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AfterHow Much Does Dryer Vent Cleaning Cost in North Hollywood?
Dryer vent cleaning in North Hollywood typically costs between $120 and $275, with most single-family homes landing near $150 to $200 for a standard vent run. Longer runs, second-story laundry rooms, and vents that haven’t been touched in years push the price toward the top of that range, while a short, straight vent on a ground-floor unit sits at the low end. Those are 2026 estimates for this market, and the written estimate we hand you before any work starts is what sets the final price.
If you’ve noticed your dryer taking two cycles to finish a load, or the outside vent flap barely moves when the dryer runs, that’s the moment to get a number. Call (833) 589-9715. We answer 24/7. Fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday.
Key Takeaways
- Most North Hollywood dryer vent cleanings run $120 to $275, depending on vent length, accessibility, and how much lint has built up.
- Second-story laundry rooms and roof-terminated vents cost more because the run is longer and the access is harder.
- Cleaning is far cheaper than the alternative. A clogged vent is a leading cause of house fires, and a fire does not care what you saved on the cleaning.
- We use Nikro HEPA vacuums and Rotobrush contact-cleaning tools, the same equipment restoration crews trust, so lint comes out of the vent instead of into your laundry room.
- Estimates are free, and the price you’re quoted is the price you pay.
Dryer Vent Cleaning Cost Breakdown (2026)
Here’s how the numbers break down for a typical North Hollywood job. These are estimated ranges, not fixed prices. Your quote depends on what we find when we look at the run.
| Line Item | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Standard dryer vent cleaning (short run, ground-floor laundry, wall vent) | $120 – $175 |
| Mid-length run (8-15 feet, typical for a garage-adjacent or hallway laundry) | $150 – $210 |
| Long or complex run (second-story laundry, multiple elbows, roof termination) | $200 – $275 |
| Heavily clogged vent (years of lint, reduced airflow, visible buildup at the exterior flap) | $185 – $275 |
| Vent inspection and airflow check (often bundled into the cleaning at no extra charge) | Included |
| Vent cover or flap replacement (when the exterior cap is damaged and letting debris in) | $35 – $75 |
| Flexible-to-rigid vent conversion (when corrugated flex duct is the problem) | $150 – $400, quoted separately |
What pushes the price up? Three things, mostly. Distance: the longer the duct, the more time and equipment it takes. Access: a laundry room on the second floor, a run that goes up through the attic, or a vent terminated on the roof all take longer than a straight shot through an exterior wall. And buildup: a vent that’s been neglected for ten years holds more lint than one that gets cleaned every two or three, and clearing it takes more passes with the contact brush. When the work is straightforward, the price drops. When it’s not, you’ll know why before we start.
The quote you get from us is based on the actual geometry of your vent, not a flat rate that assumes the worst. The same equipment restoration crews trust is here for a residential job with a residential price tag. That’s what we mean by contractor-grade equipment, residential pricing.
What Affects Dryer Vent Cleaning Pricing in North Hollywood
North Hollywood housing stock is a mix of older single-family homes, mid-century bungalows, and a large share of multi-unit buildings. That mix matters for pricing. Here’s what we look at on every job.
- Vent length and number of elbows. A straight run of six feet is quick. A run of twenty feet with four 90-degree elbows is a different job, because every bend traps lint and takes more passes to clear. Most of the cost difference between a $120 job and a $250 job is right here.
- Where the laundry room sits. Ground-floor laundry with an exterior wall vent is the easiest scenario. A second-floor laundry room means the vent travels up through the wall or the attic before it exits, and that adds time. It’s one of the most common reasons North Hollywood homeowners see quotes land in the $200 to $275 range.
- Roof termination versus wall termination. A vent that exits through the roof requires roof access and a safe working position. That adds labor. If you’ve got a roof vent, plan for the higher end of the range and be glad someone qualified is getting up there rather than you.
