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 Marietta
Dryer vent cleaning in Marietta typically runs $150 – $275 for a standard single-family home, and most jobs are completed in under two hours. If your dryer is taking longer than one cycle to dry towels, or if you notice a burning smell near the laundry room, the vent line is likely clogged with lint that bypassed the trap.
We’ve been working in Marietta long enough to know the pattern. The mid-century ranches off Whitlock Avenue, the older craftsman bungalows near the historic square, the split-levels backing up to Kennesaw Mountain – they all share a common problem. Original vent runs from the 1950s through the 1970s were often flexible duct snaked through crawlspaces that stay humid year-round. Decades of lint accumulation, plus the occasional crush from a bathroom or kitchen renovation, leaves the dryer overheating while the lint trap looks clean. Our crews dispatch from the Atlanta office and cover all of Marietta, from the neighborhoods near Marietta Square out to the newer subdivisions on the northeast side. Call us at (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate.
Why Hollis Air Duct Cleaning Is Marietta’s Preferred Dryer Vent Cleaning Company
Marietta homeowners call us because we show up when we say we will, price the job in writing before touching anything, and leave the site clean. That’s The Garrison Standard, and it’s how every Hollis crew operates.
Our technicians are background-checked and uniformed. You know who’s walking into your home before they arrive. And when we give you a written price for Dryer Vent Cleaning, that number doesn’t move at the door. No add-ons, no per-foot surprises.
Every repair and installation we perform in Marietta is backed by our 365-Day Done Right Promise. If the work fails within a year, we come back and make it right at no charge. That includes a free second visit. Not many outfits in Cobb County put that in writing.
Phones are answered by a live person 24 hours a day, seven days a week. No voicemail loops, no callback queues, no waiting until Monday morning to schedule.
Dryer Vent Cleaning Service in Marietta
Dryer Vent Cleaning Service in Marietta means more than blowing out the visible duct behind your dryer. In this market, it means inspecting the full run from the appliance to the exterior termination, often traversing crawlspaces that haven’t been dry since April, and dealing with vent lines that were installed when Eisenhower was president.
A standard cleaning for a Marietta home runs $150 – $225. If we find crushed or disconnected sections that need replacement, repair work adds $75 – $150 depending on material and access. Homes with second-floor laundry rooms or long horizontal runs through finished basements may run $200 – $275.
What We Check During Every Cleaning
We start with a camera inspection of the full vent run. In Marietta’s older homes, we’re looking for the classic failure: a sagging flexible duct in a humid crawlspace where lint and moisture have formed a packed clog. We measure airflow with a manometer before and after. The difference is your proof.
Lint Removal Beyond the Trap
The trap catches maybe 60% of lint. The rest travels into the duct. In Marietta’s climate, that lint combines with humidity to cling to duct walls. Our Rotobrush rotary system and Nikro negative-air machines break it loose and extract it completely, not just push it deeper.
Dryer Vent Installation in Marietta
Dryer Vent Installation in Marietta often means replacing what should never have been left in place. Original flexible vent runs in 1950s – 70s ranches were never designed to last sixty years. They sag, they crush, they corrode at the seams. And in Marietta’s humid subtropical climate, they stay damp enough to grow mildew on the lint that sticks to them.
A new rigid-metal vent installation in Marietta typically costs $200 – $400 for a standard through-wall or through-roof run. Complex rerouting through finished spaces, or jobs requiring exterior masonry penetration, can reach $450 – $650. Every installation includes a proper backdraft damper and pest-resistant termination.
When Replacement Beats Cleaning
We pulled a Guardsman booster off a 1962 ranch off Whitlock Avenue after the homeowner kept resetting the dryer’s thermal fuse; camera inspection showed the original flexible run was crushed flat behind a bathroom remodel and packed with years of lint. We replaced the crushed section with rigid metal, rebuilt the exterior termination with a proper backdraft damper, and verified airflow with a manometer before leaving – the dryer cycled normally on the first load. Sometimes cleaning isn’t enough.
Vent Rerouting for Renovated Homes
Kitchen and bathroom remodels in Marietta’s older neighborhoods often leave dryer vents kinked, extended, or terminated in dangerous locations. We reroute to the shortest safe path using smooth rigid metal, sealed at every joint with proper foil tape. No more crush points. No more lint traps.
