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 Arlington
Dryer vent cleaning in Arlington typically costs $180 – $340 for a standard ranch-home run, and most jobs are completed in under two hours with one technician. We’re the Dryer Vent Cleaning team at Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, and we’ve been clearing lint from Arlington’s long attic vent runs since 2004. Our dispatch office is in Boston, but our crews live and work in the Arlington area, which means we know the difference between a 1970s ranch on Park Avenue Extension and a newer build off Mystic Valley Parkway. We arrive inside the quoted window, price the job in writing before touching anything, and back it with our 365-Day Done Right Promise. Call (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate.
Why Hollis Air Duct Cleaning Is Arlington’s Preferred Dryer Vent Cleaning Company
Arlington homeowners have a specific problem that national chains don’t understand: dryer vents that snake 25-plus feet through unconditioned attics and crawlspaces, baking in summer heat that cracks flex duct and turns lint into concrete. We’ve cleared enough of these runs to know where the clumps form, which elbows trap moisture, and how to spot rodent damage without tearing out drywall. Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and trained on Nikro negative-air machines and Rotobrush agitation tools, the same equipment commercial crews use. Every job gets a written price before work starts and a 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing: if the vent clogs again or the repair fails within a year, we come back 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, no voicemail loops.
Dryer Vent Installation in Arlington
Dryer Vent Installation in Arlington is often a correction job: replacing the long, winding flex runs that builders stuffed through attics in the 1960s and 70s with rigid metal duct sized to the dryer’s CFM rating. A proper installation in Arlington’s ranch homes typically runs $450 – $850 depending on path length, attic accessibility, and whether we’re routing through a crawlspace or gable end. The goal is a shorter, straighter run with fewer elbows, which moves lint out before it can settle.
When Installation Beats Repair
If your current vent has more than two elbows, uses plastic or foil flex, or runs through an unconditioned attic, replacement usually saves money long-term. We see this pattern constantly in neighborhoods like Meadowbrook and Brattle, where original 1970s vent paths were never designed for modern dryers.
Materials and Code Compliance
We install rigid aluminum or galvanized steel duct with mastic-sealed joints, not tape. Arlington falls under Massachusetts building code, which requires metal duct for all concealed dryer vent runs and mandates exterior termination with a backdraft damper. We pull permits when required and inspect our own work with a airflow meter before signing off.
Dryer Vent Repair in Arlington
Dryer Vent Repair in Arlington usually means fixing crushed flex sections, reconnecting runs pulled apart by rodents, or replacing water-damaged duct where attic condensation has pooled. Most repairs fall between $220 – $480, with simpler reconnections at the low end and full section replacements with rodent-proofing at the high end. We always inspect the full path with a borescope camera before quoting, so the price you see is the price you pay.
Rodent Damage and Entry Points
Squirrels and mice love Arlington’s quiet attic spaces, especially in older ranches near the Arlington Great Meadows. We repair the duct, but we also identify how they got in, seal the entry with chew-resistant materials, and install a proper vent cap if the existing one is missing or damaged.
Crushed or Disconnected Sections
Attic storage, settling insulation, or a single misplaced foot in a tight crawlspace can flatten a flex run without the homeowner knowing. We verify airflow at every joint and replace any section that won’t hold full diameter under negative pressure.
Trusted Brands We Service in Arlington
We stock replacement parts and venting materials from Nikro, Honeywell, and Aprilaire, which means most Arlington repairs don’t wait on a Boston warehouse shipment. Our Nikro negative-air machines pull 2,000-plus CFM for verification testing, and our Honeywell and Aprilaire vent caps and backdraft dampers hold up to Arlington’s freeze-thaw cycles without warping. If your dryer is a Maytag, LG, Bosch, or any other major brand, the vent connection is standard; we match it. Fast turnaround matters when your laundry is backing up, and keeping common parts on our Arlington-area vans is part of The Garrison Standard.
