Dryer vent cleaning · Boston, MA
Dryer vent cleaning in Boston — from $79, and it takes under an hour.
If your clothes need two cycles to come out dry, the lint is already in the vent. We clear the full run, clean both ends and check the airflow when we're done.
From $79
Starting price, full vent run
< 1 hr
Most jobs, start to finish
Yearly
Recommended cleaning interval
FREE
Duct & chimney check included
Why this one is not optional
Lint is fuel. It collects in the duct, the vent gets narrower, the dryer works harder and runs hotter, and eventually something ignites. The U.S. Fire Administration reports about 2,900 clothes dryer fires in residential buildings every year, with failure to clean the leading factor at 34 percent.
That is why we treat the dryer vent as a safety item, not a convenience one — and why it is the cheapest of our three services.
Reference: U.S. Fire Administration, Topical Fire Report Series Vol. 13, Issue 7 — “Clothes Dryer Fires in Residential Buildings.”
Signs your vent is restricted
- Clothes need more than one cycle to dry
- The dryer or the room gets very hot while running
- A burnt or smoky smell during a cycle
- Little or no airflow felt at the exterior hood
- A long vent run, or one that exits through the roof
- No record of the vent ever being cleaned
What we do on the visit
- Check the exhaust route from the machine to the outside
- Clear accumulated lint through the full run, not just the opening
- Clean the lint trap housing and both ends of the vent
- Clear and re-seat the exterior hood so it opens and closes properly
- Check airflow after cleaning and tell you what we found
What makes a Boston dryer vent worse
Older housing stock
Triple-deckers and Victorian homes often have long, old vent runs with bends that catch lint far more easily than a short new run.
Roof and wall terminations
Vents that exit through the roof or a shared wall are the ones people never check, and the ones that clog the most.
Dryers that work too hard
A restricted vent makes the machine run longer and hotter, which melts lint onto the duct walls and narrows the run further.
What it costs
Dryer vent cleaning starts at $79. What moves the price is the length and route of the vent and how much lint is in it. You get the exact price before any work begins.
Your cleaning appointment also includes a free visual inspection of your air ducts and chimney, so you find out what they need on the same visit.
Dryer vent questions
+How often should a dryer vent be cleaned?
Once a year for most families. If clothes take more than one cycle to dry or the dryer runs very hot, the vent is likely restricted and should be checked right away.
+How long does the job take?
Usually under an hour. Long runs, roof terminations and heavy lint add time.
+Do you clean the whole run or just the opening?
The whole run. Cleaning only the visible opening leaves the lint that actually blocks airflow sitting further down the duct.
+Do I need to move my dryer?
We need access to the back of the machine and to the exterior termination. If the dryer has to slide forward a little, we handle it and put it back where it was.
+How much does dryer vent cleaning cost?
From $79. The length and route of the vent is what changes the price, and you get the exact number before the work starts.
Keep reading
- Air duct cleaning in BostonFrom $89. Dust at the vents, renovation debris and the buildup a vacuum can't reach.
- Chimney sweep & inspection in BostonFrom $89. Soot and creosote cleared, plus the yearly inspection the safety standard asks for.
- What these cleanings cost in BostonOur starting prices, what moves them, and the red flags in a quote.
- How often each system needs attentionDucts, dryer vent and chimney — the intervals we work to.
- Frequently asked questionsTimings, mess, pricing and how the free inspection works.