CleanVent Dryer Exhaust Specialists

About us

Fire Prevention of Dryer Vent Systems. Original business was established in 1980, "Sweeps Luck" in CA, which is now owned and operated by Gil's two sons. CleanVent Dryer Exhaust Specialists was established in the Richmond area in 2004. Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover accepted.

Business highlights

45 years of experience

Services we offer

Commercial, Residential & Government. Cleaning dyer venting systems including the interior of the dryer. Replacement, as well as vent repair. We also provide and install bird guards, connectors and "Lint Alert" a safety device. Materials used are commercial grade., terminations

Amenities

Free Estimates

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
5.019 Reviews
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Showing 1-19 of 19 reviews
Linda C.
May 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Excellent. Very prompt and professional. Will definitely use again.

Linda C.
May 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Excellent. Very professional. Will definitely be calling again.

Sue D.
May 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
Once again, Gill came and did a wonderful job cleaning my dryer vent. He also takes the dryer apart and cleans everything which will extend the life of the dryer. I can rest assured that I do not have a fire risk AND my clothes dry so much faster! I have a long vent so my job costs a little more.

Kevin B.
Apr 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Perfect. Great experience

Gretchen G.
Sep 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
It went very well.

Anne R.
Feb 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$225
Gil is very thorough, personable and professional. I've used companies in the past and in 2007 had a bird guard installed on the opening. Well, Gil still found bird's nests and other debris that was packed in. This shows me that the last company didn't do a thorough job. Gil showed the results of each step he took. Now I am certain that my dryer and vent are completely clean. I will recommend his company to friends and will call on him for future needs.

Shirley C.
Oct 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$59
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Sharon I.
Jun 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$130
Their work is excellent. Their prices are good.


Sandy J.
Aug 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
I called Gil Calkins at Cleanvent because my mother had hired a different company to come clean her dryer vent, but after that other company had and quot;cleanedand quot; the vent they told mom that the vent might be disconnected and dangerous, and she should have it inspected. The previous company was unable to provide any information, did not do a good job of cleaning the vent, and left my mother terrified that her townhome would go up in flames.
I contacted Cleanvent on a Friday, and Gil was out to look at the job on Monday (he would have been there the next day, but I was out of town). We shared the story of the previous company, and Gil went to work. The vent was located on the second floor of a townhouse and ran under the floor of the master bedroom to the outside. He inspected the entire vent system carefully, told us what he found and gave us his recommendations. He thought he had a pretty straight forward solution, but also cautioned us that if that plan ran in to any problems, there were alternatives. He was very clear in giving us the best case and worst case senarios. He provided and estimate for the best case and we agreed to get it done.
His scheduler called later that day and set up an appointment for later that week. Gil showed up on time, put down a tarp to keep the area clean, and got to work. Thankfully the best case senario did work. He was able to move the vent about a foot and a half next to where the original vent was located, which provided a straight run to the outside, but he was able to utilize the old exhaust location, so no additional holes in the side of the house. He installed a new state of the art cover on the outside that should keep out birds and wildlife, but let the air flow freely without lint buildup - and it matched the house color nicely.
Gil was a pleasure to work with - a real professional with great knowledge in this very specialized area of expertise. We will have him come out annually to clean and inspect and I will recommend him to anyone who has any concerns about their dryer vent.

Lisa W.
Aug 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Gil did a great job. He is very knowledgeable and thorough. The house is 60 years old and there is very little room in the crawl space under the laundry room floor for any additional pipes, ducts, etc. (probably why the vent for the dryer was in an odd spot about 3 ft from the wall) - but happily Gil found some room and was able to relocate the vent so that it's now next to the wall and not noticeable or in the way. He also upgraded it from soft flexible material to rigid metal (which is safer), cleaned the older portion of the vent which passes through the crawl space, and cleaned all of the lint from the innards of the dryer. Excellent job!

Charlene L.
Jun 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$335
The placement of our vent was unusual and very difficult to access, but the work was done with a good attitude and a good result. We were very satisfied with the outcome.

P W.
Feb 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$900
The appointment was arranged via phone, and the project estimator arrived very punctually for the appointment. He inspected the two job locations, and inspected the attic, to make a recommendation about possible solutions. He was very knowledgeable about the product, and make alternate recommendations on different pricing options regarding the conduit style to use, or the actual anti-bird exhaust vent. He provided a written estimate, after which the work was scheduled. He accessed the property location and performed the work unsupervised. The job was very professionally completed. There was a lot of attention to detail, and the extra attention given to hanging the 4 inch conduit in the attic, suspended with metal banding along the entire 30 feet, with the joints sealed with metal tape. Very well done.

W J.
Jun 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$199
Even though we weren't scheduled for another 2 weeks, they bent over backwards to get to us sooner than expected.

Elizabeth D.
Nov 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$171
Provider was friendly and very thorough. He adjusted the price at the end to reflect the amt of footage needed to clean dryer, I would have liked anand quot; up frontand quot; price.

Hays H.
Oct 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$125
On time, polite, professional. Did a great job. Booked for safety but also happy that our dryer was so much more efficient after cleaning. We have now used CleanVent twice (2010 and 2011) and have our 2012 appontment scheduled. Reminder service is helpful. Have recommended to friends.

William V.
Sep 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$225
Mr. Calkins called before arriving (a little early) and went straight to work, using dropcloth to maintain clean environment. He was polite and kept a tidy work space. He explained that our old dryer connector was a hazard and offered to replace it with a safer one, but put no pressure to do so. He was here for a little over an hour and explained each thing he had done. The dryer is performing much better due to this service.

Michelle T.
Aug 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$125
Fantastic from start to finish. Scheduling was easy. There was a reminder. He came on time, was professional and very knowledgeable. Did a great job!

Barbara R.
Apr 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$149
It went very well. It was the first time I had used him. He was very thorough. He knew his stuff really good. He was very polite and on time. He did a great job. I would use him again.

Jeffrey V.
Dec 2010
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
They specialize in dryer vent. He is very knowledgeable in dryer vent and he does a good job. He is reasonably priced.

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FAQ

CleanVent Dryer Exhaust Specialists is currently rated 5.0 overall out of 5.
CleanVent Dryer Exhaust Specialists accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard
Yes, CleanVent Dryer Exhaust Specialists offers free project estimates.
No, CleanVent Dryer Exhaust Specialists does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, CleanVent Dryer Exhaust Specialists does not offer a senior discount.
No, CleanVent Dryer Exhaust Specialists does not offer emergency services.
No, CleanVent Dryer Exhaust Specialists does not offer warranties.

Contact Information

PO Box 115, Mechanicsville, VA 23111

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