How much does dryer vent cleaning cost?
Dryer vent cleaning costs $145 on average in the United States, and $75 to $340 depending on where the vent runs, according to Angi, updated in July 2026. Angi puts a basement or first-floor vent at $80 to $150 and a roof vent at $150 to $250, the same bands HomeGuide printed in April 2024, so these prices have held. Where the vent runs and how far it has to travel is what changes the number.
$75 – $340
depending on where the vent runs
$150 – $250
roof vent
$145
national average
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Cost breakdown
Each table below comes from one source, named underneath it, with the date that source last revised the figures. Everything is a United States figure in USD.
Dryer vent cleaning cost by service
| Service | Average price |
|---|---|
| Basement or first floor | $80 – $150 |
| Second floor | $110 – $185 |
| Roof vent | $150 – $250 |
| Dryer vent plus air duct cleaning | $340 – $800 |
| Cleaning plus bird nest removal | $120 – $250 |
| Inspection | $30 – $60 |
| Rerouting or new installation | $200 – $500 |
| Bird guard installation | $30 – $100 |
| Lint alarm installation | $170 – $250 |
| DIY cleaning kit | $15 – $50 |
Cost by where the vent runs, 2026
| Location | Average cost |
|---|---|
| Roof dryer vent | $150 – $250 |
| Second-floor dryer vent | $110 – $185 |
| Basement or first-floor dryer vent | $80 – $150 |
Cleaning and the jobs that come with it, 2026
| Service | Cost |
|---|---|
| Dryer vent and air duct cleaning | $340 – $800 |
| Dryer vent cleaning and bird nest removal | $195 – $550 |
| Dryer vent inspection | $30 – $60 |
| New dryer vent installation or rerouting | $200 – $500 |
| Lint alert monitoring system installation | $170 – $250 |
| Disinfectant fogging | $50 – $100 |
| Vent booster fan | $150 – $400 |
| Damaged dryer vent replacement | $80 – $1,000 |
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What changes the price
- Where the vent comes out
- A duct that exits at ground level behind the machine is a quick job. One that runs up through two floors and out of the roof is not, and the price tracks that directly.
- How long the duct is
- A long run through a finished ceiling, or one that turns several times on its way out, takes longer to brush through, and the visit is priced on that time.
- What is in there
- Dry lint pulls out. Wet lint and a bird nest both need more work, and companies price them as separate jobs.
- Whether you bundle it with air ducts
- Adding whole-house duct cleaning multiplies the visit several times over. It is a different job with a different price, not an upsell on this one.
How to pay less
- Clean the lint trap every load
- It is the thing that keeps the duct clear between professional visits, and it costs nothing.
- Fit a bird guard once
- A one-off guard stops the nest that turns a routine clean into the most expensive version of this job.
- Do it yourself if the run is short and straight
- A cleaning kit is inexpensive and adequate for a ground-floor vent you can reach. A roof vent is not a DIY job.
Questions
How often should a dryer vent be cleaned?
Once a year for most households, more often if you dry several loads a day or the duct run is long. Clothes taking two cycles to dry is the usual first sign.
Is a blocked dryer vent actually dangerous?
Yes. Lint is highly combustible and a restricted vent traps heat behind it. Clothes dryers are a recognised cause of household fires, which is why this is maintenance rather than housekeeping.
Can I clean a dryer vent myself?
For a short, accessible run, yes, with a brush kit. Long runs, second-floor ducts and roof vents are worth paying for, because reaching them safely is most of the job.
Where these figures come from
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How Much Does Dryer Vent Cleaning Cost? [2026 Data]
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Dryer Vent Cleaning Cost