About our dryer vent cleaning
Your dryer's lint screen catches most of the lint, but not all of it. The rest settles in the vent duct, especially in long runs, at elbows, and where the duct goes up through a roof. As the duct narrows, the dryer runs hotter and longer, and the risk of a fire goes up.
We measure airflow at the outside hood before we start, then clean the full length of the vent with a rotary brush system. We check the flexible transition duct behind the dryer, clear the exterior hood and its flap, and measure the airflow again so you can see the difference.
Signs you need dryer vent cleaning
- Clothes take more than one cycle to dry
- The dryer or laundry room gets very hot
- A burning smell when the dryer runs
- Lint collecting around the outside vent hood
- The flap on the exterior hood barely opens
- Birds or nests in the outside vent
What's included
Measure airflow
We take an airflow reading at the exterior hood before touching anything.
Disconnect the dryer
The dryer is pulled out and the transition duct is removed and inspected.
Brush the full run
A rotary brush system cleans the vent from inside to outside, through every elbow.
Clear the exterior hood
Lint, nests and debris are removed, and the flap is checked so it opens and closes.
Reconnect and retest
The dryer goes back, and a second airflow reading confirms the vent is clear.
How much does dryer vent cleaning cost in Woburn?
Most dryer vents are a short job with a set price. The price goes up when access is harder:
- Length of the vent run and number of elbows
- Exit point: wall, roof, or soffit
- Second-floor or rooftop access
- Replacing a crushed or plastic transition duct
- Bird nest or blockage removal
Why homeowners choose HQ Vent
- Local crew based at 6 Nichols St, Woburn
- Upfront price before any work starts
- Before and after photos on every job
- Two-hour arrival windows you choose online
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Dryer Vent Cleaning FAQs
How often should a dryer vent be cleaned?
Once a year for most households. Large families, long vent runs and rooftop vents can need it more often.
Can you clean dryer vents that exit through the roof?
Yes. Rooftop and second-floor laundry vents are common in our area.
Should I replace the foil or vinyl duct behind my dryer?
Plastic and thin foil transition ducts crush easily and trap lint. We recommend a semi-rigid metal transition duct, and we can install one during the visit.
Areas we serve
We provide dryer vent cleaning in Woburn, dryer vent cleaning in Burlington, dryer vent cleaning in Lexington, dryer vent cleaning in Winchester, dryer vent cleaning in Stoneham, dryer vent cleaning in Reading, dryer vent cleaning in Medford and Arlington, MA.