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 Selma
Dryer vent cleaning in Selma, TX typically costs $180-$340 for a standard single-run system, with rerouting or cap replacement adding $120-$250 depending on attic access and materials. Most jobs are completed in 90 minutes to two hours, and every one starts with a written price before work begins under Haven Standard Clause 1. If your Selma home was built during the 1990s or 2000s growth wave, your vent has likely never been professionally cleaned. Call (726) 600-7155 for a free estimate.
We serve Selma from our San Antonio office, with crews running daily routes through the IH-35/Loop 1604 corridor. Our technicians know the specific vent configurations found in Selma’s production-builder neighborhoods - the long flex runs through unconditioned attics, the stapled boot connections, the original caps that failed years ago. That familiarity means we diagnose faster and quote accurately on arrival, not after an hour of exploration.
Why CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning San Antonio Is Selma’s Preferred Dryer Vent Cleaning Company
CleanRun has served the San Antonio metro, including Selma, since 2013. In that time we’ve documented 52,000+ jobs with before-and-after photos of every duct and vent run. Selma homeowners receive the same deliverable: a written price upfront, a photo record of what was found inside the vent, and the completed work, all backed by our 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing.
Our reputation in Selma is built on what we can show, not what we claim. Reviews from Selma customers consistently mention the photo documentation - seeing the packed lint mass that was causing their dry times to stretch past 90 minutes, or the disconnected boot dumping moisture into their attic. Haven Standard Clause 3: Verified Crews means every technician is background-checked, uniformed, and identified by name before arrival. No exceptions.
Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our San Antonio office, but crews serve Selma locally with same-week availability for standard bookings. We don’t manufacture urgency. We do answer calls with a live person 24/7, and we do return to Selma if anything about the job isn’t right - that’s the 365-Day Done Right Promise, and it’s in writing on every invoice.
Our Dryer Vent Cleaning Services in Selma
Dryer Vent Inspection
Every CleanRun Dryer Vent Cleaning job in Selma begins with a camera inspection of the full vent run, from the dryer transition hose to the exterior cap. In Selma’s 15-25 year old production homes, we regularly find original flex duct stapled at boot connections rather than properly clamped - a shortcut that lets the liner sag and separate inside the attic. The camera shows the separation, the lint accumulation pattern, and any crushed sections from roofers or cable installers who’ve crawled past the run. You see what we see before any work is approved. The inspection itself is included in the cleaning price; standalone inspections for real estate transactions or second opinions run $95-$145 in Selma.
Vent Cleaning
Our vent cleaning process for Selma homes uses professional-grade equipment - Rotobrush agitation tools and Nikro negative-pressure extraction systems with HEPA filtration at the outlet. For the packed, baked-on lint we find in Selma’s long attic runs, we often need to access the vent from both ends simultaneously, breaking the hardened mass with mechanical agitation while drawing it out under suction. A homeowner’s shop vac lacks the reach, the agitation, and the containment. We document the before condition with photos, the after condition with photos, and deliver both as part of your standard job record. Typical Selma vent cleaning: $180-$280 for accessible single-run systems.
Lint Removal
Lint removal in Selma is rarely a surface job. The original construction lint - drywall dust, insulation fragments, and packing material from the rushed build-out - forms a base layer that catches subsequent dryer lint and hardens over years of heat cycling. In Selma’s extreme-attic-temperature environment, this mass becomes almost ceramic. Our process removes it mechanically, not with chemicals that leave residue. We measure airflow before and after with an anemometer (a wind-speed gauge that reads cubic feet per minute), and we show you the number. If airflow doesn’t improve measurably, we haven’t finished.
Vent Rerouting
Vent rerouting is where Selma’s housing stock really shows its age. The original production-builder routes often zigzag through attics with three or four elbows to avoid structural members, creating lint traps at every turn. We reroute to the shortest practical path with the fewest elbows, using solid metal duct where code allows and proper clamped connections at every boot. Rerouting in Selma typically runs $220-$390 depending on attic access, new duct length, and whether we’re replacing a failed cap at the same time. Every reroute includes the full cleaning of the new pathway and photo documentation of the completed work.
Vent Cap Replacement
Selma’s original vent caps - the cheap louvered plastic units installed by volume builders - crack, stick open, or get blocked by wasp nests within a decade. A stuck-open cap lets in rain, humidity, and attic pests. A blocked cap backs up moisture and lint into the duct. We stock Guardsman and Honeywell replacement caps rated for our climate, with proper backdraft dampers and pest screens. Cap replacement alone: $85-$160 installed. Bundled with cleaning: $65-$120.
Bird Guard Installation
Bird guards prevent nesting in the vent cap, a common issue in Selma where attic temperatures attract sparrows and starlings to the warm exhaust. We install metal mesh guards that don’t restrict airflow. Typical cost: $75-$140 when added to a cleaning service.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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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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CleanRun crews in Selma carry professional-grade equipment from trade-recognized brands: Rotobrush mechanical agitation systems, Nikro HEPA-filtered negative-pressure extractors, and Guardsman vent hardware. We stock replacement caps, clamps, and rigid duct sections on every truck, so most Selma jobs are completed in a single visit without waiting on parts. Customers can verify each manufacturer’s specifications independently - we name the tools because we have nothing to hide about how the work gets done.
