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 Alamo Heights
Dryer vent cleaning in Alamo Heights typically costs $180-$340 for a standard single-family home, with shared-stack multifamily jobs running $280-$520 depending on access and chase height. Most appointments are scheduled within 3-5 business days, and every job starts with a written price before any work begins.
We’re the Dryer Vent Cleaning in Alamo Heights crew homeowners call when their dryer starts taking two cycles, when the laundry room runs hot, or when they smell something burning behind the drum. Our scheduling runs out of the San Antonio office, but our trucks are in the 78209 zip every week. We know the parking constraints on Castano Avenue, the shared chases in the fourplexes off Broadway, and the original plaster ceilings that make standard vent access impossible in a 1920s Tudor. That local knowledge changes what we bring to the job and how we scope it.
Call (726) 600-7155 for a written estimate. No “call for pricing.” We put the number in writing before we unload a single tool.
Why CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning San Antonio Is Alamo Heights’s Preferred Dryer Vent Cleaning Company
We’ve worked Alamo Heights since 2013, and the pattern is consistent: homeowners here research thoroughly before inviting anyone inside. They ask about the equipment, the process, and what documentation they’ll receive. We answer with specifics.
Our Dryer Vent Cleaning team carries Rotobrush agitation tools and Nikro negative-pressure extractors - brands any homeowner can look up and verify. Every technician is background-checked and uniformed under Haven Standard Clause 3: Verified Crews. Tomas Reyes, who leads CleanRun, reviews every shared-stack job personally because the building-wide liability requires it.
The 365-Day Done Right Promise applies to every Alamo Heights job in writing, not as a verbal afterthought. If the vent doesn’t perform as scoped, we return and make it right. Our documented photo record shows the inside of every run before and after, delivered as part of the standard job record. In a neighborhood where a botched ceiling repair can cost more than the original service, that documentation matters.
We also offer a Free Second Opinion on any written estimate from a competitor. Bring us the quote; we put our number beside it, line-itemed and signed.
Our Dryer Vent Cleaning Services in Alamo Heights
Dryer Vent Inspection
Every Alamo Heights job starts here. We run a camera through the full vent run, from the back of the dryer to the termination point, and we photograph what we find. In the pre-war homes near Olmos Park, that often means documenting a vent routed through original plaster ceiling cavities with no access panel, or a shared masonry chase serving two units in a converted 1940s duplex. The inspection report includes the photo record, a written scope of work, and a fixed price before any cleaning begins. Haven Standard Clause 1: Written Price Before Work Starts.
Vent Cleaning
We clean with negative-pressure extraction - a vacuum system that pulls debris out while agitation tools break it loose - not a shop vac pushed into the duct from one end. This matters in Alamo Heights because the long, circuitous runs in retrofitted homes trap lint at every joint where early sheet metal meets later flex duct. A shop vac just moves the blockage deeper. Our equipment roster includes Rotobrush rotary systems and Nikro HEPA-filtered extractors. The job ends when the camera shows a clear run and the airflow measurement meets manufacturer spec.
Lint Removal
Lint in Alamo Heights vents is rarely surface-level. The shared vertical chases in small multifamily buildings pack tight over years, compressed by humidity and heat into dense mats that restrict airflow across every unit on the stack. We remove it with controlled agitation and HEPA-contained extraction, not compressed air that would blow debris into a neighbor’s laundry closet. One recent job on Patterson Avenue required roof-access staging to set up negative pressure at the cap and pull lint from three units simultaneously.
Vent Rerouting
Some Alamo Heights vents cannot be cleaned effectively because they were routed wrong in the first place. A 1950s ranch with the dryer against an interior wall may vent through 35 feet of flex duct with three elbows - a fire hazard by design, not by neglect. When the camera shows this, we scope a reroute through a closet or soffit, present a written price for both options, and let the homeowner decide. We do not reroute through plaster ceilings if we can avoid it. The historic finished surfaces in Alamo Heights homes are worth preserving, and our crews have developed closet-based routing methods specifically for this neighborhood’s housing stock.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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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 comes from manufacturers who publish specifications and maintain dealer networks in Texas, including Alamo Heights Trane service providers. We run Rotobrush rotary agitation systems for mechanical lint breakup, Nikro negative-pressure extractors for contained removal, and Honeywell airflow measurement tools to verify performance after cleaning. For vent caps and bird guards, we stock Aprilaire hardware rated for the wind exposure common on Alamo Heights roofs. These aren’t proprietary tools with mystery performance. They’re trade-standard equipment any homeowner can research, and we name them so you can.
