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 Medina
Dryer vent cleaning in Medina, OH typically costs $180 – $340 for a standard residential run and is completed in about 90 minutes. Most Medina homeowners need it done every 1 – 2 years, though homes near the historic square with original ductwork often require annual inspection due to decades of accumulation in undersized runs.
We serve Medina from our Cleveland dispatch office, with crews covering the city daily from the square out to the newer subdivisions along Route 18. Whether you’re in a Victorian near Public Square with stamped sheet-metal thimbles from a long-gone local shop, or a 1970s ranch off Medina Road, we’ve cleaned vent runs like yours. Our Dryer Vent Cleaning team carries Rotobrush agitation tools and Nikro negative-air machines, the same equipment commercial crews use, because packed lint in century-old galvanized ductwork doesn’t budge with a hardware-store vacuum.
Call (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate. We’ll give you a written price before any work starts, and every job carries our 365-Day Done Right Promise.
Why Hollis Air Duct Cleaning Is Medina’s Preferred Dryer Vent Cleaning Company
Hollis Air Duct Cleaning has been part of the Garrison Partners family since 2004. We operate under The Garrison Standard: arrive inside the quoted window, price in writing, complete the job by the book, and leave the site clean. In Medina, that standard matters because the work is often more complex than a simple lint pull.
Our technicians are background-checked and uniformed. You know who’s walking into your home before they arrive. And when you call (361) 326-5060, a live person answers the phone, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No voicemail loops, no callback queues, no waiting until Monday to schedule.
We know Medina’s housing stock. The historic square neighborhoods, the mid-century ranches along Granger Road, the newer builds south of town. Each era brings different vent configurations, different failure modes, different solutions. That local knowledge means we show up with the right tools and the right approach, not a one-size-fits-all checklist.
Dryer Vent Inspection in Medina
Dryer Vent Inspection in Medina often reveals problems invisible from the laundry room: crushed runs behind drywall, disconnected joints spilling moist air into wall cavities, or original galvanized ductwork shedding sharp debris that blocks lint pathways. A typical inspection in Medina runs $120 – $180 and includes a written report with camera footage of the full run.
Homeowners near Medina’s historic square should schedule an inspection if their dryer cycle times have crept up, if the laundry room feels unusually humid, or if they notice a burnt-lint smell. These are early warnings that a vent run is compromised, and in older homes with masonry-wall terminations, the fix is rarely as simple as blowing out the line.
Camera Inspection for Hidden Damage
We feed a borescope through the full vent run to document crushed sections, disconnected joints, and lint packing density. In Medina’s older homes, we often find the run still bears stamps from defunct local sheet metal shops, a clue that the ductwork was never sized for modern high-CFM dryers. The camera doesn’t lie, and the footage becomes part of your written report.
Airflow and Back-Pressure Testing
After visual inspection, we measure airflow at the termination and back-pressure at the dryer connection. NFPA guidelines set clear thresholds; if your Medina home’s vent exceeds them, cleaning alone won’t solve the problem. We’ll show you the numbers and explain what they mean for your dryer’s efficiency and safety.
Commercial Dryer Vent Cleaning in Medina
Commercial Dryer Vent Cleaning in Medina serves apartment complexes, laundromats, and multi-unit buildings where accumulated lint creates fire hazards and drives up utility costs. A typical commercial job in Medina runs $400 – $900 depending on the number of runs, access difficulty, and whether rooftop terminations require ladder or lift work.
Medina’s commercial buildings range from historic structures converted to mixed-use near the square to newer retail strips along Route 18. Each presents different access challenges. We coordinate with property managers to schedule work during off-hours, minimize tenant disruption, and provide documentation for insurance and fire-marshal compliance.
Multi-Unit Scheduling and Documentation
We clean and inspect every unit in a complex, label each run, and provide a master report with before-and-after photos. Property managers in Medina use these reports for their files and for demonstrating due diligence to insurers. The work is priced per system, agreed in writing before we start.
Rooftop and Extended-Run Access
Commercial vents that terminate on rooftops or run through multiple floors require specialized equipment and safety protocols. Our crews carry the ladders, harnesses, and negative-air machines to handle these configurations without cutting corners or leaving debris behind.
Trusted Brands We Service in Medina
We clean and service all major dryer brands found in Medina homes: Whirlpool, Maytag, LG, Samsung, GE, Bosch, and Speed Queen. For vent repairs and replacements, we stock components from Guardsman and Abatement Technologies, including fire-rated transition ducts, bird guards, and proper termination caps. Most parts are on our trucks, so Medina customers aren’t waiting for a second visit. If your vent run needs rerouting or a crushed section replaced, we have the materials to complete the job in one trip.
Common Dryer Vent Cleaning Problems We See in Medina Homes
- Crushed runs behind remodels. In Medina’s older homes, a 1960s kitchen or addition remodel often crushed the original vent run between studs. The dryer still works, barely, while lint packs the restriction and moisture seeps into wall cavities. Camera inspection finds it; re-sealing or rerouting fixes it.
