Dryer vent cleaning
Whole-home duct cleaning
Camera inspection
Sanitizing & deodorizingWhole-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.
Trusted Dryer Vent Cleaning for Long Beach Homeowners
A clogged dryer vent is a fire hazard that most Long Beach homeowners never think about until the dryer takes two cycles to dry a single load. That extra runtime is lint building up inside the vent line, restricting airflow and forcing the dryer to work harder. Hollis Air Duct Long Beach has handled dryer vent cleaning in Long Beach since 2004, and we’re part of the Garrison Partners family, which means every job gets a written price before work starts and a 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. Roy Castellanos leads our Long Beach operation, and his standard is simple: show up inside the quoted window, price it before we touch it, and leave the site clean. Call (562) 548-7365 for a free estimate, and a live person answers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Key Takeaways
- Dryer vent cleaning in Long Beach typically costs between $120 and $250 for a standard single-family home, depending on vent length and access.
- The 365-Day Done Right Promise means if the work fails within a year, we return at no charge, including a free second visit.
- Most single-family dryer vent cleaning jobs take 45 to 90 minutes from setup to cleanup.
- We use professional-grade Rotobrush and Nikro equipment, the same tools commercial crews run, not hardware-store gear.
- Written pricing before any work begins. No price moves at the door.
Styles & brands we work with
Dryer Vent Cleaning Service
Dryer Vent Cleaning Service from Hollis Air Duct Long Beach removes the accumulated lint, dust, and debris that builds up inside the dryer exhaust line over months and years of normal use. In Long Beach’s coastal climate, the salt air mixes with lint and creates a caked residue that shortens dryer life and raises the risk of a vent fire. We clean the full vent run from the dryer connection to the exterior termination point, using a rotary brush system paired with negative-air extraction so the debris gets pulled out rather than pushed into your laundry room. A standard single-family home in Long Beach runs $120 to $250 depending on vent length, roof versus wall termination, and how long it’s been since the last cleaning. We’ve got more on Dryer Vent Cleaning in Long Beach if you want the full breakdown.
Rotary Brush and Negative-Air Method
We run a Rotobrush rotary brush system through the vent line to break up caked-on lint, while a Nikro negative-air machine creates suction that pulls loosened debris into a HEPA-filtered collection unit. This two-step method is what commercial crews use because it removes more material in one pass than a shop vac ever will. The result is a vent line that moves air the way the manufacturer intended.
When You Need This Service
If your dryer takes longer than one cycle to dry towels, or the laundry room feels humid when the dryer runs, the vent is telling you something. Lint buildup is also the leading cause of dryer fires in residential homes, and the U.S. Fire Administration reports thousands of these fires every year. A cleaning every 12 to 24 months is the standard recommendation for a household that runs the dryer three or more times per week.
Dryer Vent Installation
Dryer Vent Installation is the process of running a new exhaust line from your dryer to the exterior of your home, and it’s a job Long Beach homeowners need when the existing line is crushed, rusted, or was never sized correctly in the first place. Many older homes in neighborhoods like Bixby Knolls and Belmont Heights still have flexible foil or vinyl vent lines that trap lint at every bend and don’t meet current fire code. Hollis Air Duct Long Beach installs rigid metal ducting, which resists lint buildup and provides the smoothest airflow path. Installation in Long Beach starts at $180 and runs up to $450 depending on run length, wall penetrations, and whether we’re replacing an existing line or routing a new one. We also handle home ductwork services when the job requires more than a dryer line.
Rigid Metal Ducting Standards
We install rigid metal ducting because it’s the material current fire codes specify for residential dryer exhaust. Flexible foil and vinyl lines sag over time, creating low spots where lint collects and airflow stalls. Rigid metal keeps the interior wall smooth, and we seal every joint properly so moist air exits the home instead of leaking into wall cavities.
Replacing Old or Damaged Vents
If your current vent line is crushed behind the dryer, corroded from years of coastal humidity, or venting into the attic or crawlspace instead of outside, replacement is not optional. We inspect the full run, tell you what’s there and what it should be, and give you a written price for the complete install before any work begins. No change orders, no surprises.
