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 Kendall
Kendall HVAC Cleaning typically runs $149 – $289 for a standard single-dryer home, and the job usually takes 60 to 90 minutes from arrival to final photo proof. We work throughout Kendall, from the ranch homes off SW 88th Street to the townhome clusters near Kendall Regional Medical Center. You get a written price before a single tool comes off the truck, and before-and-after photos of your own vent when we’re done. Call (737) 727-2314 and a live person answers, day or night.
What makes Kendall different from Pinecrest or South Miami is the housing stock. Many homes here were built in the 1970s and 80s, and their dryer vents route through long, twisting attic runs or straight through CMU block walls. That changes the job. A quick exterior vacuum won’t reach the lint plug sitting at the first elbow inside the wall. We clean the full run, not just the outside flap.
Why Cardinal Air Duct Cleaning Is Kendall’s Preferred Dryer Vent Cleaning Company
Kendall homeowners call us because we do the job the way it should be done here. The Dryer Vent Cleaning team arrives in uniform, background-checked, and carrying professional equipment: Rotobrush rotary brush systems and Nikro HEPA-rated vacuum extraction. That matters in Kendall because so many vents run through block walls and attics where a shop-vac from the outside simply can’t reach.
Our approach is built around one standard: The Relay Visibility Guarantee. That means a live trackable arrival window, a written price handed to you before work begins, and before-and-after photographs of the inside of your vent. Nothing is left to guesswork. Omar Haddad leads the team, and every booking gets the 365-Day Done Right Promise: if the work isn’t right within a full year, we return and correct it at no charge.
Dryer Vent Installation in Kendall
Dryer Vent Installation in Kendall means running a new vent line that actually fits the home’s construction. Older ranch houses off Kendall Drive and Killian Parkway often have vents that were installed decades ago, with materials that don’t meet current code. Corrugated foil or vinyl flex piping, for example, traps lint at every ridge and is no longer allowed in most situations. We replace it with rigid metal ducting that moves air efficiently and won’t collect lint as aggressively.
Installation costs in Kendall run $225 – $450 for a standard single-dryer run, including the new duct, termination hood, and sealing. Longer attic runs or those passing through multiple CMU block walls come in higher, typically $450 – $700. The written quote you get before we start is the price you pay. No per-foot add-ons, no surprise material charges.
When Replacement Beats Cleaning
Some Kendall vents are beyond cleaning. If the duct has partially collapsed, separated at a joint, or is made of the old foil-and-wire flex material, cleaning won’t fix the problem. In those cases, we recommend replacement. It’s the only way to restore safe airflow and cut drying times back to normal.
Rerouting Through Block Walls
CMU block construction is everywhere in Kendall, and older installs sometimes cut through block in a way that reduces airflow from day one. When we reroute, we plan the shortest practical path and seal every penetration so hot, humid air can’t bleed into the wall cavity. It’s a common job in this part of Kendall.
Dryer Vent Repair in Kendall
Dryer Vent Repair in Kendall usually involves fixing crushed sections, failed hangers, or damaged termination hoods. The most common repair we see is a crushed section where the vent passes through an exterior block wall, often caused by years of pressure, settling, or a past repair done wrong. A crushed vent creates backpressure that makes the dryer work harder and drives lint into places it shouldn’t go.
Repair costs in Kendall range from $120 for a simple termination hood replacement to $200 – $350 for repairing or replacing a crushed wall penetration. If we find a failed joint in an attic run, the repair usually falls between $150 and $250. You’ll see the damage in photos before we fix it, and the written quote doesn’t move once work starts.
Crushed Runs and Wall Penetrations
Kendall’s block walls are unforgiving. When a vent passes through masonry, any settling or bad original install can pinch the duct. We remove the damaged section, install a proper wall thimble, and reconnect with rigid metal pipe. The difference in airflow is immediate.
Transition Duct Replacement
The short connector behind the dryer is called the transition duct, and it’s where many Kendall homeowners find their real blockage after a failed DIY cleaning. We replace worn or crushed transition ducts as part of repair work, using UL-listed rigid or semi-rigid metal that won’t collapse under heat.
