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 Fort Lauderdale
Dryer vent cleaning in Fort Lauderdale typically runs $150 – $275 for a standard single-family home, and most jobs take 60 to 90 minutes from arrival to cleanup. We’re Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, and our crews handle Dryer Vent Cleaning throughout Broward County from our Miami-area dispatch office. That means we know the difference between a 1960s ranch west of US-1 and a high-rise condo on the intracoastal, and we bring the right equipment for both. Call (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate.
Fort Lauderdale’s subtropical climate keeps dryers working overtime nearly year-round. Humid air, salt corrosion on exterior vent caps, and decades of lint buildup in original flexible ductwork create fire hazards that a lint trap alone won’t touch. Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and trained to The Garrison Code: arrive inside the window, price in writing, finish by the book, leave the site clean.
Why Hollis Air Duct Cleaning Is Fort Lauderdale’s Preferred Dryer Vent Cleaning Company
We’ve been in business since 2004 as part of the Garrison Partners family, and our track record predates most of the competitors you’ll find in Fort Lauderdale today. That longevity matters because dryer vent problems here aren’t generic. A technician who doesn’t understand slab-on-grade construction or shared condo chases can clean what they can reach and miss the real blockage.
Our pricing is written down before any work starts, and it doesn’t move at the door. No per-vent add-ons, no “we found something unexpected” upsells. The 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. That’s not a satisfaction guarantee; it’s a specific, written obligation.
Phones are answered by a live person 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No voicemail loops, no callback queues, no waiting until Monday to schedule. Our crews serve Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods from Sailboat Bend to Victoria Park to the beachfront condos along A1A, and we coordinate dispatch from our South Florida office to keep arrival windows tight.
Dryer Vent Installation in Fort Lauderdale
Dryer Vent Installation in Fort Lauderdale often means replacing original flexible ductwork that has collapsed, corroded, or been chewed through by roof rats common to older neighborhoods. A proper installation uses rigid metal duct, sealed joints, and correct slope to the exterior cap so lint and moisture exhaust fully. In Fort Lauderdale’s market, a standard Dryer Vent Installation runs $300 – $550 for a single-family home with accessible routing; condos with shared chases or slab-concealed runs can run $450 – $850 depending on access and chase modifications.
When Installation Beats Repair
We recommend full replacement when the existing duct is galvanized steel with internal corrosion, flexible plastic or foil rated below current code, or any run with multiple bends or crushed sections. These conditions trap lint and create back-pressure that overheats the dryer. In Victoria Park and Sailboat Bend, we regularly find 40-year-old flexible ducts that have sagged below the slab line and pooled condensation.
Condo and High-Rise Routing
Beach and intracoastal high-rises often require chase access agreements with building management. We coordinate with your HOA or building engineer, use camera inspection to map the shared pathway, and install bird guards and backdraft dampers that meet Florida wind-load requirements. The work is scheduled to minimize disruption to neighboring units.
Dryer Vent Repair in Fort Lauderdale
Dryer Vent Repair in Fort Lauderdale covers disconnected joints, corroded exterior caps, damaged flappers, and partial collapses in the lint pathway. Most repairs fall in the $180 – $340 range, though slab-access repairs or chase remediation in condos can reach $400 – $650. We inspect with a camera before quoting so you know exactly what failed and why.
Common Failures in Older Homes
Pre-1990 slab-on-grade homes in Fort Lauderdale frequently have dryer vents routed through concrete or soil beneath the slab. Decades of vibration, humidity, and settling crack the flexible duct or pull joints apart. Our techs locate the break with a borescope, excavate the minimum access needed, and replace with code-compliant rigid duct on proper slope.
Hurricane Damage to Exterior Components
Wind-driven rain and salt spray corrode vent caps and flappers on riverfront homes in 33301 and 33304. A stuck flapper traps humid air in the duct, accelerating lint compaction and mold growth. We stock corrosion-resistant replacement caps and bird guards sized for Fort Lauderdale’s common 4-inch and 6-inch terminations.
Trusted Brands We Service in Fort Lauderdale
Our equipment roster includes Rotobrush rotary brush systems for mechanical agitation of compacted lint, Nikro negative-air machines for containment during condo and high-rise work, and filtration products from Aprilaire and Guardsman for antimicrobial treatment when moisture has promoted biological growth. We stock common vent caps, bird guards, and rigid duct fittings locally so Fort Lauderdale customers aren’t waiting on parts. For condos with integrated makeup air systems, we coordinate with Abatement Technologies components where the building engineer specifies them. Every tool is explained in plain terms before we start, and every job gets a written price that doesn’t change.
