Dryer vent cleaning
Whole-home duct cleaning
Camera inspection
Sanitizing & deodorizingWhole-system duct and dryer vent check with before-and-after photos - you see exactly what came out of your vents
That "$99 whole-house special" is a bait ad - the real number appears once they are in your hallway, or the "clean" is a shop-vac at the register. We photograph the inside of your ducts before and after instead.
Fast, Reliable Dryer Vent Cleaning Across Pasadena
A dryer vent cleaning in Pasadena typically costs $149 – $289 and takes about an hour once our technician arrives. The real question for Pasadena homeowners is whether the vent can even be reached properly, because in the pre-1940s housing stock around Bungalow Heaven and the historic districts, the vent often doesn’t run in a straight line to the outside. We answer 24/7 at (833) 589-9715. Fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday.
We work in Pasadena regularly. That matters here more than in most cities. A 1920s Craftsman doesn’t vent a dryer the way a 1990s track home does, and if the technician doesn’t know what they’re looking at, they’ll do a cosmetic cleaning and leave the real fire load behind. We’re not doing that. Our equipment is contractor-grade: Rotobrush contact-cleaning systems, Nikro HEPA vacuum capture, Abatement Technologies containment. The same platforms restoration crews trust. Your dryer vent is a fire risk. We treat it like one.
Why Pasadena Homeowners Call Onyx Duct Cleaning for Dryer Vent Cleaning
Pasadena is not a generic suburban market. The housing stock runs from original Craftsman bungalows to 1960s ranch homes to brand-new infill near Old Town, and each one vents a dryer differently. That’s the first reason people call us: we’ve seen enough Pasadena homes to know what we’re walking into before we open the tool bag.
Stan Merrick built Onyx around one idea: the equipment should match the problem. A shop vac and a brush kit won’t touch a fire load hiding in an unlined wall chase. A Rotobrush contact-cleaning system will. A Nikro HEPA vacuum captures particles down to 0.3 microns rather than recirculating them into the laundry room. When a homeowner in Bungalow Heaven calls with a dryer taking two cycles to dry clothes, we know to camera the vent before we clean it. That’s local knowledge, not marketing.
The second reason is the repair capability. Many Pasadena homes have original sheet-metal or early galvanized ductwork, and a lot of it was never meant to carry modern dryer exhaust. We can identify compromised ductwork and repair it as a standalone service, not just clean around the problem. If the vent is crushed behind the dryer or the wall chase was never lined, we’ll tell you, show you on camera, and fix it.
Styles & brands we work with
- Whole-home duct cleaning
- Dryer vent cleaning
- Camera inspection
- Sanitizing & deodorizing
Dryer Vent Installation in Pasadena
Dryer Vent Installation in Pasadena typically runs $180 – $420 for a standard rigid or semi-rigid run to an exterior wall, depending on access and the existing termination point. In older Pasadena homes, especially Craftsman and Spanish Colonial Revival builds from the 1900s – 1930s, the job is usually more involved than a straight replacement because the original vent may have been routed through an interior wall cavity or a crawlspace that was never designed for dryer exhaust. The written estimate sets the final price before any work begins.
New Runs for Historic Homes
When a 1920s home never had a proper dryer vent, we install a code-correct rigid or semi-rigid metal run from the dryer to the nearest viable exterior wall. We prefer rigid where the path allows, because smooth metal walls resist lint accumulation better than flexible duct. The run gets terminated with a proper exterior hood, often a Guardsman vent hood with a backdraft damper and removable screen.
Replacing Crushed or Torn Transition Duct
The short flexible duct behind the dryer is the most common failure point in Pasadena homes, especially in east Pasadena ranch construction where the laundry closet is tight. A crushed or kinked transition duct chokes airflow, extends dry times, and traps lint. We replace it with the correct semi-rigid material, sized to the dryer’s exhaust outlet, and we make sure the connection is sealed and supported properly.
Dryer Vent Repair in Pasadena
Dryer Vent Repair in Pasadena typically falls between $120 and $350 for most jobs, depending on what’s failed and whether we’re repairing in place or replacing a damaged section. The most common repairs we perform in Pasadena are torn or sagging flexible duct in 1960s – 70s ranch homes and crushed transition runs behind the dryer in older laundry areas. We diagnose with a camera before we cut anything, so you see exactly what’s wrong and what we’re fixing.
Torn Flexible Duct in Ranch Homes
East Pasadena ranch homes from the 1960s and 1970s often have flexible duct that has sagged, torn, or separated at a joint behind the dryer. When that happens, lint escapes into the crawlspace or wall cavity, and airflow drops enough that the dryer can’t do its job. We cut out the damaged section and install a rigid or semi-rigid replacement that holds its shape and keeps lint inside the pipe where it belongs.
Hood and Termination Repair
A vent hood that’s rusted, missing its flap, or clogged with wildfire ash from the San Gabriel Mountains is a fire and airflow problem. We replace damaged termination components and install Guardsman hoods with proper dampers that block pests while allowing full airflow. If the existing hood is buried under landscaping or pointed at a wall, we’ll recommend a reroute and quote it as part of the repair.
