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 Arlington
Dryer vent cleaning in Arlington typically costs $150 – $275 for a standard single-story home with rooftop or wall termination, and most jobs take 60 – 90 minutes from arrival to cleanup. If your dryer is taking two cycles to finish a load or the laundry room feels hotter than it should, the vent run is likely restricted with lint, pest debris, or a damaged section of flex duct.
We’re the Dryer Vent Cleaning crew serving Arlington from our Dallas-Fort Worth dispatch office. Our techs know the territory from Pantego to Dalworthington Gardens, from the established ranch homes off Matlock Road to newer builds near Viridian. Arlington’s mix of aging 1970s housing stock and rural properties on the fringe creates vent problems you won’t find in a standard suburban manual: crushed flex duct in 140°F attics, hard well water coating moisture sensors, and lint-packed horizontal runs that stretch 30 feet or more to an outbuilding or roof jack. We bring rotary brush systems, negative-air machines, and camera inspection gear to every Arlington job, and we price it in writing before we touch a tool.
Call (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate. Estimates are firm; the number doesn’t move once we quote it.
Why Hollis Air Duct Cleaning Is Arlington’s Preferred Dryer Vent Cleaning Company
We’ve been doing this since 2004 as part of the Garrison Partners family, and Arlington homeowners keep calling us back because we show up inside the window, wear a uniform, and leave the price where we wrote it. The Garrison Standard means written pricing, written guarantees, and a 365-Day Done Right Promise on every job. If the work fails within a year, we return and make it right at no charge, including a free second visit.
Our technicians are background-checked and accountable. 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, no waiting until Monday morning to schedule.
We stock Guardsman vent kits, replacement caps, and bird guard assemblies on our Arlington trucks, so most repairs finish in one trip. That’s not an accident; it’s how The Garrison Code says a job gets done.
Dryer Vent Cleaning Company in Arlington
Dryer Vent Cleaning Company work in Arlington means more than blowing out a lint trap. We run a rotary brush system with reverse-bending whips through the full vent pathway, from the dryer transition hose to the exterior termination, while a Nikro negative-air machine captures dislodged debris at the source. For Arlington’s rural properties with long horizontal runs or rooftop terminations, we add camera inspection to verify the pathway is fully clear and intact. A typical residential dryer vent cleaning in Arlington runs $150 – $225; rural properties with extended runs, roof access, or pest damage requiring repair run $200 – $275.
When Arlington Homeowners Need This Service
Call us when dry times stretch past 45 minutes, when the exterior vent flap barely moves during a cycle, or when you smell burning lint. In Arlington’s 1960s-80s ranch homes with flex duct in the attic, we also recommend cleaning after any rodent activity or following a roof replacement that may have crushed the vent run.
What the Job Includes
We disconnect and clean the transition hose, agitate the full duct run with rotary tools under negative pressure, inspect with a camera, and test airflow before and after. If we find crushed or disconnected flex duct, we quote replacement in writing before proceeding. No surprises at the door.
Dryer Vent Inspection in Arlington
Dryer Vent Inspection in Arlington is where we diagnose the problems that cleaning alone won’t fix. We feed a lighted camera through the full vent run to document lint density, flex duct condition, proper slope, and termination type. Many Arlington homeowners are surprised to learn their vent terminates through the roof or runs 25 feet horizontally across the attic, both of which violate manufacturer recommendations and create fire hazards. A standalone inspection runs $99 – $149; we waive this fee if you proceed with cleaning or repair.
What We Document
Our techs record video of crushed sections, disconnected joints, improper terminations, and pest intrusion. You see what we see. In Arlington’s older ranch homes near Randol Mill Road or Pioneer Parkway, we frequently find original flex duct that has deteriorated from attic heat and is releasing fibers into the air stream.
When Inspection Comes First
If your dryer has always performed poorly in this house, or if a previous owner “fixed” the vent with hardware-store flex duct and a dozen screws, start with inspection. We’ll show you exactly what’s wrong and quote repair in writing.
Trusted Brands We Service in Arlington
We carry professional-grade equipment from Nikro, Honeywell, and Abatement Technologies on every Arlington truck. Nikro negative-air machines create sealed suction that captures lint at the source instead of blowing it into your laundry room. Honeywell and Abatement filtration components handle the fine particulate that cheaper shop vacs recirculate. For vent repairs and replacements, we stock Guardsman vent kits rated for the temperature and airflow demands of modern dryers. Parts are on the truck, so most Arlington jobs don’t wait for a second trip.
