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 Fort Lauderdale Homeowners
Dryer vent cleaning in Fort Lauderdale typically costs between $89 and $189 for a standard single-family home, and most jobs are completed in under two hours. We’re Kestrel Air Duct Fort Lauderdale, and we’ve been cleaning dryer vents across Broward County since 2004 under the same written guarantee we started with. If your dryer takes two cycles to dry a load, or the laundry room feels humid while the machine runs, the vent is telling you something. Call us at (754) 354-9798 and we’ll give you a written price before any work begins.
What you’ll get with us: a background-checked, uniformed technician who shows up in the window we gave you, uses Rotobrush agitation and Nikro negative-air extraction to pull lint out of the full vent run, and leaves you with a 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. Dale Whitmore leads our Dryer Vent Cleaning in Fort Lauderdale team, and he’s held every job to that standard. No door-step price changes, no disappearing after the invoice. Just a vent that moves air the way it’s supposed to.
Dryer Vent Cleaning Service
A Dryer Vent Cleaning Service removes built-up lint from the entire vent run, from the dryer connection behind the machine all the way to the exterior termination point. In Fort Lauderdale, our humid climate makes lint stick to duct walls more aggressively than in drier regions, which means local vents clog faster than the national average. Most homes in the area need this Vent Cleaning service every 12 to 24 months, depending on laundry volume and vent length. We charge $89 to $189 for a standard residential cleaning, with the written price in your hand before the first tool comes off the truck.
Rotobrush Agitation and Nikro Negative Air
We run a Rotobrush rotary brush system down the full length of the vent to dislodge lint packed against the duct walls, then pair it with a Nikro negative-pressure unit that pulls the loosened debris back toward the collection point, not into your laundry room.
Full-Run Lint Removal
A proper cleaning addresses the entire vent path, not just the first few feet visible behind the dryer. We clean from the appliance connection through every elbow and transition to the exterior hood, then run airflow verification so you can see the measured difference before we leave.
Styles & brands we work with
Dryer Vent Installation
Dryer Vent Installation is the replacement of existing vent pipe, connectors, or the exterior termination hood when the current setup is too damaged, too long, or made from material that no longer meets fire code. In Fort Lauderdale, we regularly replace foil accordion-style flex pipe with rigid metal ducting in homes throughout the city because the older material traps lint at every ridge and is a known ignition point. Installation typically runs $150 to $350 depending on vent length, accessibility, and whether the exterior hood needs replacement. You’ll have a written quote before anything is ordered or cut.
Code-Compliant Materials
We install rigid aluminum or galvanized steel ducting with foil tape at every joint, never drywall screws or duct tape, which are code violations waiting to happen. Short, straight runs are always the goal, and we’ll reconfigure the layout if that means fewer elbows and better airflow.
Exterior Hood Replacement and Sealing
The hood at the exterior wall takes direct sun, rain, and salt air in Fort Lauderdale. We replace rusted or damaged hoods with louvered models that keep rain and pests out while allowing full airflow, then seal the wall penetration so humid outdoor air doesn’t leak into the wall cavity.
Dryer Vent Repair
Dryer Vent Repair fixes a vent system that’s damaged but still salvageable: crushed pipe behind the dryer, a torn flex connector, a disconnected joint, or a hood flap that no longer opens. We see crushed vents regularly in Fort Lauderdale laundry rooms where the dryer gets pushed back against a wall and kinks the pipe. Repair work usually runs $95 to $220 depending on which section needs replacement, and the price is set in writing before we begin. If the damage is extensive, we’ll show you exactly what we found and give you a separate installation price.
Disconnected and Leaking Joints
When a joint separates inside a wall, chase, or attic, lint and humid exhaust spill into the structure instead of leaving the house. We locate the separation, re-secure the connection with mechanical fasteners and foil tape, and verify the full run holds airflow under pressure before we call the job done.
Crushed or Kinked Pipe Repair
A crushed vent can reduce airflow by 70 percent or more, and the lint that packs in behind the restriction becomes fuel. We’ll replace the damaged section with rigid metal and adjust the dryer position so the machine sits correctly against the wall without deforming the new pipe.