Trusted Brands We Service in Pasadena
We work with the equipment homeowners already have and the components that keep a Pasadena vent working long term. That includes Guardsman vent hoods and termination components, plus the professional cleaning platforms we run in the field: Rotobrush contact-cleaning and Nikro HEPA vacuum systems. For Pasadena homeowners, that means the parts we install are the same ones we trust in the field. We carry common termination and transition components on the truck so most dryer vent repairs and installations don’t require a second trip. If a hood is damaged by years of Santa Ana winds and ash exposure, we replace it with a proper dampered unit, not a cheap plastic cap from a box store.
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AfterCommon Dryer Vent Cleaning Problems We See in Pasadena Homes
- Unlined wall-cavity chases in Craftsman bungalows. In Pasadena’s pre-1940s homes, dryer vents were sometimes run through original gravity-furnace wall cavities or stud bays that were never lined. Lint packs into those hidden spaces and becomes a fire load that a brush kit can’t reach. We camera first, then hand-clean with HEPA capture.
- Wildfire ash and fine particulate from the San Gabriel Mountains. Pasadena’s dry Santa Ana winds carry ash and fine dust that settles into exterior vent hoods and screens. Even a recently cleaned vent can clog again within months, which is why we recommend checking the exterior hood after every significant wind event.
- Sagging and torn flexible duct in 1960s – 70s ranch homes. East Pasadena ranch construction often used flexible duct in laundry areas, and that material doesn’t age well. It sags, tears at the joints, and lets lint into the crawlspace. We replace damaged runs as a repair, not just clean what’s there.
- Redwood and fir floor registers in historic homes. Original wood registers and wall returns in Bungalow Heaven and other historic districts accumulate decades of lint and dust around the edges. Hand-wrapping and HEPA vacuuming is the only way to remove it without damaging the wood. A standard truck-mounted vacuum doesn’t cut it here.
Pricing for Dryer Vent Cleaning in Pasadena, CA
A typical dryer vent cleaning in Pasadena runs $149 – $289 for a single dryer with a standard exterior vent. Homes with long runs, wall-cavity terminations, or second-floor laundry rooms fall at the higher end. If the vent runs through an unlined chase or a crawlspace, expect the job to take longer and the price to reflect that, typically $240 – $340. Installation work runs $180 – $420, and repairs typically $120 – $350. Every job gets a written estimate before work starts, so there’s no guessing and no surprise invoice. Call (833) 589-9715 for a free estimate. We answer 24/7.
We Also Serve Cities Near Pasadena
Our dryer vent cleaning team covers Pasadena and the surrounding foothill communities. We regularly work in Glendale, Burbank, Toluca Lake, and the NoHo Arts District. If you’re in one of those areas with a dryer vent that hasn’t been cleaned in years, dryer vent cleaning is one call away. Same phone, same equipment, same standard.
Serving Pasadena, CA – Our Local Coverage Area
We serve Pasadena and nearby communities. Use the map below to see the area we cover. If you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Dryer Vent Cleaning in Pasadena
In Pasadena’s pre-1940s Craftsman and Spanish Colonial Revival homes, we recommend cleaning every 12 months, and inspecting the exterior hood after every significant Santa Ana wind event. The wall-cavity chases and original ductwork in these homes trap lint faster than modern sealed systems, and ash from the San Gabriel Mountains adds extra loading. If your dryer already takes longer than one full cycle to dry a normal load, clean it now. Call (833) 589-9715 and we’ll schedule the cleaning.
A 1920s Craftsman in Pasadena usually has a longer, more convoluted vent path than a modern home, and that vent may run through an unlined wall chase or an original gravity-furnace cavity. Lint accumulates in the bends and the hidden sections, restricting airflow so the dryer can’t move the moisture out. The fix starts with a camera inspection to see exactly where the restriction is. From there it’s either a deep cleaning or a reroute and repair.
Yes, but it requires a different approach from what you’d get with a standard brush-and-vacuum service. An unlined wall chase traps lint in the stud bays and joist spaces, and pushing a brush through it can pack the lint deeper or kick it into the wall. We run a camera first to map the path, then hand-clean the cavity with HEPA capture. In many Pasadena homes, we recommend lining the chase or rerouting the vent entirely as a repair. The estimate will tell you what’s needed and what it costs.
We install Guardsman vent hoods and termination components, along with rigid and semi-rigid metal duct sized to the dryer’s exhaust outlet. When we replace a hood, it gets a proper damper and a removable screen. The goal is a vent system that holds up to Pasadena’s heat, wind, and ash exposure without needing constant fiddling. The written estimate lists the exact components before work begins.
Yes, torn and sagged flexible duct is one of the most common dryer vent repairs we perform in east Pasadena ranch homes from the 1960s and 1970s. We cut out the failed section, install rigid or semi-rigid replacement duct, and seal everything properly so lint stays inside the pipe. The repair typically runs $120 – $350 depending on the length and access. Call (833) 589-9715 for a free estimate. We answer 24/7. Fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday.
Written by Stan Merrick, owner of Onyx Duct Cleaning, serving Pasadena since 2013.