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 Andover
Dryer vent cleaning in Andover, MA typically runs $180 – $340 for a standard single-family home, and most jobs are completed in under two hours with the dryer back in service the same day. Our crews dispatch from the Boston office and carry the full equipment roster needed for Andover’s unusual housing stock, from 1700s center-chimney colonials to 1990s subdivisions off High Plain Road. Call us at (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate with a written price before any work starts.
We’ve worked through enough Andover homes to know the local patterns. The heavy oak and pine canopy in Birds Hill drops debris through vent hoods year-round. The Federal-era houses around Central Street have dryer vents routed through chimney chases that haven’t seen daylight in a century. And the split-levels off Lowell Street have flex-duct runs through unheated attics where cold air turns lint into something closer to tar than dust. That’s not a scare tactic. It’s what we find when we open the inspection camera.
Why Hollis Air Duct Cleaning Is Andover’s Preferred Dryer Vent Cleaning Company
Hollis Air Duct Cleaning has been part of the Garrison Partners family since 2004, and our Dryer Vent Cleaning in Andover work is built on The Garrison Standard: written prices, written guarantees, and technicians who arrive uniformed and background-checked. We don’t compete on teaser coupons. We compete on showing up when we said we would and leaving the site clean.
Our 365-Day Done Right Promise covers every dryer vent job in Andover. If the work fails within a year, we come back and make it right at no charge, including a free second visit. No negotiation, no runaround. The price is written down before we touch anything, and it does not move at the door.
Phones are answered by a live person 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No voicemail loops, no callback queues. When you schedule in Andover, we quote a window and arrive inside it. That’s The Garrison Code in operation.
Our equipment includes Rotobrush rotary systems, Nikro negative-air machines, and filtration products from Honeywell and Aprilaire. These are the same tools commercial crews use, not hardware-store attachments. We explain what each does and why it matters for your specific vent run before we start.
Dryer Vent Cleaning Service in Andover
Dryer Vent Cleaning Service in Andover means more than pulling lint from a trap. We inspect the full run from dryer to exterior hood, check airflow with a manometer, and clean with agitation tools under controlled negative pressure so debris exits the house instead of settling in your basement or laundry room. A typical cleaning in Andover runs $180 – $260 for a straightforward single-story run, $260 – $340 for multi-story homes or runs through unheated attics and chimney chases where extra time and camera work are needed.
Camera Inspection and Lint Removal
We run a borescope through the full vent path before we clean. In Andover’s older homes, this often reveals crushed flex-duct, brick ledges snagging lint, or condensation damage from cold attic runs. Seeing the blockage first lets us choose the right tool and quote the right price. No guesswork, no surprises.
Airflow Testing and Safety Check
After cleaning, we measure airflow at the exterior hood and compare it to the dryer’s rated output. We also verify the vent termination is correct for the run length and check for backdrafting. In Andover’s tight center-chimney homes, this matters. A vent that can’t breathe is a vent that overheats.
Dryer Vent Installation in Andover
Dryer Vent Installation in Andover addresses the reality that many local homes were never built for modern appliances, or their original venting has failed beyond repair. We install rigid aluminum venting to current IRC and manufacturer specifications, with proper slope, support, and termination. A new installation in Andover typically runs $340 – $580 depending on run length, wall or floor penetration requirements, and whether we’re routing through an existing chase or creating a new path.
Vent Rerouting and Chase Work
When an old chimney chase or flex-duct run is unsafe, we reroute. This is common in Andover’s Federal-era homes where a 1920s gravity conversion left the dryer vent sharing space with century-old masonry. We build a dedicated, insulated run with proper clearances and fire-rated penetration seals.
Bird Guard and Vent Cap Replacement
Andover’s tree canopy means constant organic debris. We install vent caps with integrated bird guards and proper backdraft dampers, sized to the duct diameter. No hardware-store louvers that clog with a single leaf. We use caps designed for the real conditions around Birds Hill and Shawsheen Heights.
