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 Orlando
Dryer vent cleaning in Orlando 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, part of the Garrison Partners family, and we’ve been clearing lint-blocked runs and replacing corroded venting in Orlando homes since 2004. Our dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our Orlando office, and our crews know the difference between a 1960s cinder block ranch in College Park and a tightly-built subdivision off Turkey Lake Road. Call (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate with a written price before any work starts.
Why Hollis Air Duct Cleaning Is Orlando’s Preferred Dryer Vent Cleaning Company
Orlando homeowners call us because we’ve built a reputation on showing up inside the quoted window, pricing in writing, and leaving the site clean. Our Orlando crews are background-checked and uniformed, and our phones are answered by a live person 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No voicemail loops, no callback queues.
Every job carries our 365-Day Done Right Promise 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 slogan; it’s printed on every invoice.
We use professional-grade equipment from Rotobrush, Nikro, and Honeywell, the same tools commercial crews use, and we explain what we’re doing in plain terms while we’re doing it. Our technicians follow The Garrison Code on every job: arrive squared away, price before touching anything, complete the work by the book, and leave the home cleaner than we found it.
Dryer Vent Cleaning Service in Orlando
Dryer Vent Cleaning Service in Orlando means more than pulling lint from a trap. We inspect the full run from the back of your dryer to the exterior termination, agitate and extract built-up lint with rotary brush systems and negative-air machines, and verify airflow with a calibrated gauge. In Orlando’s 1950s – 70s cinder block homes, we regularly find original galvanized runs rusted through or disconnected in the attic, where lint and humidity combine with year-round HVAC operation to create hidden fire and mold risks that newer subdivisions simply don’t have.
A typical Dryer Vent Cleaning Service in Orlando runs $150 – $275. Homes with long runs, multiple turns, or bird guard removal may run higher. We always provide a written price before any work begins.
Camera Inspection and Lint Extraction
We feed a borescope through the vent run to document its condition before we touch it. You’ll see what we see: crushed flexible duct behind a wall, a disconnected elbow in the attic, or a rusted-through galvanized section that’s been leaking lint for years. Then we use Rotobrush rotary agitation tools and Nikro negative-air extraction to clear the pathway without pushing debris deeper into the system.
Airflow Verification and Sealing
Cleaning means nothing if air still won’t move. We measure static pressure and cubic feet per minute at the termination to confirm the run performs to code. If we find leaks in metal joints or gaps where flexible duct meets rigid pipe, we seal with proper mastic and foil tape, not hardware-store duct tape that fails in Orlando’s heat and humidity.
Dryer Vent Installation in Orlando
Dryer Vent Installation in Orlando addresses the root problem when cleaning isn’t enough. Original galvanized runs in older homes corrode from the inside out; flexible ductwork gets crushed behind dryers or kinked in tight utility closets; and some homes still have vents terminating into attics, crawlspaces, or garage areas, all of which violate current Florida building code and create real fire hazards. We replace compromised runs with rigid metal duct sized to your dryer’s CFM rating, properly supported and routed to an exterior termination with a backdraft damper and, where needed, a bird guard.
Dryer Vent Installation in Orlando typically runs $300 – $650 depending on run length, wall penetration type, and whether we’re routing through cinder block, frame construction, or an attic space. Long reroutes through finished spaces may run higher. The price is written down before we cut anything open.
Rigid Metal Replacement Runs
We don’t install flexible foil or plastic duct, period. Those materials trap lint in their ridges, sag between supports, and ignite faster than rigid metal. Our standard is 26-gauge galvanized steel or aluminum, smooth-wall, with seams oriented away from lint flow direction. In Orlando’s older homes, this often means abandoning an original block-wall penetration and routing a new run to a proper exterior wall termination.
Code-Compliant Terminations and Bird Guards
Florida’s humid climate and dense tree canopy mean exterior vent caps corrode and clog with debris. We install termination fittings with backdraft dampers that seal when the dryer cycles off, preventing moisture-laden outside air from entering the run. Where birds or squirrels are an issue, we add a proper bird guard that maintains airflow while blocking nesting material.
Trusted Brands We Service in Orlando
Our Orlando crews carry professional-grade equipment from Rotobrush, Nikro, and Honeywell on every truck. We stock common venting components locally, rigid metal duct in standard diameters, termination fittings, and bird guards sized for Orlando’s residential construction. That means most Dryer Vent Installation jobs are completed in a single visit without waiting on parts. For filtration and air quality concerns tied to your HVAC system, we also work with Aprilaire and Abatement Technologies products. We don’t show up hoping we have what you need; we confirm the scope by phone and load the truck accordingly.