Common Dryer Vent Cleaning Problems We See in Alamo Heights Homes
- Shared vertical chases in apartment conversions. Many pre-1960 buildings in Alamo Heights route multiple dryers through a single masonry or framed chase. One unit’s lint accumulation creates backdraft and reduced airflow for every dryer on the stack. The problem is building-wide, not unit-specific, and cleaning only one side leaves the rest compromised.
- Long circuitous runs through finished plaster ceilings. Retrofitted vent routing in 1920s-1950s homes often combines early sheet metal elbows with later flex duct, creating joints where lint collects beyond the dryer’s trap. The camera usually shows a 2-4 inch buildup at the first transition point.
- Restricted equipment staging in dense blocks. Narrow alleys and limited driveway access on streets like Castano and Evans mean our crews sometimes can’t position ladders and negative-pressure units at the roof termination. We scope alternative access through interior closets or soffits, which adds time but preserves the building envelope.
- Missing or failed vent caps pulling in debris. Alamo Heights’ mature live-oak canopy drops catkins and pollen into uncapped vents, and birds nest in terminations without proper guards. We install bird guards and replacement caps rated for local wind conditions.
Pricing for Dryer Vent Cleaning in Alamo Heights, TX
A standard single-family dryer vent cleaning in Alamo Heights runs $180-$280. Shared-stack multifamily jobs, which require roof access and coordinated negative-pressure setup, typically fall between $280 and $520. Vent rerouting, when the existing run is unsafe or inaccessible, starts around $340 and scales with materials and labor hours.
What moves the number: chase height, number of units sharing the stack, whether we can stage equipment at the termination or need interior access, and the condition of the existing cap or guard. Every price is written and signed before work starts. No per-vent add-ons, no trip charges, no “while we’re here” upsells.
We also offer a Free Second Opinion on any competitor’s written estimate. Bring it in; we’ll itemize ours beside it.
Call (726) 600-7155 for a written estimate. Estimates are free.
We Also Serve Cities Near Alamo Heights
Our crews work throughout the San Antonio metro, including Alamo Heights, Castle Hills, Terrell Hills, and Leon Valley. The same written-price protocol, documented photo record, and 365-Day Done Right Promise apply in every zip we serve.
Serving Alamo Heights, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Alamo Heights area and offer Air Duct Cleaning in Alamo Heights, and we 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 Alamo Heights
No, and doing so would leave both units at risk. A shared vertical chase in a pre-1960 Alamo Heights duplex contains lint from every dryer on the stack; cleaning one side simply relocates the blockage. We scope the full chase, quote the building-wide job, and coordinate access with both units. Call (726) 600-7155 to schedule a camera inspection and written estimate.
We avoid cutting access holes through historic plaster whenever possible. Our crews scope alternative routing through closets, soffits, or exterior wall cavities, and we use flexible camera systems to inspect runs with no interior access. When a ceiling drop is unavoidable, we bring in a plaster restoration specialist as a subcontractor, with that cost itemized in the written quote. Call (726) 600-7155 to discuss your specific layout.
Alamo Heights homes are older, with longer vent runs, more elbows, and shared chases that Stone Oak’s 1990s-and-newer construction simply doesn’t have. The retrofitted ductwork in a 1930s Tudor traps lint at joints a modern straight-run vent would never develop. Add two heavy pollen seasons - mountain cedar December through February, then oak catkins March through April - and the intake load is measurably higher. Your vent isn’t failing faster; it’s working harder in a harder environment. Call (726) 600-7155 and we’ll show you the camera evidence.
Yes. We stock Aprilaire and Guardsman caps rated for local wind exposure, and every installation includes verification that the guard doesn’t restrict exhaust airflow below manufacturer specification. Roof access in Alamo Heights sometimes requires ladder staging from alleys or neighboring driveways; we scope that during the inspection and include any access complexity in the written price. Call (726) 600-7155 to schedule.
For single-family homes with standard runs, every 12-18 months. For shared-stack multifamily units or homes with runs longer than 25 feet or more than two elbows, every 9-12 months. The dense pollen load and older infrastructure in Alamo Heights push most properties toward the shorter end of that range. We note the recommended interval on the written job record and follow up at 14 months if we haven’t heard from you. Call (726) 600-7155 to set a schedule.
Written by Tomas Reyes, Owner at CleanRun Duct Repair & Cleaning, serving Alamo Heights since 2013.