Dryer Vent Cleaning Company
A Dryer Vent Cleaning Company is a specialist contractor that owns the right equipment, carries the right insurance, and stands behind the work with a guarantee that has actual teeth. That’s what Kestrel Air Duct Fort Lauderdale has done since 2004. We’re not a handyman with a shop vac; we’re vent specialists running Rotobrush, Nikro, and Abatement Technologies equipment on every job. Our standard residential cleaning runs $89 to $189, and you’ll have your written price before we unlock the truck.
The Kingswell Guarantee in Writing
Every job operates under the Kingswell Guarantee: a written price before work begins, a defined arrival window, a clean job site, and a written guarantee on the work. If the work fails within the guarantee period, we return and make it right at no charge. It’s not a verbal promise; it’s on the paperwork you keep.
Background-Checked, Uniformed Technicians
Every technician who walks through your door in Fort Lauderdale has passed a background check and wears a Kestrel uniform. They follow the Kingswell Way on site: say the price, show up in the window, leave the place cleaner, put the guarantee in writing, and come back if it fails.
Dryer Vent Inspection
A Dryer Vent Inspection is a full assessment of your vent system’s condition, airflow performance, and safety, not just a quick look behind the dryer. In Fort Lauderdale, we recommend an inspection when you move into a new home, after any renovation, or when you can’t remember the last time the vent was serviced. Inspections run $49 to $99, and if we find a problem that needs cleaning or repair, we’ll apply the inspection fee toward that work. You’ll get photos of what we find and a written summary of the vent’s condition.
Airflow Measurement and Visual Assessment
We measure airflow at the dryer connection and at the exterior hood to identify restrictions along the run, then scope the interior with a camera to show you exactly where lint is building up or where a joint has separated. The numbers don’t lie, and neither do the images.
New Home and Pre-Purchase Inspections
Clean-looking laundry rooms hide old problems. A pre-purchase inspection for a Fort Lauderdale home can reveal foil flex pipe, disconnected joints, or a vent terminating in the attic, all of which are negotiation points before you close. We’ll document everything in writing for your real estate file.
Commercial Dryer Vent Cleaning
Commercial Dryer Vent Cleaning services multi-unit properties, laundromats, salons, gyms, and any building with shared laundry facilities or high-volume drying equipment. Commercial dryers in Fort Lauderdale apartment buildings and condo towers run constantly, and their vents need cleaning on a stricter schedule than residential systems. Pricing for commercial work depends on the number of dryers, vent length, and roof access, and we’ll provide a site-specific written quote after a walkthrough. Dale Whitmore has managed commercial vent programs for properties across Broward County since our founding year.
Multi-Unit and Property Management Programs
We work with property managers to set up recurring cleaning schedules for every dryer stack on a property, document each visit with before-and-after airflow numbers, and provide the paperwork your insurance carrier wants to see. One call sets up the whole building.
High-Volume and Rooftop Vent Systems
Long vertical runs terminating at a rooftop fan need specialized extraction equipment and sometimes roof access coordination. Our Nikro negative-pressure units handle the draw, and our techs are equipped for safe roof work on Fort Lauderdale commercial buildings. We schedule the visit, confirm the window, and show up.
Brands We Service
We service every major dryer brand and vent configuration, including top-vent, side-vent, and long horizontal runs common in Fort Lauderdale condos and older single-story homes. Our technicians work on Whirlpool, Maytag, Samsung, LG, GE, and Kenmore machines daily, and we understand how each brand’s lint filter design affects the volume of material that ends up in the vent. The vent itself doesn’t care what dryer you own; the cleaning protocol is the same: full-run agitation, negative-air extraction, airflow verification.
Whether you have a stacked laundry center in a Wilton Manors condo or a full-size pair in a Lauderdale-by-the-Sea single-family home, the process is identical and the guarantee is the same. Bring us any make, any vent configuration, any age of installation. We’ve cleaned vents on dryers that are older than some of our technicians, and we’ve handled vents that run 40 feet with three elbows. Kestrel Air Duct Fort Lauderdale can help.
