Dryer Vent Cleaning

Step by step

1. 1
   Pull the dryer forward and disconnect the transition hose
2. 2
   Inspect the transition hose and connections and replace crushed hose on request
3. 3
   Run a rotating brush through the full vent line, from inside to outside
4. 4
   Vacuum extract all dislodged lint at both ends
5. 5
   Clean and inspect the exterior wall or roof termination cap
6. 6
   Reconnect the dryer, run it, and confirm strong airflow at the exterior

Why a clogged dryer vent matters

Lint is highly flammable. When it accumulates inside the vent line it restricts airflow, which forces the dryer to run hotter and longer. That combination — flammable lint plus higher temperatures — is why clogged dryer vents are one of the leading causes of residential dryer fires reported in the United States each year. Cleaning the vent line is one of the least expensive fire-safety maintenance items in the home.

Signs your dryer vent needs cleaning

The most common sign is clothes that take more than one cycle to dry. Others include a dryer or laundry room that runs unusually hot, a burning smell during a cycle, an exterior vent flap that barely opens when the dryer is running, or lint visibly collecting on the ground below the exterior cap. If it has been more than a year since the vent was cleaned, or if the dryer is on an interior wall with a long run out to the exterior, it is time.

How we clean the vent line

We pull the dryer forward, disconnect the transition hose, and inspect it — crushed or damaged transition hose is the single most common problem we find, and we can replace it on the spot. Then we run a rotating brush the full length of the vent line from inside to outside, vacuum out the lint at both ends, and clean the exterior wall or roof cap. Finally we reconnect the dryer, run a cycle, and confirm strong, warm airflow at the exterior cap.

Pricing and how to schedule

Standalone dryer vent cleaning in Buffalo typically starts around $99 for a standard residential vent run. If you add it to our $299 whole-house air duct cleaning it is bundled at a discount. We will always give you a written price on-site before we start. To schedule, call or text 716-288-6390 or request a free estimate from any page on this site.

Service areas

Same footprint as our duct cleaning service: Buffalo, Amherst, Cheektowaga, West Seneca, Hamburg, Orchard Park, Williamsville, Lancaster, Clarence, Tonawanda, North Tonawanda, Niagara Falls, Lockport, and the Rochester area including Greece, Irondequoit, Henrietta, Webster, and Penfield.

Signs it may be time to schedule

• Clothes take more than one cycle to dry
• The dryer or laundry room feels much hotter than usual during a cycle
• A burning smell during a drying cycle
• The exterior vent flap barely opens when the dryer is running
• It has been more than a year since the vent was cleaned
• The dryer is on an interior wall with a long run to the outside
• You notice lint on the ground below the exterior vent cap

Equipment we use

• Rotating brush systems sized for standard 4" residential dryer vents
• Reverse-air lint removal tools
• Anemometer or airflow test after cleaning
• Replacement transition hose available on the truck

Optional add-ons

• Transition hose replacement
• Bird / rodent guard installation on the exterior cap
• Bundle with $299 whole-house air duct cleaning

Common questions