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 Aldine
Dryer vent cleaning in Aldine typically runs $120 – $280 for a standard single-family home, with repairs to crushed or disconnected runs adding $80 – $200 depending on material and access. We’re familiar with the older housing stock off Aldine Bender Road, the neighborhoods near the Eastex Freeway corridor, and the pre-1990 homes that make up much of this market. Our crews serve Aldine from our Houston office, and we schedule most jobs within a few days of your call. If your dryer is taking two cycles to finish a load, running hot to the touch, or you can’t remember the last time the actual vent run was opened, it’s worth a look. Call us at (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate.
Why Hollis Air Duct Cleaning Is Aldine’s Preferred Dryer Vent Cleaning Company
We’ve been part of the Garrison Partners family since 2004, and our approach hasn’t changed: show up inside the window, price it in writing before we touch anything, and stand behind it for a full year. In Aldine, that discipline matters more than flashy marketing because homeowners here have seen the bait-and-switch routine – a low quote that doubles once the van is in the driveway.
Our technicians are background-checked and uniformed, and we use professional-grade equipment from Rotobrush, Nikro, and Abatement Technologies – the same tools commercial crews use, not hardware-store attachments. Every job gets a written price upfront and is covered by our 365-Day Done Right Promise: if the work fails within a year, we return and make it right at no charge, including a free second visit. Phones are answered by a live person 24 hours a day, seven days a week. No voicemail loops, no callback queues.
Dryer Vent Repair in Aldine
Dryer Vent Repair in Aldine is often the real fix hidden behind a “cleaning” call, because so much of this area’s entry-level housing was built before 1990 and still runs its original or minimally-updated vent runs. The job involves opening the full pathway, identifying crushed sections, disconnected joints, or improper terminations, then replacing damaged flex with semi-rigid duct rated for the application. We also address exterior hoods buried behind vinyl siding or soffits that haven’t been opened since installation. Typical repair work in Aldine runs $150 – $320 for replacing a crushed flex run with proper semi-rigid material, re-securing terminations, and installing a code-appropriate vent cap.
Crushed Flex Run Replacement
The old foil or slinky-style duct common in Aldine’s 1960s – 1980s housing sags in low spots, gets kinked behind the unit during moves or maintenance, and collects lint where airflow stalls. We remove the damaged section, install a smooth-wall semi-rigid run with proper supports, and verify airflow at the termination with a manometer.
Hidden Termination Recovery
Builders in this era often tucked vent caps behind vinyl siding or under soffits to improve curb appeal, which means the flap, screen, or cage degrades unseen. We locate the termination, verify it opens under dryer pressure, and replace damaged caps with low-profile models that shed lint and resist bird intrusion.
Dryer Vent Cleaning Company in Aldine
Dryer Vent Cleaning Company work in Aldine means more than brushing lint from a trap – it means source removal from the full pathway using agitation tools and negative pressure with HEPA filtration. We serve homeowners in Aldine who have learned that a quick pass with a shop vacuum doesn’t address the lint mat that forms in humid, low-velocity sections of pre-1990 flex duct. Our standard cleaning runs $120 – $220 for a single-story home with accessible basement or crawlspace, and $180 – $280 for two-story runs or those requiring attic access. Every cleaning includes a camera inspection of the full run when accessible, so you see what came out and what the pathway looks like after.
Source Removal Protocol
We use Rotobrush rotary agitation combined with Nikro negative-air machines to dislodge lint that has re-wet and clung to duct walls in Aldine’s humid climate. The HEPA filtration captures particulate down to 0.3 microns, so we’re not just moving lint around your laundry room.
Post-Clean Verification
After source removal, we measure airflow at the exterior termination and compare it to manufacturer specs for your dryer model. If the numbers don’t improve, we keep looking for the blockage – a crushed section, a disconnected joint, or a termination we haven’t found yet.