See the difference
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AfterSigns You Need a Pro Right Now
Dryer vents rarely fail without warning. Here’s what we tell our Fort Lauderdale customers to watch for, and why each sign matters.
- Clothes take two or more cycles to dry. This is the most common first sign of a restricted vent, and in Fort Lauderdale’s humidity it shows up faster than in drier parts of the state. When airflow drops, the dryer can’t evacuate moisture, so it runs longer and the vent packs lint tighter.
- The laundry room feels hot and humid mid-cycle. That’s exhaust heat and moisture backing up into the room because the vent can’t carry it out. The same moisture is settling into walls and ceilings, which brings mold risk in our climate.
- You can smell a burning or musty odor when the dryer runs. Lint is fine fuel, and a restricted vent lets it get hot enough to smolder. Musty smells mean trapped moisture is already doing damage behind the walls.
- The exterior hood flap doesn’t open when the dryer is on. If you can see your vent hood from the ground and the flap stays shut mid-cycle, airflow is too weak to push it open. That’s a measurable restriction, and it’s not going to clear itself.
- It’s been more than 12 months since the last cleaning. Even if nothing feels wrong yet, a Fort Lauderdale vent that hasn’t been cleaned in over a year is building lint load. A $49 inspection is cheap insurance against a fire that starts inside a wall.
Our Process, Step by Step
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Call and get a live person. You’ll reach a Kestrel team member, not a machine. We ask about your home layout, dryer location, and vent length, then give you a written price range before we ever send a truck. No fees for the estimate, no obligation.
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Technician arrives in the window, in uniform, with ID. Dale Whitmore’s team runs on the Kingswell Way: we call ahead, we show up in the window we gave you, and we walk through the job before anything gets unloaded. You know the price, the plan, and the timeline before work begins.
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We protect your laundry room and set up equipment. Drop cloths go down at the entry path and around the dryer. We connect the Nikro negative-air unit at the dryer connection and the Abatement Technologies HEPA filtration at the work area so loosened lint doesn’t circulate through the house.
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Rotobrush agitation runs the full vent length. The rotary brush spins against the duct walls, breaking loose compacted lint, dryer sheet residue, and any nesting material in Fort Lauderdale vents. We run it from the interior and from the exterior termination where accessible, so nothing stays packed in the middle.
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Airflow verification and written guarantee. We run a final airflow check at the hood and show you the before-and-after numbers, then hand you a written scope of work with the 365-Day Done Right Promise spelled out. If the work falls short within the year, you call us and we return at no charge. That’s it.
How Much Does Dryer Vent Cleaning Cost in Fort Lauderdale?
Most single-family homes in Fort Lauderdale run between $89 and $189 for a standard residential dryer vent cleaning; see our Dryer Vent Cleaning cost guide for details. That covers the full vent run from dryer connection to exterior hood, Rotobrush agitation, Nikro negative-air extraction, and airflow verification. Longer vents, multi-story homes, and vents that haven’t been cleaned in many years can push the price above that range if the lint load is severe. Condo units in buildings like those along Galt Ocean Mile or in Victoria Park typically fall in the same range, unless the vent runs unusually far to an exterior wall.
Installation of new vent pipe runs $150 to $350 depending on length and whether the exterior hood gets replaced. Repairs run $95 to $220 depending on the damaged section. Inspections are $49 to $99, credited toward any cleaning or repair we do on the same visit. If you’re comparing quotes, ask whether the price includes the full vent run or just the first few feet behind the dryer. The cheap quotes usually skip the middle and the hood. Ask if they use negative-air extraction or a shop vac. Ask if the guarantee is in writing. We give you the price, the methods, and the guarantee before you commit, and you can call (754) 354-9798 for a free estimate any time.
Our Service Area Near Fort Lauderdale
We clean dryer vents throughout Broward County, including Fort Lauderdale, Dryer Vent Cleaning in Hollywood, Dryer Vent Cleaning in Davie, Tamarac, Oakland Park, Lauderhill, Lauderdale Lakes, Wilton Manors, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Cooper City, Ives Estates, and West Park. Our Fort Lauderdale-based team schedules visits six days a week, and because we’re local, we can usually be at your door within a few days of your call, not weeks. We carry the equipment we need on every truck, so there’s no waiting on parts for standard jobs.
