Santa Clara County · about 12 minutes from our Cupertino base

$129Side-by-side.Stackable or closet unit $179. Tax included. Same price in Sunnyvale as everywhere.

Dryer Vent Cleaning in Sunnyvale

How much does dryer vent cleaning cost in Sunnyvale?

Dryer vent cleaning in Sunnyvale costs $129 for a side-by-side and $179 for a stackable. Ranch homes vent through the garage in a short run, and the newer townhomes downtown run 20 to 40 feet to a roof or shared wall.

Call (781) 530-7642

Insured · Owner-operated · Flat prices published online · Same-day available, same-week appointments, 7 days

Illustrative image of a dryer vent duct being cleaned (stock image, not a Fresh Air job) — **Stock image for illustration**Stock image, not our job

Local notes

Dryer vents in Sunnyvale homes

Sunnyvale ranch homes have the laundry in the garage or a hall closet with a short wall run. The 2010s townhomes near downtown and along Lawrence are the opposite: stackable units in closets with long runs, which is where dryers here take two cycles.

Lint that gets past the screen collects in the duct behind the dryer and in every elbow between there and the outside wall. Once the run narrows, the dryer runs hotter and longer. We disconnect the dryer, run a rotary brush the whole length while the vacuum pulls, clear the exterior hood, then reconnect and confirm air is moving out the termination.

Air and dust in Sunnyvale

Sunnyvale sits on the flat valley floor between the bay and the foothills, and during the 2020 fire season the city spent weeks in the unhealthy range. Baylands wind carries fine dust in from the salt flats in late summer. Spring pollen is mostly grass and street trees rather than the foothill oaks.

Getting to you

Sunnyvale is 12 minutes from our Cupertino base via 85 or Wolfe Road. It is one of our two most-visited cities and we can usually offer a next-day slot.

What's included

Disconnect the dryer and clean the transition duct and dryer outlet
Rotary brush and vacuum the full run to the exterior termination
Clear the exterior hood, flap or roof cap
Reconnect the dryer with the existing transition duct, or tell you if it needs replacing
Airflow check with the dryer running
Lint shown to you before disposal

Full service details

Sunnyvale housing

Era: 1950s to 1960s ranch homes and Eichlers, plus 2010s townhome and apartment infill
Duct types: Under-floor and attic sheet metal in the ranch tracts, retrofit attic flex in Eichlers with added AC, small sealed systems in the new infill
Watch for: Eichler retrofits often run flex duct through a tight attic space above the original flat roof. Crushed runs are common and we photograph them for you.

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Neighborhoods we cover

Cherry ChaseOrtega ParkBirdlandLakewood VillagePonderosaHeritage DistrictDowntown SunnyvaleFair OaksRaynor ParkSunnyvale WestEichler tracts near Fairbrae and Cherry Chase

ZIP 94085, 94086, 94087, 94089

Illustration, not our job

What dryer vents cleaning looks like

Stock images, labelled as such, until we have photographed this service ourselves.

Illustrative image of an exterior dryer vent hood being brushed (stock image, not a Fresh Air job) — **Stock image for illustration**Stock image, not our job

Illustrative image of lint removed from a dryer duct (stock image, not a Fresh Air job) — **Stock image for illustration**Stock image, not our job

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FAQ

Dryer Vent Cleaning in Sunnyvale: questions

How much is a stackable dryer vent cleaning in a Sunnyvale townhome?

$179. Stackables in closets take extra handling to pull and reseat, and the townhome runs are long. We coordinate with the HOA if the termination is on the roof.

My Sunnyvale dryer vents through a flat Eichler roof. Can you reach it?

Usually, yes. Flat roofs are easy to walk. We clear the roof cap and brush the run from both ends.

Can you clean a dryer vent in Sunnyvale today?

Often. We are in Sunnyvale several days a week, and a dryer vent takes under an hour. Call before 10am.

How long does dryer vent cleaning take?

About 45 to 75 minutes. Short wall runs are done in under an hour. Long attic runs to the roof, or stackable units in tight closets, take closer to 90 minutes.

How often should a dryer vent be cleaned?

Once a year for a family that runs the dryer most days, every two years for light use. Long runs with several elbows and any home with a roof termination should stay on the yearly schedule.

Why does a stackable unit cost more?

Stackables sit in closets with a few inches of clearance. Pulling the unit out safely, reaching the transition duct, and reseating it takes about twice the handling time of a side-by-side, so we charge $179 instead of $129.

Can a clogged dryer vent cause a fire?

Yes. Lint is flammable and the heating element is right next to where it collects. Dryer fires are a well-documented cause of house fires, and a blocked vent is the usual reason. Cleaning the run removes the fuel.

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Book dryer vent cleaning in Sunnyvale

Sunnyvale is about 12 minutes from our Cupertino base. Call, we count vents together, you get the number, we hold a slot. Open 7am to 7pm, 7 days a week.

10% off for new customers. Mention the website when you book. First visit only, any service.

Call (781) 530-7642