Dryer vent cleaning
Whole-home duct cleaning
Camera inspection
Sanitizing & deodorizingWhole-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.
Trusted Dryer Vent Cleaning for Austin Homeowners
Our Dryer Vent Cleaning in Austin typically costs between $129 and $259 for a single-family home, and takes about 45 to 90 minutes from setup to final check. We’ve been doing this work since 2004, in neighborhoods from Tarrytown to Mueller to Circle C, and the most common thing we hear when we arrive is “I didn’t realize it had gotten that bad.” A clogged dryer vent doesn’t announce itself with a bang. It announces itself with clothes that need two cycles to dry, a dryer that feels hot to the touch, and a subtle smell of burning lint. Dale Whitmore leads our team at Kestrel Air Duct Austin, and he’s built the company around one stubborn idea: give the homeowner a written price before the work starts, and stand behind the result in writing. Call us at (254) 848-6913 and a live person answers, any hour.
Dryer Vent Cleaning Service
Vent Cleaning is the process of removing built-up lint, debris, and sometimes bird nests from the full length of the vent duct that runs from your dryer to the outside. In Austin, our hot, dry summers and frequent drought conditions make dryer lint exceptionally flammable, and most homes in this market run their dryers year-round. Kestrel Air Duct Austin uses Rotobrush rotary brush systems to break lint loose from the duct walls, paired with Nikro negative-pressure units that pull the dislodged debris out of the system rather than pushing it back into the house. Most homes run between $129 and $259 depending on roof height, duct length, and how long it’s been since the last cleaning.
Full-Duct Brush Agitation
We send a rotating brush the full length of your vent, from the back of the dryer to the exterior cap. This isn’t a shop vac attached to the wall outlet; the brush physically scrubs the duct wall where lint bakes on and hardens. That caked-on lint is what defeats a basic vacuum-only clean.
Negative-Pressure Debris Removal
The Nikro unit creates strong suction at the vent opening, pulling everything the brush dislodges out of your home. This keeps loosened particles from drifting back into your laundry room, which matters if you have kids, pets, or anyone with allergies breathing the air while we work.
Styles & brands we work with
Dryer Vent Installation
A dryer vent installation means running a new duct from the dryer’s exhaust to the exterior, replacing undersized or failing pipe or routing new construction. You need this when the existing vent is made of the old white plastic or foil-style flex pipe, which Austin code now generally prohibits in favor of rigid metal duct. Kestrel Air Duct Austin installs to current code with rigid or semi-rigid metal and secures every joint with proper fasteners, not duct tape. Installation runs $189 to $349 depending on access, run length, and whether we need to cut new exterior wall openings.
Code-Compliant Duct Runs
We route the shortest practical path to the exterior, with minimal bends because every 90-degree elbow reduces airflow. The fewer curves, the less lint collects, and the safer the system stays. We also ensure the exterior cap opens freely and seals when the dryer is off, keeping Austin’s grackles and squirrels from moving in.
Replacing Old Flex Hose
If the white plastic flex line behind your dryer is still there, it’s a fire hazard, plain language. We remove it and install rigid metal duct that cannot sag, crush, or trap lint the way the old stuff did. This is one of the cheapest insurance policies a homeowner can buy in this city.
Dryer Vent Repair
A dryer vent repair addresses a specific failure in the vent system: a crushed section of duct, a disconnected joint, a damper that no longer opens, or an exterior cap that’s broken or bird-damaged. In Austin, roof vents take direct hits from hail and sun exposure, and wall caps get knocked loose by landscapers or weather. Kestrel Air Duct Austin sends a technician with the parts on the truck to fix the issue same-visit in most cases. Repairs run $99 to $229 depending on the part and access, and every repair is covered by our 365-Day Done Right Promise.
Damper and Cap Replacement
The little flapper on your exterior vent does real work. When it fails open, outside air pours into the duct and your dryer works harder against Austin’s humid Gulf air. When it fails shut, the dryer can’t exhaust and the overheat sensor may trip. We replace the entire cap assembly, not just the flap.
Crushed-Duct Repair
If the duct is kinked behind the dryer from being pushed too far back, the fix is part straightening, part replacing whichever section is compromised. Then we test the airflow with the dryer actually running to confirm the fix took. The written price you got before we started is the price you pay.
Dryer Vent Cleaning Company
Choosing a dryer vent cleaning company in Austin comes down to two things: whether they gave you a price before the work, and whether they’ll come back if it’s not right. Kestrel Air Duct Austin was founded in 2004 and has operated under the Kingswell Guarantee the entire time, which means a written price before work, a defined arrival window, a clean job site, and a written guarantee on the outcome. We answer the phone with a person, day or night, and we show up in the window we quoted. Cleaning runs $129 to $259 for most Austin homes, and the guarantee is free.
The Kingswell Way
Every technician follows the same code: say the price, show up in the window, leave the place cleaner, put the warranty in writing, and come back if it fails. That’s not a tagline. Dale Whitmore wrote it into the operating standard because he got tired of an industry that treats written commitments as optional.