- Lint volume and neglect. A vent cleaned every two years is a routine job. A vent that hasn’t been opened since the house changed hands is a rescue operation. Heavy buildup takes longer to break loose and often reveals a damaged flap or a crushed section of flex duct that needs attention.
- Duct material. Rigid metal duct cleans quickly and holds up. Corrugated flexible duct, common in older North Hollywood homes and especially in rentals that were retrofitted over the years, catches lint in every ridge and can sag or crush. If your vent is flex and it’s collapsing, cleaning may not be the whole answer, and we’ll tell you that upfront.
- Access to the exterior termination. A vent cap you can reach from the ground is easy. One tucked behind a fence, a shed, or landscaping takes longer. We don’t charge extra for walking around the yard, but a genuinely obstructed cap can add time.
The dry Southern California climate plays a small but real role. Lint dries out and stays loose here rather than clumping the way it does in humid climates, which means it travels further into the vent before it settles. That’s one reason a vent that looks clean at the laundry room can be packed tight at the termination. A camera or airflow check tells you the truth, and we do that as part of the service.
If you’re comparing this pricing with the cost of Onyx Duct Cleaning for the rest of the system, the two are often quoted together. The same lint and dust that clog a dryer vent also settle in supply and return ducts, and a home that needs one usually needs a look at the other.
How to Save on Dryer Vent Cleaning
There’s no coupon needed here. The savings come from a few structural choices most homeowners can make.
- Get a free estimate before you commit. Every quote we give is free, and the written estimate is the final price. No surprise add-ons after the fact. Call (833) 589-9715 and we’ll talk through your setup and give you a real number.
- Clean on a schedule, not on a crisis. A vent cleaned every two to three years stays in the routine-price range. A vent cleaned once a decade after the dryer starts overheating lands in the heavy-clog range. The maintenance cadence is the single biggest cost lever you control.
- Clean the lint trap, and check behind it. The screen catches a lot, but lint slips past and collects in the transition duct between the dryer and the wall. If you can reach behind the dryer and pull a wad out, that’s a sign the full run needs a pass.
- Ask about the flexible-to-rigid conversion only if the flex is actually failing. We won’t sell you a conversion you don’t need. If your current duct is sound, cleaning is enough. If it’s crushed or sagging, replacing it now prevents the same cleaning bill every year.
- Bundle the dryer vent with a duct cleaning when both are due. One visit for two services costs less than two visits, and the dispatch and setup time only happens once.
- Keep the exterior flap clear. Trim plants, move stored items, and check that the flap opens when the dryer runs. A stuck flap backs lint up into the run and turns a quick cleaning into a long one.
If you’ve already decided the vent needs attention, the fastest path is a call. Our dryer vent cleaning service covers the full run, the transition duct, and the exterior termination, with a visual and airflow check on both ends so you can see what came out.
A Note on Safety
Dryer vents are one of the genuinely dangerous parts of a home’s ventilation system. Lint is highly flammable, and a clogged vent traps heat in the dryer and in the duct itself. That’s why we treat the vent like a fire-risk component, not a convenience item. If your dryer runs hot to the touch, takes longer than one cycle to dry a load, or the exterior flap barely moves, stop using the dryer until the vent is checked. Cleaning the vent requires specialized brushes and vacuum equipment to clear the full run without damaging the duct or leaving lint packed in the elbows. This is not a job for a shop vac and a broom handle. Call a trained professional.
Can You Clean My Dryer Vent the Same Day?
Yes, in most cases. If you call before the dispatch window fills, we can often get a technician out the same day, and we’ll confirm timing when you call. Call (833) 589-9715. We answer 24/7. Fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday. Same-day service is available, and the estimate is free.
FAQs – Dryer Vent Cleaning Cost
How much does dryer vent cleaning cost in North Hollywood in 2026?
Expect $120 to $275 for most North Hollywood homes, with a typical job landing around $150 to $200. The final price depends on vent length, access, and how much lint has built up. The written estimate is the price you pay. Call (833) 589-9715 for an exact quote, free.
Is it cheaper to clean the vent or replace it?
