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 Katy
Dryer vent cleaning in Katy typically runs $150-$275 for a standard single-family home, and most jobs take 90 minutes to two hours from arrival to cleanup. Morton’s Air Duct Cleaning dispatches crews from our Houston office to Katy daily, so we’re familiar with the long attic-routed vent runs that dominate neighborhoods from Cinco Ranch to Grand Lakes. Call (323) 918-4345 for a written estimate before any work starts.
We’ve been serving Katy since our founding in 2005, and our technicians know the difference between a quick brush-out and a real clean. In a 2,500-4,500 square foot slab-on-grade home with 25-plus feet of flex duct weaving through 130°F attic space, lint doesn’t just collect; it compacts into dense plugs that restrict airflow, overwork your dryer, and create genuine fire risk. We bring Rotobrush agitation tools, Nikro HEPA-collection systems, and inspection cameras to every job so you see what we see.
Why Morton’s Air Duct Cleaning Is Katy’s Preferred Dryer Vent Cleaning Company
Katy homeowners call us back because we treat their homes the way we’d want our own treated. Our background-checked, uniformed technicians arrive with shoe covers and drop cloths already in hand, and they know to keep voices low during nap hours in family neighborhoods like Seven Meadows and Firethorne. Every visit starts with a written price agreed before any tool is plugged in, and ends with a photo of the clean-up sent to your phone before the crew pulls out of the driveway.
Our 365-Day Done Right Promise means if something isn’t right, we make it right. Full stop. No paperwork chase, no “call the office” runaround. Paul Adeyemi built Morton’s on this principle when we joined the Cedarwell family in 2005, and it’s stamped on every job ticket our crews carry. A live person answers our phone 24/7, not a chatbot or callback queue. That’s the Cedarwell Care Promise in action, and it’s how we’ve earned repeat calls from Katy families who’ve been burned by surprise invoices and rushed work elsewhere.
Dryer Vent Cleaning Service in Katy
Dryer Vent Cleaning Service in Katy addresses a problem most homeowners underestimate: the visible lint in your trap is roughly 25% of what’s actually in your system. The rest sits in the long, flex-duct runs that vent through your attic, compacting into dense, felt-like masses that standard cleaning kits cannot touch. In Katy’s master-planned communities, these runs routinely stretch 25 to 30 feet with multiple 90-degree elbows through attic spaces that hit 130-140°F for months each year. That heat bakes lint onto duct walls, accelerates insulation breakdown, and creates the exact conditions where dryer fires start.
Our process begins with a camera inspection of the full run, from dryer connection to exterior termination. We look for lint compaction, moisture damage, corrosion from Harvey-era intrusion, and heat-warped terminations that no longer open properly. Then we use flexible agitation rods to break up deposits, extract them under negative pressure with HEPA filtration, and verify clear airflow with a second camera pass. You see before-and-after footage. We leave nothing to trust.
Camera Inspection and Lint Extraction
Every Dryer Vent Cleaning Service we perform in Katy starts with a video scope of the interior duct surface. We’ve found complete blockages behind second elbows in homes where the homeowner had no idea airflow was restricted. Our Nikro portable HEPA systems capture dislodged material at the source, so no lint circulates into your laundry room or attic space during cleaning.
Exterior Termination and Cap Assessment
The exit point matters as much as the run itself. In Katy’s heat, plastic vent flaps warp and stick; in humid months, they rust or clog with debris. We inspect, clean, and replace terminations where needed, verifying that the damper opens fully under dryer airflow and seals when off to prevent pest entry and backdraft.
Dryer Vent Installation in Katy
Dryer Vent Installation in Katy requires planning for conditions most other markets don’t face: extreme attic heat, sustained Gulf humidity, and the long horizontal runs that 2,500-plus square foot slab homes demand. A poorly routed vent with too many bends, sagging flex duct, or an improper termination will accumulate lint faster and pose greater fire risk than the system it replaced. We design each installation for the specific home, using rigid metal duct where code allows, proper support spacing to prevent sag, and terminations rated for Katy’s temperature swings.
Costs for new or replacement vent runs in Katy typically fall between $350 and $650, depending on routing complexity, attic access, and whether we’re replacing damaged flex with rigid duct or rerouting to a more efficient path. We provide a written price after inspection, never after work begins.
Rerouting for Efficiency and Safety
Some Katy homes were built with dryer vents that terminate through the roof or make four or more direction changes. Both configurations accelerate lint buildup and are difficult to clean properly. We reroute to shorter, straighter paths with exterior wall terminations where structurally feasible, improving dryer performance and reducing future maintenance needs.
Bird Guard and Pest Prevention
Standard vent caps in Katy invite birds, squirrels, and insects. We install Guardsman-brand bird guards with proper mesh sizing that blocks pests without restricting airflow or creating new lint catch points. Each installation is matched to your vent diameter and verified for proper dryer back-pressure.