Trusted Brands We Service in Andover
Our crews carry parts and materials from Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Abatement Technologies, plus the full Nikro and Rotobrush equipment line. For Andover homeowners, this means fast turnaround on repairs and installations without waiting for special orders. We stock rigid aluminum duct in standard diameters, fire-rated wall boots, and vent caps engineered for heavy debris areas. When we find a crushed section or failed termination on your job, we fix it that day from what we carry. No return trip, no delay.
Common Dryer Vent Cleaning Problems We See in Andover Homes
- Condensation blockages in unheated attic runs. Andover’s January highs around 34°F mean cold attics and crawlspaces turn lint into a sticky, tar-like mass. Standard brushes slide past it. We use heated agitation and negative-air extraction to break it loose.
- Lint trapped on brick ledges inside repurposed chimney chases. Federal-era homes off Central and School streets often have dryer vents routed up the original masonry flue. Interior brick shelves snag lint where no straight brush can reach. Camera inspection and hand tools are the only solution.
- Organic debris mixing with lint under heavy tree canopy. The oaks and pines in Birds Hill and Shawsheen Heights drop fine material through vent hoods year-round. This accelerates blockage beyond normal lint accumulation and requires more frequent inspection intervals.
- Crushed or disconnected flex-duct from age and pest intrusion. Andover’s 1960s-70s split-levels and ranch retrofits used cheap flex-duct with inadequate support. We find sagging runs, separations at joints, and squirrel damage in attics. Replacement with rigid aluminum is the permanent fix.
Pricing for Dryer Vent Cleaning in Andover, MA
Here’s what dryer vent cleaning costs in Andover’s market, with prices agreed in writing before work starts:
| Service | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Standard single-story vent cleaning | $180 – $260 |
| Multi-story or attic/crawlspace run | $260 – $340 |
| New vent installation (basic) | $340 – $480 |
| New vent installation (chase reroute) | $480 – $580 |
| Vent cap or bird guard replacement | $85 – $150 |
What moves the price: run length, number of turns, access difficulty, and whether we find damage requiring repair. We inspect first, quote in writing, then proceed only with your approval. No per-vent pricing, no add-ons at the door. Call (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate.
We Also Serve Cities Near Andover
Our Dryer Vent Cleaning crews cover Lawrence, Wilmington, Lowell, and Reading from the same dispatch point. Each community gets the same written-price standard and 365-Day Done Right Promise, with local knowledge of housing stock and climate conditions built into every job.
Serving Andover, MA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Andover 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 Andover
Older Andover homes often have longer, more convoluted vent paths through repurposed chimney chases and unheated attics, plus original duct materials that snag lint. The 1980s-90s subdivisions off High Plain Road typically have shorter, straighter runs with modern materials. Your older home isn’t defective. It just needs a different cleaning approach and more frequent inspection. Call (361) 326-5060 to schedule.
We start with a camera inspection to map the interior ledges and blockage points, then use flexible agitation tools under negative-air pressure to break lint free without damaging the masonry. Straight rotary brushes can’t navigate the turns or reach the ledges. This is specialized work we handle regularly in Andover’s Federal-era homes. Call (361) 326-5060 for an assessment.
Yes. We install new rigid aluminum venting to current code, whether that means routing through an exterior wall, creating a basement exit, or building a dedicated chase. For homes with no existing vent, we determine the shortest safe path and quote the full installation before starting. Call (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate.
Clothes taking more than one cycle to dry, a laundry room that smells like scorched lint, or an exterior hood with weak or no airflow are the three most common warnings we see in Andover. In winter, you may also notice heavy condensation on windows near the dryer. These symptoms mean restricted airflow and elevated fire risk. Call (361) 326-5060 to book.
Yes. Our cleaning protocols meet NADCA guidelines for mechanical agitation, negative-air containment, and post-cleaning verification. We document airflow before and after, and we don’t sign off until the vent performs to specification. The 365-Day Done Right Promise backs the work in writing. Call (361) 326-5060 with questions.
Ready to get your dryer vent inspected and cleaned? Call Hollis Air Duct Cleaning at (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate with a written price before any work starts. Our background-checked, uniformed technicians serve Andover under The Garrison Standard, and every job is covered by our 365-Day Done Right Promise.
Written by Roy Castellanos, Owner at Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, serving Andover and the greater Boston area.