Dryer Vent Repair
Dryer Vent Repair addresses specific failures in the exhaust system: disconnected joints, crushed sections, damaged exterior caps, or vents that have pulled apart inside the wall. In Long Beach, we frequently find vent lines that were installed with drywall screws or duct tape, both of which fail over time and let lint escape into wall cavities or attics. Hollis Air Duct Long Beach repairs these issues by replacing the damaged section, reconnecting joints with proper clamps, and sealing the run so it’s airtight from dryer to exterior. Most repairs in Long Beach run $130 to $300 depending on access and the extent of the damage. If your dryer backs up against the wall and you hear rattling or see lint around the connection point, that’s a repair call, not a cleaning call.
Fixing Disconnected and Crushed Lines
A dryer vent that’s pulled apart behind the appliance is pushing hot, humid, lint-filled air into your wall cavity every time you run a load. That’s a mold and fire risk sitting inside your house. We pull the dryer out, inspect the full line, and reconnect or replace whatever has failed, using proper clamps and foil tape rated for dryer exhaust temperatures.
Exterior Vent Cap Replacement
The cap on the outside of your house is the termination point for the entire vent run, and Long Beach’s salt air corrodes cheap caps quickly. We replace damaged or missing caps with louvered or hooded models that keep rain and pests out while letting exhaust air pass freely. A properly functioning exterior cap also prevents birds from nesting in the vent line, which we find more often than you’d expect in the Belmont Shore and Naples Island areas.
Dryer Vent Cleaning Company
Dryer Vent Cleaning Company is what we are, but the more useful question is what separates one company from another when you’re hiring for this work in Long Beach. Hollis Air Duct Long Beach is part of the Garrison Partners family, and we operate under The Garrison Standard, which means the price is written before we touch anything, the technicians are background-checked and uniformed, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise backs every job in writing. If the work fails within a year, we come back at no charge, including a free second visit. We’ve been doing this since 2004, and the majority of our Long Beach customers call us back the next time their vent needs attention. For our neighbors to the south, we also cover Dryer Vent Cleaning in Huntington Beach.
What The Garrison Standard Means on Your Job
The Garrison Standard is not a slogan. It’s a set of operational requirements: arrive inside the quoted window, put the price in writing before work begins, complete the job by the book, and leave the site clean. Our technicians are background-checked and uniformed, so when we say we’ll be there at 2:00, the person who arrives at 2:00 is verifiable and accountable.
Written Pricing, No Moving Targets
You’ll get a written price for the full dryer vent cleaning or repair before any equipment comes off the truck. That price does not move once we’re inside. We’ve seen the bait-and-switch model up close, and we built our business on doing the opposite. If the job requires additional work, we tell you, show you, and price it in writing before proceeding.
Dryer Vent Inspection
Dryer Vent Inspection is a visual and mechanical check of your entire dryer exhaust system, from the connection behind the appliance to the termination point outside your home. Long Beach homeowners request inspections when they move into a new house, when their dryer has been running hot, or when they suspect the previous owner never had the vent cleaned. Hollis Air Duct Long Beach performs inspections using a camera scope that lets us see inside the vent line and show you exactly what’s there. A standalone inspection in Long Beach runs $75 to $125, and if we find a problem that requires cleaning or repair, we apply that amount toward the work.
Camera Scope Diagnostics
We run a camera scope through the vent line so we can see blockages, disconnects, crushed sections, and buildup without guesswork. You get to see the footage too, which means you know exactly what’s inside your vent and why we’re recommending what we’re recommending. No mystery, no upsell.
Pre-Purchase and Post-Renovation Checks
When you’re buying a home in Long Beach, the inspection report rarely covers the dryer vent, and most sellers never had it cleaned. We’ll inspect the full run and tell you what needs attention before you close, or right after you move in. After a renovation, drywall dust and construction debris find their way into vent lines, and an inspection confirms whether the line is clear or needs a full cleaning.
