Dryer Vent Cleaning - One Price, Measured Results

Trusted Dryer Vent Cleaning Nationwide

Dryer vent cleaning removes the lint that builds up inside your dryer’s exhaust duct over time. That lint is the leading cause of dryer fires in American homes, and it also makes every load take longer to dry. Morton’s Air Duct Cleaning has cleaned dryer vents since 2005, always with a written price before work starts and a 365-Day Done Right Promise on every job. Call (323) 918-4345 and a live person answers, day or night.

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We’re not a call center that dispatches whoever’s nearby. Our background-checked, uniformed technicians arrive with Rotobrush and Nikro equipment, shoe covers, and drop cloths for your floors. Paul Adeyemi built this company around one idea: families should know exactly what they’re paying for and exactly what the crew will do before anyone touches a vent. That’s still how we work.

Dryer Vent Cleaning Service

The Complete Dryer Vent Cleaning Guide for Los Angeles Homeowners starts with our service: a full removal of lint, debris, and blockages from the entire dryer exhaust system, from the back of the dryer to the outside vent cap. You need it if clothes are taking longer than 40 minutes to dry, if the dryer feels hot to the touch, or if you haven’t had the vent cleaned in over a year. We run professional-grade Rotobrush or Nikro rotary brushes through the full duct run, then vacuum everything out with HEPA-filtered equipment. Most residential jobs run $120 to $240 depending on vent length and accessibility. Every quote is written down before we start, so the number you approve is the number you pay.

Full Duct Run Cleaning

We clean the entire vent path, not just the first few feet behind the dryer. That includes the transition hose, the duct through walls or floors, and the exterior vent cap where birds and debris often collect. A partial clean leaves lint deeper in the line, which is where blockages actually form.

Post-Clean Airflow Check

After the vent is clear, we verify airflow at the exterior vent and check dryer operation for proper exhaust. You see the before-and-after results, and the crew takes a photo of the clean-up before they leave.

Dryer Vent Installation

Dryer Vent Installation from Morton’s Air Duct Cleaning covers new vent runs for replacement dryers, relocated laundry rooms, or old ducts that have fallen out of code. If your current vent is flexible white plastic or foil, it traps lint faster than rigid metal and should be replaced. We install rigid or semi-rigid metal ducting that meets current fire safety standards, sized correctly for your dryer’s CFM rating. Installation runs $180 to $350 for a typical single-story run, with longer or multi-story runs quoted on inspection. You receive a written price before any materials are cut or any wall is opened.

Replacing Old or Damaged Ducts

Old foil accordion ducts sag, trap lint in every rib, and can crush behind the dryer. We remove the old line entirely and install smooth-wall metal ducting that moves air efficiently and resists lint buildup. The difference in drying time is usually noticeable within the first week.

New Laundry Room Setups

Moving the washer and dryer to a new room means routing a new vent line correctly from the start. We plan the shortest possible run with minimal bends, install the proper vent cap, and seal every joint so exhaust air goes outside, never into the wall cavity.

Dryer Vent Repair

Dryer Vent Repair from Morton’s Air Duct Cleaning fixes damaged duct runs, disconnected joints, crushed transition hoses, and vent caps that no longer open or close properly. Wondering DIY vs Professional Dryer Vent Cleaning: What’s Safe to Do Yourself? We handle the repairs that aren’t. You need repair if you smell musty air in the laundry room while the dryer runs, if the vent cap flap is stuck open, or if you can see gaps in a duct seam. Repair work starts at $90 for simple fixes like a new vent cap or reconnected joint, with full section replacements running $150 to $280. We diagnose the problem, show you what we found, and give a written price before any repair begins.

Reconnecting Separated Ducts

A duct joint that pulls apart inside a wall or crawlspace sends hot, humid exhaust into the house instead of outside. We find the separation, secure the connection with proper fasteners, and seal it with foil tape rated for dryer exhaust temperatures. No duct tape, which dries out and fails.

