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Dryer vent service

Dryer Vent Cleaning in Pasadena, 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 Pasadena 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
From $99
Long run, 20+ feetUpstairs or roof terminations, $149–$169. No trip fee.
From $149
Bundle: air ducts + dryer ventBoth cleaned in the same visit
From $299

Why Pasadena Homes Need Dryer Vent Cleaning

Dryer vents get cleaned when something goes wrong: a burning smell, a laundry room that turns into a sauna, or a lint pile outside the termination. In homes around the Rose Bowl, that point often arrives years after the last cleaning. Pasadena has one of the largest collections of Craftsman and period revival homes in California, from the bungalows of Bungalow Heaven to the grand houses of Madison Heights and San Rafael. The January 2025 Eaton Fire burned in the hills just north of the city, and smoke and ash reached homes across most of it.

Older houses where the laundry was moved into a back porch or a former service room and the dryer vent was improvised. 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 Pasadena

Clothes still damp after a full cycle, or needing two cycles, which we see often in Linda Vista and Hastings Ranch
The dryer or the laundry room getting very hot while it runs
A burning smell when the dryer is on, typical on local jobs
Lint collecting around the outside vent or behind the dryer
The outside flap barely opening while the dryer runs, a common call from San Rafael
The vent has not been cleaned in more than a year

How Dryer Vent Cleaning Works

Every dryer vent cleaning job follows the same documented steps, so you know what you are paying for before we arrive.

  1. Measure airflowWe check airflow at the outside termination before cleaning so there is a baseline. Done this way on every job.
  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.
  4. Clear the terminationLint and debris are removed from the outside hood and the flap is checked. The same near the Rose Bowl.
  5. Reconnect and testThe dryer is reconnected, run and airflow is checked again for comparison.

Pasadena Details That Change the Job

A common problem near the Rose Bowl and through San Rafael and Linda Vista is a crushed hose behind the dryer, flattened when the machine was pushed back against the wall. Replacing it with semi-rigid metal is a small fix with a big effect.

Smoke from the Eaton Fire did not stay in Altadena. Homes across the north half of the city drew it in through attic vents and air conditioning returns, and many of those systems still carry fine soot and odor. If the smell comes back every time the system starts, the ducts are the place to look.

Historic masonry deserves careful handling. Old lime mortar and clinker brick do not tolerate the hard cement-based repairs that work on modern chimneys, so we recommend the least invasive repair that will last and match the original look.

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 the Rose Bowl?
Yes. We provide dryer vent cleaning throughout the area, including Linda Vista, Hastings Ranch, and the Historic Highlands, with no trip fee. Call (818) 722-9233 or send the form.
How far is your office from Pasadena?
Our office is in Valley Village, about 14 miles from Pasadena, and most visits are booked within a day or two.

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