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 Tampa Homeowners
A clogged dryer vent is one of the most common causes of house fires in Tampa, and most homeowners don’t realize they have a problem until the dryer takes two cycles to finish a single load. Cardinal Air Duct Tampa has been providing Vent Cleaning in Tampa for years, using Rotobrush rotary brush systems and Nikro HEPA vacuums to remove lint, debris, and even bird nests from vent lines across Hillsborough County. Our technicians are background-checked, arrive in uniform, and hand you a written price before any work starts, so you’re never guessing what the job will cost. If your dryer is running hot, taking forever, or leaving clothes damp, call (850) 403-3474 and we’ll get you on the schedule.
Key Takeaways
- Dryer vent cleaning in Tampa typically costs $149 – $289 for most single-family homes.
- We use Rotobrush and Nikro equipment, not a shop vac on wheels.
- Every job includes a written price before work begins and the 365-Day Done Right Promise.
- Clogged dryer vents are a leading cause of house fires, and Tampa’s humidity makes lint stickier and more dangerous.
- Cardinal Air Duct Tampa is part of the Relay Home Co. family, founded in 2005, and backed by The Relay Visibility Guarantee.
Styles & brands we work with
Dryer Vent Cleaning Service
Dryer Vent Cleaning Service is exactly what it sounds like: we remove the lint, dust, and debris that builds up inside the metal duct running from your dryer to the outside of your Tampa home. Lint is highly flammable, and in Florida’s humid climate it clumps into dense, stubborn blockages faster than it does in drier regions. If your dryer takes longer than 45 minutes to dry a normal load, or the top of the machine feels hot to the touch, the vent is probably restricted. Cardinal Air Duct Tampa charges $149 – $289 for a standard dryer vent cleaning service depending on vent length and accessibility; see our Dryer Vent Cleaning cost guide for full details. We run a Rotobrush through the full line, then connect a Nikro HEPA vacuum for negative-pressure extraction, meaning the loosened debris goes straight into the vacuum, not back into your laundry room.
Single-Family Homes
Most Tampa homes have vents running 10 to 25 feet from the dryer to an exterior wall or roof. We clean those in about 45 minutes to an hour. The $149 – $289 range covers the vast majority of these jobs, including a full inspection of the exterior vent cap and airflow testing before and after.
Long or Roof-Terminated Vents
Some Tampa homes, especially two-story houses in Carrollwood or Westchase, have vents that run 30 feet or more and terminate through the roof. These take longer and cost more because the vent line is harder to reach and often has more bends. We’ll confirm the exact price in writing before we touch anything.
Dryer Vent Installation
Dryer Vent Installation means running new vent ducting from your dryer to the outside, a job we handle regularly when existing vents are crushed, rusted, or built with the wrong materials. Older Tampa homes often have white vinyl or foil accordion ducting, which traps lint at every ridge and is a genuine fire risk. We replace that with rigid metal ducting that meets Florida building code. The cost for a standard dryer vent installation in Tampa runs $179 – $399 depending on the length of the run, the number of bends, and whether the vent terminates through a wall or a roof. Cardinal Air Duct Tampa gives you a written quote before any work begins, and that price doesn’t change at the door.
Replacing Old or Damaged Ductwork
If your current vent is pinched behind the dryer, has holes from years of friction, or is interior-braced foil that’s impossible to clean properly, replacement is the only real fix. We remove the old line, install rigid metal duct, and seal every joint with foil tape. The result is a smoother interior that lint can’t grab onto.
New Construction or Laundry Room Moves
Moving your laundry setup from the garage to a second-floor closet or adding a laundry room to a Seminole Heights bungalow means you need a new vent run. We design the shortest, straightest path to the exterior and make sure the termination point has a proper backdraft damper to keep Tampa’s humidity and pests out.
Dryer Vent Repair
Dryer Vent Repair covers everything from a crushed duct behind the dryer to a broken exterior vent flap that’s letting rain, humidity, and even rodents into your Tampa home. A damaged vent doesn’t just reduce airflow; it can push moisture back into your laundry room, leading to mold growth on walls and ceilings. We handle repairs large and small, from replacing dented sections to reattaching disconnected joints, with most jobs falling between $129 and $329. Every dryer vent repair from Cardinal Air Duct Tampa includes a written guarantee and a free second visit if the repair fails, all backed by our 365-Day Done Right Promise. Call (850) 403-3474 and we’ll assess the damage and give you a fixed price on the spot.
