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Dryer vent service

Dryer Vent Cleaning in Sherman Oaks, 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 Sherman Oaks 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. Same rate in the hills south of Ventura Boulevard and the Valley Vista blocks.
From $149
Bundle: air ducts + dryer ventBoth cleaned in the same visit
From $299

Why Sherman Oaks 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 Sherman Oaks Galleria, that point often arrives years after the last cleaning. Sherman Oaks pairs a busy commercial strip along Ventura Boulevard with quiet residential flats to the north and wooded hillside streets to the south. Many of its post-war houses have been remodeled two or three times, which tends to leave old ductwork hidden behind new finishes.

Second-story additions that moved the laundry upstairs and sent the dryer vent through a long attic run to a roof cap. 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 Sherman Oaks

Clothes still damp after a full cycle, or needing two cycles, frequently reported near the Sherman Oaks Galleria
The dryer or the laundry room getting very hot while it runs
A burning smell when the dryer is on, especially in the Magnolia Boulevard flats
Lint collecting around the outside vent or behind the dryer
The outside flap barely opening while the dryer runs, which we see often in the streets around Van Nuys Boulevard and Longridge Estates
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 Sherman Oaks Galleria.
  5. Reconnect and testThe dryer is reconnected, run and airflow is checked again for comparison.

Sherman Oaks Details That Change the Job

A common problem near the Sherman Oaks Galleria and through Longridge Estates and Chandler Estates 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.

Additions are the common thread. When a second story goes on a ranch house, the original ducts usually stay in place downstairs and a new system is added above, so the house ends up with two units of very different ages. We clean both, but we also tell you which one is doing more of the work.

Proximity to the 405 and 101 shows up on the filters. Homes within a few blocks of the freeways load a filter with fine black dust faster than homes further away, and those houses benefit from a better filter as much as from a cleaning.

Written price first, before and after photos, and a clean house when we leave. That is the job. Call (818) 722-9233 to book.

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 Sherman Oaks Galleria?
Yes. We provide dryer vent cleaning throughout the area, including the streets around Van Nuys Boulevard, Longridge Estates, and Chandler Estates, with no trip fee. Call (818) 722-9233 or send the form.
How far is your office from Sherman Oaks?
Our office is in Valley Village, about 3 miles from Sherman Oaks, and most visits are booked within a day or two.

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