Dryer vent cleaning clears the lint out of the duct run between your dryer and the outside wall, hood included. It is $99 on its own, or $50 added to a job we are already at your house for. On its own it takes about 90 minutes; added to a visit we are already making, about half an hour, because the trip and the setup are already done. Lint narrows the run, the wet air cannot leave, and the load comes out of a full cycle still damp.
What does a dryer vent cost?
| How it is booked | Price |
|---|---|
| On its own | $99 |
| Added to a job we are already coming out for | $50 |
The outside hood is included either way. There is no trip charge on the added price, because there is no extra trip.
The $50 price is offered while you are requesting a window for a treatment, when that window still has room for the extra half hour. On its own the dryer vent is $99.
Why your clothes are still wet
A dryer dries by pushing hot, wet air out of the house. Lint lines the duct, the opening narrows, less air moves, and the water has nowhere to go. So the load runs twice, the laundry room stays warm and damp, and the dryer works harder for the same result. Clear the run and the same load dries in one cycle.
Lint also holds dampness, which gives mold somewhere to grow. Most people notice that as a musty smell in the laundry room that will not air out.
- Air moves through the run again
- One cycle instead of two
- Less heat and moisture dumped into the laundry room
- The musty smell in the laundry room goes with the damp lint
- Less strain on the dryer
What the fire statistics actually say
We are not going to tell you a cleaning prevents a fire, because nobody can promise that. Here is the national picture, as national figures only. The US Fire Administration studied clothes dryer fires in residential buildings and found that failure to clean was the factor most often reported as contributing to ignition, at 34 percent, and that dust, fiber and lint were the items first ignited, at 28 percent. Those figures cover 2008 to 2010 and they are not Lowcountry figures (source).
Lint is what burns, and clearing it is cheap next to the alternative of not knowing.
What is dryer vent cleaning?
It is the removal of lint, debris and blockages from the exhaust duct that carries hot air and moisture from the dryer to the outside of the house. We clear the whole run, from the back of the dryer to the exterior vent cap, and the cap itself. Bird screens fitted over the outside hood are a common choke point, and they are the first thing we check.
Clearing the lint trap after every load is only part of it. The lint that matters collects deep in the run, where a shop vacuum and a broom handle do not reach.
Greg is a Certified Dryer Exhaust Technician.
Frequently asked questions
How much is dryer vent cleaning?
$99 on its own, or $50 added to a job we are already at your house for. The outside hood is included at both prices.
How long does it take?
About 90 minutes booked on its own, and about half an hour when we add it to a visit we are already making, because the trip and the setup are already done. A long run with a lot in it takes the longer end either way.
Do you clean the outside hood?
Yes. The hood and the cap are part of the job, not an extra.
When do you offer the $50 price?
At the booking step, after you have picked an arrival window, and only when that window still has room for the extra half hour. Booking it then is what makes it $50 rather than $99.
How often should I have it done?
Once a year for a normal household. Sooner if you are running loads every day, if the run is long, or if clothes have started taking two cycles.
What are the signs I need it?
Clothes that are not drying in one cycle, a dryer that is hot to the touch, a musty smell in the laundry room, or lint showing around the outside hood.
Request a window
Dryer vent only. It is $99. Leave your number in the form below and say which day suits you. We call or write back to lock in the time.
Dryer vent with a treatment. Request a window for the treatment. The dryer vent comes up at the window step, at $50 rather than $99, when the window you picked still has room for it.
What does dryer vent cleaning cost?
$99 on its own, or $50 added to a visit we are already making. Tell us about the house and we call you back to set it up. The added price is for a visit we are already making, so people book it alongside a mold treatment: the whole home at $0.30 per heated sq ft, or $50 a vent added on the same visit, or from $399 on their own.