Dryer vent cleaning
Whole-home duct cleaning
Camera inspection
Sanitizing & deodorizingWhole-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.
Fast, Reliable Dryer Vent Cleaning Across Windcrest
Most dryer vent cleaning jobs in Windcrest run between $139 and $229 for a single-family ranch home, and we’re usually on site within two to three business days. If you’re off Walzem Road or tucked into one of the quieter cul-de-sacs near Midcrown Drive, you’ve probably noticed your dryer taking longer than it used to. That’s often the first sign. Paul Adeyemi leads our team, and we’ve been keeping Windcrest’s older ranch homes safe and efficient since the company started. Call (903) 354-8393 and we’ll give you a written price before anyone touches your dryer.
Why Mortons Air Duct San Antonio Is Windcrest’s Preferred Dryer Vent Cleaning Company
Windcrest homes were mostly built in the 1960s and 1970s, and the original dryer vent runs in these houses often have more bends than anything you’d find in newer construction. That means clogs happen faster, dryers overheat sooner, and the job needs a technician who understands what’s actually behind those walls. Our Dryer Vent Cleaning crews have worked on hundreds of these single-story ranch layouts. We know where the vents typically terminate, how the crawlspace or slab foundation affects the run, and which homes tend to have foil ductwork that’s sagged or kinked over the decades.
Windcrest customers leave us strong reviews, and while we won’t quote an exact star count here, the theme is consistent: we show up clean, we work quietly, and we protect the floors and furniture before any equipment comes through the door. Shoe covers and drop cloths are standard on every visit. Our scheduling team coordinates dispatch from the San Antonio office, and a live person answers the phone at (903) 354-8393 around the clock. That matters when you’re trying to plan around school pickup or a toddler’s nap.
We also work to the Cedarwell Care Promise. That means background-checked, uniformed technicians, a written price before any work starts, and a photo of the cleaned-up area before we leave. It’s not a menu of add-ons. It’s how every job goes.
Styles & brands we work with
Dryer Vent Repair in Windcrest
Dryer Vent Repair in Windcrest usually means replacing a section of crushed or kinked flexible duct, rerouting a poorly designed run, or swapping out a damaged exterior vent cap. In these older ranch homes, the original foil ductwork often gets pinched during remodels or simply deteriorates after fifty-plus years of heat cycles. Repair work typically lands between $35 and $120 on top of the cleaning charge, depending on how much duct needs to be replaced and how hard the run is to access.
What Repair Looks Like in a 1960s Ranch
If your dryer vent runs through a crawlspace, we’ll inspect every accessible foot of it. Sagged sections act like a catch basin for lint. In Windcrest’s east side especially, where the original developments are densest, we regularly find foil duct that’s separated at a joint or compressed behind a remodeled wall. Replacing that section restores airflow immediately.
When a Clog Becomes a Repair
Sometimes the clog itself is the problem. We use camera inspection before and after cleaning, and if the duct is collapsed rather than just dirty, no amount of vacuuming will fix it. We’ll show you the image, explain what we’re seeing, and give you a written price for the repair before any cutting or replacing begins.
Dryer Vent Cleaning Company in Windcrest
As a Dryer Vent Cleaning Company, we handle the full scope of Dryer Vent Cleaning in Windcrest: full-length brush agitation, HEPA-filtered negative air collection, lint removal from the dryer cavity and blower wheel, and exterior hood cleaning. A standard single-family home in Windcrest runs $139 to $229. If the vent exit is on a second-story wall or the run is unusually long, it can reach $289. We hand you the written price before the equipment comes off the van.
Camera Inspection Before and After
Every cleaning includes a camera pass before we start and a photo pass when we’re done. You’ll see exactly what was inside your vent and what it looks like after. No mystery, no vague claims. If your exterior hood is buried in St. Augustine grass or tucked behind a fence, we’ll clear that too.
Lint Removal from the Blower Wheel
A clogged vent pushes lint backward into the dryer cabinet. Over time it cakes onto the blower wheel and the motor bearings. We open the dryer panel, clear the lint, and clean the wheel with compressed air and soft brushes. It’s the difference between a quiet dryer and one that hums like a jet engine.