Trusted Brands We Service in Marietta
Our crews carry parts and equipment from Rotobrush, Nikro, and Guardsman on every Marietta job. We stock Aprilaire and Abatement Technologies filtration products for homes where vent issues have contributed to broader indoor air quality problems. That means most repairs don’t wait on a parts run. When we find a failed backdraft damper, a corroded transition duct, or a Guardsman booster fan that’s burned out from fighting a clogged line, we can often fix it same visit. For Marietta homeowners, that translates to one trip, one written price, one finished job.
Common Dryer Vent Cleaning Problems We See in Marietta Homes
- Crushed original runs behind renovations. In Marietta’s mid-century ranches near the historic square, we regularly find flexible vent that was snaked through a crawlspace and then flattened when a contractor added a bathroom or moved a wall. The dryer overheats. The trap looks fine. The real blockage is ten feet away in a space no one has entered since 1987.
- Sagging flexible duct in humid crawlspaces. Marietta’s crawlspaces stay damp most of the year. Flexible vent sags at low points, creating lint traps that refill within a season. We replace these with rigid metal pitched to drain any condensation.
- Hidden exterior terminations. Older homes near Whitlock Avenue and the historic square often have vent terminations tucked under decks or behind overgrown shrubs. Birds nest in them. Leaves pack in. The backdraft damper rusts open or shut. We relocate or rebuild these for visible, accessible termination.
- Galvanized steel corrosion. Original galvanized vent from the 1960s and 70s rusts from the inside out in Marietta’s humidity. The rough surface catches lint like sandpaper. Cleaning helps temporarily. Replacement solves it.
Pricing for Dryer Vent Cleaning in Marietta, GA
We’re upfront about what dryer vent work costs in Marietta because we’ve seen what happens when homeowners get a low teaser quote that doubles once the technician is inside.
| Service | Typical Range in Marietta |
|---|---|
| Standard dryer vent cleaning (single-family) | $150 – $225 |
| Cleaning with minor repair (reconnection, seal replacement) | $200 – $300 |
| Vent repair/replacement (crushed or disconnected section) | $275 – $400 |
| New rigid-metal installation (standard run) | $200 – $400 |
| Complex reroute or masonry penetration | $450 – $650 |
| Bird guard or pest-resistant cap installation | $75 – $150 |
| Dryer vent inspection with camera | $75 – $125 (waived with cleaning) |
What moves the price: length of run, access difficulty (crawlspace vs. finished basement), material condition, and whether we’re cleaning or replacing. We give you a written price before any work starts. One flat price per system. No per-foot add-ons, no surprise charges at the door. Call (361) 326-5060 for your free estimate.
We Also Serve Cities Near Marietta
Our crews cover the full metro area from the Atlanta office, including Marietta and nearby Smyrna, Kennesaw, Powder Springs, and Atlanta itself. Same standards, same written pricing, same 365-Day Done Right Promise in every zip code we serve.
Serving Marietta, GA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Marietta 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 Marietta
Because the blockage is almost never in the trap. In Marietta’s 1950s – 70s ranches, the original flexible vent run was likely snaked through a humid crawlspace and may be crushed behind an old renovation. Lint packs at the low point. The dryer overheats and shuts down before clothes are dry. A camera inspection finds the real clog. Call (361) 326-5060 and we’ll show you exactly where your vent is failing.
Every 12 – 18 months for homes with original vent runs, and every 2 – 3 years for homes with newer rigid-metal installations. Marietta’s humidity and heavy spring pollen accelerate buildup in older flexible ducts. If you dry multiple loads weekly, or have pets that shed, lean toward annual cleaning. We can put you on a maintenance schedule with reminder calls.
Yes. We replace flexible vent with smooth rigid metal in Marietta’s historic-square bungalows regularly. These homes often have galvanized or early flexible runs from the 1960s – 80s that have corroded internally. We size the new run properly, seal all joints with foil tape, and install a code-compliant exterior termination with backdraft damper. Written price before we start.
Yes. We inspect and clean the exterior cap, screen, and damper as part of every Marietta job. If the termination is hidden under a deck or behind shrubs – common near the historic square – we’ll clear the access and recommend relocation if needed. Bird guard installation is available for homes with recurring pest issues.
A standalone camera inspection runs $75 – $125 in Marietta. We waive that fee entirely if you proceed with cleaning or repair. The inspection shows you the condition of your full vent run, including any crushed sections, disconnections, or corrosion that cleaning alone won’t fix. Call (361) 326-5060 to schedule.
Written by Roy Castellanos, Owner at Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, serving Marietta and the greater Atlanta area since 2004.