Damaged Vent Cap Replacement

The exterior cap keeps rain, snow, and animals out of the vent line. A rusted or stuck cap reduces airflow and lets moisture into the duct, where lint turns into a damp, heavy mat. We replace damaged caps with durable metal models that seal tightly when the dryer is off and open fully under airflow.

Dryer Vent Cleaning Company

Our Dryer Vent Cleaning in Los Angeles means something specific at Morton’s Air Duct Cleaning. We’re the company families call after a previous crew left lint on the floor, quoted one number and billed another, or rushed through the job in 15 minutes. Since 2005, we’ve worked under the Cedarwell Care Promise: shoe covers and drop cloths on every visit, a written price before work starts, and a photo of the clean-up before the crew leaves. A typical residential dryer vent cleaning runs $120 to $240. The 365-Day Done Right Promise means if the job isn’t right, we make it right, no debate.

What Sets Our Crews Apart

Every technician is background-checked, arrives in uniform, and works to the Cedarwell C.A.R.E. values. We use quiet tools during nap hours and pet-safe products where available, because we know the dog is underfoot and the toddler is asleep down the hall. The house should look and smell at least as good as when we arrived.

One Visit, Not a Revolving Door

We clean the vent completely the first time. If the vent wasn’t done right, we come back under the 365-Day Done Right Promise, not with a new invoice. That promise is stamped on every job we schedule, not just offered when someone asks.

Dryer Vent Inspection

Dryer Vent Inspection from Morton’s Air Duct Cleaning is a room-by-room visual and equipment check of your dryer’s entire exhaust path, from the back of the machine to the exterior vent cap. You need an inspection if you’ve bought a home and don’t know the vent’s condition, if you’ve never had the line cleaned, or if your dryer is suddenly running much longer per cycle. We check duct material, joint integrity, vent length, cap function, and lint accumulation. A standalone inspection runs $90 to $150, and the fee is credited toward cleaning if you book the work on the same visit. You get a written report with photos, plus a written price for anything we recommend.

New Home Purchase Checks

A home inspection rarely looks inside the dryer vent beyond the visible areas. We run a camera scope through the full duct run to see what’s actually in there: compacted lint, old bird nests, separated joints, or damage from a previous remodel. Knowing the real condition keeps a hidden issue from becoming a surprise repair.

Airflow and Backpressure Testing

We measure airflow at the exterior vent and check the dryer’s backpressure against the manufacturer’s specifications. A vent that’s too long, has too many bends, or is partially blocked will show it clearly in the numbers, even if the dryer still appears to work. That gives you a factual answer, not a guess.

Commercial Dryer Vent Cleaning

Commercial Dryer Vent Cleaning from Morton’s Air Duct Cleaning services laundromats, apartment buildings, hotels, gyms, salons, and any facility with high-volume dryer use. Commercial dryers move far more lint through their vents than residential units, and a blocked line can shut down operations, trip thermal overloads, or create a fire risk that insurers take seriously. We clean multi-dryer vent systems, roof terminations, and long horizontal runs with the same Rotobrush and Nikro equipment we use on homes, scaled up for commercial ducting. Pricing is quoted per system after an on-site inspection. Every commercial job gets a written price before work starts and a post-clean photo record for your maintenance files.

Multi-Unit and Laundromat Systems

Shared vent lines that serve several dryers accumulate lint faster than any single-unit home. We clean the full common line, each dryer’s transition, and the roof or wall termination, then test airflow on every connected unit. A clean shared line means shorter dry cycles and lower gas or electric costs across the whole property.

Preventive Maintenance Schedules

We set up recurring cleaning intervals based on your actual dryer volume, not a generic calendar. A busy laundromat may need quarterly cleaning; a small gym may be fine at six months. Regular commercial cleaning documents compliance for insurers and keeps dryers running at full efficiency.