Common Dryer Vent Cleaning Problems We See in Fort Lauderdale Homes
- Collapsed flexible duct behind slab floors. In 1960s-70s ranch homes west of US-1, the original flexible duct was run through soil or sand under the slab. After 40 – 60 years, it crushes flat or disconnects at couplings, dumping lint into the cavity where no trap cleaning can reach it.
- Shared vertical chases in pre-1990 high-rises. Condos along the beach and intracoastal often have dryer vents that tie into common exhaust shafts. Your neighbor’s lint, moisture, and even dryer sheets can migrate into your run through failed backdraft dampers, creating a fire hazard that recurs after every “cleaning” that only addresses your unit.
- Corroded exterior caps from salt and storm exposure. Riverfront homes in 33301 and 33304 see flapper mechanisms seize from salt corrosion. A stuck cap traps humid exhaust air in the duct, where it condenses and compacts lint into a solid mass that blocks airflow and strains the dryer blower.
- Water intrusion after heavy rain or hurricane passage. Fort Lauderdale’s summer thunderstorms and tropical systems drive water through poorly sealed wall penetrations. Standing water in a dryer vent duct wets lint into a paste that adheres to duct walls and promotes mold growth, producing the musty smell that returns within weeks of a surface cleaning.
Pricing for Dryer Vent Cleaning in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A standard dryer vent cleaning in Fort Lauderdale runs $150 – $275 for a single-family home with accessible exterior termination and intact rigid duct. Condos with shared chases add $75 – $150 for camera inspection and chase access coordination. Dryer Vent Repair runs $180 – $340 for accessible fixes; slab-access or chase remediation runs $400 – $650. Dryer Vent Installation with new rigid duct runs $300 – $550 for typical single-family routing, or $450 – $850 for condos and slab-concealed replacements.
What moves the price: duct material (flexible vs. rigid), access difficulty (crawl space, attic, shared chase), length of run, and whether we find damage requiring repair or replacement. We inspect with a camera before quoting, so the price you get is the price you pay. Written estimate, no per-vent pricing, no add-ons at the door. Call (361) 326-5060 for your free estimate.
We Also Serve Cities Near Fort Lauderdale
Our crews cover Fort Lauderdale and the surrounding communities: Plantation, Pompano Beach, Hollywood, and Coconut Creek. Same written pricing, same 365-Day Done Right Promise, same live-answer scheduling. Whether you’re in a 1920s bungalow or a beachfront high-rise, we bring the same equipment and the same standard.
Serving Fort Lauderdale, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale
Because the lint trap catches roughly 60% of lint; the rest enters the vent duct where it accumulates on duct walls, especially if the run has bends, sagging flexible sections, or a stuck exterior flapper. In Fort Lauderdale’s humidity, that lint absorbs moisture and hardens into a dense mat that restricts airflow and overheats the dryer. Call (361) 326-5060 for a camera inspection and exact quote.
Yes. Shared vertical chases in older Fort Lauderdale high-rises often have failed or missing backdraft dampers, allowing lint, moisture, and odors to migrate between units. A cleaning that only addresses your in-unit connection misses the chase contamination. We inspect the shared pathway with a camera and coordinate with building management to seal or isolate the chase as needed. Call (361) 326-5060 to schedule.
The musty smell indicates standing moisture or mold in the duct, usually from a stuck exterior flapper, cracked duct allowing ground moisture intrusion, or a disconnected joint behind the slab. Surface cleaning removes lint but doesn’t fix the moisture source. We locate the intrusion point with camera inspection, repair or replace the damaged section, and treat with antimicrobial where biological growth is present. Call (361) 326-5060 for a diagnosis.
We start with a camera inspection to locate the collapse or disconnection, then excavate the minimum access point needed to remove the damaged flexible duct and install new rigid duct on proper slope to the exterior cap. The old duct is extracted, the cavity is cleared of accumulated lint, and the new run is sealed and tested for back-pressure before we close access. Most slab-access repairs run $400 – $650. Call (361) 326-5060 for a camera inspection and written quote.
Yes. Heavy rain and wind-driven spray corrode exterior caps, drive water through wall penetrations, and leave standing moisture that wets lint into a mold-promoting paste. We check for water intrusion, replace corroded caps with marine-grade hardware, and seal penetrations against future storms. Post-hurricane inspections are recommended if you’ve noticed reduced dryer performance or musty odors. Call (361) 326-5060 to schedule.
Ready to get your dryer vent cleaned right? Call Hollis Air Duct Cleaning for Air Duct Cleaning in Fort Lauderdale at (361) 326-5060 for a free, written estimate. We’ll show up in the window we promised, price the work before we touch it, and stand behind it for a full year under our 365-Day Done Right Promise.
Written by Roy Castellanos, Owner at Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, serving Fort Lauderdale and South Florida.