Dryer vent cleaning
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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.
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- Whole-home duct cleaning
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AfterHow Much Does Dryer Vent Cleaning Cost in New Orleans?
Dryer vent cleaning in New Orleans typically costs $120 to $225 for a standard single-family home, and $95 to $150 for a short, straight vent run that a technician can reach from the outside. Longer runs, second-floor laundry rooms, and vents that have not been touched in years push the job toward $300 or more. Every quote is set by a written estimate after we see the run, so the number you’re given is the number you pay.
We handle this as a dedicated service, not an add-on squeezed between other jobs. Our technicians have up to 14 years of experience, we’re licensed and insured, and estimates are free. Call (833) 749-5104 to get yours. We answer 24/7. Fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday.
Lint is the reason this matters. It accumulates on the inside walls of the vent and around the transition where the dryer connects to the duct, and it is highly flammable. A vent that’s been running for three or four years in a busy New Orleans household can hold enough lint to choke airflow and raise the temperature inside the run. Cleaning is not cosmetic maintenance; it’s the cheapest fire-safety step in most homes.
Dryer Vent Cleaning Cost Breakdown (2026)
Here’s what the line items look like across the New Orleans market for 2026. These are typical ranges, and the written estimate sets the final price for your specific vent run.
| Service | Typical Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard dryer vent cleaning (single story, accessible) | $120 – $185 | Most common job; vent reached from outside or from the laundry room |
| Short, straight run (ground level, under 10 feet) | $95 – $150 | Fastest jobs; simple path with one or two bends |
| Second-floor or interior laundry room | $165 – $250 | Extra ladder work and interior hose routing |
| Long run or multiple 90-degree bends | $185 – $300 | Harder to reach the full length; more time on the brush and vacuum |
| Heavy lint buildup (5+ years since last cleaning) | $200 – $325 | Multiple passes needed; may include a camera check |
| Roof-terminated vent | $225 – $350 | Roof access adds time and care; we flag this in the estimate |
| Vent inspection with camera | $75 – $150 | Bundled with cleaning when there’s a suspected blockage or damage |
| Transition duct replacement | $40 – $90 (part + labor) | Flexible foil or vinyl transitions crush and trap lint; rigid metal is better |
| Vent flap or termination hood replacement | $50 – $120 | Fixes the bird and pest entry problem and restores proper airflow |
What pushes the number up? Distance, height, and how long it’s been. A short run at the back of a single-story home in Lakeview is a different job from a second-floor laundry closet in a camelback uptown, where the vent snakes through a wall cavity before it exits. Bends slow the work because each one needs the brush and vacuum repositioned. Years of neglect add passes. What pulls it down: a straight run, easy outdoor access, and regular cleaning so we’re not working through a packed column of felted lint.
One more factor for New Orleans specifically – older homes. A lot of the housing stock in neighborhoods like Mid-City, the Bywater, and Central City dates to the early-to-mid 1900s, and dryer vents were retrofitted into those houses decades later. That retrofit work is not always done well. We regularly find flexible foil transition ducts crushed flat behind the dryer, vents that terminate into an attic or crawlspace instead of outside, and terminations with a screen or grate that traps lint and clogs. Each of those fixes adds to the bill, but it’s the difference between a vent that works and one that just moves lint around.
What Affects Dryer Vent Cleaning Pricing in New Orleans
Five factors drive the price more than anything else. If you can answer these before you call, you’ll get a more accurate estimate over the phone and fewer surprises on the day.
- Length of the run. The shorter the path from the dryer to the outside, the cheaper the job. Forty feet with three bends is not the same job as eight feet straight out a wall – and the longer run also carries a higher risk of lint packing down at the far end where it’s hardest to reach.
- Where the vent terminates. A wall exit at ground level is the easiest. A roof exit requires ladder or roof access, and that adds time. If your vent terminates into an attic or crawlspace, that’s not a proper termination and it needs to be corrected, which is quoted separately.
- Where the dryer sits. A dryer on the second floor, in an interior closet, or in a tight utility nook adds work. Louisiana homes often tuck the laundry into closets without much clearance, and we have to route hose and brush around the appliance and through the wall.