Brands We Service

We service dryers from every major manufacturer, including Whirlpool, Maytag, LG, Samsung, GE, Electrolux, Speed Queen, and Kenmore. Our technicians know the venting requirements for each brand’s models, including the specific CFM ratings and duct diameter specs that keep warranties intact. When you call, we’ll ask for your dryer’s make and model so the crew arrives prepared for your specific machine.

We also work with vent systems that include a Honeywell or Aprilaire booster fan, where applicable, and we’re experienced with long duct runs that need a properly matched inline fan to maintain airflow. Whether you have a Whirlpool, a Speed Queen, or any other make, we can clean, repair, or replace the vent line correctly the first time.

Signs You Need a Pro Right Now

• Clothes take two or more cycles to dry. When airflow is restricted, the dryer can’t move the moisture out. The heating elements work harder, your energy bill climbs, and the extra run time puts more wear on the machine. A clean vent usually brings dry times back to 35-45 minutes per load.
• The dryer or laundry room feels hot and humid while running. Exhaust air that isn’t leaving the house properly dumps heat and moisture into the room instead. That warm, damp air is hard on drywall, paint, and anything stored nearby, and it signals the vent isn’t pulling air through the way it should.
• You smell burning or a musty odor during a cycle. Lint accumulation near the heating element can singe, and trapped moisture creates a damp, stale smell inside the duct. Both mean the vent isn’t clear. Turn the dryer off and call us before running another load.
• The exterior vent flap doesn’t open when the dryer runs. A stuck or blocked flap means exhaust air is going somewhere it shouldn’t, or the duct is too packed for air to push through. We check the flap, the cap, and the full run to find exactly where the restriction is.
• It’s been more than a year since the last cleaning. Lint builds up gradually, even with a new dryer and a well-designed vent line. Annual cleaning is the simplest protection against a vent fire, and it’s cheaper than a repair. If you can’t remember the last time, that’s the time.

Our Process, Step by Step

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   Arrival and floor protection. The technician arrives in uniform, slips on shoe covers before stepping inside, and lays drop cloths around the dryer and the exterior vent work area. We ask about pets, kids, and any access notes so the visit stays calm for the whole house.
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   Written price before anything starts. We inspect the dryer connection, count the duct run length, and check the exterior vent cap. Then we write down a flat price for the full job. You approve it before we touch a tool. No one starts work hoping you’ll sign off later.
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   Full-system cleaning with professional equipment. We disconnect the dryer safely, run rotary brushes and HEPA-filtered vacuums through the entire vent run from both ends, and clean the transition hose and exterior cap. Rotobrush equipment reaches what a basement shop vac never will.
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   Airflow verification and reassembly. After cleaning, we reconnect the dryer, run a short test cycle, and confirm strong airflow at the exterior vent. If the dryer is gas, we check the connection is secure and leak-free before we call the job done.
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   Clean-up photo and the Done Right Promise. We clean the work area, show you the lint we removed, and take a photo of the finished clean-up before we leave. Your written price, your photo, and your 365-Day Done Right Promise are all in hand before the van pulls away.

How Much Does Dryer Vent Cleaning Cost?

Where We Work

Morton’s Air Duct Cleaning serves homeowners and businesses across the United States through local crews. Every location is an independent business that has chosen to work to the Cedarwell Care Promise: a written price upfront, shoe covers and drop cloths on every visit, background-checked uniformed technicians, and a 365-Day Done Right Promise on every job. Wherever you are, the same standard applies.

Frequently Asked Questions About Dryer Vent Cleaning

Schedule Your Dryer Vent Cleaning Service Today

Call (323) 918-4345 and talk to a real person, any hour of any day. We’ll listen, schedule your dryer vent cleaning, and give you a written price before any work starts. No surprises, no pressure. Just a clean vent, a faster dryer, and a home left exactly as tidy as we found it. That’s the Morton’s promise, and it’s been that way since 2005.

Written by Paul Adeyemi, Owner at Morton’s Air Duct Cleaning, serving families across the United States since 2005.