Dryer vent cleaning
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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.
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- Whole-home duct cleaning
- Dryer vent cleaning
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- Sanitizing & deodorizing
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AfterHow Much Does Dryer Vent Cleaning Cost in South Fulton?
Dryer vent cleaning in South Fulton typically costs $120 to $240 for a standard single-family home, with most jobs landing around $160. Longer runs, second-floor laundry rooms, and heavy lint buildup push the number toward the top of that range. The written estimate you receive before any work starts is what sets the final price, and that estimate is free.
We treat dryer vent cleaning as its own job with its own tools, not a quick add-on squeezed in after a duct cleaning. That matters in South Fulton, where a lot of housing stock went up fast during the building boom of the last decade. Fast construction often means long, winding vent runs and flexible foil duct that traps lint where you can’t see it. A dryer that needs two cycles to finish a load is usually telling you the vent is restricted. Call (833) 991-9213 for a free estimate. We answer 24/7. Fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday.
Dryer Vent Cleaning Cost Breakdown (2026)
Here’s what the typical line items look like for a South Fulton address in 2026. These are estimated ranges for a residential job, and they reflect what this market actually supports rather than a national average.
| Job Type | Typical Range | What It Covers |
|---|---|---|
| Standard dryer vent cleaning (ground floor, short run) | $120 – $170 | Brush and vacuum of the full run, lint trap housing, and exterior hood check |
| Second-floor or long-run vent cleaning | $160 – $240 | Extended brush reach, additional time, and roof or high-wall termination |
| Heavy lint or blockage removal | $180 – $280 | Packed lint, crushed flexible duct, or a blocked exterior flap |
| Rigid metal vent replacement (per section) | $90 – $200 | Swapping failed flexible foil for smooth rigid duct, priced by length and access |
| Exterior hood or flap replacement | $60 – $140 | New termination hood with a working backdraft flap |
| Vent rerouting (short correction) | $150 – $400 | Straightening a run with too many elbows or a run that dumps into a crawlspace |
| Duct repair found during the visit | Quoted on site | Sealing or repairing damaged ductwork spotted during cleaning |
What pushes a South Fulton job up the scale is usually access and duct condition, not square footage. A laundry room on the second floor with the vent running up through the attic to a roof termination takes longer than a ground-floor setup with a short sidewall exit. Flexible foil duct that has sagged or been crushed behind drywall is another cost driver, because it can’t be cleaned properly and needs to come out. On the lower end, a short, straight metal run with a clean exterior flap is the quickest kind of job we see.
Duct repair shows up on this table for a reason. When we run a camera and brush through a vent and find torn or disconnected ductwork, we can fix it during that same visit rather than sending you to hire someone else. We clean it. If it’s damaged, we repair it.
What Affects Dryer Vent Cleaning Pricing in South Fulton
Six things move the number most in this market.
- Distance from the dryer to the exterior termination. A run under 10 feet is a short job. Longer runs need extended brush reach and more vacuum time, and the price follows. Lots of South Fulton homes built during the recent construction wave have runs that travel farther than the homeowner expects.
- Where the vent exits. A sidewall termination on the ground floor is the easiest access. A roof exit or a second-story wall adds setup time and safety considerations, whether the laundry is in the middle of the house or on an outside wall.
- Vent material. Smooth rigid metal cleans up fast and stays clean. Flexible foil or vinyl duct tends to sag, collect lint in the low spots, and can fail outright – which is why some of these visits turn into a replacement quote rather than a cleaning.
- Lint volume and last-cleaned date. A home that’s never had the vent cleaned, or hasn’t in several years, takes more passes with the Rotobrush brush system and the Nikro vacuum. Homes near the older sections of South Fulton with mature trees and more dust from nearby yards tend to load up faster than newer construction.
- Number of dryers. A single dryer is the standard quote. A second unit, a stacked pair, or a dryer in a separate outbuilding means a second run to clean.
- What else the visit turns up. A blocked exterior hood, a bird nest, or a disconnected joint found during cleaning adds scope. We quote that in writing before touching it.
If you want to understand how a cleaning visit actually runs from start to finish, the dryer vent cleaning page walks through the sequence step by step.
