What’s included
- Dryer moved out and the area behind it cleaned
- Plastic or foil hose replaced with semi-rigid metal duct
- Duct brushed through to the exterior vent
- Exterior flap freed or the hood replaced
- Nests and debris removed from the hood
- Airflow checked with the dryer running
What we don’t do
- New duct runs cut through the roof or an exterior wall.
- A new circuit for a larger or more powerful unit.
- Any gas work beyond reconnecting the existing hookup.
In Alhambra homes
About 77 percent of Alhambra’s homes were built before 1980, according to a city housing report. In older houses the laundry is often in a garage, a back porch or a converted closet, and the vent route can include bends or a run under the floor where lint builds up.
Get a quote in one text
Send a photo behind the dryer, a photo of the outside vent, and whether the dryer is gas or electric. Our number for photos is (310) 628-9399, and the price comes back before any work is booked.
Both ends
We clean from behind the dryer and from the outside hood so the whole run is clear.
The hose
Plastic and crushed foil hose trap lint. Semi-rigid metal duct keeps its shape and is easier to clean.
The outside flap
Paint, lint or a broken hinge can keep the flap from opening. We clean or replace the hood.
Not included
Roof-exit vents, long attic runs and gas line work are outside our scope.
In older Alhambra houses this job often turns up next to dishwasher installation, bathroom exhaust fan replacement and fall home maintenance visit, so mention those when you text and we can price them together.
Sources: City of Alhambra, housing needs report (age of housing stock).
Dryer vent cleaning questions from Alhambra homeowners
Why are my clothes still damp after a full cycle?
A clogged dryer vent is the usual cause. Clearing it lets the dryer exhaust moist air again.
Can you clean a dryer vent that goes through the wall?
Yes. Wall vents are what we clean.
Should I replace the white vinyl dryer hose?
Yes. We replace plastic or foil hose with semi-rigid metal duct.
How much does dryer vent cleaning cost?
It depends on the run and parts. Text a photo for a free estimate.
Repair guides for this job
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- Low water pressure at one faucet, shower or toiletWhy one faucet, shower or toilet in an older Alhambra house runs weak, the quick checks you can do first, and what a repair visit looks like.
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- Fitting a new faucet to an old sinkHow to tell which new faucets fit an older sink, why vintage wall-mount and widespread sinks need care, and what our faucet replacement visit involves.
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