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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AfterFast, Reliable Dryer Vent Cleaning Across Fort Myers Shores
Dryer vent cleaning in Fort Myers Shores typically runs $150-$275 for a standard single-family home, with most jobs completed in 60-90 minutes. Our crews are dispatched from our South Florida scheduling office and carry Rotobrush and Nikro equipment specifically configured for the wet-debris and river-silt conditions we’ve encountered in Fort Myers Shores since Hurricane Ian. Call (323) 918-4345 for a free written estimate before any work starts.
We know the homes here. The 1960s concrete-block ranch off Palm Beach Boulevard. The wood-frame cottages tucked along the Caloosahatchee where the river breeze used to mean something different before September 2022. Our technicians have worked in Fort Myers Shores long enough to recognize which flexible duct runs pre-date the storm, which were replaced with whatever a contractor had on the truck during the scramble afterward, and which ones are hiding river silt behind a layer of surface lint that a basic brush-out won’t touch. That’s why Dryer Vent Cleaning from Morton’s starts with a camera inspection, not assumptions.
Why Morton’s Air Duct Cleaning Is Fort Myers Shores’s Preferred Dryer Vent Cleaning Company
We’ve been part of the Cedarwell family since 2005, and our reputation in Fort Myers Shores was built one flooded home at a time after Ian. Homeowners here don’t need another crew that treats their house like a number on a route sheet. They need technicians who understand that the same river silt in their air ducts might also be packed into their dryer vent run, and who know the difference between a vent that can be restored and one that genuinely needs replacement.
Our Fort Myers Shores customers consistently mention three things in their feedback: the written price they received before anyone touched anything, the photo of the clean-up our crew sent before leaving, and the fact that our technicians worked quietly enough that the toddler napped through the whole visit. Background-checked, uniformed, and trained to the Cedarwell C.A.R.E. values, our team wears shoe covers and lays drop cloths from the moment we walk in. We coordinate scheduling from our Miami office, but the crew that arrives at your Fort Myers Shores door knows your neighborhood’s specific post-storm challenges.
The 365-Day Done Right Promise applies to every job in Fort Myers Shores. If something isn’t right, we make it right. Full stop.
Dryer Vent Inspection in Fort Myers Shores
Dryer Vent Inspection in Fort Myers Shores is where we determine whether your vent can be cleaned or needs replacement, and it’s the most critical step for any home that experienced flooding during Hurricane Ian. We run a high-resolution camera through the full vent run, from the back of your dryer to the exterior termination, mapping blockages, moisture intrusion points, and structural damage to the duct itself. A standard inspection runs $85-$125 in Fort Myers Shores, and if you proceed with cleaning, we apply that fee toward the service total.
Post-Flood Contamination Assessment
Our camera inspection specifically identifies river silt and organic debris that wicks up through flooded slabs and packs into low points in the vent run. Surface lint removal won’t fix this. We document the contamination profile, measure airflow restriction with a calibrated anemometer, and note any flex-duct sagging or tears that create hidden lint pathways behind the air handler cabinet.
Insurer Documentation Package
Every post-flood inspection includes timestamped video, still images with measurement markers, and a written assessment stating whether the vent meets NADCA standards through cleaning alone or requires replacement. Insurance adjusters in Fort Myers Shores have accepted our documentation packages because we separate cosmetic staining from genuine contamination that affects dryer performance and fire safety.
Commercial Dryer Vent Cleaning in Fort Myers Shores
Commercial Dryer Vent Cleaning in Fort Myers Shores serves laundromats along Palm Beach Boulevard, multi-family buildings near the river, and property management portfolios with units that saw repeat tenant turnover after Ian. These systems accumulate lint faster than residential units, and post-storm river silt can compound the problem across multiple vent runs feeding a common termination point. Typical commercial dryer vent cleaning in Fort Myers Shores ranges from $350-$750 depending on the number of units, run length, and whether wet-debris extraction is needed.
Multi-Tenant System Mapping
Commercial buildings in Fort Myers Shores often have undocumented modifications from post-storm repairs. We trace each dryer vent run to its correct termination, identify cross-connections that violate code, and flag any flexible duct sections that were installed as temporary fixes and never replaced. Our Nikro portable HEPA systems handle negative pressure across multiple simultaneous extraction points.
Scheduled Maintenance Programs
For Fort Myers Shores property managers, we offer quarterly or semi-annual commercial maintenance with written inspection reports. Year-round AC operation here means ducts and vents accumulate debris faster than seasonal markets, and multi-unit buildings with original 1970s infrastructure face compounded airflow restrictions that show up as higher utility bills before they become fire hazards.
Trusted Brands We Service in Fort Myers Shores
We carry replacement parts and compatible components from Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Abatement Technologies for Fort Myers Shores homes, which means most vent cap replacements and guard installations don’t require a second visit. Our stock includes Guardsman vent covers rated for high-humidity riverfront environments, with mesh sizes that block Fort Myers Shores’s persistent palmetto bug and paper wasp intrusion without creating the lint-trap conditions that cheaper screens cause. When we find a vent termination damaged by storm surge or corroded from Caloosahatchee salt air, we can typically replace it same-day with a part that fits your home’s specific wall construction and exterior finish.
Common Dryer Vent Cleaning Problems We See in Fort Myers Shores Homes
- River silt packed behind surface lint. Our tech was working a 1970s concrete-block riverfront home off Palm Beach Boulevard and found the dryer vent run packed with river silt and lint that had wicked up from the flooded slab. We used camera inspection to map the blockage, then ran agitation tools and negative pressure with HEPA filtration before the customer’s Guardsman vent cover could be reinstalled. The homeowner told us the dryer had been cycling two to three times per load since Ian; after source removal and a blower motor check, the dryer finished in one cycle.
