Dryer Vent Cleaning
Clogged dryer vents are a top cause of house fires — cleaning restores airflow and cuts drying time and energy use.
105–260
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Lint isn't confined to your dryer's trap—it insidiously builds up along the entire vent line, progressively constricting airflow until your dryer dangerously overheats. Clogged dryer vents are among the most prevalent and entirely preventable causes of home fires across the South Sound. We meticulously clean the entire duct, from your dryer connection all the way to the exterior hood, thoroughly removing lint, blockages, and any unwelcome nests. We then verify optimal airflow, ensuring your dryer runs cooler, more quickly, and most importantly, much safer for your Tacoma home.
Many waterfront homes around Commencement Bay feature longer dryer vent runs, often routed through roofs, which are particularly prone to accumulating lint and requiring more frequent professional cleaning to maintain safety and efficiency.
Book your $49 inspection
Pick a real open slot on our crew's calendar — takes about a minute.
No openings that day — please try another date.
What's included
Accumulated lint chokes your dryer's exhaust, causing it to overheat. This makes clogged dryer vents one of the most widespread—and easily preventable—causes of residential fires.
How it works
We reach the full run from the dryer connection to the exterior hood.
Rotary brushing and vacuuming clear lint, debris and any nests.
We confirm strong airflow at the exterior vent.
Photos of the cleaned line and vent hood.
Local & accountable
Why it matters
Lint doesn't stay neatly within the trap; it relentlessly accumulates along the entire length of the dryer vent line. This buildup chokes off vital airflow until the dryer overheats—a dangerously common scenario. Clogged dryer vents are statistically among the most frequent, yet entirely preventable, sources of residential fires. Furthermore, this restriction forces your dryer to work harder, running at higher temperatures and for longer durations than necessary. A thorough cleaning of the entire duct system restores optimal airflow and eliminates this hazardous fuel source.
If any of these sound familiar, it's worth the $49 inspection — credited toward the repair if work is needed:
See the difference
Before: a vent line packed solid with lint; after: a clear, free-breathing duct from the dryer to the outside hood. A choked line makes the machine run hot and long, wears it out early, and ranks among the leading causes of house fires. Opening it back up restores the airflow, shortens drying cycles, and takes a genuine hazard out of the house — especially on long or roof-routed runs.
A lint-choked dryer run opened up for faster, cooler, safer drying.
Representative example of a typical dryer vent cleaning — not a specific customer job. We add photos of our own completed the South Sound projects as we finish them.
A common job: an older Tacoma house with a long dryer run, where loads have crept up to two cycles and the laundry room turns hot and muggy with every use. That's the signature of a lint-packed vent line — and a genuine fire risk hiding behind a chore. We'd typically clear the full run from the dryer to the exterior hood and make sure the flap swings free. The usual result is a dryer running cooler and faster, a lighter power bill, and one less hazard in the house.
Pierce County and the South Sound
Licensed local crews, a $49 on-site inspection credited toward repairs, and a written quote before any work. Book a real open slot on our calendar.
What you can count on
Licensed local crews, an honest written quote, and photos of every job. No call centers, no scare tactics.
Licensed and insured for South Sound home-improvement work. We carry what the state requires and stand behind every repair.
You get a clear written quote — with the deposit and balance shown up front — before any work begins. We recommend only what your chimney actually needs.
Every job is documented with before-and-after photos, so you can see exactly what was inspected and what was repaired — no guesswork.
Completed work comes with a written warranty document, so your repair is backed in writing — not just a handshake.
A clear deposit — never more than 50% — shown up front on your written quote, with the balance due only once the work is finished and you're satisfied.
The crew that quotes your job is the crew that does it — no call centers, no rotating subcontractors.
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| Service | Price in Tacoma | What that covers |
|---|---|---|
| Dryer Vent Cleaning | 105–260 | Full run cleaned; roof or upper-floor terminations at the top |
| Air Duct Cleaning | From 535 | Whole HVAC system — trunks, branches and every register |
| Chimney Sweep | 189–449 | Full flue swept, Level 1 inspection included |
| Chimney Inspection | $49 flat | Level 1 visual; Level 2 adds a full camera scan |
Ranges are what these jobs are quoted at in Tacoma. The exact figure is set on site after a $49 inspection (credited toward the job if you go ahead), and you approve it before any work starts.
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