Dryer Vent Cleaning · Austin, TX
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Austin, TX
Lint buildup is the #1 cause of dryer fires, nearly 3,000 U.S. homes a year. It's also why your clothes take two cycles to dry and your electric bill keeps creeping up. We clear the full duct run, exterior hood included, and test airflow before we leave.
Serving Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, Leander, and select surrounding communities.
When to call us
- ·Clothes still damp after a full drying cycle
- ·Dryer or laundry room noticeably hot to the touch
- ·Burning or musty smell during a cycle
- ·Visible lint at the exterior vent hood
- ·You can't remember the last time it was cleaned
- ·Utility bills climbing without a clear reason
What's included
- ✓Full-length duct brushing and vacuuming (roof or wall exits)
- ✓Exterior vent hood cleaning and flap check
- ✓Lint trap cavity and behind-the-dryer vacuum
- ✓Repair or replace crushed / disconnected sections
- ✓Swap flimsy foil transitions for code-compliant rigid metal
- ✓Airflow test before and after, with the numbers
Real Austin home
Before & after, one dryer vent visit
Drag to reveal. Exterior vent hood, packed with lint from a two-story Austin home, cleared to bare metal, airflow tested before and after.
What members get
Dryer Vent Cleaning, the member difference
Well Kept Home members get dryer vent cleaning bundled into one flat monthly rate, no per-visit invoices, no chasing quotes, priority scheduling in Austin.
Cost
What dryer vent cleaning costs in Austin
Real Austin ranges for one-time dryer vent cleaning. Longer runs, roof exits on two-story homes, and rigid-metal upgrades push toward the top of the range. Members get annual cleaning bundled into their flat monthly rate.
| Service | Typical Austin price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard wall-exit vent, ground floor | $149–$185 | Most single-story Austin homes |
| Long run or interior second-floor laundry | $185–$225 | Common in newer North Austin builds |
| Roof-exit vent (two-story) | $195–$275 | Requires roof access and safety setup |
| Rigid-metal transition replacement | +$45–$95 | Swaps flimsy foil for code-compliant duct |
| Crushed / disconnected duct repair | Quoted on site | Priced after airflow diagnosis |
| Well Kept Home membership | $0 per visit | Annual cleaning included on all plans |
Members
Annual dryer vent cleaning, airflow testing, and rigid-metal transition swaps are covered on every membership tier, no per-visit invoice, no upsells.
Prices are typical Austin ranges as of 2026 and depend on run length, exit type, and access. Final quote confirmed after a free ZIP check.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Austin, FAQ
- How dangerous is a clogged dryer vent?
- The U.S. Fire Administration attributes ~2,900 residential fires per year to clothes dryers, and failure to clean the vent is the #1 cause. Lint is highly flammable, and heat with nowhere to escape ignites it. This is the highest-ROI 30 minutes of maintenance on your home.
- How often should I clean my dryer vent in Austin?
- Every 12 months for a typical household. Every 6 months for homes with pets, more than 4 loads/week, or long vent runs common in two-story Austin homes. If clothes take two cycles to dry, book now, that's the classic warning sign.
- What are the warning signs?
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle, dryer or laundry room unusually hot, burning smell during a cycle, visible lint at the exterior vent hood, and no memory of the last cleaning. Any one of these means it's overdue.
- What does dryer vent cleaning cost in Austin?
- $149–$275 one-off depending on run length and roof-vs-wall exit. Included every year for Well Kept Home members with no per-visit invoice. Full breakdown in the cost table above.
- Do you clean vents that exit through the roof?
- Yes. Many two-story Austin homes vent through the roof, we're set up for both roof and wall exits, and we always test airflow before and after so you can see the improvement.
- How long does a typical cleaning take?
- 45–75 minutes for a standard wall-exit vent, up to 90 minutes for a long roof-exit run. We move the dryer, vacuum the cavity behind it, brush the full duct, and clean the exterior hood before we leave.
- Will you replace the flimsy foil hose behind my dryer?
- Yes. Foil and vinyl transition hoses trap lint and are a fire risk, Austin code requires rigid or semi-rigid metal. Swapping it is a small add-on ($45–$95) and included at no extra cost for members.
- Do you service condos, townhomes, and apartments?
- Yes, single-family, condos, townhomes, and small multi-family in the Austin metro. HOA-shared vent stacks require coordination with the association, we handle that scheduling.
More Austin services
Other jobs we handle for Austin homeowners.
Bundle dryer vent cleaning with any of these on a Well Kept Home membership, or book them as one-off visits.
Gutter Cleaning in Austin
Full flush, downspout check, before/after photos.
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Gutter Repair in Austin
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Dryer Vent Repair in Austin
Rehang, reroute, or replace kinked venting.
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Drywall Repair in Austin
Patch, texture-match, and paint touch-ups.
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Pressure Washing in Austin
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Serving Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, and Pflugerville. See the full service area.