Trusted Brands We Service in Windcrest
We service every major dryer brand you’ll find in Windcrest homes: Whirlpool, Maytag, LG, Samsung, GE, Kenmore, and Speed Queen. For the cleaning itself, we run Rotobrush agitation tools and Nikro HEPA-filtered vacuums, the same professional-grade equipment used in commercial duct cleaning. That matters in Windcrest because the lint we’re pulling out isn’t fluffy dryer lint. It’s often compacted with driveway dust, pollen, and fifty years of accumulated debris from original construction. Entry-level equipment won’t touch it. Ours does.
See the difference
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AfterCommon Dryer Vent Cleaning Problems We See in Windcrest Homes
- Sagged flexible duct in crawlspace foundations. The original 1970s foil duct loses its shape over time and droops between the joists. Lint piles up in those low spots until airflow drops to almost nothing.
- Obscured exterior vents behind fences or overgrown landscaping. Dense St. Augustine grass grows right up to the foundation on many Windcrest lots, and the exterior hood gets buried. You can’t see the blockage, so it goes unnoticed until the dryer overheats.
- Sticky lint mats from unpaved driveways and rural dust. Homes on the eastern edges of Windcrest, closer to open land and gravel drives, pick up fine dust that mixes with lint into a dense, tacky mat. Vacuuming alone won’t dislodge it; it needs mechanical agitation.
- Crushed foil duct from old remodels. Many of these ranch homes got additions or wall reconfigurations decades ago, and the original dryer vent was often pinched or kinked in the process. Slow dry cycles and hidden heat buildup follow.
Pricing for Dryer Vent Cleaning in Windcrest, TX
A typical single-family dryer vent cleaning in Windcrest runs $139 to $229. That covers a full-length clean, camera inspection before and after, lint removal from the dryer cabinet and blower wheel, and exterior hood clearing. If your vent run is over 15 feet or exits in a difficult spot, it can reach $289. Repairs like duct replacement run $35 to $120 on top of the cleaning. We don’t do per-vent pricing and we don’t bait you with a coupon that doubles once we start working. One flat price per system, in writing, before we start. Call (903) 354-8393 for an exact quote. Estimates are free.
We Also Serve Cities Near Windcrest
While this page focuses on Windcrest, our crews also serve San Antonio, Schertz, Boerne, and Helotes. If you’re just outside the city line, call us. We’ll confirm scheduling and give you the same written-price-before-work guarantee.
Serving Windcrest, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Windcrest 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 Windcrest
Once a year, and that’s not a generic recommendation. Windcrest’s 1960s ranch homes often have original flexible ductwork with multiple bends, and our hot, humid summers keep dryers running constantly. Combined with rural dust from unpaved drives and pollen from mature landscaping, annual cleaning here is a real necessity. Call (903) 354-8393 to schedule.
It can usually be cleaned if it’s still intact. We’ll run a camera through first. If it’s crushed, separated, or sagging badly enough to trap lint regardless of cleaning, we’ll show you the image and recommend replacement. We never replace duct that doesn’t need it, and the repair price is always in writing before we start.
Very likely, yes. In Windcrest, multi-bend crawlspace vent runs get packed with lint faster than short, straight runs in newer homes. When airflow drops, the dryer can’t pull moisture out efficiently. A full cleaning usually restores normal dry times in one visit. Call us for an exact quote for your home.
It does. The older developments on Windcrest’s east side have heavy tree cover, and pollen plus leaf debris find their way into exterior hoods. Combined with dust from unpaved shoulders and original construction debris, those vents often need mechanical agitation, not just vacuuming. We address that specifically in our Windcrest service area.
Yes. We clean to NADCA guidelines, which call for full-length mechanical agitation and negative air collection, plus camera verification before and after. We also work to the Cedarwell Care Promise: written pricing, shoe covers and drop cloths, and a photo of the clean-up before we leave. Call (903) 354-8393 for a free estimate.
Written by Paul Adeyemi, Owner at Mortons Air Duct San Antonio, serving Windcrest since the company’s founding.