Common Dryer Vent Cleaning Problems We See in Arlington Homes
- Long attic runs packed with baked lint. Arlington’s 1960s-80s ranch homes often have 25-foot vent paths through unconditioned attics where summer temperatures exceed 140°F. The heat bakes lint into a hard, layered mass that a household vacuum can’t touch. We break it up with rotary agitation tools and remove it under negative pressure with HEPA filtration.
- Rodent-chewed flex in crawlspaces. Disconnected sections let lint blow into the attic or wall cavity, creating a hidden fire hazard. Homeowners smell something off or notice the dryer runs hot, but the real damage is out of sight. Our camera inspection finds it without demolition.
- Crushed duct from attic storage or settling. That box of holiday decorations pushed against the flex run three years ago? It may have pinched the vent to half diameter. We measure airflow before and after cleaning to catch restrictions the eye misses.
- Improper terminations and missing dampers. Arlington’s driving rains and heavy snow need a vent cap that closes tight. We replace rusted or missing caps with Aprilaire and Honeywell backdraft dampers that seal when the dryer stops, keeping out weather, birds, and rodents.
Pricing for Dryer Vent Cleaning in Arlington, MA
A standard dryer vent cleaning in Arlington runs $180 – $280 for a single-story ranch with accessible attic or crawlspace access. Long runs over 20 feet, multiple elbows, or the need for camera inspection push the range to $280 – $340. Dryer Vent Repair in Arlington is typically $220 – $480, and full Dryer Vent Installation in Arlington ranges $450 – $850 for rigid metal replacement of an old flex run. What moves the needle: path length, number of elbows, attic accessibility, and whether we find rodent damage or disconnected sections that need correction. We price every job in writing before touching anything. No per-vent gimmicks, no upsell once the van is in your driveway. Call (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate; we’ll ask about your home’s age, dryer location, and any symptoms you’ve noticed, then give you a real number you can plan around.
We Also Serve Cities Near Arlington
Our crews work throughout the Boston metro area, and we regularly schedule Dryer Vent Cleaning in Arlington alongside jobs in Belmont, Winchester, Medford, and Cambridge. If you manage properties in multiple towns or want to coordinate service for a family member nearby, we can often book adjacent appointments on the same day. Dispatch is coordinated from our Boston office, but the technician who arrives at your door knows Arlington’s housing stock and its specific vent problems.
Serving Arlington, MA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Arlington 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 Arlington
Every 12 – 18 months for Arlington’s long attic runs, compared to every 2 – 3 years for short, conditioned laundry-room vents in newer construction. The combination of extended path length, multiple elbows, and extreme attic heat accelerates lint buildup beyond what a lint trap can prevent. Call (361) 326-5060 to schedule; estimates are free.
The lint trap catches roughly 25% of lint; the rest travels into the vent path, and in Arlington’s 1960s-80s ranch homes with 20-plus-foot attic runs, that lint has room to settle and compress. A clean trap means almost nothing for the hidden duct. We verify full-path airflow with a manometer to prove the difference. Call (361) 326-5060 for an inspection.
Often yes, if the damage is limited to one or two sections. We camera the full run, cut out the chewed flex, splice in rigid metal with sealed joints, and rodent-proof the entry point. Replacement is only necessary when the entire path is compromised by age, multiple damage points, or code-noncompliant materials. Call (361) 326-5060 and we’ll tell you which category you’re in.
We connect a Nikro negative-air machine to the exterior termination, agitate the interior duct with a rotary brush system, and collect all dislodged material through HEPA filtration. Then we camera-inspect the full path, measure airflow recovery, and show you before-and-after images. The price is agreed in writing before we start. Call (361) 326-5060 to book.
Yes. Arlington’s humid summers let lint absorb moisture in unconditioned attic runs, making it stick to duct walls and clump at elbows. Humidity also accelerates corrosion in older flex duct and promotes mold growth where condensation pools. We check for both during every cleaning and recommend rigid metal replacement when flex shows deterioration. Call (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate.
Written by Roy Castellanos, Owner at Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, serving Arlington and the greater Boston area since 2004.