Whole-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.
Fast, Reliable Dryer Vent Cleaning Across Grafton
In Grafton, dryer vent cleaning typically runs $120 – $280 for a standard single-family home, with most jobs completed in 60 to 90 minutes. Our crews cover the full village, from the older homes near Main Street and Center Road to the newer subdivisions off State Route 57 and throughout Grafton Township.
We’ve worked on enough Grafton properties to know the local patterns. The pre-1960 homes around the historic village core often have galvanized steel vent runs that corrode and narrow over decades, while the newer construction off Jaycox Road and in the township’s developing areas tends toward longer, more convoluted flexible duct paths that sag and trap lint. Both scenarios demand different approaches, and our technicians arrive with the right tools for whichever Grafton neighborhood we’re heading into. Scheduling and dispatch are coordinated from our Cleveland office, but the crews serving Grafton live and work in Lorain County, so they know the roads, the housing stock, and the specific vent configurations common here.
Call (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate. We’ll give you a written price before any work starts, and every job is backed by our 365-Day Done Right Promise.
Why Hollis Air Duct Cleaning Is Grafton’s Preferred Dryer Vent Cleaning Company
We’ve been part of the Garrison Partners family since 2004, and our reputation in Lorain County has been built one appointment window at a time. In Grafton specifically, homeowners remember whether you showed up when you said you would, whether the price matched the quote, and whether the crew left the laundry room cleaner than they found it. We track all three.
Our technicians are background-checked and uniformed, and we follow The Garrison Code on every job: arrive inside the quoted window, price in writing before touching anything, complete the work by the book, and leave the site clean. No exceptions. The 365-Day Done Right Promise means if anything we repair or clean fails within a year, we come back and make it right at no charge, including a free second visit if needed.
Phones are answered by a live person 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No voicemail loops, no callback queues, no waiting until Monday morning to schedule your Dryer Vent Cleaning appointment.
Commercial Dryer Vent Cleaning in Grafton
Commercial Dryer Vent Cleaning in Grafton covers multi-unit laundry facilities, apartment complexes, and small commercial operations from the retail corridors along State Route 57 to properties near the I-71 interchange. These systems accumulate lint faster than residential units due to higher cycle volumes, and the longer vent runs common in commercial builds create additional fire risk if neglected. In Grafton, we typically see commercial dryer vent cleaning range from $200 – $450 per unit or bank of dryers, depending on run length, access difficulty, and whether the system requires disassembly for thorough cleaning.
Multi-Unit Scheduling and Minimal Disruption
We coordinate with Grafton property managers to complete work during low-usage windows, typically weekday mornings between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Our Nikro negative-air machines contain lint and debris at the source, so common areas stay clean and tenants aren’t inconvenienced by dust migration.
Code Compliance Documentation
Many Grafton apartment insurers and fire inspectors now require annual dryer vent cleaning records. We provide written documentation of work completed, including before-and-after airflow readings, for your compliance files.
Dryer Vent Cleaning Service in Grafton
Dryer Vent Cleaning Service in Grafton removes lint buildup from the full vent path, from the back of your dryer through the exterior termination point. Most Grafton homeowners need this every 12 to 18 months, though households with multiple loads per day, pet hair, or long vent runs may need service more frequently. A standard residential dryer vent cleaning in Grafton costs $120 – $280, with bird guard installation or vent cap replacement adding $45 – $85 per item if needed.
Rotary Brush and Negative-Air Methods
Our crews use Rotobrush rotary brush systems for rigid metal ductwork, the type common in Grafton’s older homes, and adjust to gentler extraction methods for the flexible ductwork found in newer Grafton Township construction. The rotary system physically scrubs vent walls while simultaneous vacuum extraction captures dislodged debris, rather than pushing it deeper into the run.
Inspection Before Cleaning
Every residential job starts with a visual inspection of the full vent path using a borescope camera. In Grafton, we’ve found bird nests in cap terminations near wooded lots off Stearns Road, crushed flexible ducts in tight chases, and corroded galvanized runs in century homes that required section replacement rather than simple cleaning. We show you what we find before quoting any additional work.
