Short answer: Call a dryer vent cleaning company. Some air duct cleaners and chimney sweeps do it too. Most appliance repair shops, plumbers and HVAC companies don’t clean the vent line itself. Whoever you hire should clean the whole run, from the back of the dryer to the outside hood, and show you it’s clear.
Who does and doesn’t clean dryer vents
| Who | Cleans dryer vents? |
|---|---|
| Dryer vent cleaning companies | Yes, it’s their main job |
| Air duct cleaning companies | Often, as a separate service |
| Chimney sweeps | Some do |
| Appliance repair | Usually the dryer only, not the vent line |
| HVAC companies and plumbers | Usually not |
| Handymen | Sometimes, often only the part they can reach |
Questions to ask before you hire
- Do you clean the whole line, from the dryer to the outside hood, or only the part you can reach?
- Do you camera-inspect the line so I can see it’s clear?
- Can you clean roof vents and long runs?
- Are you insured?
- Who will be in my home, your own employees or subcontractors?
- What does it cost, and is that a set price?
Can you clean a dryer vent yourself?
You can clean the lint screen and the hose behind the dryer, and a brush kit reaches part of a short, straight line. Long runs, roof vents and lines with several bends are harder to clear completely. See cleaning your dryer vent yourself vs. hiring a pro.
Who cleans dryer vents in Vermont
Mansfield Services is a family-owned company in Underhill that has cleaned more than 1,100 dryer vents across Chittenden, Lamoille and Franklin counties. Our dryer vent cleanings are done by our own trained employees, not subcontractors. We clean the whole line, from the back of the dryer to the outside hood, and camera-inspect it end to end so you can see it’s clear. Our crews wear boot covers inside your home. The first cleaning is $289, and on our yearly plan every cleaning after the first is $50 less.
Frequently asked questions
Who do you call to clean a dryer vent?
A dryer vent cleaning company. Some air duct cleaners and chimney sweeps also do it. Most appliance repair shops and HVAC companies don’t clean the vent line.
Do HVAC companies clean dryer vents?
Most don’t. Dryer vents are a separate exhaust line from your heating and cooling ducts.
Does an appliance repair person clean dryer vents?
Usually they clean inside the dryer, not the vent line in the wall or ceiling.
How much does it cost to have a dryer vent cleaned?
With us, the first cleaning is $289, and every cleaning after that on our yearly plan is $50 less.
Related guides
- How often to clean your dryer vent
- Signs your dryer vent is clogged
- Why is the “Check Vent” light on?
- Cleaning your dryer vent yourself vs. hiring a pro
- Frozen or snow-blocked dryer vents
- Dryer vent smells, birds and animals
- How much dryer vent cleaning costs
- Dryer vent replacement
Sources
- NFPA: Clothes Dryer and Washing Machine Safety Tips
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission: Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
Book your dryer vent cleaning
Mansfield Services cleans dryer vents across Chittenden, Lamoille and Franklin counties. Book online in a couple of minutes, or call or text (802) 777-3210.
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