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.
Fast, Reliable Dryer Vent Cleaning Across Selma
Dryer vent cleaning in Selma typically runs $150 – $280 for a standard single-family home, and most jobs are completed in under two hours with the dryer back in service the same day. If you’re in one of the newer east-side stucco subdivisions off C Street or an older tract home near downtown, our Selma crews know the vent configurations you’re working with. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our San Antonio office, and we route technicians to Selma daily. Call (361) 326-5060 and you’ll reach a live person who can book your appointment and give you a written price before anyone touches your dryer.
Why Hollis Air Duct Cleaning Is Selma’s Preferred Dryer Vent Cleaning Company
We’ve been part of the Garrison Partners family since 2004, and our Dryer Vent Cleaning team serves Selma with the same discipline that built that track record: arrive inside the quoted window, price it in writing before work starts, leave the site clean. Selma homeowners aren’t looking for the cheapest bid; they’re looking for the bid that doesn’t change at the door. Our 365-Day Done Right Promise covers every job in writing – if the work fails within a year, we return and make it right at no charge, including a free second visit. Technicians are background-checked and uniformed; you know who’s walking into your home before they arrive. Phones are answered by a live person 24 hours a day, seven days a week – no voicemail loops, no callback queues.
Dryer Vent Cleaning Company in Selma
A Dryer Vent Cleaning Company in Selma needs to understand more than lint removal. The job involves inspecting the full vent run from the dryer connection to the exterior cap, mechanically agitating built-up debris with rotary brush systems, extracting it under negative pressure with HEPA containment, and verifying airflow restoration with before-and-after measurement. In Selma, this matters more than in neighboring foothill towns because our semi-arid climate and extended 100°F summers push dryers harder for more months of the year. A partially blocked vent in a hot garage or utility closet strains the blower motor faster here than in milder climates.
For Selma homeowners, the need often shows up as clothes taking two cycles to dry, a dryer that runs hot to the touch, or a musty smell in the laundry area. In the older tract homes built during the 1950s – 1970s, we frequently find galvanized vent runs with internal corrosion that catches lint. In newer east-side stucco homes, construction debris from the build is the hidden culprit.
Construction Debris in New Selma Homes
Builders in Selma’s growing east-side subdivisions often hand over homes without ever cleaning the dryer vent run. Drywall dust, construction lint, and wood particulate from the build get pushed through the flexible duct during the first months of occupancy. The homeowner assumes long dry times are normal for a new house. They’re not. A professional cleaning removes this debris before it compacts into a fire hazard.
Harvest-Season Residue
During almond and grape harvest season from August through October, visible dust from nearby orchards and vineyards settles into Selma’s dryer vent runs alongside household lint. This fine, sticky residue coats duct walls and can clog filters within weeks. Standard lint-trap cleaning never touches it.
Dryer Vent Inspection in Selma
Dryer Vent Inspection in Selma is the diagnostic step that tells you whether cleaning is enough or if the vent run itself needs repair or rerouting. Our technician feeds a camera through the full duct length, documents blockages, corrosion, improper slope, or damage from pests, and shows you the footage before recommending work. In Selma’s mid-century tract homes, we regularly find original galvanized runs with rust scale that traps lint; in newer stucco subdivisions, we find crushed flex duct from tight framing or builder shortcuts. A standalone inspection runs $89 – $149 in the Selma market, and we apply that fee toward the cleaning if you proceed with service.
The inspection also catches safety issues that lint alone doesn’t reveal: disconnected joints behind walls, vent runs that terminate in attics or crawl spaces against code, or bird nests in the exterior cap. Selma’s hot summers mean any restriction pushes the dryer toward thermal overload, so finding these problems early matters.
Camera Documentation
We record the full inspection and provide timestamped stills of any damage or blockage. You’ll see exactly what we see before any work is authorized. No surprises, no pressure.
Airflow Measurement
Before and after any service, we measure exhaust airflow in cubic feet per minute. A properly vented dryer in Selma’s climate should move 1,500+ CFM at the exterior cap. Numbers below 1,000 indicate significant restriction.
Trusted Brands We Service in Selma
Our equipment roster includes Rotobrush rotary brush systems for mechanical agitation, Nikro negative-air machines for debris extraction, and HEPA filtration from Abatement Technologies to contain fine particulate. We stock common vent caps, bird guards, and transition ducts for Selma customers, so most repairs don’t require a parts order and second trip. For homeowners upgrading filtration, we carry Honeywell and Aprilaire products compatible with most HVAC systems found in Selma’s housing stock. The tools are professional-grade, not hardware-store gear, and our technicians explain what each piece does and why it matters for your specific vent run.
Common Dryer Vent Cleaning Problems We See in Selma Homes
- Construction debris in new east-side stucco homes. Builders hand over Selma’s newer subdivisions without cleaning the vent run, leaving drywall dust and construction lint that packs into the flexible duct. Homeowners notice two-cycle drying within the first year and assume it’s the appliance.