If you’re outside these areas and you’re not sure whether we can reach you, call us at (754) 354-9798 and we’ll confirm. If the dryer vent is clogged, we’ll get it moving.
Serving Fort Lauderdale, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Fort Lauderdale area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dryer Vent Cleaning in Fort Lauderdale
Dryer vent cleaning is the removal of lint, dust, and debris from the full length of the duct that carries hot, humid exhaust from your dryer to the outside of your Fort Lauderdale home. We use a Rotobrush rotary brush to agitate and loosen packed lint from the duct walls, then a Nikro negative-pressure vacuum to extract that loosened material without releasing it into your laundry room. The job ends with an airflow verification so you can see the measured proof that the vent is clear. The whole process takes about one to two hours for a standard single-family home in Fort Lauderdale.
A standard residential dryer vent cleaning in Fort Lauderdale takes between one and two hours from arrival to final airflow test. The actual cleaning run is usually 30 to 45 minutes, depending on vent length and lint load. We protect the work area, set up the equipment, run the full vent, verify the airflow, and write up the guarantee. Longer commercial runs or vents with heavy blockage can take longer, and we’ll tell you what to expect before we start. Call (754) 354-9798 to schedule your cleaning.
A standard residential dryer vent cleaning in Fort Lauderdale runs $89 to $189 for most homes. That’s the all-in price for the full vent run, the cleaning equipment, and the written 365-Day Done Right Promise. Vents that are unusually long, heavily packed, or difficult to access may fall above that range, and we’ll always give you the exact price in writing before work begins, never after. For an exact quote on your home, call (754) 354-9798, and we’ll walk through your setup on the phone.
Yes. Our Fort Lauderdale team handles dryer vent cleaning for homes throughout Broward County, including Dryer Vent Cleaning in Hollywood and Dryer Vent Cleaning in Davie, as well as Tamarac, Oakland Park, Lauderhill, Lauderdale Lakes, Wilton Manors, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Cooper City, Ives Estates, and West Park. We schedule across the county six days a week. If you’re unsure whether we cover your address, call us at (754) 354-9798 and we’ll confirm.
Yes, we clean dryer vents for apartment buildings, condominium associations, laundromats, gyms, salons, and other commercial properties in Fort Lauderdale and throughout Broward County. Commercial systems often run longer, terminate at rooftops, and need stricter documentation for insurance purposes. We’ll do a site walkthrough, provide a written proposal, and set up a recurring cleaning schedule if you need one. Call (754) 354-9798 and ask for Dale; he’ll handle the commercial estimate directly.
Yes. Every job we do in Fort Lauderdale comes with the 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If the work falls short within the guarantee period, we return and make it right at no charge. The Kingswell Guarantee also covers the written price before work begins, a defined arrival window, and a clean job site, every single visit. If a repair fails within the same window, we’re back at no cost, and that’s documented on the paperwork you keep.
You don’t need to do much. We’ll ask you to clear a path to the dryer and remove any items on top of the machine so we can access the connection point. If you have a stacked unit or a tight Fort Lauderdale laundry closet, we’ll work around it; just let us know when you call. We bring drop cloths, equipment, and everything else. Leave the rest to us, and call (754) 354-9798 to get your written quote.
Schedule Your Dryer Vent Cleaning Service in Fort Lauderdale Today
Your dryer vent gets clogged a little more with every load. Call (754) 354-9798 now, and Kestrel Air Duct Fort Lauderdale will give you a free, no-obligation estimate and a written price before any work begins. We answer the phone with a live person, 24/7, and we stand behind every job with the 365-Day Done Right Promise. Get it cleaned once, and you’ll know exactly what a working dryer vent feels like.
Written by Dale Whitmore, Owner at Kestrel Air Duct Fort Lauderdale, serving Fort Lauderdale since 2004.