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.
Trusted Dryer Vent Cleaning for Gainesville Homeowners
Lint builds up inside a dryer vent the way dust builds up on a ceiling fan: slowly, quietly, and out of sight. In a Gainesville home where the dryer runs several loads a week, that lint compresses into a dense felt along the vent walls, and the flap on the outside hood stops moving freely. That’s the setup behind a leading cause of residential fires, and it’s also why dryers start taking two cycles to finish a load. Our technicians have up to 9 years of experience clearing vents with Rotobrush rotary equipment and Nikro negative-air vacuums, and we bring before-and-after photos so you see exactly what came out. We answer 24/7 at (855) 408-4151, with fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday.

Dryer Vent Cleaning Service
Dryer Vent Cleaning Service is the removal of lint, dust, and built-up debris from the duct that carries hot, moist air from your dryer to the outside of your house. You need it when a load takes longer than it used to, the laundry room feels damp, or it’s simply been long enough that you can’t remember the last time the vent was opened. At Holloway Air Duct Cleaning, the technician runs a rotary brush through the full length of the run and follows with negative-air extraction so the loosened lint is captured rather than blown into your laundry room. Most residential vents in Gainesville run $125 to $275 depending on length, the number of elbows, and whether the duct runs through the attic or a wall cavity. A written estimate sets the final price before any work starts.
What a Full Vent Cleaning Covers
We clean from the dryer connection all the way to the exterior hood, not just the first few feet behind the machine. The outdoor damper gets checked and cleared so it opens and closes freely. Every job ends with photos of the duct interior before and after, so the result is documented rather than described.
When One Cleaning Isn’t Enough
Some vents have crushed flex pipe, multiple sharp turns, or a run so long the dryer can’t push air through it no matter how clean it is. In those cases, cleaning alone won’t fix the problem. We note it during the visit and explain what repair or rerouting would involve, so you can decide with the full picture.
Styles & brands we work with
- Whole-home duct cleaning
- Dryer vent cleaning
- Camera inspection
- Sanitizing & deodorizing
Dryer Vent Installation
Dryer Vent Installation is the work of running a new duct from the dryer to an exterior termination point, or replacing a duct that’s beyond cleaning. It’s needed on new construction, after a renovation moves the laundry, or when the existing vent is crushed flex pipe, disconnected at a joint, or venting into the attic or crawlspace instead of outdoors. Holloway Air Duct Cleaning installs smooth-walled rigid duct with as few elbows as the layout allows, sealed at the joints so moist air actually reaches the outside. Installation in Gainesville typically runs $185 to $450 depending on the length of the run, the wall or roof termination, and how much access the route requires. The estimate is free and the price is set per job in writing.
Why Rigid Duct Beats Flexible Pipe
Flexible foil duct is easy to install and terrible at moving air: its ridges trap lint and its turns collapse under pressure. Smooth rigid pipe keeps airflow steady and makes future cleaning far more effective. We route it as directly as the house allows and seal each connection.
Venting Out, Not In
A dryer venting into an attic or crawlspace dumps moisture into a space that can’t dry out, and that’s a problem worth correcting. We terminate the run at an exterior wall or roof with a proper hood and damper. That keeps the moist air outside where it belongs.
Dryer Vent Repair
Dryer Vent Repair covers the physical failures that cleaning can’t solve: a duct disconnected behind the wall, a crushed section under the floor, a damper that won’t open, or a run that was installed wrong from the start. You need it when the dryer heats but the clothes stay damp, when you feel warm air in the laundry room instead of outdoors, or when a camera inspection shows a break in the line. Holloway Air Duct Cleaning locates the fault, replaces the failed section with rigid duct, and re-secures the connections. Repair in Gainesville usually runs $150 to $400 depending on how much duct has to be replaced and how accessible the run is. A written estimate fixes the price before work begins.
Common Failures We Find
Flex pipe crushed behind the dryer is the most frequent one, usually because the machine was pushed too far back against the wall. Disconnected joints inside a wall cavity come next, followed by exterior hoods whose flaps have jammed shut with lint and paint. None of these fix themselves.
Repairing Around Existing Construction
Some routes are boxed into finished walls with no access panel, which makes a repair more involved. We work through the nearest available opening and keep the patching minimal. When a run needs rerouting to work properly, we explain the options before anything is cut.
Dryer Vent Cleaning Company
Dryer Vent Cleaning Company means a business whose technicians do this work as a trade, with the equipment and the inspection tools to do it properly rather than a shop vacuum and a hand brush. You need one when the vent is more than a short straight run, when the dryer is older, or when a previous cheap cleaning didn’t change anything. Holloway Air Duct Cleaning brings commercial-grade equipment to your home, including the Rotobrush rotary system, Nikro negative-air extraction, and Abatement Technologies filtration to keep dislodged lint out of your living space. Residential work in Gainesville runs $125 to $275 for most homes, with commercial pricing quoted per system. The estimate is free and no work starts until you approve it.