Crushed or Kinked Vent Lines
When a dryer gets pushed too far back against the wall, the flexible vent pipe behind it crumples. That kink restricts airflow by 50% or more, and your dryer starts working twice as hard. We replace the damaged section with rigid metal, which holds its shape and keeps air moving.
Exterior Vent Cap Failures
Tampa’s sun, salt air, and afternoon thunderstorms are hard on exterior vent caps. Plastic louvers crack and break, leaving an open hole where birds, squirrels, and rain can enter. We install durable metal vent caps with proper dampers and screens that stand up to Florida weather.
Dryer Vent Cleaning Company
A Dryer Vent Cleaning Company is only as good as its equipment, its people, and its pricing model. Cardinal Air Duct Tampa is part of the Relay Home Co. family, founded in 2005, and we built our reputation on showing up when we say we will, giving you a written price before work starts, and using professional-grade tools like Rotobrush brush systems and Nikro HEPA vacuums. Unlike companies that quote a teaser price per vent and then stack on fees once the van is in your driveway, we give you one flat price for the entire system. A typical dryer vent cleaning in Tampa runs $149 – $289. Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and you’ll know their name before they ever knock on your door.
What Sets Cardinal Apart
The Relay Standard is how we book every job: you get a live trackable arrival window, before-and-after photo proof of the work, and a digital invoice you can pay from your phone. And if the work isn’t right within 365 days, we return and correct it at no charge. That’s the 365-Day Done Right Promise, and it applies to every booking without exception.
Who This Service Is For
If you’re a homeowner in Tampa who has never had your dryer vent cleaned, or you can’t remember the last time it was done, this is for you. If you’re buying a home and the inspection flagged the dryer vent, this is for you. And if you’re tired of vague estimates and no-show contractors, this is really for you.
Dryer Vent Inspection
A Dryer Vent Inspection is a full assessment of your dryer vent system, from the back of the machine to the exterior termination point, and it’s the smartest $79 – $129 you can spend if you’re not sure whether your vent is clean or safe. We check for lint buildup, crushed or disconnected sections, improper materials, bird nests, and code violations. Many Tampa home inspectors don’t look inside the dryer vent during a standard home purchase inspection, which means buyers move into houses with hidden fire hazards. Cardinal Air Duct Tampa uses a borescope camera to see inside the full vent run, and you get a written report with photos showing exactly what we found. If cleaning is needed, we can usually do it the same visit.
Pre-Purchase Home Inspections
Buying a house in Tampa? Add a dedicated dryer vent inspection to your due diligence. We’ve found everything from abandoned bird nests in roof vents to vents that were never connected at all. Knowing the condition before you close can save you hundreds in repair costs and a very real safety risk.
Post-Fire or Damage Assessment
If you’ve had a small dryer fire, a lightning strike near the vent exit, or storm damage to the exterior cap, we can inspect the full line to confirm it’s still safe to use. We check for melted plastic components, soot deposits, and structural damage that could make another fire more likely.
Commercial Dryer Vent Cleaning
Commercial Dryer Vent Cleaning covers everything from apartment complex laundry rooms to hotels, salons, gyms, and any Tampa business that runs dryers constantly. Lint accumulates much faster in commercial settings, and multi-story vent runs with long horizontal sections are especially prone to dangerous buildup. We clean commercial systems with the same Rotobrush and Nikro HEPA equipment we use in homes, scaled to handle longer runs and larger diameter ducts. Commercial pricing in Tampa varies widely by the number of dryers, vent length, roof access requirements, and how often the system is serviced; smaller operations typically start around $199, while large multi-dryer systems require an on-site quote. Call (850) 403-3474 and we’ll schedule a walkthrough.
Apartment and Condo Buildings
Property managers in Tampa face real liability if a tenant’s dryer vent causes a fire. We offer scheduled maintenance programs for multi-unit buildings, with documentation after every cleaning. Many HOAs now require annual dryer vent cleaning as part of their fire safety compliance, and we provide the paperwork your insurance company wants to see. Ask us about our Dryer Vent Cleaning Maintenance Checklist for Tampa Homeowners to stay on track.
