Dryer Vent Cleaning vs. Dryer Duct Cleaning: What’s the Difference?
They refer to the same thing. “Dryer vent” and “dryer duct” are two names for the same component. However, the scope of the cleaning can vary significantly between providers.
What a Complete Dryer Vent Cleaning Should Include
| Component | Included in Full Service? |
|---|---|
| Dryer lint trap and housing | Yes |
| Flexible transition hose (dryer to wall) | Yes |
| Rigid duct inside the wall/ceiling | Yes |
| All elbows and turns in the duct run | Yes |
| Exterior vent cap and flap | Yes |
| Airflow performance test | Yes |
| Before-and-after photos | Yes (Sweeppy standard) |
Some low-cost services only clean the transition hose — the short flexible section between the dryer and the wall — and leave the primary fire hazard (lint in the long duct run) in place.
What to Ask Before Booking
1. Do you clean the entire duct run to the exterior, or just the transition hose?
2. Do you do an airflow test before and after?
3. Do you provide photos of the work?
4. Are you licensed and insured in Texas?
Sweeppy answers yes to all four.
Dryer Vent Cleaning Cost in San Antonio
Sweeppy’s complete dryer vent cleaning starts at $99 for standard duct runs. Longer runs (over 25 ft) run $129–$179.
Call (210) 418-9810 for a free estimate — same-day service available in San Antonio.