- How long it’s been since the last cleaning. A vent cleaned two years ago takes one pass. A vent that’s never been cleaned in a home where the previous owners ran four loads a week takes several passes and possibly a camera inspection.
- The state of the transition duct. The short flexible duct connecting the dryer to the wall is the most common failure point. If it’s crushed, torn, or made of vinyl, it needs to be replaced with rigid or semi-rigid metal. That’s a small add-on, but it matters – a crushed transition cuts airflow as badly as a lint-packed vent.
- Humidity and moisture. New Orleans summers push a lot of moisture through the air, and a dryer working harder in a humid house sheds more warm, damp air into the vent. When airflow is restricted, that moisture condenses on the inside of the duct and turns loose lint into a dense, sticky mat. It’s harder to remove than dry lint, so homes with chronic vent problems tend to cost more to clean.
We use professional-grade Rotobrush rotary brush systems combined with Nikro HEPA-rated vacuum equipment on every vent job. The rotary brush physically agitates the lint off the duct walls; the HEPA vacuum captures it rather than blowing it back into the laundry room. Both steps, every time. That’s the difference between a vent that’s actually clean and one that just had a shop vac waved at it. We also use Abatement Technologies air filtration equipment – a remediation-grade standard applied to residential work – so fine particulate stays contained during the job.
How to Save on Dryer Vent Cleaning
The single biggest way to keep this cost down is to clean on a schedule instead of waiting for a problem. A vent cleaned every two years costs less per visit than one cleaned after five because there’s less lint to break loose and fewer passes with the brush.
- Clean when the run is short and straight. If you’re remodeling or moving your laundry, keep the vent path as short and straight as possible. Each bend and each foot adds cleaning cost over the life of the home.
- Replace the transition duct early. A crushed or vinyl transition duct costs $40 to $90 to replace and immediately improves airflow. It also keeps lint from packing into the wall vent as fast, which means fewer cleanings. Ask about this at the estimate.
- Bundle with air duct cleaning. If your ducts are also due, having New Orleans Duct Cleaning handled at the same visit spreads the trip out across two services. We do air duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning, and air duct repair under one roof, so nothing has to be scheduled twice.
- Ask for the free estimate first. Give us the basic layout – floor, approximate run length, where it exits – and we’ll give you a written range before we start. Call (833) 749-5104. We answer 24/7, and fast dispatch runs from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday.
- Fix pest screens and grates. A vent termination with a screen or grate traps lint and clogs fast. Replacing the hood with a proper flap keeps birds and squirrels out without choking airflow – a small fix that saves cleaning cost down the road.
- Check your dryer’s own lint filter and the cavity behind it. A clean filter and a quick vacuum of the filter housing reduce the lint that reaches the vent. It doesn’t replace professional cleaning, but it slows buildup between visits.
One thing we don’t recommend: cleaning a vent by running a leaf blower or shop vac through it yourself. Flexible vent runs and long duct paths are hard to clear fully from one end, and if you dislodge a lint plug you may just push it into a bend where it packs tighter. It’s also easy to damage the duct or the dryer’s exhaust connection. If airflow is poor and the vent is more than a couple of years old, get it looked at by someone with the right equipment.
Bigger Picture: Why Dryer Vent Cleaning Is Different in New Orleans
Three things about New Orleans homes change the picture. First, a lot of the housing stock is old, and older homes often have retrofit dryer vents that were cut through walls after the fact. Those runs can be long, awkward, and difficult to inspect without proper tools. Second, the region’s humidity means dryer vents see more moisture than in drier climates, and damp lint packs harder. Third, many homes have laundry tucked into interior closets without an exterior wall, so the vent has to route through a wall cavity, up into an attic, or out through the roof.
That combination makes the job more varied than in a newer tract home where every vent is a short straight shot. It’s also why we run a camera through the vent when there’s any doubt about routing or condition. A camera check typically adds $75 to $150 and tells us exactly where the vents go and what shape they’re in before the brush goes in.