Common Dryer Vent Cleaning Problems We See in Arlington Homes
- Hard water sensor coating from well water. Rural Arlington properties on private wells pull water with high mineral content that deposits on dryer moisture sensors. The dryer can’t tell clothes are dry, so it runs longer and forces more lint deeper into the vent run. We clean the vent and flag the sensor issue so you can address it with the appliance.
- Crushed flex duct in aging ranch attics. Arlington’s 1960s-80s housing stock used flexible ducting in attics that reach 140°F in summer. The inner liner degrades, and rodents finish the job. We find collapsed sections near Pantego and Dalworthington Gardens that create lint pockets a surface cleaning misses entirely.
- Long horizontal runs to roof or outbuilding terminations. Rural properties on Arlington’s fringe often have vent runs of 30 feet or more with multiple elbows. Lint packs at the low points. These require rotary agitation and camera verification, not just a blower.
- Bird and rodent debris in uncapped terminations. We pull nests, acorns, and packed lint from vents terminating through roofs or walls without proper guards. Arlington’s oak canopy and open land attract birds and squirrels year-round.
Pricing for Dryer Vent Cleaning in Arlington, TX
Here’s what dryer vent cleaning costs in Arlington’s market:
- Standard single-story home, wall termination: $150 – $195
- Single-story with rooftop termination or attic access required: $175 – $225
- Rural property with extended run (25+ feet) or outbuilding: $200 – $275
- Dryer vent inspection with camera: $99 – $149 (waived with cleaning or repair)
- Vent rerouting or flex duct replacement: quoted in writing after inspection
- Bird guard or vent cap installation: $75 – $125 per termination
What moves the price: run length, termination height, accessibility, and whether we find damage requiring repair. We quote one flat price per system, agreed in writing before work starts. No per-foot add-ons, no “while we’re here” upsells. If the scope changes because we find something unexpected, we stop and write a new price. You approve it or we don’t proceed.
Call (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate. We’ll ask about your vent run length, termination type, and any symptoms you’re seeing, then give you a firm range before we schedule.
We Also Serve Cities Near Arlington
Our crews cover Arlington and the surrounding communities: Mansfield to the south, Kennedale to the southeast, Burleson to the southwest, and Cedar Hill to the east. Dispatch is coordinated from our Dallas-Fort Worth office, and we route Arlington-area jobs to minimize drive time and keep our arrival windows tight.
Serving Arlington, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Arlington 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 Arlington
Most Arlington homes need dryer vent cleaning every 12 – 18 months. Rural properties with well water that coats sensors, longer vent runs, or heavy laundry loads should schedule every 10 – 12 months because extended dry times force more lint deeper into the system. Call (361) 326-5060 and we’ll recommend an interval based on your specific setup.
The most common cause in Arlington is a blocked vent run, but hard well water on rural properties also coats moisture sensors so the dryer can’t detect dry clothes. Our inspection distinguishes between a vent restriction and an appliance issue. If it’s the vent, we clear it; if it’s sensor coating, we’ll tell you what to discuss with your appliance tech. Call (361) 326-5060 to schedule.
Yes. The lint trap catches roughly 25% of lint; the rest enters the vent run where you can’t see it. In Arlington’s aging ranch homes with flex duct in hot attics, we also find crushed sections and disconnections that no amount of lint trap cleaning prevents. A camera inspection reveals what the trap cannot. Call (361) 326-5060 to book an inspection; we’ll waive the fee if you proceed with cleaning.
Yes. We service rural Arlington properties with vent runs of 30 feet or more, including rooftop terminations and outbuilding configurations. Long runs require rotary brush agitation and negative-air capture, which our Nikro equipment handles. We inspect with a camera first to map the run and quote repair if we find crushed sections. Call (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate on extended-run properties.
We use Nikro negative-air machines for debris capture, rotary brush systems with reverse-bending whips for agitation, and Abatement Technologies filtration for fine particulate control. For repairs and replacements, we install Guardsman vent kits rated for dryer exhaust temperatures. All equipment is professional-grade, not hardware-store gear. Call (361) 326-5060 to ask about our process on your specific job.
Ready to get your dryer vent squared away? Call Hollis Air Duct Cleaning at (361) 326-5060 for a free, written estimate. We’ll arrive inside the quoted window, price the job before we touch a tool, and back it with our 365-Day Done Right Promise. That’s The Garrison Standard, and it’s how we work every job in Arlington.
Written by Roy Castellanos, Owner at Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, serving Arlington since 2004.