Dryer Vent Cleaning, Seattle and Puget Sound
Dryer Vent Cleaning: $299.95, Quoted Up Front
Lint is the leading cause of dryer fires. We clear the full vent line from the dryer to the outside, and the price you see is the price you pay.
$99.95 with any air duct cleaning.
Area minimums apply for outlying cities.
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What a dryer vent cleaning includes
- We pull the dryer out and inspect the transition hose behind it. Crushed or torn foil hose is the most common problem we find.
- We clear the full vent line from the dryer connection to the outside using a suction hose and pressurized air, so lint is pulled out, not pushed deeper.
- We clean the dryer’s exhaust opening and the exterior hood, and remove any nest or screen that is blocking it.
- We reconnect the dryer, run it, and confirm airflow before we leave.
- If the hose is damaged, we can replace it on the spot with our ThermalSeal™ hose upgrade. We tell you the price before we touch it.
Washington homes: we clean from inside the home and at the exterior wall hood. We do not work from rooftops. If your vent exits through the roof, we tell you before booking what we can and cannot reach.
Dryer vent pricing
| Dryer vent cleaning (vent run under 10 feet) | $299.95 |
| Vent run over 10 feet | $339.95 |
| With any AirLux™ air duct cleaning | $99.95 |
| ThermalSeal™ hose replacement (add-on) | $119.95 |
These are the prices we quote on the phone and the prices on your invoice. Area minimums apply for outlying cities. Multi-unit and commercial laundry rooms are quoted by the job.
Affirm monthly payments available. Rates vary; some customers qualify for 0%.
$99.95 with any air duct cleaning
Already booking AirLux™ air duct cleaning? Add the dryer vent for $99.95 and we do both in the same visit. One truck, one appointment, one price you knew before we arrived.
Why a clean vent matters
A clogged vent traps heat and lint in the one place a spark can find it. It also makes every load run longer, which is why a slow dryer is usually a vent problem, not a dryer problem. Cleaning the vent once a year removes the fuel and brings the dry time back down.
- Fire risk. Lint burns easily, and a blocked vent holds it right next to the heating element.
- Longer dry times. A restricted vent cannot move damp air out, so every load runs longer and costs more.
- Wear on the dryer. Heat that cannot escape overworks the thermostat, heating element and motor.
- Gas dryers. A blocked vent can push exhaust, including carbon monoxide, back into the laundry room.
- Moisture. Warm, damp air that cannot get outside ends up in the wall or the laundry room.
When we come
Your first-of-the-day appointment arrives between 8:00 and 8:30 am. Later appointments get a two-hour arrival window (9 to 11, 10 to 12, 11 to 1, 12 to 2, 1 to 3, 2 to 4 or 3 to 5), seven days a week, and you get a text when your tech is on the way.
Booked with air duct cleaning, the dryer vent is done during the same visit.
ThermalSeal™ Hose Replacement: $119.95
The foil hose behind most dryers crushes, tears and traps lint. If yours is damaged, we replace it during the same visit with a rigid, PVC-coated ThermalSeal™ hose for $119.95. We show you the old hose and quote it before we swap it.
Your price, quoted up front
The price we quote you is the price you pay. If your tech sees anything that would add to it, they walk you through it before any work starts, and nothing is added without your okay.
Not sure what you need? Text a photo to 206-339-5684 and we will quote it before you book.
Meet the techs who clean your dryer vent
Alpine employees, not subcontractors, trained in our own shop. We text you your technician’s name and photo before the visit.
Our guarantee
The Alpine “Always Yes” Guarantee. If you’re not happy with any part of our work, tell us and we’ll make it right. A return visit, a re-clean, whatever it takes. There’s no deadline and no fine print: if something comes up six months later, call us. We’ve done it this way since 1969, and it’s why customers come back.
Common questions
How much does dryer vent cleaning cost?
$299.95 for a vent run under 10 feet and $339.95 over 10 feet. If we are already at your home for air duct cleaning, it is $99.95. Hose replacement is $119.95 if you want it.
How often should the vent be cleaned?
Once a year for most homes. If your clothes are taking more than one cycle to dry, the vent is overdue.
How long does it take?
Most jobs take 30 to 60 minutes. The first appointment of the day arrives between 8:00 and 8:30 am; later visits get a two-hour arrival window.
My vent goes out through the roof. Can you clean it?
In Washington we clean from inside the home and at the wall hood, not from the roof. Tell us where your vent exits when you book and we will tell you what we can reach.
What if the hose behind my dryer is crushed or torn?
We can replace it during the same visit with a rigid, PVC-coated ThermalSeal™ hose for $119.95. We show you the old hose and quote it before we swap it.
Do I need to do anything before you arrive?
No. Just make sure we can get to the dryer and the outside vent.
Ready to book?
Text us a photo of the dryer and the outside vent and we will confirm your price by text.
Phones are answered Monday through Friday 8am to 6pm and Saturday 9am to 4:30pm. Lobby hours: Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm, Saturday 9am to 4pm.
Over 100,000 homes cleaned since 1969. Rated 4.9 stars on Google by more than 7,000 customers, and over 11,000 verified customer reviews in all.
