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Gas fireplace serviceLevel 1 sweep and inspection to the NFPA 211 annual standard - flue, crown, cap, and flashing checked and photographed
Chimney sweep logs do not sweep chimneys. They loosen some creosote - which then falls where a brush and vacuum still have to collect it.
Fast, Reliable Dryer Vent Cleaning Across Onion Creek
Dryer vent cleaning in Onion Creek, TX typically costs between $95 and $175 for a standard single-story home, and most jobs are completed in under an hour. If your dryer has started taking two cycles to finish a load, or you notice a burning smell when it runs, the vent line likely needs attention now, not next month. Ashton Chimney has worked throughout Onion Creek’s 78747 ZIP long enough to know that flood history, storm exposure, and Texas humidity create vent problems that a bargain-basement brush service will miss. Call us at (855) 507-9184 for a free estimate from a team that treats your dryer vent as the fire-safety system it actually is.
Why Ashton Chimney Is Onion Creek’s Preferred Dryer Vent Cleaning Company
Onion Creek homeowners deal with two things most dryer vent companies never think about: flood sediment and storm-driven wind. Homes built after the 2013 and 2015 Onion Creek floods often hide silt and debris in places no standard cleaning reaches, and high winds routinely displace or crush exterior vent caps along Onion Creek Parkway, FM 1626, and the side streets off Pearce Lane. Our techs know to check for those specific failures because we have corrected them in homes throughout the neighborhood.
Our Dryer Vent Cleaning work in Onion Creek is backed by the same professional standard we bring to chimney systems: we inspect as we clean, we show you what we found, and we use rigid or semi-rigid metal duct, never foil, when a damaged run needs replacement. Nolan Pruett leads the team, and the principle he’s held from day one is simple: a dryer vent is a venting system, not an afterthought. If lint builds up in a 4-inch duct, the result is the same as a creosote-packed chimney flue: a house fire waiting for one hot cycle to ignite it.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Dryer Vent Cleaning Services in Onion Creek
Dryer Vent Cleaning
We clean the full run, from the dryer connection to the exterior vent cap, using professional rotary brushes sized to your duct. In Onion Creek homes that took on water during the 2013 or 2015 floods, this matters more than usual. Flood silt mixes with lint and dries into a hard plug that a homeowner’s flimsy brush won’t budge. We remove it completely so air flows the way the manufacturer intended.
Dryer Vent Inspection
Every cleaning in Onion Creek includes a camera inspection of the full vent line. That is non-negotiable here. Flood-affected homes in this area frequently have collapsed duct runs behind drywall, or sections of undersized foil duct that a post-flood repair crew installed to save thirty dollars. We look for those failures specifically, and we’ll show you the footage so you can see exactly what we saw.
Dryer Vent Cap Repair/Replacement
The vent cap is your first line of defense against rain, wind, and pests. Onion Creek sees enough severe weather that caps get bent, blown off, or blocked by debris several times a year. If your cap is damaged, we’ll replace it with a proper louvered or hooded cap, and we’ll verify the damper opens and closes freely. A stuck damper is an invitation for birds, squirrels, and humid air to work their way into your duct.
Duct Run Replacement
When a post-flood repair used foil or flexible ribbed duct, we replace it with rigid or semi-rigid metal, properly sized and sealed. Foil duct sags, traps lint in its ridges, and is not rated for dryer exhaust under current code. In Onion Creek, where we’re already fighting flood sediment and storm damage, a duct that traps lint on its own is a fire risk nobody needs.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees — you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Trusted Brands We Service in Onion Creek
Whether we’re repairing a dryer vent cap, replacing a crushed duct run, or installing a new termination, we use products from manufacturers professionals actually specify. That means DuraFlex semi-rigid metal duct for replacement runs, and Famco or Copperfield vent caps and dampers at the exterior. We don’t reach for whatever box-store brand happens to be on the shelf. When you ask what’s going into your home, we can tell you by name.
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AfterCommon Dryer Vent Cleaning Problems We See in Onion Creek Homes
- Flood silt plugs in exterior vent runs. Homes that took water in 2013 or 2015 often have dried silt layered inside the duct, mixed with lint until it forms a plug a standard brush can’t clear. We fish it out with rotary tools and confirm the line is clear with a camera.
- Crushed or disconnected duct behind the wall. Post-flood renovations and rushed repairs sometimes leave a flex duct kinked or pulled loose inside the wall cavity. That dries the dryer slower, pushes damp air into your wall, and concentrates heat where it shouldn’t be.
- Undersized foil duct from previous repairs. Foil and flex duct with deep ribs traps lint aggressively. In Onion Creek’s humid climate, that lint stays damp and sticky, and the buildup accelerates fast. We replace it with smooth-wall metal.
- Damaged vent caps after storms. High wind off the open spaces around Onion Creek Country Club and the flood control basins knocks caps loose or bends the louvers. Once the cap fails, rain and pests get in, and your vent becomes a nesting site.
Pricing for Dryer Vent Cleaning in Onion Creek, TX
A standard dryer vent cleaning in Onion Creek runs $95 to $175 for a single-family home with a vent run under 15 feet. Homes with longer runs, second-story dryer locations, or heavy flood-silt blockage typically run $150 to $225 because the work takes longer and often requires a camera inspection to confirm the line is clear. Cap replacement adds $35 to $90 depending on the cap type. A full duct run replacement with DuraFlex semi-rigid metal generally falls between $180 and $350. We give you a flat price before we start, not an hourly guess. Call (855) 507-9184 and we’ll quote your specific home in Onion Creek over the phone.
We Also Serve Cities Near Onion Creek
Our Dryer Vent Cleaning in Onion Creek team regularly works in the surrounding South Austin communities including Manchaca, Buda, Garfield, and Shady Hollow. If you’re in one of those areas and your dryer is struggling, the same crew and the same flat-price model apply. One call covers the whole region.
Serving Onion Creek, TX — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Onion Creek 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 – Dryer Vent Cleaning in Onion Creek
The 2013 and 2015 Onion Creek floods pushed silt and debris into exterior vent openings on many homes in the 78747 ZIP, and a standard lint brush cannot remove dried silt that has hardened into a plug. Any cleaning here has to check for that specific type of blockage, or it will simply miss the actual problem. Call (855) 507-9184 if your home took on water and your dryer has never vented properly since.
After a severe storm in Onion Creek, watch for a dryer taking longer than one cycle to dry a load, a burning smell while the dryer runs, or a vent cap that is bent, missing, or blocked by debris. These indicate the vent line is obstructed or damaged, and the dryer is working harder while heat builds up in the duct. We inspect the cap and the full run during every service call.
No, not directly. A chimney crown and a dryer vent are separate systems, and damage to one does not transfer to the other. However, homes in Onion Creek that suffered storm or flood damage often have both failing at the same time, since the same water and wind events damaged multiple exterior openings. We inspect both because we handle chimneys and dryer vents under one roof.
Once a year is the baseline for any household in Onion Creek, and twice a year makes sense if you run multiple loads daily, have pets, or your home was wet during the floods. Homes with longer vertical vent runs or that use a gas dryer may also want a mid-year check. Annual cleaning is the single best way to prevent a dryer fire.
We install and service DuraFlex semi-rigid metal duct, Famco vent caps and dampers, and Copperfield termination products. These are professional trade brands, not hardware-store substitutes, so the parts we put in your Onion Creek home are the same ones contractors specify on new construction.
Written by Nolan Pruett, Owner at Ashton Chimney, serving Onion Creek and greater South Austin.