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 Temple Terrace
Dryer vent cleaning in Temple Terrace typically runs $180 – $340 for a standard single-family home, and most jobs take 60 to 90 minutes from arrival to test cycle. If your dryer needs two cycles to finish a load, or if the laundry room feels hotter than it should, you’re probably looking at a blocked vent run rather than a failing appliance.
We’ve been working in Temple Terrace since 2004, and our crews know the local housing stock cold: the 1950s-60s block ranches off Riverhills Drive, the mid-century conversions near Temple Terrace Elementary, the low-slope roofs and unconditioned attics that define this part of Hillsborough County. Our dispatch runs out of our Miami office, but the technicians serving Temple Terrace live and work in the Tampa metro. That means they understand how the humidity off the Hillsborough River interacts with decades-old flex duct, and they carry the tools to fix what they find. Call (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate.
Why Hollis Air Duct Cleaning Is Temple Terrace’s Preferred Dryer Vent Cleaning Company
Temple Terrace homeowners call us back because we show up inside the window, price the job in writing before we touch anything, and leave the site clean. That’s The Garrison Standard, and it applies to every job we run in Hillsborough County.
Our technicians are background-checked and uniformed. You know who’s walking into your home before they arrive. And our 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 for a scheduling question.
The 365-Day Done Right Promise covers every dryer vent cleaning and repair we perform in Temple Terrace. If the work fails within a year, we return and make it right at no charge, including a free second visit. We put that in writing on every job, not because it’s good marketing, but because it’s how we operate.
Our equipment roster includes Rotobrush rotary brush systems for mechanical agitation and Nikro negative-air machines for debris extraction. These are the same tools commercial crews use, not hardware-store gear. When we clean a vent in a Temple Terrace attic, we bring the equipment that matches the problem.
Dryer Vent Repair in Temple Terrace
Dryer Vent Repair in Temple Terrace is often the real need hiding behind a “cleaning” call. In the 1950s-60s block ranches that dominate this city, dryer vents were commonly run as long, under-insulated flex or sheet-metal runs through unconditioned attics, and because systems run near-continuously April through October, that attic heat and humidity cooks lint into a hard, gummy mat that a standard shop-vac and brush pass won’t remove. In blocks near the Hillsborough River, vents terminating under low-slope eaves or into the soffit can also pull humid outside air back into the run, so a short vent isn’t automatically a clear one. A typical repair in Temple Terrace runs $220 – $480 depending on material replacement and rerouting length.
Crushed or Disconnected Flex Runs
Original flex duct in Temple Terrace attics often sags between open-web trusses or gets crushed by storage boxes, insulation work, or re-roofing activity. We inspect the full run with a camera, cut out damaged sections, and replace with rigid metal where code allows. The price is written before we start cutting.
Screw-Pierced or Corroded Metal
Roofers working on low-slope Temple Terrace homes sometimes drive fasteners through soffit or fascia and into the vent run. We find these with camera inspection, then patch or replace the damaged section and seal with mastic. A pierced vent leaks lint into the attic and pulls humid air back into the system – both are fire and moisture hazards.
Dryer Vent Cleaning Company in Temple Terrace
Dryer Vent Cleaning Company in Temple Terrace means more than vacuuming the lint trap and the first few feet of pipe. At Hollis, we clean the full run from the dryer connection to the exterior termination, using rotary brush agitation and negative-air extraction to remove packed lint that years of humid attic conditions have hardened against the duct walls. A standard cleaning in Temple Terrace runs $180 – $280 for a single-story home with accessible attic access; two-story runs or those requiring roof-ladder access run $260 – $340. Every price is written and agreed before work begins.
What Our Cleaning Includes
We disconnect the dryer, clean the transition duct, run a rotary brush through the full vent line, and extract debris with a Nikro negative-air machine. We then inspect the exterior termination for proper flapper operation and clear any bird nests or screen blockages. Finally, we reconnect everything, run a full dry cycle, and check amp draw on the blower motor to confirm airflow is back to manufacturer spec.
When Cleaning Becomes Repair
About one in three Temple Terrace jobs we arrive on needs repair, not just cleaning. The vent run is crushed, disconnected, or pierced; the termination is buried behind new fascia; or the original flex has deteriorated to the point that cleaning would damage it further. We flag this during our pre-work inspection, explain what we found, and give a written price for the repair before proceeding. No surprises at the door.
