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.
Rotobrush Dryer Vent Cleaning in San Antonio: What to Know First
We provide independent Rotobrush dryer vent cleaning in San Antonio, typically completing the job in one scheduled visit with a written price delivered before any work starts. Most Rotobrush dryer vent systems we encounter in San Antonio homes run between $189 and $349 for a standard cleaning, depending on vent length, accessibility, and whether the flex duct behind the unit has collapsed or detached. Call (726) 600-7155 for a written estimate at no cost.
This page is for homeowners who already own Rotobrush air duct cleaning equipment and need their dryer vent serviced by technicians who understand how that equipment integrates with the rest of their ventilation system. We are an independent Rotobrush service provider, not affiliated with or authorized by Rotobrush LLC.
How Rotobrush Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- Beast Series vacuum motor seal degradation. The Beast 8.5 and 8.5+ units we see in Alamo Heights and Terrell Hills develop hairline cracks in the vacuum motor housing seal after roughly 4-6 years of San Antonio heat cycling. Hot attic air in summer, cool conditioned air in winter - that expansion and contraction hardens the seal compound. We replace with a quality aftermarket seal rated for Texas temperature swings, or source OEM if the unit is still under factory warranty. The camera goes in first. Then we talk.
- Brush system cable fray on older Roto-Vision models. The 1.5-inch brush cable on pre-2019 Roto-Vision units tends to fray where it exits the drive sheath, especially if the homeowner has run it through a dryer vent with a tight 90-degree elbow. We inspect the full cable length with a borescope before declaring it serviceable; a frayed cable left in service will snap mid-vent and turn a cleaning into an extraction job.
- Negative air pressure drop in hybrid duct systems. Rotobrush equipment relies on consistent negative-pressure extraction (suction that pulls debris back toward the vacuum rather than pushing it deeper into the duct run). In San Antonio tract homes near Stone Oak, we regularly find flex duct that has been crushed by roofing crews or settled insulation, breaking the pressure seal. We document the collapse photographically, repair or replace the damaged flex section, then re-establish proper negative pressure before cleaning resumes.
- Condensation corrosion in the collection canister. The aluminum collection canisters on BrushBeast and BrushBeast Lite units corrode at the seam weld when homeowners store them in garage spaces without draining condensation fully. San Antonio’s spring humidity accelerates this. We clean and treat the seam, replace the canister if pitting has penetrated, and show the owner where the drain port is - most never knew it existed.
- Drive belt glazing from lint bypass. When the brush head encounters a dense lint plug in a long vent run - common in two-story San Antonio homes where the vent terminates at the roofline - the drive belt on Ranger or Hawk models can glaze and slip. We pull the head, clear the obstruction with a manual auger first, then resume powered brushing to preserve the belt.
Our Rotobrush Dryer Vent Cleaning Process

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Call and scope. You call (726) 600-7155. A live person answers. We schedule a visit, and Tomas Reyes or one of our background-checked, uniformed technicians arrives at the appointed time - identified by name before we pull into the driveway, per Haven Standard Clause 3: Verified Crews.
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Camera inspection and written price. We feed a borescope through the full vent run before touching a tool. The camera shows us lint density, flex duct condition, elbow configuration, and termination point. We write the price on a scope sheet. You sign it. Haven Standard Clause 1: No work starts without a written price agreed in advance.
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Parts decision. If we find a failed Rotobrush component - a cracked seal, a frayed cable, a glazed belt - we explain OEM versus quality aftermarket options, including warranty implications. You choose. We document the choice in writing.
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Cleaning and repair. We use Rotobrush-compatible brush heads sized to your vent diameter, with negative-pressure extraction via Nikro or Abatement Technologies portable HEPA equipment. Every pass is photographed. If we reroute venting or install a bird guard, we photograph that too.
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Flow test and photo record delivery. We measure exhaust airflow before and after with an anemometer. The photo record - every duct run, before and after - is delivered to you as a standard job record, not an upsell. This is how we’ve operated since 2013.
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365-Day Done Right Promise activation. The written guarantee goes in your hand before we leave. If the work is not right, we make it right. That is backed in writing on every job, not stated only in marketing copy.
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AfterWhat Rotobrush Dryer Vent Cleaning Costs in San Antonio
| Service | Typical Range |
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| Standard Rotobrush dryer vent cleaning (single-story, wall termination) | $189-$249 |
| Two-story or roof-termination vent with ladder access | $249-$319 |
| Vent rerouting or flex duct replacement (per linear foot) | $45-$75 |
| Bird guard or vent cap replacement with installation | $89-$149 |
| Rotobrush component repair (seal, cable, belt replacement) | $75-$165 parts and labor |
What moves the price: vent length, number of elbows, accessibility (crawl space, attic, roofline), and whether the flex duct behind the dryer has separated or collapsed. We also service Lennox, Trane, and Carrier integrated ventilation systems where the dryer vent ties into a larger duct network.
Every estimate is free. Bring a competitor’s written quote and we will put our number next to it, no charge - Haven Standard Clause 5: Free Second Opinion.
Why San Antonio Homeowners Call CleanRun Duct Repair & Cleaning for Rotobrush Work