- Sagging flex-duct creating hidden lint reservoirs. The original flexible ductwork in Fort Myers Shores’s 1960s-1980s housing stock sags between supports, especially in attics that reach 140°F in July. Lint collects in these low points where homeowners can’t see it, and the sagging accelerates as the wire reinforcement corrodes in the ambient humidity.
- Storm-damaged exterior terminations. Hurricane Ian’s wind and surge knocked loose or corroded hundreds of vent caps and bird guards across Fort Myers Shores. A missing or damaged cap lets rain, river spray, and pests directly into the vent run, compounding lint accumulation with moisture that creates a paste-like blockage our standard agitation tools can’t penetrate without pre-extraction.
- Improperly rerouted vents from post-storm repairs. After Ian, some Fort Myers Shores homes had dryer vents rerouted through damaged wall cavities by contractors who prioritized speed over code compliance. These runs often exceed maximum length, include prohibited flexible sections inside walls, or terminate in crawl spaces rather than exterior walls, creating both fire risks and moisture problems.
Pricing for Dryer Vent Cleaning in Fort Myers Shores, FL
A standard residential dryer vent cleaning in Fort Myers Shores runs $150-$275. That covers a single-family home with one dryer, standard run length under 25 feet, and accessible termination. If your home needs wet-debris extraction due to post-flood river silt, add $75-$150 for the additional agitation, HEPA-negative-pressure work, and extended camera documentation. Vent rerouting, when the existing run is damaged beyond safe use, typically falls between $300-$550 depending on material length and wall access. Bird guard installation or vent cap replacement runs $85-$175 including parts and labor.
What drives cost up? Longer runs, multiple bends, second-story terminations requiring ladder work, and the presence of wet debris that requires pre-extraction before standard cleaning can begin. What doesn’t affect our price: the number of loads you run per week, the brand of your dryer, or whether you have pets. We quote one flat price per system, agreed in writing before we start. No per-vent pricing. No surprise add-ons once the van is in your driveway. Call (323) 918-4345 and we’ll give you a specific range for your Fort Myers Shores home over the phone, or schedule a free in-person estimate if the situation is complex.
We Also Serve Cities Near Fort Myers Shores
Morton’s Air Duct Cleaning dispatches crews throughout Florida from our South Florida scheduling office. We provide Dryer Vent Cleaning in Fort Myers Shores alongside our established service in Jacksonville, Miami, Tampa, and Orlando. Each market has its own contamination profile, from Jacksonville’s pollen-heavy spring loads to Miami’s salt-air corrosion, and our crews are equipped for the specific conditions they encounter.
Serving Fort Myers Shores, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Fort Myers Shores 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 Dryer Vent Cleaning in Fort Myers Shores
Most post-Ian dryer vents in Fort Myers Shores can be cleaned rather than replaced if the duct structure itself is intact and the contamination is primarily river silt and lint rather than mold-damaged flex material. We determine this with camera inspection and moisture readings at three points along the run. If the flex-duct has torn or the wire reinforcement has corroded through, replacement is necessary. Call (323) 918-4345 and we’ll inspect before recommending either path.
Fort Myers Shores’s direct riverfront position on the Caloosahatchee meant deeper flood penetration and a unique contamination profile of fine river silt that wicks up through slabs and packs vent runs. Homes in Fort Myers proper and Cape Coral experienced different surge patterns and soil types, so their post-storm ductwork typically shows different debris signatures. Our Fort Myers Shores protocol includes wet-debris extraction as a standard preliminary step, which isn’t always necessary inland.
Yes, we clean commercial dryer vent systems for Fort Myers Shores laundromats, apartment complexes, and condo associations, with pricing from $350-$750 depending on unit count and system complexity. We map multi-tenant runs, identify any post-storm modifications that violate code, and provide written inspection reports for property management records. Call (323) 918-4345 to schedule a walk-through and written quote.
We provide timestamped camera video, still images with measurement markers, calibrated airflow readings before and after cleaning, and a written assessment stating whether the vent meets NADCA standards through cleaning or requires replacement. Our documentation packages have been accepted by adjusters working Fort Myers Shores claims because we distinguish cosmetic residue from genuine performance-impacting contamination. Call (323) 918-4345 to schedule an inspection that includes full documentation.
Extended dry times are the most common symptom of a blocked dryer vent, and in Fort Myers Shores post-Ian homes, the cause is often river silt packed behind surface lint that a basic brush-out won’t remove. We verify with camera inspection and airflow measurement before cleaning. In the field vignette from a Palm Beach Boulevard home, the homeowner’s two-to-three-cycle problem resolved to single-cycle drying after we extracted the silt-lint blockage and verified the blower motor was intact. Call (323) 918-4345 for a free estimate.
Ready to get your Fort Myers Shores dryer vent properly inspected and cleaned? Call Morton’s Air Duct Cleaning at (323) 918-4345. A live person will answer, day or night, and we’ll provide a written price before any work starts. Every job is backed by our 365-Day Done Right Promise and the Cedarwell Care Promise, including shoe covers, drop cloths, and a photo of the clean-up before our crew leaves.
Written by Paul Adeyemi, Owner at Morton’s Air Duct Cleaning, serving Fort Myers Shores since 2005.