CostGuideHQ

Dryer Vent Cleaning Cost: $100–$200 (Average $146) in 2026

Author: CostGuideHQ Editorial·✓ Fact-checked·Updated July 2026·5 min read·4 sources·US national averages, USD
Quick answerQuick answer: Most homeowners pay $100 to $200 to have a dryer vent professionally cleaned, averaging around $146 nationally. Basement and first-floor vents run cheapest; second-floor and roof vents cost more because of harder access and extra labor.
  • A typical dryer vent cleaning costs $100 to $200, averaging about $146 nationally (HomeAdvisor, Fixr, HomeGuide, Bob Vila).
  • Basement or first-floor vents are cheapest at $80 to $175; roof vents run $150 to $300 (HomeAdvisor, Fixr).
  • Labor makes up about 83% of the bill, priced at $65 to $150 (Bob Vila, Fixr).
  • Severe clogs — wet lint or a bird nest — can push a job to $150 to $400 (Fixr, Bob Vila).

How much does dryer vent cleaning cost?

National average
$146
total project
Typical range
$75–$350
Most projects
Whole project
$100–$200
Advertisement · 728 × 90

Cost by material / type

TypeLowHigh
basement or first-floor vent$80$175
second-floor vent$110$200
roof vent$150$300
Estimate your cost
—

Rough estimate only — get local quotes for exact pricing.

What affects the cost?

  • Vent location — basement or first-floor vents are cheapest at $80-$175, second-floor vents run $110-$200, and roof vents cost the most at $150-$300 because they need ladder work and specialized equipment (HomeAdvisor, Fixr)
  • Duct length — Fixr prices the cleaning itself at $6-$11 per linear foot, with short runs of 15 feet or less landing near the $80 low end and longer runs pushing the bill up (Fixr)
  • Clog severity — a routine lint clog runs $100-$200, wet or packed lint $100-$300, and a bird nest or animal debris $150-$400 because it takes more time and sometimes a repair (Fixr, Bob Vila)
  • Labor — labor is the bulk of the bill, about 83% of the total, priced at $65-$150 depending on access and local rates (Bob Vila, Fixr)
  • Inspection and repair add-ons — a stand-alone vent inspection runs $30-$60, and fixing damaged ductwork found during the job adds $75-$150 (HomeAdvisor, Fixr, Bob Vila)
  • Provider/company pricing — national franchise rates vary: Stanley Steemer $75-$175, Dryer Vent Wizard $100-$250, Sears $125-$225, COIT $150-$250 (Fixr, HomeGuide)
  • Extra services — rerouting or reinstalling a vent run costs $200-$500, a bird guard installation $30-$100, and disinfectant fogging $50-$100 (HomeAdvisor, Bob Vila)

How much does dryer vent cleaning cost?

Most homeowners pay $100 to $200 for a professional dryer vent cleaning, with a national average around $146 (HomeAdvisor, Fixr, HomeGuide, Bob Vila). The stated averages from these sources land close together — $145, $150, $150, and $139 — so there’s little disagreement on what a typical job costs. On the low end, an easy, accessible first-floor vent can run as little as $75 (HomeAdvisor); on the high end, a roof vent that needs a full inspection and clog removal can reach $350 (Fixr). Treat $100–$200 as your planning budget, with location and clog severity as the two factors most likely to push you toward either end.

Why does vent location change the price?

Where your dryer vent exits the house drives most of the spread between a $100 job and a $300 one. Basement and first-floor vents are cheapest at $80 to $175, since they’re easy to reach. Second-floor vents run $110 to $200 — a bit more time and equipment to access. Roof vents cost the most, $150 to $300, because they require ladder work, roof access, and sometimes specialized equipment to clear (HomeAdvisor, Fixr). Fixr also prices the cleaning itself at $6 to $11 per linear foot, so a longer duct run adds to the bill regardless of where it exits.

What makes a cleaning job more expensive?

  • Clog severity. A routine lint clog runs $100 to $200. Wet or packed lint climbs to $100 to $300. A bird nest or other animal debris is the most expensive at $150 to $400, since it takes longer to clear and can require a repair (Fixr, Bob Vila).
  • Labor. Labor makes up about 83% of the total bill, priced at $65 to $150 depending on access and local rates (Bob Vila, Fixr) — there’s little material cost in a standard job.
  • Inspection. Some companies charge $30 to $60 for a stand-alone vent inspection, though it’s often bundled free with a cleaning (HomeAdvisor, Fixr, Bob Vila).
  • Repairs and extras. If the technician finds damaged ductwork, fixing it adds $75 to $150. Rerouting or reinstalling a vent run costs $200 to $500, a bird guard installation runs $30 to $100, and disinfectant fogging adds $50 to $100 (HomeAdvisor, Bob Vila).
  • Provider. National franchise pricing varies: Stanley Steemer runs $75 to $175, Dryer Vent Wizard $100 to $250, Sears $125 to $225, and COIT $150 to $250 (Fixr, HomeGuide) — all fall within the broader national range.

How can I keep the cost down?

Book the cleaning before a clog turns into a wet-lint or nest situation — routine lint removal at $100 to $200 is a fraction of the $150 to $400 a neglected, packed vent can cost (Fixr, Bob Vila). If your vent exits at the basement or first floor, expect to pay toward the low end of the range ($80 to $175) simply because it’s easy to access. Ask upfront whether the inspection fee is waived with a booked cleaning, and get a second quote if you’re being quoted toward the $300+ end — that price point is typically reserved for roof vents with real blockages, not a standard job.