We have served 52,000 homes since 2013. Every one started with a written price and ended with a documented photo record. Our technicians carry Rotobrush-compatible tooling alongside Nikro, Abatement Technologies, Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Guardsman equipment - brands you can verify independently.
The 365-Day Done Right Promise is not a policy subject to manager approval. It is a written guarantee on every job. If the work is not right, we make it right.
Tomas Reyes, who grew up in Queens and trained in HVAC systems technology at Queensborough Community College before shifting focus to the San Antonio market, has logged thousands of hours on jobs including tract homes near Stone Oak where flex duct collapses and dust accumulation tend to be textbook examples of what we document. He keeps a folded photo of his late father’s woodworking shop tacked inside his work van - a reminder that craftsmanship shows in what you leave behind, not what you say.
FAQs
No, independent service does not automatically void a Rotobrush warranty, but using non-OEM replacement parts on certain components can limit coverage for that specific part. We identify which parts are warranty-sensitive before we order, and we document OEM versus aftermarket choices in writing so you can file a clean claim if needed. Call (726) 600-7155 and we will review your unit’s serial number and warranty status during the estimate.
You receive a Documented Photo Record of every duct run, before and after, as a standard deliverable on every visit - not as an upsell. The photo record is time-stamped and shows the interior surface condition at multiple points in the vent. If a company will not show you the inside of your vent with a camera before quoting, they are selling you vacuum noise, not documented work.
Repair makes sense when the failure is isolated to a replaceable component - a seal, cable, belt, or canister - and the vacuum motor still pulls rated negative pressure. We test motor performance with a manometer before recommending replacement. If the motor is below 80 percent of rated suction and the unit has more than 8 years of service, we will show you the numbers and let you decide. No replacement pressure.
Yes, though not from big-box retailers. We source OEM seals, cables, and belts through trade distributors with next-day delivery to our shop. For same-day repairs, we stock quality aftermarket equivalents that meet or exceed OEM specifications for temperature and wear resistance. We tell you which we are installing before we open the package.
Every 12 to 18 months for a typical San Antonio household drying 5-7 loads weekly. Homes near construction zones, homes with multiple pets, or vents with long horizontal runs through attics may need cleaning every 9 to 12 months. The lint you see behind the dryer is typically 10 to 15 percent of what has accumulated in the vent run. Call (726) 600-7155 for a free inspection and we will show you exactly what your vent looks like.
Call (726) 600-7155 for a free written estimate on Rotobrush dryer vent cleaning in San Antonio. A live person answers, 24/7. We will schedule a visit, inspect your vent with a camera, and deliver a written price before any work starts. Every job includes a Documented Photo Record and is backed by the 365-Day Done Right Promise.
Written by Tomas Reyes, Owner, CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning San Antonio at CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning San Antonio, serving San Antonio and nearby areas.




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