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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AfterTrusted Dryer Vent Cleaning for Round Rock Homeowners
our Dryer Vent Cleaning in Round Rock typically costs $149-$289 for a standard single-family home and takes 60-90 minutes from arrival to final airflow test. CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Round Rock has documented every dryer vent job with before-and-after photos since 2013, and we deliver a written price before any work starts under Haven Standard Clause 1.
We’ve served more than 52,000 homes since our founding, and the dryer vent calls we handle in Round Rock follow a familiar pattern: the homeowner noticed clothes taking longer to dry, or a burning smell during the cycle, or they simply couldn’t remember the last time the vent was cleaned. In neighborhoods like Forest Creek, Teravista, and Behrens Ranch, where many homes were built between 2015 and 2020, we’re finding vents packed with lint that bypassed the screen and compacted at the first elbow or exterior cap. The Texas Hill Country’s hard water and dust don’t help; mineral residue binds lint into dense mats that restrict airflow far more than loose accumulation alone.
Our crews are background-checked, uniformed, and identified by name before arrival under Haven Standard Clause 3: Verified Crews. Every job concludes with a Documented Photo Record delivered to you, and every repair is backed by our 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. Call (737) 259-5752 to schedule. A live person answers 24/7.
What Our Dryer Vent Cleaning Service Includes
Dryer Vent Inspection
We start every job with a Dryer Vent Inspection using a borescope camera that travels the entire duct run, the metal or flexible pathway that carries exhaust air from your dryer to the exterior of your home. The camera shows us exactly where lint has compacted, whether the venting material is the safer rigid metal or the older foil-style flexible duct that Round Rock fire codes now discourage, and if any joints have separated or sagged. In Round Rock’s newer subdivisions like Paloma Lake and Siena, we regularly find builder-grade vents with excessive elbows that trap lint; in older homes near downtown, we see original vents that have never been inspected. You receive the inspection footage as part of your Documented Photo Record.
Vent Cleaning
Vent Cleaning is the core service: we remove lint and debris from the full length of the duct run using professional-grade negative-pressure extraction, a method that pulls loosened material out rather than blowing it deeper into the system. Our crews use Rotobrush and Nikro equipment, tools you can verify independently, with brushes sized to the diameter of your specific vent. We clean from both the dryer connection and the exterior cap to ensure no section is missed. In Round Rock, where many vents run 15-25 feet to reach an exterior wall, partial cleaning leaves dangerous buildup at the far end; we measure airflow before and after to confirm the restriction is gone.
Lint Removal
Lint removal addresses the material that accumulates beyond what a homeowner can reach with a store-bought brush. Dryer lint screens catch roughly 60% of particles; the rest enters the vent and, over months, forms dense layers that reduce airflow and force your dryer to run hotter and longer. In Round Rock homes with large households or frequent laundry loads, we’ve extracted lint deposits weighing several pounds from vents that appeared functional from the outside. We don’t stop at the visible opening; we clean the transition duct behind the dryer, the main run through walls or attics, and the termination point at your exterior cap.
Vent Rerouting
Vent rerouting becomes necessary when the existing duct run is too long, has too many bends, or terminates in a location that violates current building codes. The International Residential Code limits dryer vents to 35 feet in equivalent length, with each 90-degree elbow adding 5 feet to that calculation; many Round Rock homes, especially two-story builds in Mayfield Ranch and Highlands at Mayfield, exceed this with routing through second-floor attics. We design and install a new path using rigid metal ducting, the only material we install for fire safety, with proper slope for condensation drainage and accessible cleanouts for future maintenance. Every reroute includes a written scope and price before work begins.
Bird Guard Installation
Bird guard installation protects your vent termination from nesting birds, squirrels, and insects that can block airflow entirely or introduce flammable materials into the duct. Round Rock’s mature tree canopy in neighborhoods like Old Town, Round Rock West, and Cat Hollow attracts cavity-nesting species that find vent openings ideal; we’ve removed complete nests that reduced airflow by 80% or more. Our guards use metal mesh fine enough to block animals but designed to allow proper exhaust flow and to open fully for cleaning access. We install guards that match your vent diameter and exterior finish, and we document the fit in your photo record.
Vent Cap Replacement
Vent cap replacement fixes the exterior termination where damage, corrosion, or poor original design allows backdraft, water intrusion, or pest entry. Round Rock’s combination of intense summer sun and occasional hard freezes degrades plastic caps in 3-5 years; we replace them with metal caps rated for our climate, equipped with functioning dampers that seal when the dryer isn’t running. A failed damper lets hot, humid attic air back into the vent, accelerating lint compaction and creating conditions for mold growth. We verify proper operation before leaving and include the cap replacement in your written warranty.
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.
