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 Lynn
Dryer vent cleaning in Lynn typically costs $150 – $350 for a standard residential system, with most jobs completed in under two hours. Our crews dispatch from our Boston office and carry the full Rotobrush and Nikro rig needed for Lynn’s older housing stock, including the long, retrofitted vent runs common in triple-deckers. Call (361) 326-5060 for a written estimate before any work starts.
We’ve worked the triple-deckers off Lynn Common, the Diamond District Victorians, and the post-war capes near Wyoma Square. Lynn’s coastal climate and 1880 – 1920 housing mean dryer vents here fail differently than in newer suburbs: salt air corrodes terminations, humid basements feed microbial growth in lint-packed galvanized runs, and the retrofit geometry of these old flue chases creates lint traps that shorter modern runs simply don’t have. Our Dryer Vent Cleaning team knows where to look and what equipment the job actually takes.
Why Hollis Air Duct Cleaning Is Lynn’s Preferred Dryer Vent Cleaning Company
Hollis Air Duct Cleaning has been part of the Garrison Partners family since 2004. In Lynn, that means showing up in a marked van, in uniform, with a background-checked technician who prices the job in writing before touching anything. No estimate that balloons at the door. No per-vent upsells. The 365-Day Done Right Promise covers every job: if the vent clogs again or the work fails within a year, we return and make it right at no charge, including a free second visit.
Phones are answered by a live person 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Scheduling runs through our Boston office, but the crew that arrives at your Lynn door knows the local housing stock: the shared basement runs in Highlands triple-deckers, the damp crawlspace terminations in Diamond District homes, the corroded Guardsman hoods we replace weekly on coastal properties near Nahant Beach. Roy Castellanos built this operation on The Garrison Standard, and that standard travels with every van.
Dryer Vent Inspection in Lynn
Dryer Vent Inspection in Lynn is where we start every job, because guessing at vent condition in these old houses wastes time and money. A proper inspection runs a camera through the full lint pathway, checks airflow at the termination, and documents corrosion, blockages, or improper slope in the run. In Lynn’s triple-deckers, we’re often looking at 15 – 25 feet of galvanized pipe retrofitted into an original flue chase, with multiple elbows and a basement termination that may never have been properly sealed. A residential inspection runs $89 – $149; commercial systems start at $175.
Camera Documentation
We feed a borescope through the full run and show you what we see: lint matting, rust scale, disconnected joints, or the corroded damper that’s been stuck open since the last nor’easter. You get the footage. No mysteries.
Airflow and Termination Check
We measure static pressure and velocity at the exterior hood. In coastal Lynn, salt-air corrosion often reduces effective vent diameter or jams the damper, which shows up as low airflow even when the run looks clear. This is the difference between a real inspection and a flashlight-and-mirror routine.
Commercial Dryer Vent Cleaning in Lynn
Commercial Dryer Vent Cleaning in Lynn covers laundromats, multi-unit buildings, assisted living facilities, and any property where dryers run on commercial cycles with higher heat and lint volume. These systems use larger-diameter ductwork, often routed through plenum spaces or shared mechanical chases, and they accumulate lint faster than residential units. A commercial cleaning in Lynn runs $300 – $800 depending on duct length, access difficulty, and whether the system requires negative-air containment. We schedule these during off-hours to avoid disrupting operations.
Multi-Unit and Triple-Decker Specialist Work
Lynn’s triple-deckers often house three units sharing a common basement or chase. We clean each branch line individually, seal temporary access ports with proper mastic, and verify isolation so lint from one unit doesn’t migrate into another’s run. The Garrison Code requires we leave the mechanical room cleaner than we found it.
Code Compliance Documentation
Commercial properties and landlords in Lynn need documentation for insurance and fire inspection. We provide written scope, before-and-after photos, and airflow readings on every commercial job. No hand-waving, no verbal reports.
Trusted Brands We Service in Lynn
We carry replacement parts and vent hardware from Guardsman, Aprilaire, and Abatement Technologies on every Lynn van, which means most repairs and cap replacements happen same visit without a parts run. Guardsman hoods and screens hold up better than big-box hardware in Lynn’s salt air, but even they need periodic replacement when the damper seizes or the mesh corrodes through. We stock the full range of diameters and termination styles common to Lynn’s retrofit installations, from standard 4-inch wall caps to the larger commercial hoods used in multi-unit buildings. If your vent needs rerouting or a bird guard, we measure, fabricate, and install on the spot with mastic-sealed joints that won’t leak humid basement air back into the system.