Commercial Dryer Vent Cleaning
Commercial Dryer Vent Cleaning is routine maintenance for laundromats, apartment buildings, hotels, salons, gyms, and any Long Beach business that runs dryers multiple times per day. The lint load in a commercial setting is orders of magnitude higher than a residential home, and the fire risk scales with it. Hollis Air Duct Long Beach provides commercial dryer vent cleaning with the same professional-grade Rotobrush and Nikro equipment we use on residential jobs, scaled to handle longer runs, multiple dryers, and rooftop terminations common in Long Beach commercial buildings. Commercial pricing depends on the number of dryers, vent run length, and access, and we provide a written quote after a site walk. If you manage a property in the area, we also serve Dryer Vent Cleaning in Garden Grove.
Multi-Unit and Property Management Schedules
Property managers and building owners in Long Beach typically schedule commercial dryer vent cleaning on a quarterly or semi-annual basis, depending on dryer volume. We can set up a recurring maintenance schedule, document every cleaning, and provide records you can show to insurers or fire inspectors. Documentation is part of the job, not an add-on.
Rooftop and Long-Run Vent Systems
Many commercial dryers in Long Beach vent through the roof, which means the vent run is longer, has more turns, and collects more lint than a typical residential setup. Our negative-air machines handle these longer runs effectively, pulling debris through the system rather than pushing it up and out where it can settle back into the line. We clean the full run, including the rooftop termination, every time.
Brands We Service
Hollis Air Duct Long Beach works on dryer vent systems connected to all major dryer brands, and we’re familiar with the venting requirements and airflow specifications for each. Rotobrush is the rotary brush system we use on every cleaning, and it’s the standard tool in the industry for breaking up caked-on lint without damaging the interior of rigid metal ducting. The Nikro negative-air machines we pair with it provide the suction that pulls loosened debris out of your home instead of releasing it into the laundry room. For homes with filtration add-ons, we also service systems that incorporate Aprilaire and Guardsman filtration products, which are commonly paired with dryer and whole-home air systems in newer Long Beach construction.
Whether you have a vent line installed with Abatement Technologies equipment or any other make, we can clean, inspect, and repair it. The brand matters less than the condition of the run, and we’ll tell you honestly what’s there and what needs to happen.
See the difference
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- Clothes take two or more cycles to dry. This is the most common early warning. A dryer vent that’s 50% blocked cuts airflow enough to double drying time, and every extra minute of runtime adds lint to the line. If you’re running the dryer twice for one load, the vent is already compromised.
- The dryer feels hot to the touch on the outside. When airflow is restricted, heat backs up into the dryer body. A hot dryer exterior means the exhaust system isn’t doing its job, and the thermal fuse or heating element is under stress that shortens the machine’s life.
- You smell a burning or musty odor while the dryer runs. Lint that sits in a hot vent line can smolder, and the smell is distinct. Musty odors mean moisture is trapped in the line, which in Long Beach’s humid coastal air can lead to mold growth inside the vent. Either smell warrants an inspection.
- The exterior vent cap doesn’t open when the dryer runs. Go outside while the dryer is on and check the cap. If the louvers aren’t opening, airflow is blocked or the cap is seized. A closed cap means the dryer is pushing hot air against a closed door, and that air has to go somewhere, usually back into your laundry room.
- You haven’t had the vent cleaned in two or more years. Even if the dryer seems to be working fine, lint builds up gradually. The U.S. Fire Administration recommends annual dryer vent cleaning for households that run the dryer regularly. If it’s been two years or you don’t know when it was last done, schedule it.
Our Process, Step by Step
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Arrival inside the quoted window. We tell you when we’ll be there, and we’re there at that time. Our technicians arrive in uniform, with identification, and they’ll walk you through what they’re about to do before any equipment comes inside.
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Initial inspection of the full vent run. We pull the dryer out, check the connection point, and examine the exterior cap. If the vent line is accessible, we’ll camera-scope it to see the condition inside. You get a written price for any cleaning or repair work before we proceed.
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Cleaning with rotary brush and negative-air extraction. We run the Rotobrush system through the line to dislodge lint and debris, while the Nikro negative-air machine pulls it out into a HEPA-filtered collection unit. No mess in your laundry room, no lint blown into the house.
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Post-cleaning verification. We run the camera scope again after the cleaning, so you can see the before-and-after difference with your own eyes. We also run the dryer briefly to confirm airflow at the exterior cap and check that the termination point is clear.
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Cleanup and documentation. We leave the site the way we found it, or cleaner. You get a written record of the work performed, the condition of your vent line, and the date of your next recommended cleaning. That documentation is yours to keep.
