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Dryer vent service

Dryer Vent Cleaning in Van Nuys, 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 Van Nuys 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. Confirmed in writing first.
From $149
Bundle: air ducts + dryer ventBoth cleaned in the same visit
From $299

Why Van Nuys 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 Van Nuys civic center, that point often arrives years after the last cleaning. Van Nuys sits in the middle of the Valley, with a civic center of 1930s buildings, wide boulevards, and neighborhoods of post-war tract houses and garden apartments. It is a working city with busy households, and that shows in how hard its HVAC systems and dryers are used.

Busy households where the dryer runs daily and the vent was never cleaned since the house was bought. 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 Van Nuys

Clothes still damp after a full cycle, or needing two cycles, typical on local jobs
The dryer or the laundry room getting very hot while it runs
A burning smell when the dryer is on, a common call from the streets near the civic center
Lint collecting around the outside vent or behind the dryer
The outside flap barely opening while the dryer runs, frequently reported near the Van Nuys civic center
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 Van Nuys civic center.
  5. Reconnect and testThe dryer is reconnected, run and airflow is checked again for comparison.

Van Nuys Details That Change the Job

A common problem near the Van Nuys civic center and through the Lake Balboa side and the Kester Avenue blocks 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.

Household size matters more than square footage. A three-bedroom house with six people living in it runs the dryer and the air conditioning far harder than the same house with two, and the vent and ducts need attention more often as a result.

Garden apartment buildings often have laundry rooms with several dryers venting through one wall or one roof area. We can clean all of them in one visit and give the owner a note on which terminations were blocked.

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

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