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Cleaning & Maintenance · From $99

Dryer Vent Cleaning

We clean the entire run, not just the reachable ends. A rotary brush works the duct wall while a HEPA-filtered vacuum holds the line under negative pressure, so dislodged lint leaves the house instead of settling in your laundry room. We clear the termination hood, confirm the backdraft damper swings free, and clean the transition hose behind the dryer. Before we start and after we finish, we measure airflow at the termination — the difference goes on your report as a number. Most homes finish in about an hour, and most owners notice the next load dries in one cycle again.

Duration
45–75 minutes
Warranty
1-year workmanship
Credentials
Licensed & Insured
Human reply
< 2 min
What is it

What is dryer vent cleaning?

Dryer vent cleaning is the removal of accumulated lint from the full exhaust run — the transition hose behind the machine, the duct inside your walls or attic, and the termination hood outside. Lint escapes every load past the dryer's screen, sticks to duct walls, and slowly chokes the airflow the machine needs to dry clothes and shed heat. A proper cleaning uses a rotary brush through the entire length while a vacuum keeps the duct under negative pressure, so debris exits the house. It is the single most effective maintenance a dryer owner can buy: it restores drying speed, lowers heat stress on the machine, and removes the fuel a vent fire needs.

Common signs you need this service

  • Loads need a second cycle that they didn't need a year ago
  • The dryer top or the laundry room feels hot while running
  • A burning or singed smell during operation
  • Little or no visible airflow at the outside hood while the dryer runs
  • Lint collecting around the door seal or behind the machine
  • The moisture or 'check vent' indicator on newer dryers keeps tripping

Every dryer vent cleaning includes:

  • Rotary-brush cleaning of the full duct length under HEPA vacuum
  • Termination hood cleared and damper function verified
  • Before/after airflow readings recorded on your report
  • Photo set of the duct interior and termination

Scoped from a camera inspection

At Prime Dryer Vent Experts, a dryer vent cleaning is never guesswork. We scope every job from a camera vent inspection first — mapped route, measured developed length against IRC M1502, and airflow readings — so the work is matched to what your duct actually needs, with the report to prove it. The documented inspection is the record the dryer vent cleaning is built on.

Camera vent inspection
Built to code

The code your dryer vent cleaning has to meet.

A dryer vent cleaning isn't a matter of opinion — it's held to published national standards. Prime Dryer Vent builds every job to the named codes below and documents it, so the work is provably right for an inspector, an insurer, or a future buyer. These are the universal standards; your city's permit and inspection requirements are confirmed with the local authority before we pull the job.

IRC M1502UL 2158AIRC

IRC M1502

Dryer exhaust must terminate outdoors — not into an attic, crawlspace, or soffit — through a termination with a backdraft damper and no screen, which is why cleaning includes verifying the hood, damper, and discharge point.

Codes cited are the established national standards (IRC, UL) that govern this service. The adopted code edition, permit, and inspection requirements vary by city —Prime Dryer Vent verifies them with your local authority having jurisdiction on every job.

Our process

How a dryer vent cleaning job runs.

01

Baseline measurement

We measure airflow at the termination with the dryer running and photograph the hood and duct interior before touching anything.

02

Full-length rotary cleaning

A rotating brush works the duct wall along the entire run while a HEPA vacuum holds negative pressure, carrying lint out of the house.

03

Hose and hood service

We clean the transition hose behind the dryer, clear the termination hood, and confirm the backdraft damper opens and closes freely.

04

Verification and report

Airflow is re-measured, the machine is reset with proper clearance, and you receive the before/after numbers with photos.

Why choose us

Why DFW homeowners pick Prime Dryer Vent for dryer vent cleaning.

We've worked on 0+ DFW homes over 15+ years. Every job — small vent cleaning or full rebuild — runs the same way: licensed & insured technicians, written quotes, photo reports, warranty in writing.

15+
Years experience
Licensed
& insured techs
22
Metros covered

The full run gets brushed — drum to termination — not a leaf-blower blast from one end

HEPA-filtered negative pressure keeps dislodged lint out of your laundry room

Before/after airflow readings prove the result on paper, not in adjectives

If we find damage, you get photos and a fixed quote — never pressure on the spot

Who we are

Prime Dryer Vent Experts. 15+ years on DFW dryer vents.

Family-owned, licensed & insured, IRC M1502–compliant. We're the team you call when you want it done right the first time — no rotating subcontractors, no upsell pressure, no surprises. Same techs, same trucks, same standard.

Licensed & Insured
Residential venting & exhaust specialists
IRC M1502 Compliant
Code-compliant on every job
Owner on every job
Personal accountability, every time
1-year workmanship warranty
In writing, every job
Prime Dryer Vent Experts technicians on site
Prime Dryer Vent
DFW Metroplex · Licensed & Insured
IRC M1502
Code compliant
FAQ

Common questions about dryer vent cleaning.

How often should a dryer vent be cleaned?

For most households, once a year is the right rhythm. Push it earlier if the dryer runs daily, the run is long or has several elbows, you have pets, or the machine is gas-fired. The honest answer is measured, not guessed: if airflow at your termination is strong and drying times are normal, you can wait; if either slips, don't. Our inspections give you that measurement so the schedule fits your house instead of a generic calendar.

Do you clean air ducts, chimneys, or work on HVAC?

No. Dryer vents are the entire company — cleaning, inspection, repair, rerouting, rebuilds, and installs of the dryer exhaust system only. That's a deliberate choice, not a limitation: a crew that works on one system all day gets very good at it, and a visit from us never turns into a pitch for six other services. If your problem is outside the dryer vent, we'll say so plainly and you'll owe us nothing for the opinion.

How fast can you get to me?

In the Dallas–Fort Worth metro we can typically respond within about two hours for urgent calls — a fully blocked vent, a burning smell, a gas dryer you're worried about. Routine cleanings and inspections are usually scheduled within a couple of days. Outside DFW, in the Austin, San Antonio, and Houston metros, response depends on route density that week; we'll give you a real window when you call rather than a number we can't keep.

What does a visit actually cost?

Cleanings start at $99, inspections and diagnostics at $89, and repairs are quoted flat after we've scoped the duct. The published prices are true starting points; what moves them is physical: duct length, elbow count, second-story or roof access, and how compacted the lint is. You approve the exact number before any work starts, and the price we quote is the price you pay. No trip-fee surprises, no truck-side renegotiation.

What happens during a cleaning appointment?

We measure airflow at your outside hood first, so there's a baseline. Then the full run gets cleaned — rotary brush through the duct while a HEPA vacuum holds it under negative pressure, plus the transition hose behind the machine and the termination hood outside. We re-measure airflow, reset your dryer with proper clearance, and hand you a report with the before/after numbers and photos. Most homes take about an hour, and we leave the laundry room cleaner than we found it.

Last reviewed:

15+
Years in the field
IRC M1502
Checklist
48h
Written report
< 2hr
Response
Ready when you are

Get it inspected. Get it in writing.

Flat fee confirmed when you book. Same-week scheduling. A pass/fail verdict within 48 hours.

Licensed & Insured Same-Week Scheduling Photo-Documented Findings
Emergency

24/7 Response

No airflow, overheating dryer, burning smell, or a vent you're not sure about? We answer 7 AM to midnight and the assessment ends in a written safe-to-use verdict — including a do-not-use notice when the evidence supports one. After-hours dispatch runs subject to crew availability.

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