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 Sunnyvale
Dryer vent cleaning in Sunnyvale typically runs $149 – $249 for a standard single-run system, takes 60 – 90 minutes, and should be done every 12 – 18 months in this part of Texas. We work in every Sunnyvale neighborhood from Ortega Park to the Ridgewood estates off Barnes Bridge Road, and our crews know the long rigid-metal vent runs common to the city’s 1950s – 1970s ranch homes. If your dryer is taking two cycles to dry a load, call us at (737) 727-2314 for a flat per-system price before we touch anything.
Why Cardinal Air Duct Cleaning Is Sunnyvale’s Preferred Dryer Vent Cleaning Company
Sunnyvale homeowners have a specific problem: most houses here were built between 1955 and 1975, and the dryer vents were installed as long rigid-metal runs that terminate at the roof or a high sidewall. That’s a completely different animal from a short back-wall flap you can see from the driveway. Our Dryer Vent Cleaning team disconnects the transition duct, runs a camera down the full length of the run, and shows you exactly what’s in there before we start and after we finish. No other approach on a Sunnyvale roof-terminated run gives you proof the lint is actually gone.
Every booking with us follows The Relay Standard: a live trackable arrival window, a written price before we start, before-and-after photos of your own vent, and a digital invoice you can pay from your phone. Omar Haddad runs our operation with a simple rule: the tech who shows up is background-checked, uniformed, and answers to the standard we set in writing. Sunnyvale residents have told us that’s the part they appreciate most: knowing who’s coming and what it costs before the van pulls up.
We’re part of the Relay Home Co. family, founded 2005, and every job is covered by the 365-Day Done Right Promise. If the work isn’t right within a full year, we come back and correct it at no charge. That’s not a sales line. It’s a written guarantee that applies to every booking without exception.
Dryer Vent Installation in Sunnyvale
Dryer Vent Installation in Sunnyvale usually means replacing an old rigid-metal run that’s corroded, improperly sloped, or too long for the dryer’s airflow rating. We see this constantly on the town’s 1960s ranch homes where the original vent pipe was never updated when the laundry room moved during a remodel. Installation runs $289 – $479 for a standard replacement using rigid metal rather than flexible foil, which collapses easily and traps lint faster. The job takes two to three hours including sealing the wall or roof penetration and testing airflow with an anemometer.
Replacing Old Rigid-Metal Runs
On a Sunnyvale home with a roof-terminated vent, the existing pipe is often 25 – 35 feet long with two or three 90-degree elbows. That’s already at the edge of what most dryer fans can push, and every extra foot of pipe is another place lint settles. We replace it with the shortest code-compliant run we can, slope it properly, and use aluminum tape at every joint instead of screws that catch lint.
When the Vent Exit Is in the Wrong Place
Some Sunnyvale laundry rooms have the dryer vent terminating in a soffit or under an eave where moisture backs up against the fascia. Over time that rots painted wood and invites starlings to nest in the opening. We reroute the vent to a proper exterior termination and install a bird guard with a louvered flap that opens when the dryer runs and closes when it doesn’t.
Dryer Vent Repair in Sunnyvale
Dryer Vent Repair in Sunnyvale is most often about a crushed transition duct, a disconnected joint behind the dryer, or a vent cap that’s rusted shut after years of Texas heat and spring storms. We diagnose it with a camera inspection, because on long runs you can’t see the problem from either end. Repair pricing runs $89 – $189 for minor fixes like cap replacement or reconnecting a joint, and $200 – $350 when a section of the run has to be cut out and replaced. We hand you a written price before the first tool comes off the van.
Lint-Blocked Caps and Flaps
Sunnyvale gets real wind, and the plastic vent caps installed on many original builds crack after a few seasons of sun exposure. Once the flap is stuck open, outside air and insects get in, and lint catches on the broken edge until the cap is completely clogged. We carry replacement caps sized for the existing duct so replacement is usually a 30-minute job.
Crushed or Pinched Transition Ducts
The short flexible duct behind the dryer gets crushed when the appliance gets pushed back against the wall after a load. A crushed transition duct can cut airflow by 70% or more, which is why your dryer suddenly needs two cycles. We replace it with a rigid or semi-rigid aluminum transition cut to the right length for the space, then test static pressure to confirm the airflow is back where the dryer manufacturer says it should be.
Trusted Brands We Service in Sunnyvale
We use Rotobrush agitation systems and Nikro negative-pressure HEPA vacuums on every Sunnyvale job, because that’s the equipment that actually removes lint from a 30-foot roof-terminated run without blowing dust back into the laundry room. When a vent cap or a section of rigid pipe needs replacement, we stock common sizes from Guardsman and Abatement Technologies on the van, so we’re not driving back and forth across I-30 to pick up parts. If you have a specific dryer brand or vent configuration you’re worried about, mention it when you call (737) 727-2314 and we’ll tell you straight whether we carry what your setup needs.