If we find a breach – a disconnected joint, a crushed section, a vent that dumps into the attic – we can repair it. Duct breaches and disconnects are things many cleaners flag but can’t fix. We carry the materials and do the repair as part of the same visit, which saves a second appointment and keeps the vent working properly. Guardsman-grade protective products are also part of our service offerings for lasting results on the ductwork we touch.
For customers who want more than a clean vent, we also supply and install Honeywell and Aprilaire whole-home air quality systems. That means if you’ve been meaning to upgrade filtration, it can happen at the same appointment as the dryer vent cleaning, instead of sourcing a second contractor.
If your ducts themselves look suspect – visible dust on the registers, a musty smell when the system runs, or higher-than-normal energy bills – that’s a different service and worth pricing separately. Dryer vent cleaning doesn’t address the air distribution system. We quote air duct cleaning in New Orleans separately so you can see the two costs side by side and decide what to tackle first.
FAQs – Dryer Vent Cleaning Cost
How much does dryer vent cleaning cost in New Orleans?
Dryer vent cleaning in New Orleans typically runs $120 to $225 for a standard single-family home, with a short straight run costing $95 to $150 and long or roof-terminated runs reaching $300 or more. The written estimate sets the final price. Call (833) 749-5104 for a free estimate – we’ll give you a range before we arrive.
Is it cheaper to repair or replace a dryer vent?
Repairing is almost always cheaper than replacing the full vent run. Transition duct replacement runs $40 to $90, a termination hood or flap is $50 to $120, and fixing a disconnected joint is usually minor labor. Full vent replacement only makes sense when the duct is physically crushed or too deteriorated to clean, and even then it’s quoted separately so you can compare. Call (833) 749-5104 and we’ll tell you which one your vent needs.
How often should I have my dryer vent cleaned?
Once every two years is a reasonable baseline for most New Orleans homes, and once a year if you run four or more loads a week, have a long vent run, or have pets. If it’s been more than three years since the last cleaning, it’s worth booking. The cost is lower now than after lint has packed for a decade. Call (833) 749-5104 to schedule.
Can dryer vent cleaning prevent a house fire?
Yes – lint is a leading cause of residential dryer fires, and cleaning removes the fuel source from inside the vent. Dry lint is highly flammable; when airflow is restricted, the dryer runs hotter and lint in the vent can ignite. Professional cleaning with rotary brush agitation and HEPA capture removes the lint that clogs the run. Call (833) 749-5104 to get yours on the schedule. We answer 24/7 and dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday.
Can you come the same day?
Yes, same-day service is often available depending on the schedule. Dispatch runs from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday; we’re closed Saturday. A call outside dispatch hours is booked into the next opening, Sunday through Friday, 7am to 7pm. Call (833) 749-5104 for the earliest available visit and a free estimate.
What does the estimate include?
The estimate is free and covers the full scope: evaluating the vent run, checking the transition duct, confirming where the vent terminates, and identifying any breaches or clogs that need repair. You’ll get a written price before any work starts. Call (833) 749-5104 to book the estimate.
Contact New Orleans Duct Cleaning
If your dryer is taking longer than it used to, or you can’t remember the last time the vent was cleaned, the answer is a quick call. We do dryer vent cleaning as a dedicated service, backed by Rotobrush rotary brush systems, Nikro HEPA vacuums, and Abatement Technologies filtration. Our technicians have up to 14 years of experience, and we’re licensed and insured. We also handle air duct cleaning and air duct repair, so a single visit can cover both. Call (833) 749-5104 for a free estimate. We answer 24/7. Fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday.
Pricing reflects the New Orleans market as of 2026. New Orleans Duct Cleaning offers free estimates – call (833) 749-5104.
Written by the team at New Orleans Duct Cleaning.
What Our Customers Say
"Did the dryer vent while they were here for a small add on price. The dryer now finishes a load in one cycle instead of two."
- Adam Whitaker"Two guys, about three hours, plastic down at every register, and they wiped the vent covers before putting them back."
- Priya Reddy"Quoted per system rather than the bait and switch per vent pricing everybody else in town uses. The number I was told on the phone was the number on the invoice."
- Dustin Walsh