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Dryer vent service

Dryer Vent Cleaning in Altadena, CA

Dryer vent cleaning that clears lint from the full vent run, the transition hose and the outside termination, with airflow checked before and after so you can see the improvement.

  • From $99, with the full price in writing first
  • Before and after photos of the work

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Dryer Vent Cleaning in Altadena starts at $99. No trip fee anywhere in the city, and the price you approve in writing is the price you pay. Call (818) 722-9233 for an exact quote.

Dryer vent cleaning, standard runFull run, transition hose and termination. Same price anywhere in the city.
From $99
Long run, 20+ feetUpstairs or roof terminations, $149–$169
From $149
Bundle: air ducts + dryer ventBoth cleaned in the same visit. Confirmed in writing first.
From $299

Dryer Vent Cleaning in Altadena: What Matters

The lint screen catches most of it. The rest goes down the vent line, load after load, and in a Christmas Tree Lane home with a busy laundry schedule that adds up fast. Altadena is the community hit hardest by the January 2025 Eaton Fire. Thousands of homes were lost, and the ones still standing were surrounded by smoke, ash and debris for days. Rebuilding is under way across the area, and the surviving houses are dealing with what the fire left inside them.

Dryer vents and attic vents that drew in ash during the fire and still hold it in the line and at the termination. We check the airflow at the outside termination first, brush and vacuum the whole line, clear the termination and its flap, look at the hose behind the dryer and measure the airflow again, so the result is something you can see rather than take on trust.

Signs You Need Dryer Vent Cleaning in Altadena

Clothes still damp after a full cycle, or needing two cycles
The dryer or the laundry room getting very hot while it runs, typical on local jobs
A burning smell when the dryer is on
Lint collecting around the outside vent or behind the dryer, a common call from the upper foothill streets
The outside flap barely opening while the dryer runs
The vent has not been cleaned in more than a year, frequently reported near Eaton Canyon

How Dryer Vent Cleaning Works

This is how a dryer vent cleaning appointment runs at a Altadena home, step by step.

  1. Measure airflowWe check airflow at the outside termination before cleaning so there is a baseline.
  2. DisconnectThe dryer is pulled out and the transition hose is disconnected and inspected.
  3. Brush and vacuumRotary brushes run the full length of the vent while a vacuum captures the lint. The same near Eaton Canyon.
  4. Clear the terminationLint and debris are removed from the outside hood and the flap is checked.
  5. Reconnect and testThe dryer is reconnected, run and airflow is checked again for comparison.

Working in Altadena

Roof terminations get the least attention and cause the most trouble. In Altadena we regularly find bird nests and leaves in them along with the lint.

Post-fire work is different from ordinary cleaning. Ash is fine, alkaline and gets into places normal dust does not reach, including insulation around the ducts and the coils inside the air handler. A proper post-fire cleaning covers the whole system and documents what was found, because insurance adjusters ask for exactly that.

Rebuilding next door brings its own dust. Demolition and construction on neighboring lots keep putting debris into the air for months, so we usually recommend replacing filters often during that period and scheduling the final duct cleaning once the heavy work around the house is finished.

The price you approve in writing is the price you pay. If we find something beyond the quoted work in your home, we stop, show you and let you decide. Call (818) 722-9233.

Questions We Hear Often

How much does dryer vent cleaning cost?
A standard dryer vent cleaning is $99. Long runs of 20 feet or more are $149 to $169. Call (818) 722-9233 to book.
How long does it take?
Most dryer vent cleanings take 45 minutes to an hour. Roof terminations and long runs take longer.
Can a clogged dryer vent cause a fire?
Yes. Lint is highly flammable, and a restricted vent makes the dryer run hotter. Cleaning the vent removes both problems.
Do you clean roof-mounted dryer vents?
Yes, as long as the roof can be reached safely. Roof terminations are priced as long runs.
Do you offer dryer vent cleaning near Eaton Canyon?
Yes. We provide dryer vent cleaning throughout the area, including the Lake Avenue corridor, the upper foothill streets, and east Altadena near Eaton Canyon, with no trip fee. Call (818) 722-9233 or send the form.
How far is your office from Altadena?
Our office is in Valley Village, about 15 miles from Altadena, and most visits are booked within a day or two.

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