Background-Checked, Uniformed Techs
You’re letting a stranger into your home. We run background checks on every technician, they arrive in uniform, and they drive labeled vehicles. You’ll know who’s expected, when they’re arriving, and what they’re going to do. No pressure tactics at the door.
Dryer Vent Inspection
A Dryer Vent Inspection is a diagnostic look at your entire vent system to determine whether it’s clean, whether the airflow is strong, and whether any components need repair or replacement. You might want an inspection if you’ve just bought a home in Austin, if your dryer is taking longer than 50 minutes to dry a normal load, or if you haven’t had the vent looked at in three years. Kestrel Air Duct Austin inspects with the same Rotobrush and Nikro equipment we clean with, which means we can see what’s actually in the duct, not just guess. Inspection alone runs $79 to $129, and that fee is credited back if you book a full cleaning on the same visit.
Airflow and Static-Pressure Testing
We run the dryer and measure how much air is actually moving through the system. A healthy vent should move air at a strong, steady rate. Low airflow combined with high heat is the classic pre-fire condition, and that’s the data point that tells us the duct needs attention now.
New-Homeowner Inspections
Austin’s real estate market moves fast, and the dryer vent is the one system that almost never gets inspected before closing. We’ll tell you the age and condition of the duct, whether it meets current code, and what it’ll cost to fix or clean. That’s information you can use before you’re the one paying for the repair.
Commercial Dryer Vent Cleaning
A commercial dryer vent cleaning is scheduled maintenance for apartment complexes, laundromats, hotels, and gyms in Austin where dryers run continuously. The lint load in these systems is exponentially higher than in a single-family home, and commercial dryer fires remain one of the most common causes of property loss in multi-family buildings. Kestrel Air Duct Austin handles commercial accounts with the same written-price and written-guarantee standard as residential work. Commercial pricing is based on duct size, run length, and the number of dryers, with most projects in the Austin market running $400 to $1,500 per building.
Multi-Dryer Building Loads
Each dryer in a commercial laundry room adds lint to the shared exhaust system, which means the vent needs attention far more often than a home duct. We schedule quarterly or semi-annual programs based on your usage, so maintenance is planned, not emergency. That’s how you avoid a stack of dryers down for repairs during the busiest part of the week.
Documented Compliance Records
Our commercial reports document what was cleaned, what was found, and when the next service is due. That paper trail matters to insurers and property managers. The Kingswell Guarantee applies to every commercial job: written price, defined window, clean site, and written guarantee.
Brands We Service
We service dryers from every major manufacturer, and we’ve done vent cleaning on a lot of them in Austin. Whirlpool, Samsung, LG, Maytag, Electrolux, Speed Queen, and the older Kenmore workhorses still common in Texas laundry rooms. The vent system is really the same job regardless of who built the dryer, but access points and duct connections vary by brand, and we know where the differences bite.
Whether you have a newer LG set with the thin metal transition hose or an older Whirlpool with a bottom exhaust, we can help. The rotaries and Nikro negative-pressure units don’t care about brand. They do care about duct diameter. We stock the right brush sizes for both 4-inch and the occasional 6-inch run. Whatever dryer is in your laundry room, it has a vent, and that vent is our job.
See the difference
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- Clothes take two cycles to dry. If a normal load of towels is still damp after 60 minutes, airflow is severely restricted. That’s not the dryer wearing out. That’s lint choking the duct, and the dryer is working harder than it was designed to, with a corresponding jump in your Austin Energy bill.
- The dryer or laundry room feels hot. Heat should leave through the vent, not radiate into the room. A hot dryer cabinet or a warm wall behind the machine signals that heat has stopped moving, and excessive heat is the exact condition that ignites lint.
- You smell burning lint. There is no amount of burning smell from a dryer that is okay. If you catch even a faint scorched odor when the dryer runs, shut it off and call (254) 848-6913. We’ll tell you over the phone whether it’s safe to keep using it until the tech arrives.
- The exterior vent cap is stuck or missing. Austin’s birds are opportunists. A missing or broken damper flap is an open invitation for nesting, and once birds get in, the obstruction gets worse every week. A Damaged cap also lets humid outside air back into the duct, where it turns lint into a damp, matted blockage.
- It’s been longer than a year since the last cleaning. Even low-use households accumulate lint. If you can’t remember the last cleaning, it’s overdue. Most Austin homes should be cleaned annually, and households with large dogs, longer duct runs, or heavy drying use should do it every 6 months.
Our Process, Step by Step
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Arrival and written confirmation. We show up in the window we gave you, in uniform, with the written quote in hand before any tools come off the truck. That price doesn’t change based on what we find. If the job takes longer than we estimated, we eat the difference. That’s the Kingswell Guarantee, and it’s in writing.
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System pull and inspection. The tech pulls the dryer out just enough to access the vent connection and disconnects it carefully. We inspect the transition hose, the interior duct, and the exterior termination. We’re looking for disconnected joints, crushed sections, and how much lint has accumulated.