Trusted Brands We Service in Grafton
We stock replacement vent caps, bird guards, and transition hoses from Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Abatement Technologies for Grafton homeowners who need component replacement during cleaning. These aren’t hardware-store parts that degrade in two seasons; they’re the same professional-grade products we install in commercial settings throughout Lorain County. If your vent cap was damaged in a recent Northeast Ohio ice storm or your transition hose has cracked from age, we can typically replace it during the same visit rather than scheduling a return trip. For Grafton residents, that means one appointment, one written price, and one crew who knows your system.
Common Dryer Vent Cleaning Problems We See in Grafton Homes
- Corroded galvanized steel in pre-1960 village homes. The older housing stock near Main Street and the original village plat often contains original metal venting that rusts from the inside, narrowing the airway and trapping moisture. We inspect these runs carefully and replace corroded sections rather than cleaning around the damage.
- Sagged flexible duct in newer township subdivisions. Grafton Township’s post-2000 builds frequently use flexible plastic duct that droops in long horizontal runs, creating low points where lint accumulates in dense packs. Our rotary tools navigate these sags without tearing the material.
- Radon mitigation interference. In Grafton, many homes with forced-air systems also have radon mitigation pipes that tie into the HVAC return. Our technicians coordinate with radon mitigators when necessary to avoid disturbing these systems during vent work, a precaution rarely needed in neighboring cities without the same shale geology.
- Humid summer condensation and winter freeze-thaw damage. Grafton’s Northeast Ohio climate produces basement humidity that wets lint into paste-like clogs, while freeze-thaw cycles crack exterior vent caps and allow pest entry. We check for both conditions on every seasonal visit.
Pricing for Dryer Vent Cleaning in Grafton, OH
Here’s what dryer vent cleaning costs in Grafton’s market:
| Service | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Standard residential dryer vent cleaning | $120 – $280 |
| Commercial dryer vent cleaning (per unit/bank) | $200 – $450 |
| Vent rerouting or significant modification | $180 – $350 |
| Bird guard installation | $45 – $85 each |
| Vent cap replacement | $45 – $85 each |
| Dryer vent inspection (standalone) | $75 – $125 |
What moves the price within these ranges: vent run length (longer runs take more time and specialized rods), access difficulty (crawl spaces, finished ceilings, or roof terminations), and whether we find damage requiring repair rather than simple cleaning. We also offer Duct Sealing in Grafton and Air Duct Cleaning in Grafton for homeowners who want full-system service.
The price we write down before work starts is the price you pay. No per-vent add-ons, no “while we’re here” upsells, no invoice that balloons once the van is in your driveway. Call (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate.
We Also Serve Cities Near Grafton
Our crews regularly work in Elyria, North Ridgeville, Olmsted Falls, and Oberlin, so if you’re on the edge of Grafton Township or managing properties across Lorain County, we can coordinate multi-location service under single scheduling. The same written pricing, the same 365-Day Done Right Promise, the same uniformed technicians at every stop.
Serving Grafton, OH - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Grafton area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Dryer Vent Cleaning in Grafton
We typically schedule Grafton appointments within 3 to 5 business days, with limited next-day openings for situations where the dryer is completely blocked or showing warning signs of overheating. Call (361) 326-5060 to check current availability.
Yes, we service the full village of Grafton plus Grafton Township subdivisions off Jaycox Road, Stearns Road, and State Route 57, as well as the older homes in the historic village core near Main Street and Center Road.
We do not advertise emergency dispatch, but our phones are answered by a live person 24/7. If your dryer is overheating, producing burning smells, or showing visible smoke, call immediately and we’ll prioritize scheduling or guide you on immediate safety steps until we arrive.
Grafton pricing is consistent with our Lorain County rates and generally comparable to Elyria and North Ridgeville. The specific factors that affect your quote are your vent configuration, run length, and access difficulty, not your zip code.
Every job is covered by our 365-Day Done Right Promise. If the work fails within a year, we return and make it right at no charge, including a free second visit if needed. This is backed in writing on every invoice, not a verbal assurance.
Written by Roy Castellanos, Owner at Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, serving Grafton since 2004.




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