- Harvest-season orchard dust coating. From August through October, almond and grape harvest kicks fine, sticky particulate into Selma’s air that settles into dryer vents alongside lint. This residue adheres to duct walls and resists standard cleaning.
- Corroded galvanized runs in mid-century tract homes. Selma’s housing stock from the 1950s – 1970s often has original galvanized vent pipe with internal rust scale. The rough surface catches lint repeatedly, accelerating buildup even with regular trap cleaning.
- Hot-climate blower motor strain. Selma’s scorching summers regularly exceed 100°F from May through October. Dryers in hot garages and utility closets already work against ambient temperature; a partially blocked vent forces the blower motor to run longer and hotter, shortening its lifespan faster than in milder foothill towns like Reedley or Kingsburg.
Pricing for Dryer Vent Cleaning in Selma, TX
Dryer vent cleaning in Selma runs $150 – $280 for a standard single-family home with a vent run of 15 feet or less. Longer runs, second-story roof terminations, or homes requiring bird guard removal and reinstallation fall at the higher end, up to $340. Vent rerouting, damaged duct replacement, or bird guard installation are quoted separately after inspection, typically $180 – $450 depending on materials and access.
| Service | Typical Range in Selma |
|---|---|
| Standard dryer vent cleaning (single-family, ground-floor termination) | $150 – $280 |
| Extended run or second-story/roof termination | $220 – $340 |
| Dryer vent inspection with camera | $89 – $149 |
| Bird guard installation | $120 – $220 |
| Vent cap replacement | $85 – $160 |
| Vent rerouting or partial duct replacement | $180 – $450 |
What moves the price: length of the vent run, number of turns, height of termination, and whether the run passes through an inaccessible wall cavity. We give you a written price before any work starts, and that price does not move at the door. Estimates are free. Call (361) 326-5060 for an exact quote on your Selma home.
We Also Serve Cities Near Selma
Our crews route throughout the region from the San Antonio office, serving Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, and Fort Worth with the same written pricing and 365-Day Done Right Promise. Wherever you’re located, the standard doesn’t change: show up when we said, price it before we touch it, do it by the book.
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 About Dryer Vent Cleaning in Selma
Builders in Selma’s east-side stucco subdivisions rarely clean the dryer vent run before handover. Construction lint, drywall dust, and wood debris get pushed through the duct during the first months of use, packing the flexible run and straining the blower motor. We were called to a two-year-old stucco home in the newer east-side subdivision off C Street, where the homeowner said clothes took two cycles to dry; a camera inspection showed the flexible run packed with construction lint and drywall dust left from the build. Our tech used Rotobrush agitation tools under negative pressure with HEPA filtration, pulled the debris from the lint pathway, and the dryer’s blower motor immediately pulled normal airflow. Call (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate – we’ll inspect it and show you exactly what’s in there.
From August through October, almond and grape harvest in the San Joaquin Valley kicks visible dust into Selma’s air that settles into dryer vent runs alongside household lint. This fine, sticky residue coats duct walls and can clog filters within weeks of harvest. Standard lint-trap cleaning doesn’t remove it. Professional cleaning with rotary brush agitation and negative-air extraction clears the residue before it compacts into a fire hazard. Call (361) 326-5060 to schedule post-harvest cleaning.
Our technician inspects the full run with a camera, then uses Rotobrush rotary brush systems to mechanically agitate built-up debris while a Nikro negative-air machine extracts it under HEPA containment. We measure airflow before and after to verify restoration. The process takes 60 – 90 minutes for most Selma homes, and the dryer is back in service the same day. You’ll receive before-and-after documentation and a written invoice with our 365-Day Done Right Promise. Call (361) 326-5060 to book.
Yes. Selma’s mid-century tract homes from the 1950s – 1970s often have original galvanized vent runs with internal corrosion that catches and holds lint. Combined with the extended 100°F summers that push dryers to thermal limits, this creates conditions where lint ignition is a documented risk. The National Fire Protection Association reports dryer fires peak in summer months. Professional inspection identifies corroded runs that need replacement, not just cleaning. Call (361) 326-5060 for a safety inspection.
Most Selma homes need dryer vent cleaning every 12 – 18 months. Homes in the newer east-side stucco subdivisions should have an initial cleaning within the first year to clear construction debris. Homes near active orchards or with dryers in hot garages may need cleaning annually, especially following harvest season. The 365-Day Done Right Promise covers our work for a full year – if airflow drops, we return at no charge. Call (361) 326-5060 to set up a schedule that fits your home.
Ready to get your Selma home’s dryer vent checked? Call Hollis Air Duct Cleaning at (361) 326-5060. A live person will answer, give you a free estimate, and book your appointment with a written price before any work starts. Every job is backed by our 365-Day Done Right Promise – if it’s not done right, we make it right.
Written by Roy Castellanos, Owner at Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, serving Selma and the San Antonio metro.




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