Brands We Service for Dryer Vent Cleaning
We clean and inspect dryer vents connected to every major appliance brand installed in Round Rock homes. For Honeywell-integrated laundry environments, commonly found in smart-home builds across Teravista and Forest Creek, we verify that vent airflow readings align with the system’s performance monitoring; restricted vents trigger false efficiency alerts that homeowners mistake for appliance failure. Our crews have serviced hundreds of Aprilaire-adjacent installations and stock compatible transition fittings for their whole-home configurations. Whether your dryer is a Honeywell-integrated system, an Aprilaire-adjacent setup, or any other make, we can help.
We also maintain Abatement Technologies and Nikro equipment on our own trucks, brands we chose for documented performance in residential duct cleaning. This matters because the tools used on your vent directly affect the quality of documentation you receive; our Nikro negative-pressure extractors include camera ports that let us record cleaning progress in real time. Your dryer brand doesn’t limit our service. We work with LG, Samsung, Whirlpool, GE, Bosch, Speed Queen, and every other manufacturer, including compact and heat-pump dryers increasingly common in Round Rock’s newer energy-efficient builds.
BeforeAfterSigns You Need Dryer Vent Cleaning Right Now
- Clothes take more than one cycle to dry. This is the most common symptom we hear from Round Rock homeowners, and it means your dryer’s heating element is working harder while airflow is too restricted to carry moisture out. The extra cycle time costs you in electricity bills and wears fabrics faster; more critically, it indicates lint buildup that can ignite under sustained high heat.
- You smell burning or scorching during dryer operation. Lint is highly flammable, and when it accumulates near the dryer’s heating element or in a restricted section of vent, you may smell it beginning to overheat. This is not a normal odor; if you notice it, stop using the dryer and schedule an inspection. We’ve documented scorched lint in vents throughout Round Rock, particularly in homes where the dryer runs multiple loads daily.
- The exterior vent flap barely opens or stays closed during a cycle. Proper dryer operation should push the exterior damper fully open; weak airflow means blockage somewhere in the run. In Round Rock’s windy conditions, a stuck or weak damper also lets cold air backdraft into the vent, which we see accelerate lint compaction in winter months.
- Your laundry room feels unusually humid or hot during drying. Exhaust air escaping before the exterior cap, usually at a disconnected joint or corroded section, dumps heat and moisture into your home instead of outside. This wastes energy and can promote mold growth in wall cavities; we use our borescope to locate the exact leak point without destructive inspection.
- It’s been more than 12 months since your last professional cleaning. The U.S. Fire Administration recommends annual dryer vent cleaning, and for Round Rock households with children, pets, or high laundry volume, we see meaningful buildup in 6-8 months. If you don’t know when your vent was last cleaned, assume it’s overdue; our inspection will show you the current condition without obligation.
Our Dryer Vent Cleaning Process - Step by Step
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Written price delivered before work starts. When you call (737) 259-5752, we ask about your home’s layout, dryer location, and any symptoms you’ve noticed. We then deliver a written price range by text or email before scheduling. Haven Standard Clause 1 requires this; there is no “call for a quote” at CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Round Rock.
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Verified crew arrival and pre-job documentation. Your technician arrives in a marked vehicle, uniformed, and identified by name per Haven Standard Clause 3. We photograph the dryer area, the exterior cap, and the vent path access points before touching anything. These baseline images become part of your permanent job record.
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Borescope inspection of the full duct run. We feed a camera through the vent from both ends, recording footage that shows lint density, vent material condition, joint integrity, and any damage. In Round Rock, we commonly find compacted lint at the first elbow, disconnected joints in attic runs, and original foil flex duct that should be replaced with rigid metal. We review the footage with you before proceeding.
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Mechanical cleaning with negative-pressure extraction. Using Rotobrush or Nikro equipment matched to your vent diameter, we agitate and remove lint from the entire run while simultaneously extracting it under negative pressure. This prevents debris from entering your home or laundry area. For heavily compacted buildup, we may use compressed air whips or manual brushing at specific restriction points, always with extraction running.
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Airflow verification, photo documentation, and written warranty. We measure exhaust airflow at the exterior cap with an anemometer, comparing the reading to manufacturer specifications and to our pre-cleaning baseline. We photograph the cleaned vent interior and the restored airflow reading. You receive all photos, the written scope, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise before we leave. If airflow doesn’t meet specification, we continue working at no additional charge.
How Much Does Dryer Vent Cleaning Cost in Round Rock?
A standard dryer vent cleaning for a single-family home in Round Rock runs; see our Dryer Vent Cleaning cost guide for details. Standard jobs run $149-$189 when the vent is accessible, uses rigid metal ducting, and has no more than two elbows. Vents requiring significant lint removal from long runs, typically 20+ feet common in two-story homes in Paloma Lake and Siena, fall in the $189-$239 range. Vent rerouting, bird guard installation, or cap replacement are quoted separately based on materials and access; reroutes typically run $289-$449 depending on path length and whether attic or crawlspace work is required.