Hotels, Gyms, and Laundromats
A hotel laundry room running 20 loads a day clogs a vent in months, not years. We work with Tampa businesses to set cleaning intervals based on actual usage, not a one-size-fits-all schedule. The goal is simple: keep airflow at peak efficiency, reduce drying time, and eliminate the fire risk that comes with neglected commercial vents.
Brands We Service
We work on dryer vents for every major dryer brand, including units from Whirlpool, Maytag, LG, Samsung, GE, and Electrolux. The vent side of a dryer is largely the same across brands, but there are differences in how each machine’s airflow sensor behaves when a vent is restricted. LG and Samsung units, for example, are quick to throw error codes when backpressure builds, while older Whirlpool and Maytag machines just run hotter and slower. We see a lot of Tampa homes with those older workhorse models still in service.
On the filtration side, we recommend and install Guardman and Honeywell filtration products for customers who want additional lint capture at the dryer connection point. These secondary filters add an extra layer of protection, especially on long vent runs where the primary lint trap can’t catch everything. Whether you have a vent from one of these brands or any other make, we can clean, repair, or replace it properly.
See the difference
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AfterSigns You Need a Pro Right Now
- Clothes take two cycles to dry. This is the most common symptom of a restricted vent in Tampa homes. When airflow drops, moisture can’t escape, and your dryer compensates by running longer. If every load needs a second tumble, the vent is the first thing we check.
- The dryer feels hot on top. A properly vented dryer stays warm, not hot. When the exterior cabinet is hot to the touch, heat that should be leaving through the vent is staying inside the machine. That heat is what ignites trapped lint.
- You smell something burning. Lint has a distinct smell when it starts to smolder, like a hot toaster or burnt dust. If you catch that smell while the dryer is running, stop the cycle and call us. This is not a wait-and-see situation.
- The exterior vent flap doesn’t open. Stand outside while the dryer is running and check the vent cap. Warm air should be pushing the louvers open. If the flap stays closed or barely moves, airflow is severely restricted. Some Tampa homeowners find the flap is completely clogged with lint.
- It’s been more than a year since the last cleaning. The National Fire Protection Association recommends annual dryer vent cleaning for a reason. Tampa’s humidity makes lint sticky, and sticky lint clings to duct walls instead of blowing through. Twelve months is the longest you should go between cleanings in this climate.
Our Process, Step by Step
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Arrival and assessment. Your technician arrives in uniform, introduces themselves by name, and does a quick visual check of the dryer, the vent run, and the exterior termination point. We look at the vent’s path, measure the run, and note any access challenges before we quote anything.
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Written price before work starts. This is where Cardinal Air Duct Tampa separates itself from the bait-and-switch crowd. You get a fixed price for the entire job in writing. If we find something unexpected during the cleaning, we stop and talk to you before doing anything that changes the scope. No surprise line items.
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Rotobrush cleaning with HEPA vacuum. We feed a Rotobrush rotary brush through the full vent line from the dryer side, spinning away lint and debris stuck to the duct walls. A Nikro HEPA vacuum is connected at the same time, pulling everything the brush loosens out of the vent and into a sealed canister. Negative-pressure extraction means nothing escapes into your laundry room.
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Airflow verification and photo documentation. Before we pack up, we run the dryer and check airflow at the exterior vent. You get before-and-after photos of the vent interior and exterior cap, so you can see exactly what was removed and what the finished job looks like. That’s The Relay Standard in action.
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Final walkthrough and digital invoice. We walk you through what we found, show you the photos, and confirm the job is done right. Your invoice arrives by text or email with a payment link, so you can settle up from your phone before we even pull out of the driveway.
How Much Does Dryer Vent Cleaning Cost in Tampa?
A typical dryer vent cleaning in Tampa runs $149 – $289 for most single-family homes with standard vent runs. If your vent is longer than 25 feet, terminates through the roof, or has multiple bends, expect to be at the higher end of that range. Dryer vent installation for a new metal duct line typically runs $179 – $399 depending on length and access, while dryer vent repair work usually falls between $129 and $329 depending on what’s damaged. Dryer vent inspection, our most affordable option, costs $79 – $129 and includes a written report with photos.