How Much Does Dryer Vent Cleaning Cost in Long Beach?
A typical dryer vent cleaning for a single-family home in Long Beach runs $120 to $250, depending on the length of the vent run, whether it terminates through a wall or the roof, and how long it’s been since the last cleaning. The average job falls around $150 to $180 for a standard one-story home with a straight wall termination. Homes with rooftop vents, longer runs, or vents that haven’t been cleaned in five or more years tend toward the higher end because the work takes longer and requires more passes. If the vent needs repair or replacement instead of just cleaning, the total will reflect that additional work, and you’ll have a written price before anything starts. Our neighbors in Orange County can check dryer vent pricing for Huntington Beach for comparison.
What affects the price most is access and vent length. A dryer on an interior wall with a 20-foot run through the crawlspace is harder work than a dryer on an exterior wall with a 6-foot straight shot. Rooftop terminations add ladder work and safety equipment. What does not affect the price is the condition of your laundry room or the size of your house. We price the vent, not the square footage. The free estimate includes a full inspection, a written quote, and a camera scope of the vent line when accessible, so you know exactly what you’re paying for before you pay anything.
Our Service Area Near Long Beach
Hollis Air Duct Long Beach serves the city of Long Beach and the surrounding communities, including San Pedro, Carson, Lakewood, Bellflower, Downey, Norwalk, and the Orange County border cities of Westminster, Buena Park, Cypress, and Garden Grove. Most residential jobs in Long Beach proper are reached the same day or the next day, and we schedule accurate arrival windows so you’re not waiting around wondering if we’ll show. Call (562) 548-7365 and a live person answers, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Serving Long Beach, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dryer Vent Cleaning in Long Beach
Dryer vent cleaning is the process of removing accumulated lint, dust, and debris from the exhaust line that runs from your dryer to the outside of your home. Lint builds up inside this line over time, restricting airflow and creating a fire risk. The cleaning removes that buildup so the dryer can exhaust properly, which shortens drying time and reduces the risk of a vent fire.
Most residential dryer vent cleaning jobs in Long Beach take 45 to 90 minutes from setup to cleanup. The time depends on the length of the vent run, how much lint has accumulated, and whether the line has any turns or obstructions that require extra attention. We’ll give you a time estimate when you call.
Dryer vent cleaning in Long Beach typically costs $120 to $250 for a standard single-family home. The price depends on vent length, access, and how long it’s been since the last cleaning. You get a written price before any work begins, so the number you approve is the number you pay. Call (562) 548-7365 for an exact quote, and estimates are free.
Yes, we clean and inspect dryer vent systems connected to all major dryer brands, including Whirlpool, Maytag, LG, Samsung, GE, Kenmore, and Bosch. The vent line itself is the same basic system regardless of the dryer brand, and our cleaning equipment works on all of them. What matters more than the brand is the condition and configuration of the vent run.
In most cases, we can schedule dryer vent cleaning in Long Beach the same day or the next day. We don’t promise specific dispatch times, but we do arrive inside the window we quote, and our phones are answered by a live person 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call (562) 548-7365 to check availability and get a free estimate.
The 365-Day Done Right Promise is our written guarantee that covers every job we perform for a full year. If the work fails within 365 days, we return and make it right at no charge, including a free second visit. That means if lint builds back up unusually fast or a repair doesn’t hold, you don’t pay to have us fix it.
Clear a path to the dryer and remove any items from the top of the machine so our technician can pull it out safely. If the dryer is in a tight closet, clear the floor space in front of it as much as possible. We’ll handle the rest, including protecting the floor and cleaning up when the job is done.
Schedule Your Dryer Vent Cleaning Service in Long Beach Today
Call Hollis Air Duct Long Beach at (562) 548-7365 for a free estimate on dryer vent cleaning, inspection, repair, or installation. A live person answers at any hour, and the price you’re quoted is the price you’ll pay, written down before we start. Roy Castellanos and the team have been serving Long Beach since 2004, and we back every job with the 365-Day Done Right Promise.
Written by Roy Castellanos, Owner at Hollis Air Duct Long Beach, serving Long Beach since 2004.