How often should you clean a dryer?

• <div><p>The frequency of cleaning your dryer depends on how often you use it. For regular households, it is recommended to clean the lint trap after each load of laundry. Additionally, thorough cleaning of the dryer—lint trap, drum, and exterior—should be done every few months. It's important to pay attention to the vent system as well. Ideally, it should be cleaned at least once a year, or six months if your dryer takes care of huge loads often, or more frequently if you notice reduced drying efficiency.</p></div>

How much does dryer vent cleaning cost?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-dryer-vent-cleaning-cost.htm#">Dryer vent cleaning costs</a> around <b>$150</b> on average, and most homeowners pay between <b>$75 and $350</b> for the service. There are a few factors that affect your pricing, including the following:</p><ul><li><p>Length of the dryer vent</p></li><li><p>Whether the vent is rigid or flexible</p></li><li><p>Accessibility of your dryer vent</p></li><li><p>Amount of lint needed to remove from the vent</p></li></ul><p>According to the Department of Energy, around 15,000 house fires are started every year from clogged dryer vents. It might seem expensive, but dryer vent cleaning can help you avoid severe house fires, injury, and even death.</p></div>

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Q: Is it better to clean or replace my dryer vent?

• <div><p>While maintaining a clean dryer vent is crucial for your household&rsquo;s safety, a professional dryer vent cleaning service will do the trick, and replacing the vent isn&rsquo;t usually necessary. Provided you don&rsquo;t see any kinks in your vent or damage to the exterior, a cleaning will maintain your home&rsquo;s safety and will cost you less than a full replacement. You&rsquo;ll spend an average of <b>$150</b> on dryer vent cleaning, while a replacement will cost about <b>$225</b>, and both will yield more or less the same result.</p></div>

Q: Where is the backdraft damper located?

• <div><p>You&rsquo;ll find the backdraft damper near the top of the range hood (where it connects to the ductwork). However, some range hoods also have a second damper, which is located close to the roof or exterior wall where the ductwork ends. If you don&rsquo;t see a damper in either of these places, you might not have one.</p></div>

Q: What is a dryer vent inspection?

• <div><p>A dryer vent inspection is simply the process of checking the vent for the possibility of damage or clogs. You can do it yourself or hire a pro. Pull the dryer away from the wall and inspect the portion of the vent that&rsquo;s behind the appliance for lint buildup or kinks. Check the connection of the vent to the wall for loose parts or lint that&rsquo;s escaping the vent. Check the exterior exhaust vent for signs of damage or lint blockage. A pro can check the length of the vent inside the wall for you. </p></div>

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Last update on November 24, 2025

Reviewed in September 2025
John was was very friendly, polite and professional. He arrived early (he did message first). He explained everything clearly as he was working. He stopped at one point and showed me how the vents were (pretty bad). He explained what could be further done to prevent mold growth and gave me the...
Air Duct King
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Reviewed in January 2024
Thanks to Stay Dry, my home is now mold-free, and I couldn't be more satisfied.
Stay Dry Waterproofing, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2021
We feel that the cleaning aspect of this professional was top notch. There were informational issues that were not as top drawer. When I spoke with Carl to initiate service we discussed that our home had no basement at all. We have a crawl space. We talked at length about crawl spaces. When the...
Air Duct Cleaning & Radon Company
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Reviewed in June 2019
Lucas was very responsive and his team was very thorough, cleaning blinds and doing baseboards and other things our previous cleaning service excluded from their service even though their cost was exactly the same as we were paying before. Lucas is very flexible and will do whatever you need....
Brand New Cleaning Solutions
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Reviewed in September 2016
They arrived on time. Protected all the walls and cabinets before applying the product. After they were done, they removed all of the plastic and paper protectors and instructed me on the dry time and care of the counters. They cleaned up and left everything as it was when they arrived. Looks...
Ohio Resurfacing LLC
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Reviewed in October 2015
Did a great job cleaning out the furnace lines. They left with their clothes covered in dust, so they did some removal in the system for sure. Happy with the customer service and I had them do the dryer vent for an extra $35. Good company and service. House feels cleaner and I feel like my...
American Air Purification
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Reviewed in April 2007
Excellent - they were very accommodating to our construction schedule. They were efficient, did an excellent job, were courteous, and cleaned up after themselves.
Rain One Irrigation & Drainage Systems
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Reviewed in September 2006
They were prompt and the price was reasonable and they cleaned up themselves.
Benchmark Roofing & Restoration
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Reviewed in October 2005
DID A VERY GOOD JOB. EVERYTHING IS WORKING PERFECT. WORKED WELL AT KEEPING THE AREA AS CLEAN AS POSSIBLE. WELL PLEASED.
The Basement Guys
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