- Original galvanized ductwork shedding debris. The riveted seams and interior corrosion of century-old galvanized ductwork produce sharp flakes that clog lint pathways. Standard vacuuming pulls lint but leaves the debris, which re-clogs the run within months. We use rotary brush agitation to dislodge it, then negative-air extraction to remove it completely.
- Coal-era residue in historic-district runs. Homes near Medina’s Public Square often contain ductwork that predates electric or gas dryers, with layers of coal dust and soot mixed with decades of lint. This residue resists standard cleaning methods and requires specialized agitation tools and extended negative-air cycles.
- Masonry-wall terminations never sized for modern dryers. The stamped sheet-metal thimbles in Medina’s historic square homes were designed for much lower airflow. Modern high-CFM dryers force lint against the restriction, packing the run instead of clearing it. Cleaning helps; resizing or rerouting the termination often solves it permanently.
Pricing for Dryer Vent Cleaning in Medina, OH
A standard residential dryer vent cleaning in Medina runs $180 – $240 for a single-story run with accessible termination. Two-story homes, rooftop terminations, or runs requiring camera inspection first add $60 – $100. Commercial multi-unit jobs start at $400 and scale with the number of runs and access difficulty.
What moves the price: length of run, number of turns, access to termination (ground-level wall cap versus rooftop), whether the run is crushed or disconnected and needs repair, and the density of lint packing. We inspect first, price in writing, and the number doesn’t change once work begins. No per-vent add-ons, no equipment fees, no surprises at the door.
Every Medina job includes before-and-after photos of your own vent run, so you see what was removed and what condition the ductwork is in. Call (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate. Estimates are free, and we’ll give you a firm written quote before any work starts.
We Also Serve Cities Near Medina
Our crews cover Medina and the surrounding communities: Brunswick, Wadsworth, Strongsville, and Rittman. Scheduling is coordinated from our Cleveland office, with local crews dispatched to each area. The same written pricing, same 365-Day Done Right Promise, same background-checked uniformed technicians apply in every town we serve.
Serving Medina, OH - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Medina 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 Medina
Original galvanized ductwork in Medina’s square neighborhoods is often undersized for modern dryers, with masonry-wall terminations that create back-pressure. Lint packs against the restriction instead of clearing, and coal-era residue in the metal provides additional surface for buildup. Annual inspection and cleaning prevents the cycle from accelerating into a fire hazard or moisture damage. Call (361) 326-5060 to schedule.
We run a camera inspection through the full vent run and measure back-pressure at the dryer connection. A disconnected vent shows no continuous duct path; a crushed section shows a visible restriction with abnormal pressure readings. Both conditions are documented with photos and explained before we recommend repair. Call (361) 326-5060 for an inspection.
Yes. We use rotary brush agitation at controlled speed, followed by negative-air extraction, to dislodge coal dust and soot without stressing the original galvanized seams. The metal is already aged; our method cleans it without causing the additional damage that aggressive tools or high-pressure air can inflict. Call (361) 326-5060 to discuss your historic home’s vent system.
Mid-century ranches in Medina may have asbestos-wrapped ducts or inadequate returns that require careful handling during inspection and cleaning. We identify these materials before disturbing them and follow proper containment protocols. The vent run itself may also have been modified in ways that compromise airflow. Call (361) 326-5060 and we’ll assess what you’re working with.
Dryer vent cleaning addresses the exhaust run from your dryer to the exterior termination, removing lint and restoring airflow. Air duct cleaning addresses the HVAC distribution system that heats and cools your home. In Medina’s older homes, both systems may share original galvanized materials and decades of accumulation, but they require different equipment and access points. We offer both services and can inspect either or both during the same visit. Call (361) 326-5060 to schedule.
On a Victorian off Medina’s Public Square, our tech ran a camera inspection through a dryer vent that still bore a long-gone local sheet metal shop’s stamp and found the run crushed behind a 1960s remodel and packed with decades of lint and coal-era grit. We used agitation tools under negative pressure, re-sealed the crushed section, and restored full airflow; the customer’s dryer cycle time dropped and the interior heat signature normalized.
In Medina’s historic square neighborhoods, dryer vents often terminate through 1900s-era masonry walls with original stamped sheet-metal thimbles from defunct local shops, a route never sized for modern high-CFM dryers, so lint packs the run instead of clearing. Cleaning these systems isn’t just about lint removal. It’s about understanding the original construction, identifying where modern demands exceed old designs, and recommending fixes that last.
Medina’s humid summers and cold winters mean HVAC systems run year-round, with condensation in ducts during cooling season and dry, dusty air in winter. This cycle accelerates corrosion in older metal ducts and makes regular cleaning essential to prevent mold and dust mites. For dryer vents specifically, the temperature differential between heated laundry air and cold exterior walls in winter creates additional condensation points where lint can cake and harden.
Ready to get your Medina home’s dryer vent inspected and cleaned the right way? Call (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate. We’ll give you a written price before any work starts, show you before-and-after photos of your own system, and back every job with our 365-Day Done Right Promise. If it’s not done right, we make it right, including a free second visit.
Written by Roy Castellanos, Owner at Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, serving Medina and Northeast Ohio since 2004.




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