Common Dryer Vent Cleaning Problems We See in Sunnyvale Homes
- Long roof-terminated runs that hide lint columns. On the 1960s ranch homes common around Town Center and along Collins Road, the vent often runs through interior walls and up through the attic before exiting at the roof. Lint packs in the middle of the run where no brush from a big-box kit can reach it.
- Starlings and sparrows nesting in open vent caps. Sunnyvale’s mature trees and open fields mean birds find vent openings quickly. A nest plus a winter of lint buildup can fully block a vent in one season, and then the dryer overheats and trips its thermal fuse.
- Flexible foil duct that’s separated at a joint. When a homeowner or a previous handyman used foil duct to replace a damaged section, the joints pull apart after a few months of heat cycling. Hot, lint-filled air then vents into the wall cavity instead of outside.
- Humidity in the laundry room even with the dryer running normally. That’s a sign the vent is partially blocked and the moist air is backing up through the dryer’s seals. In Sunnyvale’s humid spring months, that trapped moisture also feeds mold growth on drywall and baseboards.
Pricing for Dryer Vent Cleaning in Sunnyvale, TX
A standard single-run dryer vent cleaning in Sunnyvale runs $149 – $249, and that’s a flat per-system price you approve before we start. If your home has a second dryer vent, the additional run is $79 – $129. We do not charge per vent, and we do not charge by the foot. A roof-terminated run that requires attic access or a longer ladder adds $30 – $60, which we’ll tell you about before we schedule. The camera inspection is included in the cleaning price, not billed as an add-on. Call (737) 727-2314 for an exact quote. Estimates are free and there’s no on-site charge to have us look at the run and give you a written price.
We Also Serve Cities Near Sunnyvale
Our Sunnyvale customers often ask if we cross the town line, and the answer is yes. We cover Mesquite, Balch Springs, Forney, and Rowlett with the same flat per-system pricing and the same 365-Day Done Right Promise. If you’re in one of those cities and your dryer is running slow, call the same number and we’ll schedule you the same way.
Serving Sunnyvale, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Sunnyvale 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 Sunnyvale
Every 12 to 18 months for a typical Sunnyvale household. The long rigid-metal runs on the city’s 1950s – 1970s ranch homes collect lint deeper in the pipe than a short back-wall vent would, so symptoms show up later, which means the buildup is often worse by the time you notice it. If you dry more than five loads a week or have pets, stay closer to the 12-month mark. Call (737) 727-2314 and we’ll tell you honestly whether a cleaning is due based on what a camera inspection shows, not on an annual reminder calendar.
No. We charge one flat price per system, agreed in writing before we start, and that price does not change when we arrive. Most single-run dryer vent cleanings in Sunnyvale run $149 – $249. A second dryer vent adds $79 – $129. You’ll see the total on the written estimate before any work begins. Call us for a free quote and you’ll know exactly what the job costs before you book it.
The lint trap only catches about 25% of the lint your dryer produces. The rest goes through the vent run, and on a Sunnyvale ranch home with a 25 – 35 foot roof-terminated pipe, the rest has a lot of room to accumulate. What you’re describing usually means a lint column somewhere between the dryer and the roof, and no amount of trap-cleaning will touch it. We’ll run a camera down the full length of the run and show you exactly where the restriction is. Then we’ll clean it and show you the after-photos. Call (737) 727-2314 to schedule.
We confirm a live arrival window you can track from your phone, then a uniformed technician arrives, disconnects the transition duct behind the dryer, and runs a camera through the full vent run to document what’s in there. We clean the run with Rotobrush agitation tools paired with Nikro negative-pressure HEPA extraction so the loosened lint goes into the vacuum, not into your laundry room. We reassemble everything, test airflow, and hand you before-and-after photos of your own vent. The whole job takes 60 – 90 minutes. You approve a written price before we start, and you pay from a digital invoice link when it’s done.
We schedule by live arrival window, not by vague four-hour blocks, and we do not promise same-day dispatch or 24/7 emergency service. What we can do is book the next available window that works for you, give you a trackable arrival time, and make sure a live person answers when you call. If your dryer is already down and you need to plan around laundry, call (737) 727-2314 and we’ll tell you straight what’s open.
Our team knows Sunnyvale’s ranch homes, the long roof-terminated runs, the bird-nest caps, and the way Texas heat bakes lint into a hard crust inside the pipe. If your dryer is running long or your laundry room feels damp, we’ll inspect the run, give you a flat written price, and show you proof of the work when it’s done. Call us at (737) 727-2314 for a free estimate, or book online and track your technician’s arrival from your phone.
Written by Omar Haddad, Owner at Cardinal Air Duct Cleaning, serving Sunnyvale and the surrounding Dallas-Fort Worth metro with flat per-system pricing and the 365-Day Done Right Promise.