors beyond city limits. We schedule San Antonio-area jobs in Converse, Universal City, Schertz, and Helotes with the same written-price protocol and documented photo record. Dispatch is coordinated from our San Antonio metro office, so route efficiency keeps travel costs off your invoice.
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.
FAQs - Dryer Vent Cleaning in San Antonio
No, it’s not normal by current code, but it’s common in Monte Vista and Lavaca because these homes predate modern venting requirements. The vent beneath your pier-and-beam floor has likely been dumping lint and moisture into the crawl space for decades. We recommend a camera inspection to confirm the termination point, then rerouting through the nearest exterior wall with a proper vent cap and bird guard. Call (726) 600-7155 for a free estimate - we’ll show you the camera footage before quoting any work.
It doesn’t directly clog the vent, but it signals a broader particulate load in your home’s air. From December through February, San Antonio’s Ashe juniper pollen counts are among the highest recorded in the US, and your HVAC system pulls that pollen through return-air grilles into the duct system. A blocked dryer vent forces moist, lint-laden air back into the laundry space, where it can enter the HVAC return and compound the seasonal allergen load. Clean venting reduces one contamination source when the others are already elevated.
Yes, because the failure mode is different. Attic temperatures in Stone Oak and Helotes regularly exceed 150°F in summer, accelerating degradation of foil flex duct - a common issue our San Antonio Trane service technicians also encounter in harsh attic conditions. The material becomes brittle, seams separate, and the duct collapses. We inspect attic runs with a camera from both terminations, assess the duct material, and quote replacement with solid-wall duct or proper support where needed. Standard cleaning without material assessment misses the actual problem.
The active-duty and veteran population clustered around JBSA-Lackland, Fort Sam Houston, and Randolph AFB drives constant PCS moves, and property managers have learned that uncleaned vents create fire hazards, moisture damage, and tenant complaints. Many now require a documented photo record of the vent condition at move-out, similar to carpet or paint inspections. Our standard job record meets this requirement without additional charges.
A full camera run from the appliance connection to the terminal cap, airflow measurement with an anemometer, written findings with photo documentation, and a written price for any recommended work. The inspection itself takes 20-30 minutes, and you receive the photo record whether or not you proceed with cleaning. In San Antonio, the inspection runs $89-$129, credited toward the cleaning if you schedule within 30 days.
Ready to see what’s actually inside your vent? Call (726) 600-7155 for a free estimate. Our Dryer Vent Cleaning team will deliver a written price before any work starts, complete the job with a documented photo record, and back it with the 365-Day Done Right Promise.
Written by Tomas Reyes, Owner at CleanRun Duct Repair & Cleaning, serving San Antonio since 2013.