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Rotobrush agitation. We run the rotary brush the full length of the duct, from the dryer side to the cap. The brush breaks up baked-on lint and debris that a vacuum alone can’t touch. At the same time, the Nikro negative-pressure unit is dialed in at the exterior, pulling debris out and away from the home.
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Airflow verification and reassembly. We reconnect everything, push the dryer back, and run it through a full heat cycle while measuring airflow. If the air is moving at a healthy rate, we show you the before-and-after readings so you can see the difference in numbers. Then we clean the work area thoroughly.
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Written guarantee and documentation. Every Kestrel Air Duct Austin job ends with a written 365-Day Done Right Promise. If the work falls short within a year, we come back and make it right at no charge. You’ll also get a summary of what we removed, what we inspected, and when we recommend the next cleaning.
How Much Does Dryer Vent Cleaning Cost in Austin?
A typical dryer vent cleaning in Austin runs $129 to $259 for a standard single-family home with a roof or wall termination; see our Dryer Vent Cleaning cost guide for more detail. Homes with a ground-floor laundry and a short, straight duct path fall toward the bottom of that range. Homes with a second-floor laundry, a rooftop vent cap, or a long duct run across the attic will be toward the top. The price reflects the time, equipment wear, and access difficulty, and the reward is measurable: lower drying times, lower energy cost, and a significant reduction in fire risk.
What makes the price move in this area? Roof access is the first driver. Austin homes with tile or steep-pitched roofs take longer to work on safely. Duct length matters too; a 30-foot run through a hot attic needs more brush passes than an 8-foot run straight through a wall. And if the vent hasn’t been cleaned in years, the lint is denser and takes more effort to remove. On the flip side, you avoid overpaying by insisting on a written price before work starts. That single practice eliminates the bait-and-switch pricing that’s unfortunately common in this trade. Free estimates are exactly that: we’ll give you a firm number over the phone in most cases, and the price won’t change unless the job’s scope genuinely expands. Call (254) 848-6913 and you’ll have a written price in your hand before any tool touches a vent.
Our Service Area Near Austin
Kestrel Air Duct Austin covers the city of Austin and the surrounding communities across Williamson, Travis, Hays, and Bastrop counties. That includes Round Rock and Pflugerville to the north, Lakeway and Lost Creek to the west, Kyle and Shady Hollow to the south, and Bastrop, Taylor, and Hornsby Bend to the east. Most appointments are scheduled within a few days, and we’ll give you a precise arrival window at booking. You can read more about our home service standards or see our dedicated pages for Dryer Vent Cleaning in Round Rock and Dryer Vent Cleaning in Pflugerville. This page covers Dryer Vent Cleaning in Austin specifically.
Serving Austin, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Austin 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 About Dryer Vent Cleaning in Austin
Dryer vent cleaning is the complete removal of lint, dust, and obstructions from the duct system that carries hot, moist air from your dryer to the outdoors. The service covers the full length of the duct, from the connection behind the dryer to the cap on your roof or wall. In Austin’s climate, with the dust and dryness we get, this service should happen every 12 months for most households. Call (254) 848-6913 for a free, no-obligation quote.
Most residential dryer vent cleaning jobs are done in 45 to 90 minutes. The variables are duct length, roof access difficulty, and how heavily the duct is clogged. We give you a defined arrival window, not a vague “sometime today.” When you schedule, we tell you when we’ll be there and how long the work should run.
Dryer vent cleaning in Austin runs $129 to $259 for typical single-family homes. The price is driven by duct length, roof pitch, and the amount of lint buildup. Most homes land between $150 and $200. You get a written price before any work begins, and that price holds, period.
Yes, we service every dryer brand, including Samsung and LG. The vent system work is the same regardless of manufacturer, though connector types and access points vary. We carry the transition hoses and connectors for all major brands on the truck. Your dryer’s brand doesn’t change the quote; the duct configuration does.
We keep a portion of the schedule open for urgent calls, and in many cases we can be there same-day or next-day. If we can’t get there immediately, we’ll tell you straight, not string you along. At the first sign of a burning smell, shut the dryer off and call us; we’ll advise you over the phone on whether the dryer is safe to operate.
Every job at Kestrel Air Duct Austin includes the 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If anything goes wrong within a year of the service, we come back and make it right at no charge. No fine print about “normal wear and tear” or “customer misuse.” We stand behind the work for a full year on every single vent.
Clear a path to the dryer and the exterior vent, and if possible, run one last load before we arrive so the dryer is empty when we start. If you have items stored on top of the dryer, move them aside. Beyond that, you don’t need to do anything. We handle the rest, and we leave the laundry room cleaner than we found it.
Schedule Your Dryer Vent Cleaning Service in Austin Today
A written price before the work, a real arrival window, and a 365-day guarantee in writing. That’s the whole offer at Kestrel Air Duct Austin. If your dryer’s been acting up or the vent hasn’t been looked at in ages, call us at (254) 848-6913 for a free, no-obligation estimate. Dale Whitmore and our team are ready to get your vent clean and safe. A live person answers, any time of day.
Written by Dale Whitmore, Owner at Kestrel Air Duct Austin, serving Austin since 2004.