Trusted Brands We Service in Katy
Morton’s stocks parts and uses equipment from Rotobrush, Nikro, and Guardsman on every Katy job. Rotobrush flexible agitation tools break up compacted lint in long flex-duct runs without damaging the liner. Nikro HEPA-collection systems capture debris at the point of dislodgement, critical in homes with kids, pets, or allergy-sensitive family members. Guardsman vent caps and bird guards hold up to Katy’s heat and humidity far better than big-box alternatives. Because we keep common sizes in our Houston warehouse, most Katy installations don’t wait on shipping. Our technicians arrive with what they need.
Common Dryer Vent Cleaning Problems We See in Katy Homes
- Compacted lint plugs behind multiple elbows. In Cinco Ranch and Cross Creek Ranch homes with 25-foot attic runs and three direction changes, we regularly find dense lint masses that reduced airflow by 60% or more. The dryer runs longer, utility bills climb, and the heating element overheats.
- Heat-warped exterior terminations. Katy’s 130-140°F attic temperatures radiate through vent walls and degrade plastic exit flaps. We find caps that no longer open under dryer pressure, or that stick open and admit rain, humidity, and pests.
- Harvey-era moisture damage in Addicks-footprint neighborhoods. In Grand Lakes, Kelliwood, and western Cinco Ranch, we camera-inspect vents and find interior corrosion, mold on flex-duct liners, and degraded tape seals that homeowners never connected to their 2017 flooding. The vent looks fine from the laundry room.
- Humidity-clumped lint in coastal-plain conditions. Katy’s nine-to-ten-month cooling season keeps wall chases and attic spaces damp. Lint absorbs moisture, clumps rather than drying, and forms obstructions that brush kits simply smear against duct walls.
Pricing for Dryer Vent Cleaning in Katy, TX
A standard dryer vent cleaning in Katy runs $150-$225 for a single straight run up to 15 feet, and $200-$275 for the longer, multi-elbow configurations common in master-planned communities. Dryer vent installation or full rerouting typically falls between $350-$650. Bird guard installation adds $75-$125 depending on cap type and access. Vent cap replacement alone is usually $85-$150.
What moves the price: run length, number of elbows, attic access difficulty, whether we find damage requiring repair, and if you want camera documentation. We do not quote per-vent or offer teaser rates that balloon on arrival. One flat price per system, agreed in writing, before any work starts. Estimates are free, and we’ll walk you through exactly what we found and why the price is what it is. Call (323) 918-4345 to schedule.
We Also Serve Cities Near Katy
Our crews route daily through Katy and surrounding communities including Fulshear, Richmond, Sugar Land, and Stafford. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our Houston office, but the technicians who arrive at your door live and work in the west Houston metro. They know the local building styles, the common vent configurations in each subdivision, and the specific conditions that affect your home. Whether you’re in a 1998 Kelliwood ranch or a new-build in Cross Creek Ranch, we bring the same written-price, photo-documented standard to every job.
Serving Katy, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Katy 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 Katy
Yes, especially if your home sits within the Addicks Reservoir inundation footprint. Moisture intrusion into wall chases and attic spaces can corrode metal duct components, degrade flex-duct liners, and create mold conditions that standard lint cleaning won’t address. We recommend a camera inspection if your home flooded and the vent has never been scoped. Call (323) 918-4345 to schedule - estimates are free.
Every 12 to 18 months for most Katy homes, and annually if you have a large household, pets that shed, or a vent run longer than 20 feet with multiple elbows. The combination of long attic routes, extreme heat, and Gulf humidity means lint compacts faster here than in drier, cooler climates. Call (323) 918-4345 and we’ll assess your specific configuration.
Cleaning the lint trap reduces risk but does not eliminate it. The trap catches roughly 25% of lint; the rest enters the vent run and accumulates where you cannot see. In Katy’s long, hot attic routes, that hidden buildup becomes the primary fire hazard. Professional cleaning with camera verification is the only way to address it. Call (323) 918-4345 for an inspection.
A real cleaning includes camera inspection, mechanical agitation to break up compacted deposits, HEPA-filtered extraction under negative pressure, and post-cleaning verification. A quick brush-out pushes lint around, leaves masses intact, and provides no documentation. In Katy’s climate, partial cleaning is arguably worse than none because it disturbs lint without removing it, creating loose debris near heat sources. Call (323) 918-4345 - we show you everything we find and everything we remove.
Yes. Attic temperatures of 130-140°F bake lint onto duct walls, accelerate flex-duct insulation breakdown, and warp plastic terminations. The heat also reduces airflow efficiency, so your dryer works harder and longer. These are the exact conditions we designed our process for. Our Dryer Vent Cleaning team uses heat-resistant tools and rigid-metal upgrades where appropriate to address Katy’s specific challenges. Call (323) 918-4345 for a written estimate.
Written by Paul Adeyemi, Owner at Morton’s Air Duct Cleaning, serving Katy since 2005.