What Separates a Real Vent Cleaning
A technician with a shop vac can pull lint from the first two feet of duct and call it done. A real cleaning uses a rotary brush that scrubs the full interior and a vacuum with enough static pressure to hold what the brush loosens. The difference shows up in the photos.
Why We Handle All Three Services
Vent problems rarely stay confined to the vent. A restricted dryer vent often comes with a duct system that needs attention too, which is why we also handle air duct cleaning and air duct repair under the same company. You don’t have to coordinate two contractors for one house.
Dryer Vent Inspection
Dryer Vent Inspection is a camera and airflow assessment of the whole vent run, done to find restrictions, breaks, and unsafe terminations that a cleaning alone wouldn’t reveal. You need one before buying a home, after a dryer starts underperforming, or when a vent has never been checked in a house you’ve lived in for years. Holloway Air Duct Cleaning runs a camera through the duct, measures airflow at termination, and checks how the dryer is actually connected. An inspection in Gainesville is typically $95 to $175 and is credited toward cleaning or repair if you go ahead with the work, as set out in your written estimate. You get findings in plain terms, with photos.
What the Camera Shows
A camera run through the duct shows crushed sections, lint packed against a screw or a joint, disconnected pipe inside a wall, and birds’ nests or debris at the hood. It also shows when a duct was never connected to the outside at all, which is more common than people expect.
Airflow and Back Pressure
We check how much air the dryer is actually moving and compare it against what the machine needs. Restricted airflow overheats the appliance and shortens its life. Numbers tell you more than a guess about whether the vent is the problem.
Commercial Dryer Vent Cleaning
Commercial Dryer Vent Cleaning covers the larger vent systems in laundromats, apartment laundry rooms, gyms, salons, and hospitality properties, where several dryers run constantly and lint accumulates far faster than in a house. You need it on a regular schedule, because a commercial dryer running eight hours a day can load a duct with lint in a fraction of the time a home machine would. Holloway Air Duct Cleaning cleans the full manifold and each branch run with rotary equipment and negative-air extraction, then documents the result. Commercial work in Gainesville is priced per system after an on-site assessment, and the written estimate sets the final price. Call (855) 408-4151 to arrange an assessment.

Scheduled Service for High-Use Systems
Properties with heavy dryer traffic do better on a repeating schedule than on a call when something fails. We assess the system, recommend a frequency based on load volume, and clean to that rhythm. Consistent service is what keeps commercial vent systems safe.
The Fire Code Angle
Commercial laundry venting falls under fire and building codes that most cities enforce, and inspectors look for documented cleaning. We document what we clean so you have a record on hand. Ask your local code office what your property requires.
Brands We Service
We work around the equipment already in your home. Aprilaire systems and the ductwork connected to them are familiar territory for our technicians, and we know where those runs tend to collect lint and where airflow restriction shows up first. Guardsman-protected installations get the same care: the venting and ductwork are cleaned and inspected without disturbing the protective treatment on the system components.
Our cleaning equipment itself comes from Rotobrush, Nikro, and Abatement Technologies, and that’s deliberate. A rotary brush system paired with negative-air extraction reaches the full interior of a duct, while filtration keeps the captured debris contained during the job. Whether you have Aprilaire, Guardsman, or any other make, we can help.
See the difference
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AfterSigns You Need a Pro Right Now
- Clothes take two cycles to dry. A dryer that suddenly needs longer is usually fighting restricted airflow, not losing heating power. The vent is the first thing to check, and it’s the cheapest fix if you catch it early.
- The laundry room feels hot and damp. Moisture that should be leaving the house is staying inside instead. That points to a blocked or disconnected vent, and it’s a sign worth acting on quickly.
- The exterior flap won’t move. Go outside while the dryer runs and watch the hood. If the damper stays shut or barely lifts, the vent is restricted or the flap is jammed.
- You smell something burning or musty. A scorched smell around the dryer or a damp, stale odor in the laundry area means lint or moisture is accumulating where it shouldn’t. Stop using the dryer until it’s inspected.
- It’s been years since the vent was cleaned. If you can’t remember the last time, that’s the answer. Lint buildup is invisible from the laundry room, and a camera inspection settles the question fast.
Our Process, Step by Step
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We inspect before we clean. The technician disconnects the dryer, runs a camera through the vent, and checks airflow at the termination. That assessment determines which equipment the job actually needs.
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We protect the room. Drop cloths go down and Abatement Technologies filtration runs during the work, so loosened lint and dust are captured at the source rather than settling on your floors and shelves.