Common Dryer Vent Cleaning Problems We See in Selma Homes
- Stapled boot connections separating in the attic. Original production builders in Selma used staples instead of clamps at flex-to-boot joints. The connection loosens, the duct sags, and lint dumps into unconditioned attic space instead of exiting the home. Homeowners notice long dry times and assume the dryer is failing.
- Multi-elbow runs baking lint into hard deposits. Selma’s 9-10 month cooling season means attics regularly exceed 140°F. Lint in long, flex-heavy vent runs bakes onto the liner and hardens. A shop vac can’t touch it. Our Rotobrush agitation breaks it loose while Nikro extraction draws it out.
- Never-cleaned construction debris masking the real blockage. Drywall dust and insulation fragments from the original build-out form a porous mat that catches lint. The vent looks clear from the outside or at the dryer connection, but the camera reveals a packed run two-thirds down the line.
- Failed original caps letting moisture back into the duct. Cracked plastic louvers or missing flappers allow rain and humidity to enter. In Selma’s climate, that moisture reactivates old lint into a mold-friendly paste that restricts airflow worse than dry lint alone.
Pricing for Dryer Vent Cleaning in Selma, TX
| Service | Typical Range in Selma |
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| Standard dryer vent cleaning (single run, accessible) | $180 - $280 |
| Vent cleaning with bird guard installation | $255 - $420 |
| Vent rerouting (new pathway, clamped connections) | $220 - $390 |
| Vent cap replacement (standalone) | $85 - $160 |
| Vent cap replacement (bundled with cleaning) | $65 - $120 |
| Standalone camera inspection / second opinion | $95 - $145 |
What moves a Selma job toward the higher end: attic access difficulty (steep pitch, blown-in insulation depth), multiple vent runs for dual-dryer setups, or the need to cut and patch drywall to reach a hidden junction. What keeps it at the lower end: straight runs with good access, standard cap configurations, and no rerouting needed. Every price is written and agreed before work starts - Haven Standard Clause 1. No per-vent pricing, no add-ons after arrival. Call (726) 600-7155 for your exact quote; estimates are free.
We Also Serve Cities Near Selma
CleanRun crews serve homeowners throughout the San Antonio metro, including Selma and neighboring communities: San Antonio, Alamo Heights, Castle Hills, and Terrell Hills. Each area gets the same written-price protocol, the same documented photo record, and the same 365-Day Done Right Promise.
Serving Selma, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Selma 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 Selma
Yes. In Selma’s post-2000 production homes, 20+ years of accumulation typically produces a vent run that is 30-60% blocked with hardened lint, especially if the original route used multiple elbows through the attic. Long dry times, a hot dryer exterior, or visible lint behind the dryer are warning signs. The real risk is that the blockage forces the dryer to overheat, and the lint itself is combustible. Call (726) 600-7155 for a free inspection and written quote.
Volume builders in Selma’s 1990s-2000s growth waves prioritized speed over optimal vent paths. We regularly find runs with four or more elbows, flex duct stapled rather than clamped, and routes that sag across attic trusses. Cleaning improves airflow temporarily, but the fundamental geometry keeps creating new lint traps. Rerouting to a shorter, properly supported path with rigid metal duct solves the root cause. We show you the camera footage and quote both options in writing before you decide.
We run a borescope camera from the dryer connection toward the exterior cap. A disconnected boot shows up as an open cavity with lint debris around it. A crushed section appears as a pinched or flattened liner with disturbed lint patterns. In Selma’s unconditioned attics, we also check for sagging flex that has pulled free under its own weight after years of heat cycling. The camera inspection is standard on every job; you see the footage in real time.
It does. Selma’s 9-10 month cooling season means dryers run year-round, not seasonally. The near-constant airflow keeps lint moving through the vent, but it also means the vent never gets a seasonal break to fully cool and settle. Combined with attic temperatures that bake lint onto flex duct liners, Selma vents tend to harden their blockages faster than in climates with distinct heating and cooling seasons. Annual inspection is prudent; cleaning every 2-3 years is typical for homes with standard usage.
An inspection is camera-only: we document the condition, show you the footage, and provide a written scope and price for any needed work. No cleaning occurs unless you approve the written quote. A full cleaning includes the inspection, mechanical agitation and negative-pressure extraction of the entire run, airflow measurement before and after, and delivery of your photo record. In Selma, most homeowners who’ve never had their vent cleaned move directly to the full service once they see the camera footage. Call (726) 600-7155 to schedule either.
Schedule Your Dryer Vent Cleaning in Selma
CleanRun serves Selma with background-checked, uniformed technicians operating under the H.A.V.E.N. Standard. Every job starts with a written price, includes a Documented Photo Record of your vent run before and after, and is backed by our 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. We don’t do coupons, we don’t do bait-and-switch, and we don’t ask you to “call for a quote” - your estimate is free, detailed, and delivered before any work begins.
Call (726) 600-7155 to schedule your dryer vent cleaning in Selma. Ask about our Free Second Opinion if you have a competitor’s written estimate; we’ll put our number next to theirs, no charge.
Written by Tomas Reyes, Owner at CleanRun Duct Repair & Cleaning, serving Selma and the San Antonio metro since 2013.
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