Common Dryer Vent Cleaning Problems We See in Orlando Homes
- Disconnected runs in cinder block attic spaces. Orlando’s 1950s – 70s cinder block homes often have original dryer vent runs that terminate through the block wall, or into the attic, where decades of vibration and thermal cycling loosen joints. We find elbows separated by several inches, blowing lint directly onto insulation where homeowners never see it.
- Corroded galvanized steel in humid conditions. The constant moisture in Orlando’s subtropical air accelerates rust inside original metal ductwork. We’ve pulled apart runs where the bottom half of the pipe has rusted through completely, creating a lint reservoir that restricts airflow and traps water.
- Vacation rental quick-cleans that skip inspection. In the Disney and Kissimmee corridor, turnover pressure means some cleaners blow air through a run and leave. We regularly find crushed flexible duct behind walls and disconnected terminations that the previous crew never checked, while guests complain about musty odors that persist no matter how much the vents are “cleaned.”
- Moisture pull-back in slab-on-grade construction. Older Orlando homes with vents terminating under the house, or too close to ground level, draw humid air back into the laundry area when the dryer cycles off. Without proper sealing and a clear lint pathway to a well-placed exterior termination, the problem returns within months.
Pricing for Dryer Vent Cleaning in Orlando, FL
Here’s what Dryer Vent Cleaning costs in Orlando’s market:
| Service | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Standard dryer vent cleaning (single-family, accessible run) | $150 – $225 |
| Complex cleaning (long run, multiple turns, attic access required) | $225 – $275 |
| Dryer vent installation / replacement (rigid metal, standard routing) | $300 – $450 |
| Complex installation (cinder block penetration, long reroute, finished space) | $450 – $650 |
| Bird guard or cap replacement | $75 – $150 |
What moves the price: run length and accessibility, number of direction changes, whether we need to access an attic or crawlspace, and the condition of existing materials. A 1962 cinder block home with a rusted, disconnected run in the attic takes longer than a 2015 subdivision with a short, straight vent through an exterior wall. We inspect first, price in writing, and that price does not move at the door. Call (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate.
We Also Serve Cities Near Orlando
Our Dryer Vent Cleaning crews serve Winter Park, Maitland, Goldenrod, and Altamonte Springs from our Orlando office. Same written pricing, same 365-Day Done Right Promise, same live-answer scheduling.
Serving Orlando, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Orlando 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 Orlando
Orlando’s humid subtropical climate means your dryer runs more months per year, and the moisture in the air causes lint to clump and stick to duct walls instead of blowing through cleanly. Add year-round pollen, dust, and the tighter construction of newer homes that trap humidity inside, and you’ve got a recipe for faster buildup than in drier, seasonal climates up north. Call (361) 326-5060 and we’ll assess your specific run and ventilation setup.
We recommend a full inspection and cleaning every 6 months for vacation rentals with high turnover, and a quick airflow check between guest stays if you’re seeing longer dry times or guest complaints about musty laundry room odors. The turnover pressure in the Disney and Kissimmee corridor leads some operators to skip camera inspection, leaving disconnected or crushed runs undetected while guests notice the problem. We document everything we find so you have a record for your property manager. Call (361) 326-5060 to schedule around your booking calendar.
Homes from that era in Orlando typically have galvanized steel runs that are at or past their service life; we find rust-through, disconnection, and improper routing in more than half the 1960s cinder block homes we inspect. Cleaning helps airflow short-term, but if the pipe is corroded or disconnected in the attic, replacement with rigid metal duct is the only permanent fix. Our tech will show you the camera footage and give you a written price for both options before you decide. Call (361) 326-5060 for a free inspection.
No. We inspect with a camera, agitate and extract lint with rotary brush systems and negative-air machines, then verify airflow with a calibrated gauge. “Blowing air through it” without agitation just packs lint tighter in the ridges of flexible duct or against corrosion buildup in old metal runs. We also check the termination outside, the backdraft damper operation, and seal any leaks we find. You’ll see before-and-after documentation of your own system. Call (361) 326-5060 to book.
Yes, and Orlando’s conditions make it worse. Lint is highly combustible, and when it combines with the humidity in our subtropical climate inside a hot metal run, you get packed, hardened lint that holds heat and ignites faster than loose, dry buildup. The U.S. Fire Administration reports thousands of dryer fires annually, and Florida’s year-round dryer use means our homes run more cycles than northern homes with seasonal drying. If your clothes take longer than one cycle, if the laundry room feels unusually warm, or if you smell burning, stop using the dryer and call (361) 326-5060 immediately.
Ready to get your dryer vent squared away? Call Hollis Air Duct Cleaning at (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate with a written price before any work starts. Our background-checked, uniformed technicians serve Orlando and surrounding areas with the 365-Day Done Right Promise on every job.
Written by Roy Castellanos, Owner at Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, serving Orlando since 2004.