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We brush the full run. A Rotobrush rotary brush travels the entire length of the duct, scrubbing lint off the walls, while Nikro negative-air extraction pulls the debris out under suction. No section gets skipped and nothing gets blown into the house.
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We clear the exterior hood. The outside termination gets cleaned and the damper checked so it opens and closes properly. A blocked hood can undo a good interior cleaning.
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We document and review. Before-and-after photos of your own ducts are shown to you, along with anything the inspection turned up that needs attention. You get a written estimate before any repair work is agreed.
How Much Does Dryer Vent Cleaning Cost in Gainesville?
A typical dryer vent cleaning in Gainesville runs $125 to $275 for a standard residential run, depending on length, number of elbows, and whether the duct travels through the attic or a finished wall. A short, straight vent at the back of a laundry room sits at the low end. A long run with several turns, a roof termination, or a duct buried behind drywall pushes toward the top of that range because it takes more time and equipment to reach and clean the full length.
Installation of a new vent typically runs $185 to $450, and repair of a failed section runs $150 to $400. Those ranges move with the length of duct required and how accessible the route is. An inspection on its own is usually $95 to $175, and if you go ahead with cleaning or repair the inspection cost is handled per your written estimate. Commercial systems are quoted per system after an on-site assessment.
What affects the price: run length, elbow count, termination type, whether the duct is rigid or crushed flex, and how much lint has built up. What to watch for: per-foot pricing that balloons once the technician is on site, or a low advertised number that becomes a much larger invoice for “extra” work nobody discussed. We set one flat price per system, agreed before work starts, and stick to it.
A free estimate includes the inspection, an airflow check, and a written price. You’ll know what the job involves before anyone picks up a tool. Call (855) 408-4151 for an exact quote.
Our Service Area Near Gainesville
We serve homeowners across Gainesville and the surrounding communities, including Alachua, Newberry, High Springs, Williston, Starke, Archer, Hawthorne, Keystone Heights, and East Bronson. Dispatch runs from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday, and most appointments in and around Gainesville are scheduled within a short window. If your dryer is taking two cycles or the exterior flap has stopped moving, call (855) 408-4151 and we’ll book a visit. You can also read more about dryer vent cleaning for homeowners just north of Gainesville.
Serving Gainesville, FL – Our Local Coverage Area
We serve Gainesville and nearby communities. Use the map below to see the area we cover. If you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dryer Vent Cleaning in Gainesville
Dryer vent cleaning is the removal of lint, dust, and debris from the duct that carries hot, moist air from your dryer to the outside. It covers the full run from the dryer connection to the exterior hood, not just the visible section behind the machine. The goal is restoring airflow so the dryer exhausts moisture properly and doesn’t overheat. Call (855) 408-4151 for an exact quote – estimates are free.
Most residential vent cleanings take 45 minutes to an hour and a half, depending on the length of the run and how much lint has accumulated. A short, straight vent moves quickly; a long run through an attic with several elbows takes longer. We’ll give you a realistic time frame when you book. Call (855) 408-4151 to schedule.
Most residential cleanings in Gainesville run $125 to $275, with installation at $185 to $450 and repair at $150 to $400 depending on the work involved. The written estimate sets the final price, so there are no surprises once the technician arrives. We quote one flat price per system, not per foot. Call (855) 408-4151 for an exact quote – estimates are free.
Yes. Our technicians work around Aprilaire and Guardsman systems routinely and know where those installations tend to collect lint and lose airflow. Cleaning is done without disturbing protective treatments on system components. Whatever make is in your home, we can help. Call (855) 408-4151 to book.
Same-day appointments are often possible, and we answer 24/7 at (855) 408-4151. Dispatch runs 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday, and we’re closed Saturday. A call outside dispatch hours is booked into the next opening. Call for the soonest available appointment.
We show before-and-after photos of your own ducts on every job, so you can see exactly what was removed and what condition the vent is in afterward. The written estimate sets the price before work begins, and the documented photos are your record of the result. Call (855) 408-4151 with any questions about the work.
Clear access to the dryer and the exterior vent hood so the technician can work without moving furniture. Move anything stored on top of or directly beside the machine, and make sure the outside termination isn’t blocked by planters or debris. That’s all that’s needed. Call (855) 408-4151 if you have questions before the visit.
Schedule Your Dryer Vent Cleaning Service in Gainesville Today
If your dryer is taking longer than it should or you can’t remember the last vent cleaning, don’t put it off another season. Call (855) 408-4151 for a free, no-obligation estimate. We answer 24/7, with fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday. You’ll get one flat price per system agreed before work starts, before-and-after photos, and the right equipment for the job. Read more about our Holloway Air Duct Cleaning approach, our dryer vent cleaning work, and our dryer vent cleaning service in Newberry, then call to book your Gainesville visit.
Written by the team at Holloway Air Duct Cleaning.