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.
Fast, Reliable Dryer Vent Cleaning Across Fresno
Dryer vent cleaning in Fresno typically costs $150-$280 for a standard single-family home, and most jobs take 90 minutes to two hours from arrival to cleanup. If your dryer takes two cycles to dry a load, or if you notice a burnt-lint smell near the laundry room, the vent is probably clogged and needs attention soon.
We’re Morton’s Air Duct Cleaning, and our Fresno office dispatches crews daily across the city, from the older ranch homes near West Shaw Avenue to the newer tracts north of Herndon. We know the local housing stock: the 1960s-1980s homes with attic-flex retrofits, the 1990s-2000s builds with sagging builder-grade duct, and the fine reddish-tan agricultural soil dust that coats everything north of Shaw Avenue during spring plowing season. Our technicians carry shoe covers and drop cloths on every visit, use quieter tools when there’s a napping toddler down the hall, and always provide a written price before touching anything. Call (323) 918-4345 for a free estimate.
Why Morton’s Air Duct Cleaning Is Fresno’s Preferred Dryer Vent Cleaning Company
Fresno families have called us since 2005 because we treat their homes the way we’d want ours treated. That means background-checked, uniformed technicians who notice the dog on the floor and work around nap schedules. It means professional-grade Rotobrush and Nikro equipment, not rental-shop gear. And it means our 365-Day Done Right Promise: if something isn’t right, we make it right, full stop.
Our reputation here is built on specifics. We show you the lint we removed. We photograph the clean-up before we leave. We don’t quote one price on the phone and deliver another on the invoice. Every job is backed by the Cedarwell Care Promise: shoe covers and drop cloths from the moment we walk in, a written price agreed before work starts, and visual proof your home is left better than we found it. A live person answers our phone 24/7, not a voicemail tree.
Local knowledge matters for this work. Fresno’s forced-air homes were often retrofitted through attic spaces after original construction, and attic temps that exceed 150°F break down flex-duct liners, creating leaks that pull valley dust into the system for decades - a dynamic that doesn’t occur in coastal California homes with milder attic temperatures. Our crews know what to look for: crushed runs where the duct crosses rafters, disconnected joints hidden behind insulation, and the lint-packed gaps that form where heat-degraded liner has separated from the wire coil. We’ve restored airflow to hundreds of Fresno dryers that other companies had declared “fine” because they never inspected the attic run.
Dryer Vent Repair in Fresno
Dryer Vent Repair in Fresno addresses the mechanical failures that cleaning alone won’t fix: crushed flex duct, disconnected joints, improper routing through hot attics, and damaged vent caps that let in pests and agricultural dust. Most repairs run $200-$450 depending on how much rigid metal duct we need to install and whether we must reroute the vent to a shorter, straighter path. We always inspect with a camera first, show you what we found, and quote a flat price before any cutting or connecting begins.
Crushed or Disconnected Attic Runs
The most common repair we make in central and southwest Fresno homes involves flex duct that has been crushed by storage boxes, degraded by attic heat, or pulled apart at couplings. On a 1972 ranch off West Shaw Avenue in central Fresno, our techs ran a camera inspection of the dryer vent and found the flex duct crushed and disconnected where it passed through the attic, with lint packed into the gap. We removed the failed section, reconnected it with rigid metal duct, and used negative pressure and HEPA filtration during cleanup. After the repair, airflow at the exterior vent was restored and we sealed the attic penetration to keep out the fine reddish-tan agricultural soil dust common north of Shaw.
Vent Rerouting and Bird Guard Installation
Some Fresno homes have dryer vents that run 30-plus feet with multiple bends, or that terminate under eaves where lint collects and moisture damages siding. We reroute to shorter, straighter paths using rigid metal duct where code allows, and we install bird guards and proper vent caps to keep out pigeons, sparrows, and the agricultural debris that blows in during valley wind events.
Dryer Vent Cleaning Company in Fresno
Dryer Vent Cleaning Company in Fresno means more than blowing out lint with a leaf blower. At Morton’s, we use professional Nikro and Rotobrush equipment to agitate and extract lint from the full vent run, including the hidden attic sections that homeowners never see. A standard cleaning for a Fresno single-family home runs $150-$280; homes with second-story laundry rooms or long vent runs may fall at the higher end. We clean the lint trap housing, the transition duct behind the dryer, and the full exterior run to the vent cap.
Camera Inspection and Documentation
Every cleaning starts with a camera inspection so we can show you exactly what’s in your vent. You’ll see the lint accumulation, any sagging or pooling points, and whether the duct material is proper rigid metal or the flammable flex duct still found in many older Fresno homes. No guesswork, no scare tactics - just the picture and the plan.
HEPA Containment and Agricultural Dust
Fresno’s San Joaquin Valley location means our dryer vents don’t just collect lint. They collect the fine soil particulates that blow in during spring ground disturbance and fall agricultural burning. Our Nikro negative-air machines with HEPA filtration capture this debris rather than blowing it back into your laundry room. We work to the Cedarwell C.A.R.E. values: Controlled, Accountable, Respectful, and Excellent. That means drop cloths under our tools, quiet operation when kids are sleeping, and pet-safe cleanup products where available.
