How often should I clean my dryer vent?

The NFPA and most dryer manufacturers recommend once a year. If you have a long duct run, pets, or a large household doing 5+ loads a week, every 6–9 months is safer.

Can a clogged dryer vent really cause a fire?

Yes. Lint is highly flammable. The U.S. Fire Administration reports thousands of dryer fires each year, and clogged vents are a leading cause. Annual cleaning is the single best prevention step.

What are warning signs my vent needs cleaning?

Clothes taking longer to dry, the laundry room feeling hot or humid, a burning smell, excess lint behind the dryer, or the outside vent flap not opening when the dryer runs.

How long does a cleaning take?

A typical single-family home takes 45–60 minutes, start to finish. We arrive in a 4-hour window and text you 30 minutes before we pull up.

Do I need to be home during the service?

Someone 18+ should be home to let us in and confirm access to the dryer and exterior vent. We can work around your schedule with morning or afternoon windows.

Will you make a mess?

No. Our negative-air vacuum captures debris at the source. Shoe covers on, drop cloths down. You'll barely know we were there — except your dryer will work better.

How much does a cleaning cost?

Standard residential cleanings start at $179 flat. Longer duct runs, rooftop vents, and condo high-rises are quoted upfront before we start. No surprise fees, ever.

Do you offer commercial or multi-family pricing?

Yes. We service apartments, HOAs, property managers, and commercial laundry facilities. Contact us for a custom quote based on unit count and vent layout.

What does the technician do during a visit?

We inspect the full duct run, clean from both the interior and exterior where accessible, test airflow, and verify the exterior termination is clear. We leave a before/after airflow reading when possible.

Are you licensed and insured?

Fully licensed in every state we serve, $2M liability insurance, and workers' comp on all W-2 technicians. We'll email a certificate of insurance before the job if your HOA or insurer requires it.

What is your workmanship guarantee?

Our 12-month workmanship guarantee covers workmanship issues only. It does not cover normal lint buildup or future cleanings.

Do you service my area?

We operate locations across the United States. Enter your ZIP on our locations page or call 888.DRYER-04 and we'll connect you with the nearest squad.

Dryer Vent Cleaning in New, IL

Inspected & cleaned by your local Dryer Vent Squad team in Illinois

Northern Illinois

Serving New

Serving Cook, DuPage, and Will Counties with professionally trained dryer vent cleaning, installation, and repair. Locally owned and operated — same national standard, same guarantee.

Our services

Dryer vent services in New

Residential Dryer Vent Cleaning

Deep cleaning of the entire exhaust path from the back of the dryer to the exterior using professional grade tools, HEPA vacuums, and brushes to clear combustible lint, clogs, and debris.

Commercial & Multi-Unit Cleaning

Servicing multi-unit housing complexes, apartment buildings, laundromats, hotels, and property-managed buildings with professional dryer exhaust maintenance.

Debris & Clog Removal

Clearing heavy, localized blockages such as packed lint mats, bird nests, or external debris that restrict airflow through the vent line.

Basic Repairs & Joint Sealing

Taping, sealing, and securing loose or leaking pipe joints to prevent lint and high-moisture air from escaping into walls, crawlspaces, or attics.

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Vent Cover & Hood Replacement

Replacing damaged, standard plastic exterior vent flaps with functioning, premium grade wall vents and roof terminations.

Transition Hose Replacement

Replace hazardous foil accordion hoses with UL-listed flexible metal transition duct.

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Bird & Pest Guard Installation

Installing code-compliant cages or specialized pest-proof caps over exterior vents to prevent birds, squirrels, and mice from nesting inside the line.

Dryer Vent Rerouting

Altering the physical path of the ductwork to make it shorter or eliminate unnecessary elbows, drastically improving dryer efficiency and reducing future lint buildup and risk of fire.

New Vent Installation

Planning and cutting entirely new vent paths through exterior walls or roofs for new laundry room additions or layout modifications.

Booster Fan Installation & Maintenance

Installing inline exhaust fans that automatically activate to assist airflow in homes where the vent path is vertically or horizontally too long, exceeding standard building codes.

Lint Trap & Internal Dryer Deep Cleaning

Cleaning out the internal housing of the dryer unit itself — beyond just the slide-out screen — where loose lint often bypasses the filter and collects near the heating element.

Camera-Verified Diagnostics

Using diagnostic snake cameras to show homeowners real-time before-and-after video and photo proof of the inside of their walls and roof lines.

Premium Material Upgrades

Heavy-duty, code-compliant materials including DryerFlex crush-resistant transition hoses, DryerBox recessed wall outlets, and heavy-duty metal DryerJack roof terminations.

HOA Submittal & Print Reporting

Official photo documentation and printed airflow velocity reports tailored to meet strict Homeowners Association guidelines or rental move-out compliance.

Vent Line Sanitizing & Odor Remediation

Applying a specialized, HVAC-safe sanitizing fog or wash through vent lines to eliminate bacteria and mold caused by trapped moisture.

Bathroom Fan Cleaning, Repair & Replacement

Deep cleaning, duct repair, and replacement for bathroom exhaust fans — addressing clogged exit hoods, detached attic pipes, and routing that dumps humid air into crawlspaces.

Air Duct Cleaning & Filter Changes

Whole-home HVAC air duct cleaning with high-powered negative air machines, plus visual inspection and replacement of main HVAC air filters.