Whole-system duct and dryer vent check with before-and-after photos - you see exactly what came out of your vents
That "$99 whole-house special" is a bait ad - the real number appears once they are in your hallway, or the "clean" is a shop-vac at the register. We photograph the inside of your ducts before and after instead.
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AfterFast, Reliable Dryer Vent Cleaning Across Clovis
Dryer vent cleaning in Clovis typically runs $120-$220 for a standard single-family home, and most jobs take 60-90 minutes from arrival to the photo we send before we leave. If your dryer is taking longer to dry clothes, your laundry room feels unusually warm, or you can’t remember the last time the vent run was inspected, it’s worth scheduling a look. Clovis homeowners call us at (323) 918-4345 for a free written estimate before any work starts.
We’ve been serving Clovis since 2005, dispatching crews from our Fresno office to neighborhoods across the city. From the established streets near Old Town to the newer subdivisions off Copper Avenue and the Willow/Herndon corridor, we know the local housing stock. Paul Adeyemi and our team understand that a dryer vent in a 1998 tract home with attic flex duct faces different challenges than one in a 2015 build. That local knowledge changes what we look for, what tools we bring, and how we explain the job before we start.
Why Morton’s Air Duct Cleaning Is Clovis’s Preferred Dryer Vent Cleaning Company
Clovis families choose us because we treat the home like it’s our own. Our background-checked, uniformed technicians work to the Cedarwell C.A.R.E. values: shoe covers and drop cloths from the moment we walk in, quiet tools when there’s a toddler napping down the hall, and pet-safe product choices where they apply. Every visit starts with a written price agreed before any work begins. No surprises on the invoice. No per-vent add-ons that balloon the bill.
Our Dryer Vent Cleaning in Clovis crews carry professional equipment from Nikro, Honeywell, and Abatement Technologies - not rental-shop gear that struggles with baked-on lint. The 365-Day Done Right Promise covers every job: if something isn’t right, we make it right. And a live person answers our phone 24/7, not a voicemail tree. When you’re juggling work, kids, and the dog’s schedule, that matters.
Paul Adeyemi built Morton’s on the idea that families should know exactly what they’re paying for and exactly what they’ll get. The photo of your clean-up that we send before leaving? That’s visual proof your home is left better than we found it. It’s part of the Cedarwell Care Promise on every single visit.
Dryer Vent Installation in Clovis
Dryer Vent Installation in Clovis addresses a specific problem we see repeatedly in homes built from the 1990s through the 2010s: builder-grade flexible duct runs that sag, crush, or fail to move air efficiently. When the original flex duct is too long, has too many turns, or was never properly supported in the attic, lint accumulates and drying times stretch from 45 minutes to two cycles. A proper installation replaces that compromised run with smooth rigid pipe, sealed joints, and correct termination.
In Clovis, a full dryer vent installation typically costs $280-$450 depending on the run length, attic accessibility, and whether we need to reroute around existing structure. Homes in the northeast subdivisions near Copper and Willow often need longer runs due to the way these lots were laid out, which can push toward the higher end of that range. We always provide a written price before starting.
When Installation Beats Cleaning
Sometimes the duct is too far gone. If a camera inspection shows the flex duct is crushed to half its diameter, if multiple sag points have created lint dams, or if the run exceeds 25 feet without proper support, cleaning won’t solve it. We explain what we see on the camera, show you the problem, and quote the installation separately. You decide.
Rigid Pipe and Proper Sealing
We install smooth-wall rigid aluminum or galvanized steel pipe, not the corrugated flex that traps lint. Every joint gets a mechanical fastener and high-temperature sealant. In Clovis’s 150°F attics, that seal matters. A joint that holds at 80°F can loosen and leak lint into your insulation when summer bakes the attic for weeks straight.
Dryer Vent Repair in Clovis
Dryer Vent Repair in Clovis fixes the partial failures that don’t require full replacement but absolutely require attention. A damaged termination cap, a disconnected joint in the attic, a screen clogged with lint, or a section of flex duct chewed by rodents in the agricultural periphery - these are fixable problems that restore safe airflow without the cost of a full re-pipe.
Most repairs in Clovis run $150-$320. A simple cap replacement or bird guard installation sits at the lower end. Repairing a crushed section with rigid pipe splice, or replacing multiple feet of damaged flex in a hard-to-reach attic corner, moves higher. We scope the run first, show you the damage, and give you a written price before any repair work begins.
Common Repair Scenarios
The calls we get most often in Clovis involve builder-installed screens at the exterior termination. They keep birds out but trap lint perfectly. We replace these with proper bird guards that allow lint passage while blocking nesting. Another frequent issue: flex duct pulled loose from the dryer transition box during a DIY move, now blowing moist air into the wall cavity.
Rodent Damage in Peripheral Areas
Homes in the northeast and southeast growth corridors, where Clovis expansion met active agricultural fields, sometimes see rodent intrusion into attic duct runs. We repair the damage, seal entry points with appropriate materials, and recommend whether the surrounding duct needs replacement or just patching. Every repair gets airflow tested before we leave.