Cleaning is almost always cheaper. A routine cleaning runs $120 to $275, while a full duct replacement runs several times that and is only necessary when the duct is crushed, sagging, or made of a material that can’t be cleaned. If your vent is sound, cleaning is the answer. We’ll tell you honestly which situation you’re in.
Why is a second-story or roof-vented dryer more expensive to clean?
Because the run is longer and the access is harder. A second-story laundry or a roof-terminated vent typically falls in the $200 to $275 range, compared with $120 to $175 for a short ground-floor run. The extra cost reflects time and safe access, not a markup. Call (833) 589-9715 and we’ll quote your specific setup.
How often should I have my dryer vent cleaned?
Every two to three years for a typical household. Larger families, homes with pets, and dryers that run several loads a day should be cleaned closer to every year. A vent that hasn’t been touched in five or more years usually costs more to clean because of heavy buildup. Book a free estimate and we’ll tell you where you stand.
Does dryer vent cleaning really prevent fires?
It removes the fuel. Lint is the material that ignites when a vent clogs and heat builds up, and cleaning removes lint from the full run, including the elbows and the exterior termination where it packs tightest. No one can promise your home will never have a fire, but a clear vent is a meaningful part of fire safety. Call (833) 589-9715 to schedule.
What equipment do you use for dryer vent cleaning?
We run Rotobrush contact-cleaning systems and Nikro HEPA vacuums. The Rotobrush tools dislodge lint at the duct wall rather than just stirring it up, and the Nikro HEPA system captures particles down to 0.3 microns so what comes out of the vent stays in the machine instead of recirculating into your laundry room. That’s the same class of equipment used in restoration and abatement work.
Why Onyx for Dryer Vent Cleaning in North Hollywood
Onyx Duct Cleaning is an indoor-air-quality specialist, not a general handyman service that happens to offer duct cleaning. We run three services: air duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning, and air duct repair. That last one matters more than people expect. When a vent is crushed, disconnected, or leaking at a joint, cleaning around the problem doesn’t fix it, and we can repair the ductwork rather than hand you a cleaning bill and a shrug.
Our equipment is the kind restoration crews use. Rotobrush for contact cleaning. Nikro HEPA vacuums for containment. Abatement Technologies filtration equipment when a job calls for a contamination-containment standard borrowed from professional mold and restoration work. We know Honeywell and Aprilaire filtration systems because we work with them, which means we understand a home’s air quality as a whole system, not just the inside of a duct.
Onyx Duct Cleaning has served the San Fernando Valley since 2013. We show you the system, not just the invoice: what came out of the vent, what condition the duct is in, and what, if anything, needs attention beyond the cleaning. If the answer is “nothing,” that’s what you’ll hear.
North Hollywood homes are close together, many are older, and a lot of them have ventilation paths that were retrofitted rather than designed. We’ve seen enough of them to know what to look for. If you’re in the neighborhood and your dryer is running hot, call.
Book Your Dryer Vent Cleaning
Dryer vent cleaning in North Hollywood runs $120 to $275 depending on your vent, and the estimate is free. Call (833) 589-9715. We answer 24/7. Fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday. If a call comes in outside dispatch hours, it’s booked into the next opening, Sunday through Friday, 7am to 7pm. When a technician arrives, they’ll walk the full run, show you what came out, and give you an honest read on the condition of the duct. No upsell, no surprise line items.
Pricing reflects the North Hollywood market as of 2026. Onyx Duct Cleaning offers free estimates – call (833) 589-9715.
Written by the team at Onyx Duct Cleaning, serving North Hollywood since 2013.
What Our Customers Say
"Fair price and thorough work. They ran about an hour and a half past the estimated finish time, so don't schedule anything tight after."
- Emily Wong"Found a disconnected run in the crawlspace while they were in there and told me about it rather than cleaning around it."
- Miguel Flores"Told me straight that our ducts were in decent shape and didn't need doing every year like the mailer companies claim."
- Jodi Gallagher