Professional Quality and Workmanship
Signs Your Dryer Vent Needs To Be Cleaned
You can usually tell when your dryer vent starts to clog up. If you keep an eye out for some of these warning signs, you’ll be able to call a professional dryer vent cleaning service before you have any serious problems
Here’s a quick list of what to look out for…
The dryer feels hot on the outside
Your clothing takes more than one cycle to dry
After a cycle, your clothes smell musty
The room feels hot when the dryer is running
You can see debris inside the dryer vent
There’s more lint in the lint trap than there should be
Your clothes feel unusually hot at the end of a cycle
Burning smell when running
If you see any of these signs, you should call a professional. This usually means you have a buildup of debris inside your vent.
Premium Quality & Service
Dryer Vent Cleaning Facts
There are 15,000 fires caused every year by dryer vents. If it takes more than one cycle to dry, you need to clean your dryer vent. Dryer vents clogged with lint cost $18 to $24 more per month.
Dryer vents need to be thoroughly and professionally cleaned on a regular basis to prevent fires and keep your dryer running effectively. Our cleaning system will reduce fire risks and may even lengthen the life of your dryer. It will certainly dry your clothes faster! We use a suction hose system and pressurized air to clean the dryer vent and dryer opening.
Dryer Safety – What You Need To Know
According to the U.S. Fire Administration (Division of U.S. Department of Homeland Security), clothes dryers were involved in an estimated 15,600 U.S. structure fires, fifteen deaths, 400 injuries, and $99 million in direct property damage, annually.
“Failure to clean” is the leading factor contributing to clothes dryer fires in residential buildings
Clogged Dryer Vent Syndrome
Proper dryer venting is much more important than most homeowners realize. Considering the stakes involved and the frequency of residential dryer fires, the topic of dryer venting deserves more attention than it gets.
In addition to the danger of fire, clogged dryer vents prolong drying time. This wastes energy and helps contribute to even more lint buildup.
A quick look behind just about any dryer can be illuminating. In most cases, the flexible duct (transition hose) is going to have multiple bends. In situations that can be very dangerous, the exhaust hose can be crushed against the wall. Add lost socks, an empty fabric softener box, and a considerable accumulation of lint dust, and this very real fire hazard becomes obvious.
All this is before looking inside the wall or at the exhaust system’s outside termination. Inside the wall, long duct runs with many elbows increase the rate of lint accumulation in the duct and in the dryer itself. Inefficient dryer vent terminations that are all too common also contribute to the problem.
While we strongly recommend that the lint screen be cleaned before every load, the fact is that lint still makes it past the filter. There are many reasons lint builds up in every dryer system. Some you can see. Some you can’t.
Fact! These Five Conditions Promote Lint Build-Up In Your Dryer Exhaust Duct
Duct Run May Be Restrictive or Excessive
New construction trends are placing laundry rooms in nontraditional areas of the house, further away from exterior walls than in the past. These locations require longer dryer duct runs and more elbow fittings in order to reach an outside wall.
Bird and Rodent Nests in the Vent Hood
In some parts of the country, birds, rodents and insects build nests within the exterior termination hood.
Flex Hose Crushed or Kinked Excessively
The transition hose behind the dryer tends to get crushed or kinked excessively when the dryer is moved back, either inadvertently or by vibration. This kink or partial blockage drastically reduces the unit’s ability to efficiently vent the air.
Vent Hood with Screen-Like Features
It’s not uncommon to find an exhaust termination hood or vent that is not specifically for dryer venting or that has some sort of lint catching grill or screen feature. Even so, dryer specific vent hoods require an inspection and regular cleaning, as they too get debris buildup.
Condensation within the Conduit Duct
Running the exhaust system through an un-insulated area like a crawl space or attic in cold northern regions may cause condensation within the pipe. Wet surfaces within the pipe attract and promote accumulation of lint to the duct walls.
Seth was very professional and wonderful to work with. My couch and rug look brand new! I’m so happy I booked a duct and dryer vent cleaning too.
Jesus with Alpine specialty services did a fantastic job cleaning and sanitizing our duct work, cleaning the bathroom vents, and clearing out our dryer vent. We greatly appreciate their professionalism, speed, and customer service.
Alpine did a great job at cleaning our heating vents and dryer vent. They were respectful of our home and did a thorough job. I received quotes that were double the price of Alpine. I feel Alpine is a very fair price for good value. We also got the disinfectant treatment for our heater vents. They use a product that is completely organic and non toxic and kills 99.9% of bacteria.
The duct and dryer vent cleaning service at my home from Alpine’s technician, Anthony, was exceptional. He was thorough, informative, and very easy to work with. A great experience for this service.
Fantastic I am so glad I found this company! I had a concern with my dryer vent and a terrific guy came out on Xmas eve (no additional fees) and got everything sorted out. The cost was reasonable and work done well. 10 thumbs up!
Common Questions
Why does dryer vent cleaning matter?
Lint buildup in dryer vents is one of the leading causes of house fires. On top of fire risk, a clogged vent makes your dryer work harder, dry slower, and wear out faster.
How often should I have the dryer vent cleaned?
Every 1 to 2 years for most homes. If your dryer has been taking longer than usual to dry a load, that is a sign the vent is overdue.
How long does it take?
Most jobs are 30 to 60 minutes.
Can you do dryer vents in apartments and condos?
Yes, we do single-family homes, condos, townhouses, and apartments. Just let us know the unit type when you call.
Is there anything I need to do to prepare?
No. Just make sure we can access the dryer.