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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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AfterHow Much Does Dryer Vent Cleaning Cost in Longmont?
Dryer vent cleaning in Longmont typically costs $120 to $250 for a standard residential run, with most homes landing near $150 to $190. Long runs, second-story vent terminations, and heavy lint buildup push the job toward the top of that range, while a short, straight vent to an outside wall comes in at the low end. The written estimate you get before any work starts sets the final price.
We run the full vent from the dryer connection to the exterior cap, not just the section behind the appliance. If you want the wider duct system looked at while we’re set up, duct cleaning in Longmont covers the supply and return side with the same contractor-grade equipment.
Dryer Vent Cleaning Cost Breakdown (2026)
Most Longmont quotes break into the same handful of line items. Here’s what we see in the local market this year.
| Line Item | Typical 2026 Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard dryer vent cleaning (single run, ground floor) | $120 – $175 | Short run to an outside wall, routine lint buildup |
| Long or complex vent run cleaning | $175 – $250 | Runs over roughly 15 feet, multiple elbows, basement or second-story termination |
| Roof-terminated vent cleaning | $225 – $340 | Cap on the roof, requires outside access and height handling |
| Rigid or semi-rigid duct upgrade | $150 – $350 | Replacing flexible foil or vinyl with rigid metal where the run allows it |
| Vent cap or hood replacement | $40 – $110 | Fixing stuck flaps, pest screens, or a damaged exterior hood |
| Booster fan installation | $175 – $400 | For runs that keep clogging or dryers that keep overheating |
Where a bid lands inside those ranges depends on a few concrete things. A vent that exits straight out the wall behind the dryer takes far less labor than one that climbs two floors and vents through the roof. Number and tightness of elbows matters more than the linear footage on some jobs, because each bend is a place lint collects and brush agitation gets harder. Homes where the vent has never been touched tend to run higher, since compaction at the low points takes longer to break loose. If the technician finds damage, that’s a repair line item, not a cleaning one.
We use Rotobrush brush agitation with Nikro HEPA extraction to work the full run. The brush contacts the walls of the vent and dislodges what’s bonded there, and the HEPA vacuum captures it rather than blowing lint into the laundry room. Contact-and-capture, in equipment terms.
What Affects Dryer Vent Cleaning Pricing in Longmont
Longmont has a specific set of housing and climate conditions that change what a vent job looks like. Here’s what pushes the price around locally.
- Vent terminal height. Many of Longmont’s two-story homes in neighborhoods like Fox Hill and Meadowlark vent the dryer through the roof rather than a side wall. Roof caps cost more to service because the technician has to safely access the height, and that’s reflected in the labor line.
- Run length and elbow count. A dryer set against an exterior wall with a straight 4-foot run is a fast job. A dryer in the middle of a basement with four elbows and 25 feet of flex duct is not. Elbows act as lint traps.
- Flexible vs. rigid duct. Vinyl or foil flex ripples trap lint and sag where it runs horizontally. Rigid metal ducts clean out more completely and hold less debris between visits.
- Front Range dry air and lint load. Longmont dry seasons mean more airborne lint (it’s the same dry air that makes cotton and wool shed). Homes here can build up lint faster than a humid climate would suggest, and heavier buildup means more brush passes and more time.
- Newer high-efficiency dryers. They run at higher airflow through a tighter exhaust path and are less forgiving of a restricted vent. A partially clogged vent can trigger overheating shutoffs on these units, and diagnosing and clearing it takes a bit more time.
- Pest activity or a stuck cap. Wasps and birds love a warm dryer cap in cold months. If the flapper is jammed or the screen is packed, there’s a cap repair on top of the cleaning.
If the technician finds the problem is upstream in the duct system rather than the vent, we can quote that too, since we handle dryer vent cleaning and full-system duct work from a single visit.
How to Save on Dryer Vent Cleaning in Longmont
There’s no shortcut around a proper cleaning, but there are ways to keep the price at the low end of the range.
- Book before the vent is fully blocked. A routine cleaning on a partially clogged vent is cheaper than one that requires multiple brush passes and a stack of lint extraction. If your dryer loads come out damp on the first cycle, that’s the time to call.
- Clear the laundry area before the technician arrives. Pulling the dryer out and moving whatever’s stacked around it means faster access and less time on the clock.
- Consolidate with duct work if you’re due. If the dryer vent cleaning and a duct cleaning are both in your plans for the year, combining the visits usually saves on labor. Our technicians have up to 10 years of experience running both with Rotobrush and Nikro equipment.
- Skip the “cleaning” that only vacuums the first two feet. Some low-priced bids just run a shop vacuum into the visible section and call it done. That doesn’t fix a mid-run restriction.