Advertisement · 336 × 280

Frequently asked questions

How much does dryer vent cleaning cost on average?
Most homeowners pay $100 to $200, with a national average around $146 across HomeAdvisor, Fixr, HomeGuide, and Bob Vila. Easy, accessible jobs can run as low as $75 (HomeAdvisor), while a roof vent needing inspection and clog removal can reach $350 (Fixr).
Does vent location change the price?
Yes. Basement and first-floor vents cost the least at $80 to $175. Second-floor vents run $110 to $200, and roof vents cost the most, $150 to $300, because they require ladder work and specialized equipment (HomeAdvisor, Fixr).
Why do some quotes run so much higher than others?
Clog severity is the biggest swing factor. A routine lint clog runs $100 to $200, wet or packed lint $100 to $300, and a bird nest or animal debris $150 to $400, since those jobs take longer and sometimes require a repair (Fixr, Bob Vila).
Is a vent inspection included in the cleaning price?
Not always — some companies charge it separately at $30 to $60 (HomeAdvisor, Fixr, Bob Vila), though many waive the fee when you book a cleaning.
How much of the cost is labor versus materials?
Labor accounts for about 83% of the total bill, priced at $65 to $150 depending on access and local rates (Bob Vila, Fixr) — there isn't much material cost involved in a standard cleaning.
Do national franchise cleaners cost more than local pros?
Pricing varies by brand: Stanley Steemer runs $75 to $175, Dryer Vent Wizard $100 to $250, Sears $125 to $225, and COIT $150 to $250 (Fixr, HomeGuide) — all within the typical national range.
What if my vent needs a repair, not just cleaning?
That's a separate line item. Fixing damaged ductwork found during the job runs $75 to $150, and rerouting or reinstalling a vent run costs $200 to $500 (HomeAdvisor, Bob Vila).

Sources

Figures synthesized and cross-checked across these sources (retrieved 2026-07-28):

  • HomeAdvisor — Dryer vent cleaning costs an average of $145. Normal Range: $104-$188. It can cost as little as $75 or reach as high as $340. By location: basement $80-$150, first floor $80-$150, second floor $110-$185, roof $150-$250. Stubborn blockages average $120 to $250.
  • Fixr — National average cost to clean a dryer vent is between $100 and $200, with a national average of $150. Low end $80 (duct 15 feet or less); high end $350 (roof vent inspection, clog removal). Per-foot cost $6-$11; technicians charge $90-$160 per hour. By problem: clog $100-$200, wet lint $100-$300, bird nest $150-$400. By location: basement $100-$175, first floor $100-$175, second floor $125-$200, roof $150-$300. Labor $65-$150. Inspection $30-$60. Vent repair $75-$150. Reroute vent $200-$500. Company pricing: Stanley Steemer $75-$175, Dryer Vent Wizard $100-$250, Sears $125-$225, Coit $150-$250.
  • HomeGuide — National average cost to clean a dryer vent is between $100 and $200, national average $150. Low-end $80 (15 feet or less), high-end $350 (roof vent with inspection and blockage removal). Cost per foot $6-$11; contractors cover about 15 feet per hour. By location: basement $100-$175, first floor $100-$175, second floor $125-$200, roof $150-$300. Labor $65-$150. Inspection $30-$60. DIY kit $20-$70. Company pricing: Stanley Steemer $75-$175, Dryer Vent Wizard $100-$250, Sears $125-$225, Coit $150-$250.
  • Bob Vila — Average $139, range $102-$179. By location: basement/first floor $80-$150, second floor $110-$185, rooftop $130 on average. By problem: clogged pipe cleaning $100-$200, wet lint removal $100-$300, bird nest removal $150-$400. Labor is 83 percent of total expense, $65-$150. Vent inspection $30-$60. Vent repair $75-$150. Company pricing: Stanley Steemer $75-$175, Dryer Vent Wizard $100-$250, Sears $125-$225, COIT Cleaning $150-$250.

Stated national averages cluster tightly: HomeAdvisor $145, Fixr $150, HomeGuide $150, Bob Vila $139 — mean $146, used as national_average_usd. The typical/normal range these sources publish also clusters closely (HomeAdvisor $104-$188, Fixr/HomeGuide $100-$200, Bob Vila $102-$179), so project_low_usd/project_high_usd is set to $100-$200 (Fixr/HomeGuide), which comfortably contains HomeAdvisor's and Bob Vila's normal ranges. range_low_usd/range_high_usd ($75-$350) captures the full realistic spread each source cites for edge cases: HomeAdvisor's stated low of $75 for an easy, accessible job, and Fixr's stated high of $350 for a roof vent needing inspection plus blockage removal. Fixr and HomeGuide publish near-identical figures (including the same per-company price table for Stanley Steemer, Dryer Vent Wizard, Sears, and COIT), and Bob Vila's figures track closely with what Angi publishes in search results — but Angi's own page returned an HTTP 403 on every fetch attempt, so Angi is not cited as an independent source here; only pages that were successfully fetched directly are cited. by_type rows are location-based total-job price bands synthesized from HomeAdvisor's and Fixr's location breakdowns (basement/first-floor, second-floor, roof), since dryer vent cleaning is priced as a job rather than by material.