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 Round Rock
Dryer vent cleaning in Round Rock typically runs $129 – $189 for a standard single-family home, and most jobs take 60 to 90 minutes from arrival to finish. If your dryer is taking two cycles to dry a load, or if you notice a burning smell when it’s running, your vent run is likely clogged with lint past the trap where you can’t reach it.
We’re Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, and we’ve been clearing dryer vents across Round Rock since 2004. Our crews dispatch from our Austin office and cover the full city, from the older ranches near downtown to the newer two-story homes in Teravista and Stone Canyon. We answer our phones live, 24 hours a day, and we show up inside the window we quoted you. Call (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate, or read on to understand why Round Rock’s specific housing stock creates dryer vent problems that standard cleaning doesn’t fix.
Why Hollis Air Duct Cleaning Is Round Rock’s Preferred Dryer Vent Cleaning Company
Round Rock homeowners know the difference between a crew that vacuums the lint trap and calls it done, and a crew that treats the full vent run as a duct problem. We’re the second kind. Our Dryer Vent Cleaning team uses Rotobrush rotary agitation tools and Nikro negative-air machines to pull lint out at the source rather than pushing it deeper into the line.
Every job starts with a written price that doesn’t move once we’re inside. Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and expected to arrive squared away, work by the book, and leave the site clean – that’s The Garrison Code in action. And every repair and cleaning we perform is backed by our 365-Day Done Right Promise: if the work fails within a year, we come back and make it right at no charge, including a free second visit.
We know Round Rock’s subdivisions. We’ve cleaned vents in Forest Creek homes built in the 1990s with roof-terminated runs that had never been touched, and we’ve rerouted soffit vents in Teravista properties where the builder’s flex run sagged and collected lint at the low point. That local pattern recognition means we diagnose faster and fix it right the first time.
Dryer Vent Inspection in Round Rock
Dryer Vent Inspection in Round Rock is the step most homeowners skip, and it’s the step that prevents fires. A proper inspection runs a camera through the full vent run from the dryer connection to the exterior termination, checking for lint buildup, crushed or sagging flex duct, improper elbows, and gaps where lint is escaping into wall cavities or attics. In Round Rock’s 1985 – 2020 subdivisions, where slab-on-grade construction pushes dryer vents through long vertical runs to roof or soffit terminations, the inspection often reveals problems the homeowner had no way to see. A standalone inspection in Round Rock typically costs $89 – $129; if you proceed with cleaning, we apply that toward the job.
When to Schedule an Inspection
Call for an inspection if your dryer takes more than 55 minutes to dry a standard load, if the exterior vent flap barely opens when the dryer runs, or if you smell burning when the machine is on. In Round Rock’s newer homes, we also recommend an inspection before your builder’s one-year warranty expires – construction debris often remains in vent runs, and that’s the builder’s cost to fix, not yours.
What the Camera Reveals
Our inspection cameras document the full interior of the vent run in color video. We show you the lint packing, the sagging strap, the elbow that traps debris. That footage becomes your record, and if we find a defect that should have been caught at construction, you have documentation for your builder or warranty claim.
Commercial Dryer Vent Cleaning in Round Rock
Commercial Dryer Vent Cleaning in Round Rock serves the laundromats, apartment complexes, senior living facilities, and multi-tenant buildings that run dryers continuously and accumulate lint at rates far exceeding residential use. A commercial system may have multiple branch lines, booster fans, and rooftop terminations that require scheduled maintenance to meet fire code and insurance requirements. In Round Rock’s growing commercial corridors along I-35 and SH-45, we’ve cleaned systems for property managers who need documented service records and reliable turnaround. Commercial dryer vent cleaning in Round Rock typically starts at $249 for a straightforward two-story setup and scales with system complexity; we quote every job in writing after a walkthrough.
Code Compliance and Documentation
Round Rock Fire Department and most insurers require annual dryer vent inspection and cleaning for commercial laundry operations. We provide dated before-and-after photos, airflow readings, and a written service report that satisfies compliance audits. Our technicians arrive uniformed and badged, ready to work within your operating hours.
Booster Fan and Multi-Branch Systems
Commercial buildings with long horizontal runs often use inline booster fans that fail when lint coats the blades. We clean the fan housing, test amperage draw, and verify that the system maintains proper airflow from every dryer connection to the termination point. If a fan needs replacement, we stock common models and quote the repair before touching it.
Trusted Brands We Service in Round Rock
We clean and service dryer vent systems connected to every major appliance brand, and we stock replacement parts from Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Abatement Technologies for the filtration and termination components that wear out. For Round Rock customers, that means no waiting on a part to ship from Dallas or Houston. If your vent cap is cracked, your bird guard is missing, or your backdraft damper is stuck open, we replace it during the same visit. Our equipment roster includes Nikro negative-air machines and Rotobrush rotary systems – the same tools commercial crews use – and we explain what each does before we start it up in your laundry room.
