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.
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AfterFast, Reliable Dryer Vent Cleaning Across Norwalk
Dryer vent cleaning in Norwalk typically runs $150 – $275 for a standard single-family home, with repairs to disconnected or rusted runs adding $120 – $240. Most jobs take 90 minutes to two hours, and we schedule next-day or two-day appointments from our Hartford office. Call (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate.
We’ve worked in Norwalk long enough to know the pattern. The 1950s tract homes off Connecticut Avenue, the ranches in Norwalk Park, the split-levels near the Merritt Parkway – they all share the same original galvanized dryer vent runs, the same low-pitched roofs, the same attics that bake to 140°F in July. That heat destroys tape and mastic. Joints separate. Lint escapes into insulation. And because the vent path often winds through an uninsulated attic before exiting the roof, the homeowner never sees the problem until the dryer takes two cycles, or the inspector cites visible debris, or they smell something hot.
We’re familiar with Norwalk’s building code enforcement. We’ve cleared citations. We’ve found lint packed into attic chases where no homeowner thought to look. Our Dryer Vent Cleaning team uses Rotobrush camera inspection and Nikro negative-air machines with HEPA filtration to locate, remove, and fix what generic cleanings miss.
Why Hollis Air Duct Cleaning Is Norwalk’s Preferred Dryer Vent Cleaning Company
Hollis Air Duct Cleaning has been part of the Garrison Partners family since 2004. Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and held to The Garrison Code: arrive inside the window, price in writing before touching anything, complete the job by the book, leave the site clean. No exceptions.
Norwalk homeowners call us because the price we write down is the price they pay. Not an estimate that balloons once we’re inside. Not a per-vent add-on. One flat price per system, agreed before work starts, backed by our 365-Day Done Right Promise. If the work fails within a year, we return and make it right at no charge. That includes a free second visit.
Phones are answered by a live person, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. No voicemail loops. No callback queues. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our Hartford office, and crews serve Norwalk locally with next-day availability for most standard cleanings.
Roy Castellanos leads our operation, and his name is on every written guarantee we issue.
Dryer Vent Repair in Norwalk
Dryer Vent Repair in Norwalk is almost always tied to the original galvanized steel runs installed in 1950s tract homes. We’ve replaced rusted sections in homes off Main Avenue, reconnected separated joints in Norwalk Park attics, and rerouted crushed flex duct in ranches near the Merritt. A typical repair – reconnecting a separated joint, replacing a rusted section with rigid metal, or sealing rodent entry points – runs $120 – $240. Full rerouting through a shorter exterior wall, when the attic run is beyond saving, ranges from $280 – $450.
Attic Joint Separation and Reconnection
The most common failure we see: a taped joint in a 140°F attic has dried, cracked, and pulled apart. Lint blows into insulation. The dryer still works, barely, but airflow is restricted and the fire hazard grows. We locate the break with a camera, remove the packed lint under negative pressure, and reconnect with rigid metal and proper mechanical fasteners. No tape. No mastic that will fail again next summer.
Rusted Galvanized Run Replacement
Original galvanized pipe develops pinholes and rust scale after sixty-plus years. Moisture from the dryer accelerates the corrosion. We cut out the damaged section, replace it with smooth-wall rigid aluminum or galvanized steel, and test airflow with an anemometer before we leave. The new run meets current code and won’t degrade the same way.
Dryer Vent Cleaning Company in Norwalk
Dryer Vent Cleaning Company work in Norwalk means more than brushing out the trap housing. In these older homes, the vent path often runs fifteen to thirty feet through an uninsulated attic with multiple turns. Lint settles in low spots. The flexible transition duct behind the dryer gets crushed. We clean the entire run from the dryer connection to the exterior termination, using rotary brush agitation and negative-air extraction to remove packed lint that a hand brush can’t touch. Standard cleaning: $150 – $275. If we find a disconnected or damaged run during the process, we’ll show you the camera footage and quote the repair in writing before proceeding.
Camera Inspection and Source Removal
We run a camera through the full vent path before and after cleaning. You see what we see: lint accumulation, joint separation, rodent activity, crushed sections. The “after” footage confirms the airway is clear. This isn’t a selling gimmick. In Norwalk’s code environment, documentation matters. We’ve had homeowners use our before-and-after records to clear citations.
Negative-Air HEPA Extraction
Our Nikro negative-air machines pull lint and debris out of the vent under controlled suction, rather than blowing it into your laundry room or attic. HEPA filtration captures particles down to 0.3 microns. This matters in Norwalk’s dusty, freeway-adjacent neighborhoods where outdoor particulate is already elevated.