How to Save on Dryer Vent Cleaning
The real savings come from not letting lint pile up until the vent is blocked. A vent cleaned on a reasonable schedule is a cheaper job than one cleared out after years of neglect. Here’s what actually helps:
- Get the free estimate in writing before the work starts. That way you’re comparing an exact scope, not a phone number that changes once the technician is on site. Free estimates are a standard part of how we work, and calling (833) 991-9213 costs you nothing.
- Clean the lint trap before every load. It’s free and it keeps more lint out of the vent run.
- Check the exterior flap yourself between visits. If it doesn’t swing freely when the dryer runs, that’s a sign of a blockage and worth a call.
- Deal with a long or winding run once. If the vent is flexible foil or takes a lot of turns, replacing that section with smooth rigid metal pays for itself in easier future cleanings and better dryer performance.
- Bundle the visit when you’re already having ductwork looked at. One trip for both jobs is cheaper than two separate appointments, whether you have a HVAC system that’s been running hard all summer or you just want the whole system checked.
If you’re thinking about having the rest of the system done while we’re there, the Tidewater Air Duct Cleaning main page covers the broader service picture. It’s one call for cleaning, venting, and repair.
FAQs – Dryer Vent Cleaning Cost
How much does dryer vent cleaning cost in South Fulton?
Dryer vent cleaning in South Fulton runs $120 to $240 for most homes, with the typical job around $160. Second-floor and long-run setups land at the higher end. Call (833) 991-9213 for an exact quote, since estimates are free and the written estimate sets the final price.
Is it cheaper to repair or replace a dryer vent?
Repair is usually cheaper than a full replacement, and most jobs fall in the $90 to $200 range per section. Replacing a short crushed section with rigid metal costs far less than rerouting an entire run. If the ductwork is sound and just blocked, a cleaning in the $120 to $240 range is all you need. Call (833) 991-9213 and we’ll tell you which applies.
Can you come today?
Same-day service is often available, and the schedule moves quickly. We answer 24/7. Fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday. Call (833) 991-9213 for a free estimate and the soonest opening.
Why does the price vary so much from quote to quote?
Quotes in the $120 to $240 band usually reflect real differences in access, run length, and duct condition – not just markup. A low bid on a long roof-vent run often means the vent won’t actually be cleaned where it matters. Ask what equipment is used. We run Rotobrush brush systems, Nikro vacuums, and Abatement Technologies filtration, the same tools used in commercial and remediation work. Call (833) 991-9213 for a quote that spells out the scope.
Does a second-floor laundry room cost more to clean?
Yes, typically $160 to $240, because the longer vertical run and roof or high-wall termination take more time and more careful setup. The cleaning itself is the same process, just with a longer reach. Call (833) 991-9213 for an exact estimate on your layout.
How often should a dryer vent be cleaned?
Most homes do well with a cleaning every 12 to 18 months. A household that runs four or five loads a week, or one that has never had the vent serviced, should lean toward the shorter end. If your dryer is taking longer than it used to, that’s the cue. Call (833) 991-9213 for a free estimate.
Staying on top of the vent keeps the price predictable and keeps a fire hazard from building up in a wall you can’t see into. Professional-grade equipment, not improvised tools, is what gets it clean on the first pass.
Tidewater Air Duct Cleaning handles dryer vent cleaning, air duct cleaning, and duct repair as one call, so what a cleaning turns up can be fixed while we’re already there. Our technicians have up to 13 years of experience. The estimate is free and the phone line is open whenever you are: call (833) 991-9213. We answer 24/7. Fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday.
Pricing reflects the South Fulton market as of 2026. Tidewater Air Duct Cleaning offers free estimates – call (833) 991-9213.
Written by the team at Tidewater Air Duct Cleaning.
What Our Customers Say
"My wife's allergies had been bad in this house since we moved in. It's been two months since they did the ducts and it's noticeably better. Not a miracle, but real."
- Vikram Sharma"Did the dryer vent while they were here for a small add on price. The dryer now finishes a load in one cycle instead of two."
- Tamika Dawson"They photographed every return and supply before starting and sent me the file afterward. No upsell to a sanitizing treatment I didn't need."
- Danielle Schaefer