Lint out. Fire risk down.
Clothes dryers are involved in roughly 14,000 US house fires a year, and lint is the leading ignition source (NFPA). A restricted vent also doubles dry times and runs the heating element twice as long as it should. Our dryer vent cleaning service clears the full run from the dryer to the exterior termination, verifies airflow after, and takes 30-60 minutes. It pairs at a discount with any duct cleaning or tune-up visit.
- Full-run rotary cleaning
- Roof terminations handled
- Airflow verified after
- Add to any visit
What's included in a Dryer Vent Cleaning
What our dryer vent cleaning covers, on a typical 30-60 minute visit.
Inspect + baseline airflow
We check the full vent path: the transition hose behind the dryer, the in-wall duct, and the exterior termination. A quick airflow reading at the termination gives us a before number to verify the cleaning against.
Rotary brush the full run
A rotating brush head on flexible rods scrubs the duct wall while a vacuum pulls the loosened lint out of the line. This clears mats and clumps a leaf blower or shop vac can't reach, especially on the long runs in two-story South Houston homes.
Clear the termination
Exterior flaps and guards collect lint, and around here they collect bird nests too. We clear the termination, confirm the flap opens freely under dryer airflow, and flag a damaged or screened-over hood that needs replacing. Roof terminations, common on two-story Texas builds, are part of the standard service.
Check the transition hose
The short hose behind the dryer is the most common failure point: crushed against the wall, kinked, or made of foil or plastic that shouldn't be on a dryer at all. We re-seat it and flag anything that needs replacing with semi-rigid metal duct.
Verify airflow + written notes
A second airflow reading at the termination confirms the line is actually clear, the same measure-after-not-just-promise approach we use on ductwork. You get written notes on what came out and anything to schedule out.
Signs your dryer vent is restricted
A lint-blocked vent rarely announces itself before the thermal fuse blows or worse. Catch it on these earlier signs.
- Clothes need a second cycle to dry
- Dryer top is hot to the touch mid-cycle
- Burning or hot-lint smell while the dryer runs
- Exterior vent flap barely opens when the dryer is on
- Visible lint collecting at the outside termination
- Laundry room turns humid during a cycle
- Dryer shuts off mid-cycle on thermal protection
- Lint dust settling around the laundry room
- Birds active around the vent hood
- You bought the home and don't know the vent's service history
How a visit works
Five steps. No surprises. Same on your first call as your fiftieth.
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Book the visit
Dryer vent cleaning is a 30-60 minute appointment on its own, or a discounted add-on to any duct cleaning, AC, or tune-up visit already at your home.
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Inspect + baseline
Full-path inspection from transition hose to termination, with a before airflow reading.
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Rotary clean
Rotating brush plus vacuum extraction through the full run, including roof terminations.
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Termination + hose
Clear the exterior hood, confirm the flap swings free, re-seat the transition hose, flag anything that needs replacement.
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Verify + notes
After airflow reading to confirm the clear, plus written notes on what we found.
Frequently asked
How much does dryer vent cleaning cost?
We quote it flat-rate, in writing, before any work starts, and it is discounted when added to a duct cleaning, AC, or tune-up visit we are already making. Clear Advantage members get 10% off. Price depends on run length and termination type (wall vs. roof), which is why we confirm it up front rather than publish a number that grows on site.
How often should a dryer vent be cleaned?
Once a year for most homes. Households doing daily loads, homes with long duct runs or roof terminations, and homes with pets (more hair, more lint) should consider every 6-9 months. If the vent has never been cleaned, the first service usually pulls out a startling amount.
Does a clogged dryer vent really cause fires?
Yes. NFPA counts roughly 14,000 US home fires a year involving clothes dryers, and failure to clean is the leading factor. Lint is fuel sitting in a duct that carries air at 125-135°F. A restricted vent raises the temperature past the ignition point. Annual cleaning removes the fuel.
Can I clean my dryer vent myself?
A short, straight wall vent (a few feet from dryer to exterior) can often be handled with a brush kit and a vacuum. Long runs, runs with elbows, and roof terminations need rotary equipment and roof access to clear fully. If your dry times do not drop after a DIY attempt, the clog is deeper than the kit reached.
My dryer vents through the roof. Can you clean it?
Yes. Roof terminations are standard on two-story slab-built homes across Pearland, Friendswood, and League City, and they clog faster because the long vertical run gives lint more wall to stick to and the cap collects debris and nests. We clean the full run and clear the cap as part of the standard service.
Will cleaning the vent make my dryer dry faster?
If the vent was restricted, noticeably. A clear vent restores the airflow the dryer was designed around: single cycles instead of doubles, less heat soak in the laundry room, and less runtime on the heating element, which shows up on the electric bill.
Can you do it during a duct cleaning or tune-up visit?
Yes, and that is the cheapest way to get it done. The truck and tech are already at your home, so the add-on price is lower than a standalone visit. Tell us when you book and we'll build it into the same appointment.