Trusted Brands We Service in Clovis
Our Dryer Vent Cleaning crews arrive with professional-grade equipment from Nikro, Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Abatement Technologies. These aren’t brands you rent for an afternoon. Nikro’s high-velocity duct cleaning systems and Honeywell’s airflow measurement tools let us verify that a vent is actually clear, not just superficially vacuumed. For Clovis customers, that means we stock common termination caps, bird guards, and rigid pipe fittings locally. If your repair needs a specific part, we don’t order it and make you wait two weeks. We carry what the local housing stock typically requires, and our Fresno office keeps inventory matched to the Clovis market.
Common Dryer Vent Cleaning Problems We See in Clovis Homes
- Builder-grade flex duct sagging between attic trusses. In Clovis’s 1990s-2010s tract homes, the flex run was often strung loosely across attic framing with inadequate support. Gravity and vibration create low points where lint collects until the duct is choked. We find this in homes from the Buchanan area to the newer northeast subdivisions.
- Attic heat baking lint into the duct wall. Clovis attic temperatures exceed 150°F in summer. Lint and construction dust that entered the duct during the home’s first years gradually hardens into a felt-like layer that a shop vac at the trap can’t dislodge. Our rotary brush systems from Nikro are built for exactly this.
- Screened terminations trapping lint at the wall. Builders in Clovis’s big buildout era often installed simple screens to block birds. They work - at blocking everything. Lint backs up the entire run before the homeowner notices clothes taking two cycles. We replace these with proper bird guards.
- Drywall dust and construction debris in newer homes. Even homes built in the 2010s often have surprising debris in the vent run from construction. The builder’s rough clean doesn’t reach the duct interior. We pull remarkable amounts of drywall dust and wood scrap from vents in homes where the owners have lived three years and never thought to check.
Pricing for Dryer Vent Cleaning in Clovis, CA
A standard dryer vent cleaning in Clovis runs $120-$220 for a typical single-family home with one laundry location. That covers inspection, rotary brush cleaning of the full run from dryer to termination, airflow testing before and after, and the clean-up photo we send before leaving. If we find damage requiring repair or the run needs full replacement, we stop, show you on camera, and provide a separate written price. No work proceeds without your okay.
What moves the price? Run length matters. A short through-the-wall run in a 1990s ranch costs less than a 35-foot attic traverse in a two-story northeast Clovis build. Accessibility too. Some attics are walkable; others require careful navigation around trusses and ductwork. And the condition of the duct itself: a lightly used vent that just needs clearing costs less than one packed solid with baked-on lint from fifteen years of neglect.
We don’t do per-vent pricing that balloons at the door. One flat price per system, agreed in writing, before we start. Call (323) 918-4345 for your free estimate.
We Also Serve Cities Near Clovis
Our Fresno-based crews serve the full Central Valley metro. Along with Clovis, we regularly work in Clovis‘s neighboring cities: Fresno to the west, Sanger to the southeast, Fowler to the south, and Madera to the northwest. Same equipment, same Cedarwell Care Promise, same written price before work starts.
Serving Clovis, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Clovis area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Dryer Vent Cleaning in Clovis
It’s common, but it’s not advisable. A 2004 Clovis home likely has attic flex duct that has been collecting lint for two decades, and our summer attic heat has probably baked some of it into the duct wall. We recommend inspection every 2-3 years and cleaning when lint buildup is visible. Call (323) 918-4345 for a free look - estimates cost nothing.
Yes, though differently than your HVAC ducts. That reddish-brown foothill soil and agricultural particulate can enter the dryer vent at the termination, especially in homes at the open-field boundary where winds carry surface dust. More significantly, construction dust from the buildout era remains in many vents. We find drywall dust in 2000s Clovis homes regularly.
Winter tule fog keeps humidity high and temperatures low, so your dryer works harder to evaporate moisture. But if it’s taking two cycles consistently, the vent is likely restricted. Lint buildup reduces airflow year-round; winter just makes the symptom obvious. A properly clear vent should dry a normal load in 45-55 minutes even in January fog.
The lint trap catches roughly 25% of lint; the rest enters the vent run. Cleaning the trap is necessary maintenance, but it doesn’t reach the duct. In Clovis’s tract homes with long attic flex runs, the trap is the least of your problems. A rotary brush on a full-length cable, with proper airflow verification, is what clears the actual pathway. Call (323) 918-4345 and we’ll show you what we find.
Builders in Clovis’s big buildout era should have used smooth rigid pipe for the full run, not flexible duct. They should have supported it every 12 feet, limited turns, and installed proper bird guards instead of screens. The sagging, crushed flex we find in attic trusses was faster to install and cheaper to spec. It wasn’t built for twenty years of 150°F summers. We fix what they didn’t.
Written by Paul Adeyemi, Owner at Morton’s Air Duct Cleaning, serving Clovis since 2005.