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 Universal City
Dryer vent cleaning in Universal City typically runs $150 – $275 for a standard single-family home, and most jobs take 60 to 90 minutes from arrival to final airflow test. We’re the local crew that knows the difference between a quick Loop 1604 flex-duct job and a 22-foot attic run in a 1960s Randolph AFB-area ranch.
Our dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our San Antonio office, but our technicians live and work in the Universal City area. That means we understand the local housing stock: the mid-century slab-on-grade ranches off Kitty Hawk Road, the converted-garage laundry rooms with horizontal vent runs, and the caliche dust that blows in from open land and cakes on exterior vent flaps. We arrive inside the quoted window, price the job in writing before touching anything, and leave the site clean. That’s The Garrison Standard, and it’s how we’ve operated since 2004.
If your dryer’s taking two cycles to finish a load, or you haven’t had the vent inspected since you moved in, call us at (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate.
Why Hollis Air Duct Cleaning Is Universal City’s Preferred Dryer Vent Cleaning Company
We’ve built our reputation in Universal City on showing up and doing what we said we’d do. Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and trained on the same Rotobrush and Nikro equipment that commercial crews use. Every job gets a written price before work starts, and every repair is backed by our 365-Day Done Right Promise. If the work fails within a year, we come back and make it right at no charge, including a free second visit.
Phones are answered by a live person 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No voicemail loops, no callback queues. You’ll know who’s walking into your home before they arrive.
Our Dryer Vent Cleaning team serves Universal City neighborhoods from the older ranch homes near Randolph AFB to newer subdivisions along the Loop 1604 corridor. We don’t compete on the lowest teaser price. We compete on discipline: show up when we said, price it before we touch it, do it by the book.
Dryer Vent Cleaning Company in Universal City
Dryer Vent Cleaning Company work in Universal City means understanding military-family housing built for a different era of laundry. The typical ranch home near Randolph AFB has the dryer in a hallway or converted garage, with a vent run snaking 20-plus feet through a tight, low-pitch attic designed for window units, not modern central air. That lint pathway passes through unconditioned space and reaches the exterior wall as a slow-moving, humid clog that a typical short vent never sees.
A standard Dryer Vent Cleaning in Universal City runs $150 – $225. If we find a sagging pipe, damaged vent cap, or need to reroute a section, that can push to $225 – $275. Bird guard installation or vent cap replacement is quoted separately, usually $75 – $150 per component.
What the Cleaning Process Actually Looks Like
We start with a camera inspection of the full run, then agitate the lint pathway with a Rotobrush rotary tool sized to your pipe diameter. Fallout is captured under negative pressure with HEPA filtration, not blown into your attic or laundry room. We finish with an airflow reading at the exterior cap to confirm you’re back to manufacturer spec.
When Universal City Homeowners Need This Service
Two-cycle drying, a hot laundry room, or a musty smell from the vent are clear signals. In Universal City’s humid climate, we also recommend cleaning before any home sale or move-in, since military turnover means many properties have been through multiple owner and renter cycles with no vent maintenance on record.
Dryer Vent Inspection in Universal City
Dryer Vent Inspection in Universal City is where we find the problems that don’t show up in a quick trap cleaning. In the older neighborhoods near Randolph AFB, slab-on-grade foundations and original galvanized ducts often have rust and pinhole leaks from decades of condensation. Return-air chases were frequently built into wall cavities with no proper sealing, pulling attic dust directly into the system. An inspection catches these issues before they become fire hazards or energy drains.
A standalone Dryer Vent Inspection in Universal City costs $75 – $125. If you proceed with cleaning the same day, we apply the inspection fee toward the full service price.
Camera and Airflow Testing
We run a borescope through the entire vent run and measure static pressure and airflow at the exterior termination. In a 1968 ranch off Kitty Hawk Road, our tech once found a felt-like mat of lint and South Texas dust stuck where the vent dipped in the attic. The system read fine at the trap, but the camera told the real story. We ran an agitation tool through the lint pathway, captured the fallout under negative pressure with HEPA filtration, and restored full airflow on the next cycle.
Documentation for Property Transfers
Military families moving in or out of Universal City often need written documentation of vent condition for housing offices or landlords. We provide a written report with photos, airflow readings, and any recommended repairs, priced in writing before any additional work.