- Get a written estimate first. Call (866) 361-9658. Estimates are free, and the written number is what the job costs.
Can Dryer Vent Cleaning Cost More for Some Homes in Longmont?
Yes, some Longmont homes land well above the standard $120 to $250 range. Roof termination, runs over 20 feet with multiple elbows, a venting configuration that requires partial disassembly to access, or a clogged booster fan all add time and complexity that get quoted before the work starts. The estimate will tell you which category you’re in. Call (866) 361-9658 for a free estimate.
How Often Should a Longmont Homeowner Have the Dryer Vent Cleaned?
Most Longmont homes should have the dryer vent cleaned once a year, and more often if the household runs multiple loads a day or the vent run is long. A scheduled annual cleaning costs less over a few years than dealing with the problem after a restriction has built up, because the routine visit takes less time. If you notice the dryer taking two cycles to finish, the top of the machine is hot to touch, or you smell a scorched note from the laundry area, don’t wait for the next scheduled appointment. Call (866) 361-9658.
What Does the Dryer Vent Cleaning Actually Include?
A proper dryer vent cleaning covers the entire exhaust path, from the connection at the back of the dryer to the exterior termination point. We remove the vent from the dryer outlet, agitate the full run with a Rotobrush brush system, extract the released lint with a Nikro HEPA vacuum, and then check airflow at the cap. If we find a damaged section of flexible duct, a stuck flapper, or a cap that’s packed with lint and insect debris, we tell you on the spot and give you a written price for the fix before we do anything.
It’s a different job from air duct cleaning, and it’s worth being clear about that. The dryer vent exists to carry moisture and heat outside. The duct system moves heated and cooled air through the house. Both need regular attention, but the equipment, the access points, and the failure modes are different. When a homeowner wants both looked at, one visit covers it. We also install Honeywell and Aprilaire filtration products and carry Abatement Technologies air-filtration equipment for heavier contamination scenarios, so the discussion doesn’t dead-end at “the vent is clean” if the household has wider indoor air quality concerns.
FAQs – Dryer Vent Cleaning Cost
How much does dryer vent cleaning cost in Longmont?
Expect $120 to $250 for most Longmont homes, with a short run to an exterior wall near $120 to $150 and a second-story or roof-terminated vent toward $225 to $340. Call (866) 361-9658 for an exact quote. Estimates are free.
Can you clean the dryer vent the same day?
Same-day service is often available. We answer 24/7, and dispatch runs 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday. A call outside dispatch hours gets booked into the next opening. Call (866) 361-9658 to check the schedule.
Is it cheaper to clean the dryer vent or replace the duct?
Cleaning is almost always cheaper than replacement, at $120 to $250 versus $150 to $350 for a rigid duct upgrade on a typical run. Replacement only makes financial sense when the existing flex duct is crushed, torn, or sagging badly enough that cleaning won’t restore airflow. Call (866) 361-9658 and we’ll tell you which scenario you’re in.
Do I need the whole duct system cleaned too?
Not necessarily. The dryer vent and the HVAC duct system are separate, and many Longmont homes only need the vent line serviced at the annual interval. That said, if the household has noticed uneven airflow, musty odors, or allergy flare-ups, a duct system cleaning may be worth pricing alongside the vent work. Call (866) 361-9658 and we’ll give you a written estimate for both.
What happens if the technician finds damage during the cleaning?
The technician stops and tells you what’s wrong, then gives you a written price for the repair before touching anything. We repair what we find. No surprise charges appear on the invoice after the fact. Call (866) 361-9658 for a free estimate and a clear picture of what the job involves.
Get a Written Estimate on Your Longmont Dryer Vent
Longmont dryer vent cleaning runs $120 to $250 for most homes, and the written estimate sets the final number. No fee is added on top. If the vent is roof-terminated, the run is long, or the cap is jammed, we’ll quote it clearly before we start. Our technicians run Rotobrush brush systems with Nikro HEPA extraction, so the cleaning removes lint from the whole run instead of pushing it around. Call (866) 361-9658. We answer 24/7. Fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday. Estimates are free.
Pricing reflects the Longmont market as of 2026. Duct Cleaning Longmont offers free estimates – call (866) 361-9658.
What Our Customers Say
"Job was done well and the house smells better. There was some dust knocked loose around a couple of the registers that I had to wipe down afterward."
- Karen Yang"My wife's allergies had been bad in this house since we moved in. It's been two months since they did the ducts and it's noticeably better. Not a miracle, but real."
- Roger Hoffman"They photographed every return and supply before starting and sent me the file afterward. No upsell to a sanitizing treatment I didn't need."
- Michael Sullivan