Trusted Brands We Service in Aldine
We carry parts and materials from Rotobrush, Abatement Technologies, and Guardsman, which means most repairs on standard residential dryers in Aldine are completed in a single visit without waiting on a parts run. Our vans stock semi-rigid duct, proper foil tape (never screws, which catch lint), and vent caps rated for high-humidity climates. If your system uses Aprilaire or Honeywell filtration components tied to a whole-home air handler, we can assess whether those are contributing to the lint load your dryer is handling. The goal is fixing it now, not scheduling a return trip.
Common Dryer Vent Cleaning Problems We See in Aldine Homes
- Lint mats in crushed flex runs. The original flexible foil duct in Aldine’s pre-1990 homes sags between floor joists and collects lint in low spots where velocity drops. Homeowners clean the trap religiously and still get poor drying because the real blockage is ten feet away in a kinked section behind the wall.
- Terminations buried behind vinyl siding or soffits. The exterior vent cap is often invisible from ground level, so previous “cleanings” never addressed a stuck flap, missing screen, or bird nest. We open the siding or soffit when necessary and install accessible, code-compliant caps.
- Lint that re-wets and adheres to duct walls. Aldine’s humid subtropical climate means vent runs sweat during shoulder seasons, and lint clings to damp metal or foil. A quick brush pass without agitation and negative pressure leaves most of the accumulation in place.
- Disconnected joints in original ductwork. After decades of vibration, tape dries out and joints separate, dumping lint and moist air into wall cavities or crawlspaces. We find these with camera inspection and re-secure with proper mechanical fasteners and mastic.
Pricing for Dryer Vent Cleaning in Aldine, TX
Standard dryer vent cleaning in Aldine runs $120 – $220 for single-story homes with straightforward access, and $180 – $280 for two-story runs, attic terminations, or homes requiring ladder work above 12 feet. Repairs to crushed or disconnected runs add $80 – $200 depending on linear feet of replacement duct and whether we need to open siding or soffit. Bird guard installation runs $45 – $95 per termination. We give you a written price before any work starts, and that number does not move at the door. No per-vent pricing, no add-ons once we’re inside. Call (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate – we’ll ask about your home’s age, the dryer’s location relative to the exterior wall, and any symptoms you’re seeing, then quote a range you can plan around.
We Also Serve Cities Near Aldine
Our crews work throughout the Houston metro, including Aldine, Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, and Fort Worth. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our Houston office, with local technicians serving each market under The Garrison Standard. Whether you need Dryer Vent Cleaning or full ductwork service, the same written pricing and 365-Day Done Right Promise applies.
Serving Aldine, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Aldine 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 Aldine
Every 12 – 18 months for pre-1990 homes with original flex duct, because the material deteriorates and accumulates lint faster than modern semi-rigid runs. If your dryer is taking longer to dry or the laundry room feels humid, check sooner. Call (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate.
Original foil or slinky-style duct can be cleaned once or twice, but if it’s crushed, sagging, or taped with deteriorated material, replacement with semi-rigid duct is the safer long-term fix. We assess this during our initial camera inspection and quote both options in writing. Call (361) 326-5060 to schedule.
Restricted airflow from lint accumulation, a crushed flex run, or a blocked exterior termination is the cause in nearly every case we see here. Aldine’s humidity makes lint cling to duct walls, compounding the problem. A proper cleaning with agitation and negative pressure, plus repair of any crushed sections, typically restores single-cycle drying. Call (361) 326-5060 for an exact diagnosis.
Yes. Lint is highly combustible, and restricted airflow causes the dryer to overheat. In Aldine’s older housing stock with original flex duct, the risk is elevated because accumulated lint sits closer to the dryer’s heat source and the vent pathway is more likely to be damaged. We document the condition we find with photos and explain what needs attention. Call (361) 326-5060 to schedule an inspection.
We do both. Cleaning a crushed or disconnected run without repairing it is a temporary fix at best. Our standard is to inspect the full pathway, photograph what we find, and quote repair work in writing before we start. The 365-Day Done Right Promise covers both cleaning and repair. Call (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate.
Written by Roy Castellanos, Owner at Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, serving Aldine and the Houston metro since 2004.