Trusted Brands We Service in Fresno
Our vans carry professional-grade equipment from Nikro, Honeywell, and Aprilaire - brands chosen because they hold up to daily use in harsh conditions, including Fresno’s 150°F attics and dust-heavy environment. We stock common vent caps, bird guards, and rigid metal duct fittings locally so most repairs don’t require a return trip. For homes with integrated Honeywell or Aprilaire ventilation systems, we coordinate dryer vent work with whole-house airflow balancing. This isn’t rental equipment that loses suction halfway through the job. It’s the same gear we use on commercial accounts across the Central Valley, maintained on schedule and replaced before it wears out.
Common Dryer Vent Cleaning Problems We See in Fresno Homes
- Builder-grade flex duct sagging in north Fresno tracts. Homes built from the 1990s through the 2000s in areas like Clovis Avenue and Herndon corridors often have thin flex duct that sags between rafters, creating low points where lint pools and restricts airflow. We replace these runs with rigid metal duct pitched for proper drainage.
- Heat-degraded attic retrofits in 1960s-1980s central Fresno ranches. The original homes near Blackstone, Shaw, and Kings Canyon were built before forced-air laundry rooms were standard. The retrofit flex duct has spent decades in 150°F attics. Liner breaks down. Wire coils separate. Lint leaks into insulation and the duct collapses or disconnects entirely.
- MERV-8 filters failing to stop agricultural soil dust. Standard filters in older Fresno installs can’t intercept the fine reddish-tan soil particulates that blow in from surrounding farmland. This dust coats duct interiors, mixes with lint, and creates a dense, fire-prone mat that builds up faster than in coastal cities where outdoor air carries less mineral debris.
- Improper vent terminations under eaves or behind landscaping. Some Fresno builders terminated dryer vents in locations that seemed convenient during construction but trap moisture against siding or get buried by mature shrubs. We relocate these to code-compliant wall or roof terminations with proper clearance.
Pricing for Dryer Vent Cleaning in Fresno, CA
Here’s what dryer vent cleaning actually costs in Fresno’s market:
- Standard single-family dryer vent cleaning: $150-$280
- Second-story laundry or vent run over 25 feet: $220-$340
- Dryer vent repair (crushed/disconnected section replacement): $200-$450
- Vent rerouting to shorter path: $300-$550
- Bird guard or vent cap replacement: $85-$175
- Camera inspection as standalone service: $125-$195
What moves you within these ranges? The length and accessibility of your vent run, whether we need to enter the attic or crawlspace, and whether the existing duct is repairable or must be replaced with rigid metal. We don’t do per-vent pricing or bait-and-switch coupons. One flat price per system, agreed in writing before we start. Every estimate is free, and we’ll explain exactly what we found and why it costs what it costs. Call (323) 918-4345 to schedule.
We Also Serve Cities Near Fresno
Our Dryer Vent Cleaning crews work throughout the Central Valley, including Clovis, Madera, Sanger, and Fowler. Scheduling and dispatch are coordinated from our Fresno office, so response times to these surrounding communities are typically same-week. We bring the same equipment, the same Cedarwell Care Promise, and the same written-upfront pricing to every home in the service area.
Serving Fresno, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Fresno 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 Fresno
Fresno’s older homes have decades of accumulated retrofit work in attics that regularly exceed 150°F, degrading flex duct and creating leaks that pull in valley dust and lint. The combination of original builder shortcuts, heat damage, and agricultural particulates means these vents clog faster and pose higher fire risks than systems in newer or coastal construction. Call (323) 918-4345 and we’ll inspect yours with a camera to show you exactly what’s in there.
The fine reddish-tan soil dust from seasonal plowing and wind events north of Shaw Avenue mixes with lint to form a dense, fire-prone mat that standard cleaning tools sometimes struggle to remove. Our Nikro negative-air systems with HEPA filtration are specifically chosen to extract this valley debris without redistributing it through your home. We see this contamination signature in Fresno ducts essentially never found in coastal California markets.
Yes, and it’s one of our most common repairs in central Fresno. We remove the failed flex section, replace it with rigid metal duct rated for attic temperatures, and seal the penetration to prevent future dust intrusion. Most attic repairs take two to three hours and run $200-$450 depending on access and length. We photograph before, during, and after so you can see the improvement in airflow and safety.
We feed a lighted, flexible camera through the full vent run from the dryer connection to the exterior cap, recording video of lint buildup, duct damage, sagging points, and any disconnected joints. The whole process takes 15-20 minutes, and we review the footage with you on a tablet before discussing options. There’s no pressure to proceed - the inspection itself is educational, and many Fresno homeowners are surprised by what we find hidden in their attics.
Most Fresno families should schedule cleaning every 12-18 months, but homes with multiple loads per day, pets that shed heavily, or the degraded attic ductwork common in pre-1990 construction may need annual service. The agricultural dust load here accelerates buildup compared to cleaner-air regions. If your dryer cycle times have crept up or you smell warm lint near the laundry room, it’s time to call regardless of the calendar. Call (323) 918-4345 for a free estimate.
Ready to get your dryer vent inspected, cleaned, or repaired? Morton’s Air Duct Cleaning serves Fresno with background-checked technicians, professional Nikro and Rotobrush equipment, and the Cedarwell Care Promise on every visit: shoe covers and drop cloths, a written price before work starts, and a photo of the clean-up before we leave. Call (323) 918-4345 today for your free estimate.
Written by Paul Adeyemi, Owner at Morton’s Air Duct Cleaning, serving Fresno since 2005.




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