Whole-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.
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Air duct cleaning in San Antonio has to account for mountain cedar pollen, attic heat, and caliche dust in ways that most other Texas cities never face. We’re Linden Air Duct Cleaning, and we’ve built our whole approach around what actually shows up inside San Antonio ductwork: fine yellow cedar pollen, construction dust from new subdivisions, and mineral sediment that pulls in from limestone soil. Each of our three core services has its own dedicated San Antonio page, linked below. Call (980) 447-2498 to talk through your home’s specific situation.
Why San Antonio Homes Are Different
San Antonio sits at ground zero for mountain cedar (Ashe juniper) pollen season, which explodes every December through February at levels that routinely hit “extreme” on allergen charts and rank among the worst in North America. That ultra-fine pollen infiltrates residential ductwork en masse during cedar season, creating a predictable post-January surge in duct cleaning demand here – a seasonal driver that simply doesn’t exist at the same intensity in Houston, Dallas, or any other major Texas market.
Housing stock compounds the issue. San Antonio’s residential neighborhoods are dominated by 1970s through 1990s ranch-style slab-on-grade homes across the north, east, and south sides, most running original or once-replaced flex ductwork through attics that regularly exceed 140°F in summer. Heat degrades flex connections and traps debris. On the far northwest side, the Alamo Ranch and Helotes corridor boom has added tens of thousands of new-construction homes where post-drywall dust inside ductwork is a routine finding. Then there’s the caliche: the limestone soils across the south and northwest fringes produce fine mineral dust that gets drawn into return air intakes on windy days, layering inorganic sediment on top of the biological allergen load. A duct cleaning here isn’t a generic job; it has to address what San Antonio puts into ductwork.
Our Main San Antonio Services
Three services make up the bulk of what San Antonio homeowners call us for. Each has its own page with pricing, timelines, and the local details that matter.
Air Duct Cleaning in San Antonio
San Antonio’s eight-month cooling season pushes enormous air volume through residential ductwork from April into November, so particulate accumulates faster here than in cooler climates. We run negative-pressure extraction with Rotobrush and Nikro equipment to pull out cedar pollen, caliche dust, pet dander, and the gray film that builds up on return-side ducts. In newer Alamo Ranch and US-281 corridor homes, we typically remove a layer of post-construction drywall dust that’s been circulating since move-in. Read the full breakdown on our Air Duct Cleaning in San Antonio page.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in San Antonio
San Antonio’s dry, windy spring and the lint volume from larger households mean dryer vents clog faster than the national average. Build-up inside the vent line reduces dryer efficiency, and in slab-on-grade ranches where the vent run is long and routed through an exterior wall or attic, a partial clog can become a full blockage. We clean the entire run, including the lint trap bypass section, and confirm airflow at the exterior termination. Details on Dryer Vent Cleaning in San Antonio.
Air Duct Repair in San Antonio
Around Universal City, Converse, and Schertz – the dense residential belt surrounding Randolph AFB – early-1980s builder-grade systems often have corroded sheet-metal trunks with flex-duct branch connections that have partially separated at the boot collars. That separation creates an interior debris trap and leaks conditioned air into the attic. We reseal boot collars, replace failed flex sections, and repair plenum connections. Every repair carries a written guarantee with a free second visit if it fails. More on Air Duct Repair in San Antonio.
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.
Brands We Service in San Antonio
We work on all residential duct systems and keep replacement parts and materials on our trucks for fast turnaround. Our cleaning equipment comes from Nikro, and we commonly install or recommend air-quality products from Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Abatement Technologies. See our brands for specifics.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning Company in San Antonio, TX
| Service | Typical range in San Antonio |
|---|---|
| Air duct cleaning – whole home (up to 10 vents) | $450 – $700 |
| Air duct cleaning – whole home (11-20 vents) | $700 – $1,000 |
| Air duct cleaning – whole home (21+ vents) | $1,000 – $1,400 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $125 – $250 |
| Dryer vent reroute (short, attic to roof) | $350 – $600 |
| Dryer vent reroute (long, complex path) | $600 – $1,000 |
| Air duct repair – minor (sealing, small flex section) | $250 – $500 |
| Air duct repair – moderate (multiple connections, air leaks) | $500 – $1,000 |
| Air duct repair – major (trunk line or plenum replacement) | $1,000 – $2,500 |
| Air duct replacement – partial (one branch line) | $400 – $900 |
| Air duct replacement – full system | $3,000 – $6,000 |
In San Antonio, the main price drivers are system size, attic access difficulty, and the age and condition of flex runs – older homes with degraded ductwork often need sealing work alongside cleaning. Whatever the number, we put it in writing before any work begins, and that written price is what you pay.
Neighborhoods We Serve in San Antonio
We work across the whole San Antonio metro, from the 1970s ranches inside Loop 410 to the master-planned communities pushing out along 1604 and the US-281 corridor.
- Alamo Ranch
- Stone Oak
- Helotes
- Universal City
- Converse
- Schertz
Most San Antonio homes can be scheduled within the same week, with the heaviest call volume clustering in late January and February right after cedar season peaks.
Service Area – Cities Near San Antonio
Beyond San Antonio proper, our crews cover the northeast residential corridor around Randolph AFB and the suburbs along the I-35 and 1604 routes. That includes Converse, TX, Universal City, TX, Schertz, TX, and Helotes, TX. If you’re just outside these areas, call (980) 447-2498 and we’ll confirm coverage.
Serving San Antonio, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the San Antonio 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 About Air Duct Cleaning Company in San Antonio
Most San Antonio appointments can be scheduled within the same week you call. The one exception is late January through February, when cedar season ends and demand spikes; during that window, schedule a few weeks ahead if you can. Phone lines are answered by a live person 24 hours a day, so you’ll speak to a person, not a queue.
No permits are required for air duct or dryer vent cleaning anywhere in San Antonio or Bexar County. If your home is in an HOA-governed community like those in Alamo Ranch or Stone Oak, the work is entirely interior or within your own attic and exterior vent, so no HOA approval is needed.
You get the technician’s name and photo before the visit, and that same technician arrives in a clean, marked uniform and shows a photo ID badge at the door. Every tech passes a background check and identity verification through the Threshold Standard. You’ll never open the door to someone you can’t identify first.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local air duct cleaning pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you - the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What San Antonio Customers Say
"I liked that I knew who was coming in. Name and photo texted ahead, badge at the door. He was quiet, careful with the furniture, and thorough."
- Cheryl A."Thorough job on all eleven vents and the main trunk. Took longer than the three hours they quoted, but he told me early and kept working. Air feels fresher."
- Meredith L."Tech arrived with a badge and a printed sheet of what he'd be doing. Ran a camera through the main trunk before and after so I could see the dust difference. Vents smell cleaner already."
- Gina R.