What affects the price most is vent length and accessibility. A short, straight vent through an exterior wall in a ranch-style Tampa home is quick work. A 30-foot run through a two-story house in Westchase that terminates on a tile roof takes longer and costs more. The type of ductwork you have matters too: smooth metal cleans faster than old ribbed foil, which catches and holds lint in every groove.
To avoid overpaying, be wary of companies that advertise a low per-vent price. Dryer vents are one continuous run, not a collection of vents, and any company quoting it that way is likely to stack on fees. With Cardinal Air Duct Tampa, your written price covers the entire system, the full cleaning, airflow testing, and photo documentation. Call (850) 403-3474 for a free estimate and we’ll give you an exact number for your home’s setup.
Our Service Area Near Tampa
Cardinal Air Duct Tampa serves the entire Tampa metro area, including Brandon, Riverview, Valrico, Plant City, Odessa, Lutz, and Land O’ Lakes. If you’re in St. Petersburg or Pinellas County, our Dryer Vent Cleaning in St. Petersburg page has local details. And for Hillsborough County’s eastern suburbs, check out Dryer Vent Cleaning in Brandon. You can also visit our home page for an overview of all our services across the region.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dryer Vent Cleaning in Tampa
Dryer vent cleaning is the process of removing lint, dust, and debris from the metal duct that runs from your dryer to the outside of your home. Over time, lint builds up inside that duct even if you clean the lint trap after every load. A clogged vent restricts airflow, makes your dryer work harder, and creates a serious fire hazard. We use a Rotobrush rotary brush system and a Nikro HEPA vacuum to remove all of it in one pass. Call (850) 403-3474 to schedule your cleaning.
Most residential dryer vent cleanings in Tampa take between 45 minutes and an hour from arrival to wrap-up. Longer vent runs, roof terminations, or heavy buildup can add time, but rarely more than two hours. You’ll get a live trackable arrival window when you book, so you know exactly when we’re coming. The process is quick enough that most Tampa customers schedule it on a regular workday.
Standard residential dryer vent cleaning in Tampa costs $149 – $289 depending on vent length, termination type, and accessibility. Dryer vent installation runs $179 – $399, repairs range from $129 – $329, and a standalone inspection is $79 – $129. You always get a written price before any work begins, and that number does not change at the door. Call (850) 403-3474 for a free estimate specific to your home.
Yes. The vent system is largely independent of the dryer brand, so we work on Whirlpool, Maytag, LG, Samsung, GE, Electrolux, Kenmore, and every other major brand. We also install secondary filtration products from Guardsman and Honeywell for customers who want extra lint capture. If your dryer brand is throwing an airflow error code, a vent cleaning usually clears it. Give us a call and we’ll sort it out.
We answer calls 24/7 with a live person, and we do our best to get emergency jobs on the schedule as quickly as possible. If you smell burning or your dryer is running dangerously hot, stop using it and call (850) 403-3474 right away. We prioritize emergency calls and will walk you through what to check on the phone while we get a technician scheduled. No voicemail loops, no callbacks.
Every dryer vent repair includes a written guarantee, and if the repair fails, we return for a free second visit. Our 365-Day Done Right Promise covers every job: if the work isn’t right within 365 days, we come back and make it right at no charge. That’s the longest satisfaction window in the trade, and it applies to every booking without exception. We stand behind the work in writing.
Just make sure the area around your dryer is clear and the machine is accessible. If possible, pull the dryer out from the wall about a foot before we arrive, but if you can’t move it, we’ll handle that carefully. We need access to the dryer, the vent path, and the exterior termination point. Everything else is on us, including full photo documentation before and after the job.
Schedule Your Dryer Vent Cleaning Service in Tampa Today
If your dryer is running hot, taking forever, or you simply can’t remember the last time the vent was cleaned, don’t wait for the warning signs to get worse. Cardinal Air Duct Tampa gives you a written price before work starts, a live trackable arrival window, and before-and-after photo proof of the job. Call (850) 403-3474 today for a free, no-obligation estimate. A live person answers 24/7, and scheduling takes about five minutes.
Written by Omar Haddad, Owner at Cardinal Air Duct Tampa, serving Tampa since 2005.