Trusted Brands We Service in Norwalk
We stock parts and materials from Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Abatement Technologies for Norwalk jobs – rigid vent pipe, termination caps, bird guards, and filtration components. For the cleaning itself, we deploy Rotobrush rotary brush systems and Nikro negative-air machines, the same equipment commercial crews use in hospitals and schools. We don’t show up with hardware-store vacuums and drill attachments. When a Norwalk Park homeowner needs a bird guard installed or a vent cap replaced after a squirrel chewed through it, we have the part on the truck. Fast turnaround means you aren’t waiting a week for a specialty order while lint continues to accumulate.
Common Dryer Vent Cleaning Problems We See in Norwalk Homes
- Lint packed into uninsulated attic chases. In Norwalk Park and similar neighborhoods, the vent run terminates through the roof after passing through a 140°F attic. Tape fails. Joints separate. Lint fills the cavity behind the dryer where no homeowner checks. We find this on roughly half the 1950s ranches we service.
- Original galvanized runs with rust holes and scale. Sixty years of moisture and heat have degraded the steel. Air leaks into the attic before reaching the termination. The dryer works harder, clothes take longer, and the homeowner pays for gas or electricity they’re not using effectively.
- Crushed or kinked flexible transition ducts behind the dryer. Homeowners push the dryer back against the wall. The flex duct collapses. Airflow drops. Lint backs up into the machine. This is the easiest problem to fix and the most commonly overlooked.
- Vent paths exceeding 25 feet with multiple turns. Low-pitched tract roofs force long, winding runs. Each 90-degree turn reduces effective airflow. Lint settles in the low spots. The dryer never performs to spec, and the homeowner assumes it’s just an old machine.
Pricing for Dryer Vent Cleaning in Norwalk, CT
A standard dryer vent cleaning in Norwalk runs $150 – $275 for a single-family home with one laundry location. This covers the full vent run from dryer connection to exterior termination, camera inspection before and after, and negative-air HEPA extraction of all accessible lint and debris.
Repairs found during cleaning are quoted separately and approved in writing before we proceed:
- Joint reconnection or sealing: $120 – $180
- Sectional galvanized replacement with rigid metal: $160 – $240
- Full rerouting to exterior wall (eliminating attic run): $280 – $450
- Bird guard or vent cap replacement: $45 – $85
Factors that move the price: length of vent run, number of turns, accessibility (crawl space vs. walk-up attic), and whether we need to cut access panels to reach damaged sections. We do not charge per vent or add trip fees. The price is written down before work starts and does not move at the door.
Call (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate. We’ll ask about your home’s age, laundry location, and any symptoms you’ve noticed, then give you a firm range before we schedule.
We Also Serve Cities Near Norwalk
Our crews cover Norwalk and the surrounding communities: New Canaan, Stamford, Old Greenwich, and Georgetown. Same standards, same written pricing, same 365-Day Done Right Promise. If you’re in a neighboring city and your home shares the same vintage construction, you’re likely facing the same vent failure patterns we see daily in Norwalk.
Serving Norwalk, CT - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Norwalk 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 Norwalk
Your Norwalk home likely has a longer, more complex vent path through an uninsulated attic, plus original galvanized runs with internal rust scale that traps lint. Downey’s housing stock and climate produce different failure patterns. In Norwalk, the 140°F attic heat degrades connections and the dusty, freeway-adjacent air adds particulate load. Call (361) 326-5060 and we’ll inspect your specific run to explain what’s happening.
Yes, if the citation is for the dryer vent specifically. We clean the full run, document with before-and-after camera footage, and repair any disconnected sections that were leaking debris into visible areas. We’ve helped Norwalk homeowners clear citations this way. If the citation involves the main HVAC duct system, that requires separate service. Call (361) 326-5060 and we’ll review the citation language with you.
Every 12 to 18 months for most Norwalk homes, and every 6 to 12 months if you have a long attic run, multiple turns, or heavy laundry usage. The I-95 corridor and dry summer conditions add particulate that accelerates buildup. Homes in Norwalk Park with the original 1950s vent configuration should lean toward the shorter interval. Call (361) 326-5060 to schedule based on your home’s specific layout.
We use Rotobrush rotary brush systems for mechanical agitation, Nikro negative-air machines with HEPA filtration for controlled debris extraction, and Honeywell and Aprilaire components for repairs and replacements. This is professional-grade equipment, not consumer-grade tools. The negative-air method means we pull debris out rather than blowing it through your home. Call (361) 326-5060 if you’d like to see the equipment before we start.
Yes. We regularly reconnect separated joints and replace crushed or rusted sections in Norwalk Park attics. We use rigid metal and mechanical fasteners, not tape that will fail in the heat. Camera inspection confirms the repair before we close up. A typical attic repair runs $120 – $240. Call (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate.
Written by Roy Castellanos, Owner at Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, serving Norwalk and surrounding communities since 2004.