Common Dryer Vent Cleaning Problems We See in Round Rock Homes
- Builder-grade flex runs with too many elbows. Round Rock’s slab-on-grade subdivisions often route dryer vents 15 to 25 feet vertically through attics to roof or soffit terminations, with three or more elbows that trap lint at the low points. The dryer works harder, runs hotter, and eventually fails prematurely.
- Loose strapping that lets the flex sag. Blackland prairie soil movement and attic heat cycles loosen the straps that hold flex duct to trusses. A sagging low point becomes a lint reservoir that standard trap cleaning never reaches.
- Construction debris in newer homes. Homes built from 2016 onward in Teravista, Stone Canyon, and similar subdivisions often have drywall dust, wood chips, and insulation left in the vent run from construction. The first homeowner cleans the trap religiously and wonders why drying times keep stretching.
- Exterior terminations worked loose by soil shift. Round Rock’s wet-dry cycles expand and contract the soil around slab foundations, which can pull wall penetrations and vent terminations out of square. Gaps let lint escape into wall cavities where it becomes a hidden fire load.
Pricing for Dryer Vent Cleaning in Round Rock, TX
Most standard residential dryer vent cleanings in Round Rock fall between $129 and $189. That covers a single-family home with one dryer, one vent run, and termination at a wall, soffit, or roof cap. If we find that the vent run needs rerouting, if the flex duct is crushed and requires replacement, or if we need to install a bird guard or replace a damaged cap, we’ll quote that repair in writing before any additional work begins.
Commercial systems start at $249 and scale with the number of branch lines, presence of booster fans, and access difficulty. Multi-unit properties with shared vent shafts require custom quotes after inspection.
What affects your price: length of the vent run, number of elbows, whether the termination is accessible or requires ladder work, and whether we find damage that needs repair beyond cleaning. We do not quote per-vent or teaser prices that balloon at the door. The price we write down is the price you pay. Call (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate – we’ll ask about your home’s age, layout, and dryer location, and give you a range before we schedule.
We Also Serve Cities Near Round Rock
Our crews cover the full north Austin metro, including Dryer Vent Cleaning in Round Rock and surrounding communities. We regularly schedule jobs in Pflugerville, Hutto, Georgetown, and Cedar Park, often routing same-day appointments across neighboring cities to keep our response times tight. If you’re outside Round Rock city limits but within the northern metro area, call us – we likely cover your area and can quote you over the phone.
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.
FAQs About Dryer Vent Cleaning in Round Rock
Construction debris is the reason. Builders rarely clean vent runs after drywall and insulation work; wood chips, drywall dust, and loose insulation remain in the flex duct and act as a seed bed that traps lint far faster than a clean run would. In Round Rock’s newer subdivisions, we find this in roughly half the homes under ten years old. The homeowner cleans the trap faithfully and still sees drying times creep upward. Call (361) 326-5060 and we’ll camera the run to show you what’s actually in there.
Your builder should have used rigid metal duct for the full run instead of flex, limited the vent to two elbows or fewer, and terminated through a wall rather than a 20-foot vertical climb to the roof. The 2018 IRC and most local amendments allow flex only in short, accessible connections. In Round Rock’s slab-on-grade subdivisions, the long vertical runs to roof terminations are a builder convenience, not a best practice. If you’re still under warranty, our inspection report gives you documentation to demand a correction.
Round Rock pricing tracks slightly below central Austin – our standard residential range of $129 – $189 compares to $149 – $219 we see quoted inside the Austin city limits, mostly because Round Rock’s suburban access and parking reduce our transit and setup time. The work standard is identical: written price, same equipment, same 365-Day Done Right Promise. Call (361) 326-5060 for your exact quote.
Yes. We clean vents in the 1950s – 60s ranches near downtown Round Rock with their shorter pier-and-beam runs, and we handle the two-story slab homes in Forest Creek, Teravista, and Stone Canyon with their longer, more complex vent systems. Each construction era has its own failure pattern, and we adjust our approach accordingly. Older homes get careful handling of original hard duct; newer homes get scrutiny for builder shortcuts and construction debris.
Our 365-Day Done Right Promise covers every dryer vent cleaning and repair we perform. If lint buildup returns to the point of restricting airflow within one year, or if any repair we make fails, we return and correct it at no charge. That includes a free second visit, not a discounted callback. The warranty is in writing on every invoice – no verbal promises, no fine print. If you suspect a problem within the year, call (361) 326-5060 and we’ll schedule a priority revisit.
Ready to get your dryer vent checked? Call Hollis Air Duct Cleaning at (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate. We’ll ask about your home’s age and layout, quote you a firm range, and schedule a visit that works around your day. Our technician will arrive uniformed, background-checked, and ready to show you exactly what’s in your vent run before we clean it.
Written by Roy Castellanos, Owner at Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, serving Round Rock since 2004.