A Load That Used to Dry in 45 Minutes Now Takes 70? That Is a Clogged Vent.
Lint does not go somewhere safe — it packs into the vent run behind your wall, where over time it becomes both a fire hazard and the reason your energy bill keeps climbing.
Dryer vents are built to push hot, moist air and stray lint to the outside. The operative word is built. In practice, lint clings to the interior walls of the run, especially at elbows and on the longer paths that slow airflow down. Your dryer compensates by running longer. Longer cycles mean more heat, and more heat on a lint-packed duct is exactly the scenario behind the U.S. Fire Administration's annual numbers: roughly 2,900 residential dryer fires a year, with lint cited as the leading fuel source in the large majority of them.
Universe Air Ducts cleans dryer vents with a rotary brush system and a calibrated airflow meter. The meter gives an actual CFM reading at the termination point before and after — so you get a measurable result, not a technician telling you it looks good. If your run is crushed, kinked, or terminating in the wrong place, we flag it on the spot and can usually handle the repair the same visit.
What you get
Lint Is Real Fire Fuel
We pull out the packed lint sitting in the run behind your wall — the part your lint trap never catches and a shop vac cannot reach.
Dry Times Drop Fast
Most homeowners get a full load drying in one normal cycle again on the very next use, because airflow is the whole game for a dryer.
Airflow Meter Reading
We measure actual airflow in cubic feet per minute at the exterior hood before and after — a number you can see, not an impression.
Quick, Focused Visit
A standard dryer vent cleaning usually takes under an hour, and we can typically get on the schedule within a few days of your call.
Mention the online special
Our current online price is $99 (reg. $188) — just mention it when you schedule.
How it works
Exterior Hood Check
The technician starts outside, inspecting the vent cap for blockage, bird nests, and damaged flaps that choke off the exhaust.
Baseline Airflow Reading
We measure CFM at the termination before cleaning, so you have a documented before number to judge the after by.
Rotary Brush Cleaning
A flexible rotary brush runs the full length of the duct, breaking compacted lint off the interior walls and driving it out the exhaust end.
Meter-Confirmed Result
A second airflow reading confirms the improvement and gives you a take-home number to track at your next service.
See the difference
Drag the slider — real source-removal cleaning, the kind we photograph on every job.
Homeowners who booked dryer vent cleaning
“We moved into a new construction home and assumed the ducts would be clean — they were not. The tech pulled out drywall dust, insulation fragments, and construction debris I could see on the camera feed in real time. Flat upfront pricing meant no surprises on the invoice, and the whole job took under two hours. Highly recommend to anyone in a new build.”
Derek P.Verified Customer
Verified
“I booked the dryer vent cleaning after my dryer was taking two full cycles to dry a single load. The Universe Air Ducts tech cleared out a serious lint blockage, and now my dryer runs like it did when it was brand new — one cycle, done. The $99 flat rate was exactly what I paid, nothing extra. Quick, professional, and actually worth every penny.”
Tamara O.Verified Customer
Verified
“Called on a Tuesday and had an appointment by Thursday, which was faster than I expected. The technician used shoe covers and laid drop cloths throughout the house, so there was zero mess left behind after the job. My wife has asthma and has noticed a real improvement in the air quality since the cleaning. We did the combo deal — air ducts and dryer vent — and felt the bundle price was very fair.”
James R.Verified Customer
Verified
Dryer Vent Cleaning questions
How do I know my dryer vent needs cleaning right now?
The clearest tells: a load that needs more than one cycle, a dryer cabinet that is hot to the touch, or laundry that comes out warm but still damp. Any one of those is worth a service call.
Can you reach a vent that runs through the attic or up to the roof?
Yes. Attic runs and rooftop terminations are routine for us. A roof cap needs a ladder and a slightly longer visit, but it is a standard part of the job.
How often should a dryer vent be cleaned?
For a household doing four or five loads a week, once a year is a sensible interval. Longer runs, flexible foil sections, or multiple bends can call for it sooner.
Can I just do this myself with a hardware-store kit?
Those brush kits reach maybe four to six feet. Most real vent runs are ten to twenty-five feet with at least an elbow or two — and a partial clean can loosen lint that simply repacks further down the line.
Ready for cleaner air and safer laundry?
Same-week appointments, honest flat pricing, and no upsells.