Trusted Brands We Service in Universal City
Our equipment roster includes Rotobrush rotary brush systems, Nikro negative-air machines, and filtration products from Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Guardsman. We stock vent caps, bird guards, and transition hoses sized for the galvanized steel and flex-duct systems common in Universal City homes. That means no waiting on parts for a standard repair, and no improvisation with hardware-store fittings that don’t match your pipe diameter. For newer Loop 1604-area homes with Aprilaire or Honeywell whole-house ventilation accessories, we carry the compatible components and can service them during the same visit.
Common Dryer Vent Cleaning Problems We See in Universal City Homes
- Long horizontal runs in converted-garage laundry rooms. Under-sized lint traps and 20-plus foot runs on slab-on-grade homes mean lint collects mid-run where the pipe sags. This doesn’t show up in newer Loop 1604 flex-duct houses with short, straight exhausts.
- Condensation-clogged galvanized vents. During the humid May-September AC season, cold dryer exhaust condenses on galvanized vent walls in unsealed attic return chases, adding moisture to lint and creating a sticky paste that a standard shop-vac pass cannot move.
- Caliche dust on exterior vent flaps. On outbuilding or detached-garage venting common on lots near open land, unpaved service roads leave fine caliche dust caked on the exterior vent flap. Homeowners assume it is just paint and never check the balance flap until airflow drops below the manufacturer’s spec.
- Original vent caps with missing or broken flappers. The 1950s-1970s housing stock near Randolph AFB often still has the original vent termination, which may lack a functioning backdraft damper or bird guard. We replace these with code-compliant caps that close when the dryer is off.
Pricing for Dryer Vent Cleaning in Universal City, TX
Here’s what Dryer Vent Cleaning costs in the Universal City market:
- Standard single-family vent cleaning: $150 – $225
- Extended run or converted-garage reroute: $225 – $275
- Dryer vent inspection (standalone): $75 – $125
- Bird guard installation: $75 – $125
- Vent cap replacement: $75 – $150
Factors that move the price: length of run, number of turns, accessibility (crawling a low-pitch attic versus a walk-in utility room), and whether we find damage that needs repair. We give you one flat price per system, agreed in writing before work starts. No per-foot add-ons, no surprise charges once the van is in your driveway. Estimates are free. Call (361) 326-5060 to schedule.
We Also Serve Cities Near Universal City
Our crews work throughout the northeast San Antonio metro area. If you’re in Universal City or nearby Schertz, Converse, Cibolo, or San Antonio, the same scheduling team and the same Garrison Standard apply. Dispatch is coordinated from our San Antonio office, with local technicians assigned to minimize drive time to your property.
Serving Universal City, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Universal City 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 Universal City
Every 12 to 18 months for most Universal City homes, but every 8 to 12 months if you’re on a lot near open land with caliche dust, or if your dryer has a long horizontal run through an unconditioned attic. The combination of South Texas humidity and extended vent pathways in these 1950s-1970s ranches creates faster lint accumulation than a short, straight flex-duct system. Call (361) 326-5060 and we’ll assess your specific run and recommend an interval.
The vent run is likely 20-plus feet with one or more low points where lint settles, especially if the pipe sags between supports. Cold exhaust meeting hot attic air causes condensation, and that moisture turns lint into a paste that sticks to galvanized steel. A standard trap cleaning doesn’t reach the mid-run buildup. We camera-inspect the full length, agitate the deposits with a rotary brush, and verify airflow restoration at the cap. Schedule an inspection at (361) 326-5060.
Occasional hard freezes can cause condensation in unconditioned attic runs to freeze and expand, potentially opening small separations in joints or cracking older galvanized pipe. More commonly, the freeze-thaw cycle worsens existing rust pinholes. We inspect for this damage during winter service calls and repair or replace affected sections. Call (361) 326-5060 before or after a freeze event if you notice longer dry times.
A full borescope video inspection of the flex duct run, airflow and static pressure testing at the exterior termination, and examination of the transition hose behind the dryer for kinks or crushing. For Loop 1604-area homes with newer flex systems, we also check that the duct is properly supported and not resting on attic insulation, which can compress and restrict airflow. Written findings and photos provided. Book at (361) 326-5060.
Yes, if both systems are due. The same dust and pollen loading your HVAC ducts affects your dryer intake, and the same humidity that grows mold in supply plenums condenses in dryer vents. We price the combined job as one visit with one trip charge, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise covers both systems. Ask about package pricing when you call (361) 326-5060.
Written by Roy Castellanos, Owner at Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, serving Universal City and the greater San Antonio area since 2004.