Trusted Brands We Service in Temple Terrace
We carry parts and materials from Rotobrush, Nikro, and Guardsman on every Temple Terrace truck, which means most repairs finish same-day without a parts run. Our rotary brush systems handle the hardened lint deposits common in humid Florida attics, and our Guardsman filtration products protect the work area while we’re inside your home. If your dryer vent termination needs replacement, we stock standard 4-inch wall and soffit caps; for custom low-slope roof terminations common on older Temple Terrace ranches, we measure on-site and order to fit. Fast turnaround because we know the local housing stock and what breaks on it.
Common Dryer Vent Cleaning Problems We See in Temple Terrace Homes
- Hard-packed lint in long attic runs. The 1950s-60s ranches off Riverhills Drive and nearby streets often have 20-foot-plus vent runs through unconditioned attics. Years of heat and humidity bake lint into a dense mat that resists standard vacuuming. Our Rotobrush rotary system breaks it loose so the Nikro negative-air machine can extract it.
- Crushed flex between trusses. Original 4-inch flex duct sags over decades, especially where homeowners or roofers have stepped in the attic. A crushed run restricts airflow even when the interior looks clear. We find these with camera inspection and replace with rigid metal where possible.
- Soffit and low-slope terminations pulling humid air inward. In blocks near the Hillsborough River, vents that terminate under eaves or into soffits can ingest outside air during our wet season, reintroducing moisture and musty odors. We evaluate whether rerouting to a gable or roof jack termination solves the problem permanently.
- Garage-conversion dryer locations with improvised venting. Many Temple Terrace homes converted their original 1960s garages to bedrooms or utility spaces, and the dryer vent was extended with whatever material was handy. We find PVC, dryer transition hose, or even duct tape assemblies that violate code and create fire hazards. We replace with proper rigid metal and sealed joints.
Pricing for Dryer Vent Cleaning in Temple Terrace, FL
Here’s what dryer vent work costs in the Temple Terrace market:
- Standard single-story cleaning: $180 – $280
- Two-story or roof-access cleaning: $260 – $340
- Basic repair (patch, reconnection, seal): $220 – $340
- Full reroute with rigid metal replacement: $380 – $480
- Bird guard or cap replacement: $85 – $150
What moves the price: length of run, attic accessibility, whether the vent needs rerouting versus cleaning only, and material condition. We inspect with a camera before quoting, so the price you agree to is the price you pay. No per-foot add-ons, no “while we’re here” upsells. Every estimate is free. Call (361) 326-5060 to schedule.
We Also Serve Cities Near Temple Terrace
Our crews work across the Tampa metro and beyond. We also provide Dryer Vent Cleaning to homeowners in Jacksonville, Miami, Tampa, and Orlando. Scheduling and dispatch for Temple Terrace runs through our South Florida office, with local technicians carrying the work.
Serving Temple Terrace, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Temple Terrace 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 Temple Terrace
Every 12 to 18 months for a typical household, and every 6 to 12 months if you run multiple loads weekly or have pets that shed. Temple Terrace’s humid climate means lint packs harder and faster than in drier regions, so waiting until dry times increase is waiting too long. Call (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate – we’ll inspect and tell you where you stand.
Yes, and we frequently do. About a third of our Temple Terrace jobs require repair, not just cleaning. We carry rigid metal duct, mastic, and proper fittings on every truck, so most crushed or disconnected runs are fixed same-day. The repair price is written before we start; you approve it or we stop at inspection with no charge.
Often significantly. Garage conversions frequently used improvised materials – PVC, flexible transition hose, even duct tape – to extend the vent run through what was originally exterior wall. These assemblies violate fire code and deteriorate faster than rigid metal. We replace them with proper 4-inch rigid metal, sealed joints, and code-compliant termination.
We follow NADCA guidelines for source-removal cleaning and use HEPA filtration on our Nikro negative-air machines to protect your home’s air during the work. For dryer vents specifically, the critical standard is complete mechanical agitation of the full run plus verified airflow restoration – we confirm with blower-motor amp draw and a full test cycle before we leave.
Pull and clean the lint trap, check that the exterior flapper opens when the dryer runs, and confirm the transition hose behind the dryer isn’t kinked or crushed. If dry times are still long after those checks, the blockage is deeper in the run and needs professional equipment. Don’t attempt to disassemble attic ductwork yourself – the flex in these older Temple Terrace homes tears easily and you may create a leak you can’t see. Call (361) 326-5060 and we’ll inspect with a camera at no charge.
Written by Roy Castellanos, Owner at Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, serving Temple Terrace since 2004.