Dryer vent cleaning
Lint cleared from the vent run between your dryer and the outside hood. $149.
- Price: $149
How it works
- 1
Tell us about the dryer
Your town, and where the vent leaves the house if you know. A photo of the outside hood helps.
- 2
We confirm the price and a time
$149, confirmed before the visit.
- 3
The vent gets cleared
The duct is brushed and vacuumed and the outside hood is cleared.
- 4
Air can leave again
A clear vent lets hot, damp air out of the dryer instead of holding it in.
What is cleaned
- The vent run. The duct from the back of the dryer to the outside is brushed and vacuumed to pull out the lint.
- The outside hood. The hood is cleared so air and lint can actually leave the house.
- One flat price. One dryer vent, one visit.
Why it matters
Lint is flammable, and a vent packed with it traps hot, moist air in the dryer. The usual result is clothes that need a second cycle, a dryer that runs hot and a higher energy bill. It is also the reason lint-clogged dryer vents are a known cause of house fires.
Signs the vent needs cleaning: towels still damp after a full cycle, a hot dryer top or laundry room, a musty or burnt smell on clothes, lint around the outside hood or a hood flap that does not open.
Where
We clean homes across Massachusetts, including Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, Medford, Malden, Melrose, Everett and Arlington. See the towns we cover, or put your ZIP code on the request.
Also: mini-split cleaning ($179 first head, $149 each additional head), air duct cleaning (from $499). All cleaning.
Common questions
How often should a dryer vent be cleaned?
Many fire-safety guides suggest about once a year. A big household, a long vent run or a vent with bends may need it more often.
Is the lint trap enough?
No. The lint trap catches most lint, but fine lint gets past it and builds up in the duct, and the trap does not touch the vent run itself.
What kind of duct is safest?
Rigid or semi-rigid metal duct is the usual recommendation. Thin foil or plastic flex duct traps lint easily and can crush behind the dryer.
Does this include cleaning the dryer itself?
No, this service covers the vent run and the outside hood.
What if the duct is crushed or damaged?
Cleaning clears the lint, but it does not replace or repair duct. If the run is damaged, you will hear that at the visit.
Book dryer vent cleaning.
$149. Your town and a phone number is enough to start.
Book dryer vent cleaning