Trusted Brands We Service in Kendall
Most dryer manufacturers don’t require special cleaning protocols, but the vent system itself needs to work with whatever you have. We service all common dryer brands – Whirlpool, LG, Samsung, Maytag, GE, Electrolux, Speed Queen – and stock the connectors, hoods, and wall thimbles needed for fast turnarounds in Kendall homes. When filtration is part of the conversation, we carry Aprilaire and Guardsman products. Abatement Technologies containment units keep any loose lint from becoming airborne during the job.
Common Dryer Vent Cleaning Problems We See in Kendall Homes
- Lint plugs at the first interior elbow. Kendall’s long attic and block-wall runs accumulate lint at bends, not at the outside flap. An exterior-only vacuum misses this completely, which is why we clean the full run with a rotating brush system.
- Crushed vents through CMU block walls. Settling and pressure over time pinch the duct inside the wall. The homeowner notices longer drying times and a weak flap outside, but the damage is invisible without a camera inspection.
- Corroded or jammed termination hoods. Kendall’s humidity and salt-flavored air age exterior components faster than inland locations. A stuck flap or rusted hood blocks airflow and invites nesting pests.
- Clogged transition ducts behind the dryer. The short connector between the dryer and the wall is often overlooked. When we arrive at a Kendall home where a previous cleaning didn’t solve the problem, the transition duct is frequently the culprit.
Pricing for Dryer Vent Cleaning in Kendall, FL
A standard dryer vent cleaning in Kendall runs $149 – $289 for a single-dryer home with typical construction. Townhomes with shorter runs fall at the lower end. Ranch homes with long attic runs or multiple elbows land at the higher end. If you need a vent cleaned inside a two-dryer home or a duplex, expect $249 – $399.
We charge one flat price per system, not per vent or per foot. The written quote you receive before work starts is what you pay when we finish. No add-on scare tactics, no “found this while we were in there” upcharges. Call (737) 727-2314 for a free estimate over the phone.
We Also Serve Cities Near Kendall
While this page focuses on Dryer Vent Cleaning in Kendall, our crews also handle Jacksonville, Miami, Tampa, and Orlando. If you’re outside Kendall but still in South Florida, call us and we’ll route the nearest available tech your way. The same flat pricing and 365-Day Promise apply wherever the truck stops.
Serving Kendall, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Kendall 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 Kendall
Most Kendall homes need dryer vent cleaning every 12 to 18 months. Homes with long attic runs or vents through block walls may need it twice a year because lint collects at bends faster than in short, straight runs. If drying times climb or the outside flap barely moves, it’s time. Call (737) 727-2314 and we’ll help you set the right schedule.
We charge one flat price per dryer vent system, not per vent opening or per foot. The price is written down before any work starts and doesn’t change. That’s the whole model: no per-vent pricing, no surprise charges on the invoice.
Yes. Attic runs are common in Kendall’s older ranch homes, and we clean the entire run, including the vertical and horizontal sections. Our techs access the attic where needed and use Rotobrush agitation plus Nikro HEPA vacuum extraction to remove lint from every section, not just the parts visible from outside.
Failure to clean the dryer vent is the leading cause of dryer-related fires, according to the U.S. Fire Administration, and Kendall’s long twisting attic and block-wall runs are exactly the kind that trap lint fastest. The fix is a full-run cleaning, not an exterior-only vacuum job, and photographic proof that the debris is actually gone.
Scheduling is based on real availability, not a promise we can’t keep. We don’t guarantee same-day service, but we do answer calls live around the clock and can often get to Kendall homes within one business day. Call (737) 727-2314 and we’ll give you an honest window up front.
We were called to a home off SW 127th Avenue near Kendall Drive where the homeowner reported that their dryer took two cycles to dry a load and the outside flap barely moved. Our tech ran a camera inspection down the run and found a dense lint plug at the second elbow plus a crushed section where the vent passed through the block wall, a layout we see constantly in Kendall’s older ranch homes. We removed the blockage with agitation tools and negative pressure, replaced the crushed section, and showed the homeowner before-and-after photographs of the inside of their own vent. The dryer cycled normally on the first load afterward.
That’s the standard we hold in Kendall: you see your own vent’s interior, you see the written price first, and the work is backed for a full year. Call (737) 727-2314 to book or ask a question. A live person answers, and you’ll know exactly what to expect before the truck rolls.
Written by Omar Haddad, Owner at Cardinal Air Duct Cleaning, part of the Relay Home Co. family serving Kendall, FL.