Several factors affect your specific price. The vent material matters: rigid metal cleans efficiently, while damaged foil flex duct usually requires replacement. The number of elbows and total equivalent length determine how much time and equipment the job needs. Accessibility affects labor; vents routed through finished walls or second-floor attics take longer than straight runs to an exterior wall. The condition of the buildup itself varies; lint compacted with hard water residue, common in Round Rock’s mineral-rich water supply, requires more aggressive mechanical cleaning than loose accumulation.
We include the full inspection, borescope footage, mechanical cleaning, airflow testing, and Documented Photo Record in every standard cleaning price. There are no per-foot surcharges, no “vent count” fees, and no add-on charges for basic cap inspection. If we find conditions that require repair or rerouting, we present a separate written price before that work begins; you approve every dollar.
To avoid overpaying, reject any quote based on a teaser coupon or a price “starting at” figure that balloons on arrival. The $79 dryer vent special is a well-documented industry pattern: the technician arrives, discovers “unexpected” conditions, and the final invoice triples. At CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Round Rock, the price we write is the price you pay. Bring a competitor’s written estimate and we’ll deliver our Free Second Opinion, our number next to theirs, with no obligation to book.
Dryer Vent Cleaning Near Round Rock - Our Service Area
CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Round Rock serves homeowners throughout the greater Austin metro, including Dryer Vent Cleaning in Brushy Creek, Dryer Vent Cleaning in Wells Branch, and communities across Pflugerville, Hutto, Jollyville, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Leander, Manor, Taylor, and Austin proper. Most Round Rock appointments are scheduled within 2-4 business days, with inspection-only visits available sooner if you’ve noticed burning smells or complete airflow failure. Crews dispatched to outlying areas like Liberty Hill or Jarrell carry the same equipment and follow the same Haven Standard protocols as our Round Rock base team.
Serving Round Rock, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Round Rock area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions - Dryer Vent Cleaning in Round Rock
Dryer vent cleaning is the professional removal of lint and debris from the metal pathway that carries exhaust air from your clothes dryer to the outside of your home. Your lint screen catches only a portion of particles; the rest enters the vent, compacting over time into a fire hazard and efficiency drain. In Round Rock’s climate, where hard water residue binds lint into dense deposits, annual cleaning protects your home and reduces energy costs. Call (737) 259-5752 for an exact quote; estimates are free.
A standard dryer vent cleaning takes 60-90 minutes from crew arrival to final airflow verification. Complex jobs, including vent rerouting or cap replacement in hard-to-access locations, may extend to 2-3 hours. We schedule specific arrival windows, not all-day waits, and we call 30 minutes before arrival. Call (737) 259-5752 to check current availability in Round Rock.
Standard dryer vent cleaning in Round Rock costs $149-$189 for accessible single-family vents; longer runs or heavy buildup run $189-$239. Reroutes, bird guards, and cap replacements are quoted separately based on written scope. Every price is delivered in writing before work starts under Haven Standard Clause 1, with no per-vent or per-foot add-ons. Call (737) 259-5752 for your specific quote; estimates are free.
Yes. We clean and inspect vents connected to all major dryer manufacturers, including Honeywell-integrated laundry systems, Aprilaire-adjacent installations, and standalone units from LG, Samsung, Whirlpool, GE, Bosch, and Speed Queen. Our equipment is compatible with all vent configurations, and we verify that restored airflow meets each manufacturer’s specifications. Call (737) 259-5752 to discuss your specific setup.
If you smell burning from your dryer, stop using it immediately and call (737) 259-5752. We prioritize safety-related calls and will schedule the earliest available inspection, though we do not promise immediate dispatch for non-life-threatening conditions. Our live answering service is available 24/7 to triage urgent situations and advise on immediate safety steps until a technician arrives.
Every dryer vent cleaning is backed by our 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing: if the work is not right, we make it right at no additional charge. This covers airflow performance, material integrity of any repairs or replacements we install, and the completeness of our cleaning. The warranty is a written deliverable, not a verbal assurance, and it transfers if you sell your home within the coverage period.
Clear a path to your dryer and remove items stored on or immediately around it; our equipment needs roughly 3 feet of working space on all sides. If your dryer is in a closet or tight alcove, as common in Round Rock’s newer townhome builds, pulling the unit slightly forward before our arrival saves setup time. We handle all vent disconnection and reconnection, floor protection, and cleanup; you do not need to move the dryer yourself unless you prefer to. Call (737) 259-5752 when you’re ready to schedule.
Schedule Your Dryer Vent Cleaning Service in Round Rock Today
Call (737) 259-5752 to speak with a live person, 24/7, and receive your written price before any work is scheduled. Every job includes a full borescope inspection, mechanical cleaning with Rotobrush or Nikro equipment, airflow verification, and a Documented Photo Record delivered to you. Your technician will be background-checked, uniformed, and identified by name under Haven Standard Clause 3. The 365-Day Done Right Promise applies to every repair. No obligation until you approve the written scope.
Written by Tomas Reyes, Owner at CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Round Rock, serving Round Rock, Brushy Creek, Wells Branch, and surrounding communities since 2013.