Common Dryer Vent Cleaning Problems We See in Lynn Homes
- The felted lint mat deep in galvanized runs. In Lynn triple-deckers, the vent path is often 20 feet or more with multiple elbows. Lint compresses into a dense mat past the first few feet, where a standard brush kit from the hardware store won’t reach. We use Rotobrush rotary agitation with segmented rods to break it loose and Nikro negative-air machines to pull it out under HEPA containment.
- Salt-air corrosion at coastal terminations. Homes near Lynn Shore Reservation or the Nahant causeway see Guardsman and standard hoods corrode shut within 3 – 5 years. The damper sticks, the screen dissolves, and lint backs up into the run. We replace with marine-grade hardware and verify proper flap action before leaving.
- Damp basement terminations feeding microbial growth. Lynn’s humid summers and cold, damp winters create condensation at basement vent exits. Lint gets wet, mold colonizes the mat, and the homeowner smells musty air every time the dryer runs. Source removal fixes this. Fogging does not.
- Coal-era soot mixed with lint in Highlands and Diamond District chases. These neighborhoods still have ductwork that carried coal heat decades ago. The soot provides a sticky substrate that binds lint tighter than in clean metal. Our brushes and whips are sized and staged for this heavier loading.
Pricing for Dryer Vent Cleaning in Lynn, MA
A standard residential dryer vent cleaning in Lynn runs $150 – $250 for a single-family or condo with straightforward access and a wall termination. Triple-deckers and homes with basement or crawlspace terminations, long runs, or heavy lint loading run $225 – $350. Commercial systems start at $300 and scale with duct length, access difficulty, and whether we need to set up negative-air containment in a multi-unit mechanical room. Vent rerouting, bird guard installation, or cap replacement are priced separately and written down before we start.
What moves the price: run length and elbow count, termination location and condition, whether the vent needs disassembly for access, and the density of the lint load. We do not quote per-vent or per-foot. One flat price per system, agreed in writing, before any work starts. Estimates are free. Call (361) 326-5060.
We Also Serve Cities Near Lynn
Our crews cover Lynn and the surrounding communities: Swampscott to the northeast along the coast, Saugus to the west, Salem to the north, and Revere to the south. Same equipment, same written pricing, same 365-Day Done Right Promise in every town.
Serving Lynn, MA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Lynn 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 Lynn
The retrofit geometry is the main reason. Lynn triple-deckers were built between 1880 and 1920 with no dryer vents; they were added later by running 4-inch galvanized pipe through original flue chases or shared basement runs. These paths are longer, have more elbows, and terminate in damp basements or crawlspaces where lint settles and compacts. In a newer suburban home with a 6-foot straight run through an exterior wall, lint has nowhere to accumulate. Call (361) 326-5060 and we’ll camera your run to show you exactly what’s in there.
Yes. The sodium chloride in coastal air accelerates corrosion of aluminum and galvanized steel, especially at the exterior termination where condensation forms. We replace hoods and screens in Lynn more often than in inland markets. Marine-grade hardware lasts longer but still needs inspection every 2 – 3 years. The damage is visible: stuck dampers, dissolved mesh, and flaking metal that reduces vent diameter and traps lint. Call (361) 326-5060 for a free inspection.
No. Fogging a chemical into a damp basement vent run masks odor but leaves the moisture-fed lint and microbial load in place. In Lynn’s humid climate, the mold returns within weeks because the source, the wet lint mat, was never removed. We do not sell fogging as a substitute for mechanical cleaning. Source removal with rotary agitation and negative-air extraction is the only method that actually reduces the microbial population. If a company quotes fogging without full mechanical cleaning, get a second opinion. Call (361) 326-5060 for an honest scope.
Every 12 – 18 months for a typical Lynn household, and every 6 – 12 months if you have a large household, run multiple loads daily, or live in a triple-decker with a long retrofit run. Coastal homes with corroding terminations may need more frequent inspection even if the lint load is moderate. The NFPA recommends annual cleaning for all dryer vents; in Lynn’s older housing stock, that minimum is worth treating as a ceiling, not a floor. Call (361) 326-5060 to set a schedule based on your specific run.
Camera inspection of the full run, rotary brush agitation with a Rotobrush system sized to your duct diameter, negative-air extraction with HEPA filtration so lint doesn’t enter your home, airflow verification at the termination, and replacement of any corroded hood, screen, or damaged section. We do not vacuum the first three feet and call it done. In Lynn’s triple-deckers, we often spend more time on the far end of the run, past the elbows, where the felted mat actually lives. You get before-and-after photos and a written report. Call (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate.
Written by Roy Castellanos, Owner at Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, serving Lynn and the North Shore since 2004.




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