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 Waltham
Dryer vent cleaning in Waltham typically runs $180 – $340 for a standard residential job, and most appointments are scheduled within a few business days. If your dryer takes two cycles to finish a load, or if you smell burning lint when you open the door, the vent is clogged and needs professional cleaning before it becomes a fire hazard.
We’ve worked the triple-deckers along Moody Street, the post-war ranches on the north side, and the converted mill buildings near the Charles. Waltham’s dense housing and restricted parking mean you need a crew that arrives with the right equipment for the building type, not a one-size-fits-all shop vac job. Our Dryer Vent Cleaning team dispatches from our Boston office and serves Waltham with rotary brush systems, negative-air machines, and HEPA filtration from Nikro and Abatement Technologies. Call (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate.
Why Hollis Air Duct Cleaning Is Waltham’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, which means we arrive inside the quoted window, price the job in writing before touching anything, and leave the site clean. Our 365-Day Done Right Promise covers every dryer vent cleaning in Waltham: if the work fails within a year, we return and make it right at no charge, including a free second visit.
Our technicians are background-checked and uniformed. You know who is walking into your home before they arrive. Phones are answered by a live person 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so you’re not waiting until Monday to schedule.
We understand Waltham’s housing stock in detail. The mill-era triple-deckers on the South Side, the early streetcar suburbs near Moody Street, the post-WWII ranches and capes on the north side. Each building type presents different vent configurations, and we price accordingly. No bait-and-switch. No per-vent add-ons. One flat price per system, agreed before work starts.
Commercial Dryer Vent Cleaning in Waltham
Commercial Dryer Vent Cleaning in Waltham covers multi-unit buildings, laundromats, apartment complexes, and any property where multiple dryers share exhaust infrastructure. The job involves inspecting the full vent run, including shared stacks and roof terminations, then clearing lint buildup with negative-air machines and rotary agitation tools. In Waltham, commercial dryer vent cleaning typically runs $350 – $650 depending on the number of units served and access complexity. Properties near Moody Street or in dense South Side blocks may require additional setup time due to parking restrictions.
Shared Stack Cleaning for Multi-Unit Buildings
Many Waltham triple-deckers route multiple dryers into a single vertical chase. Cleaning only the in-unit flex line leaves the shared stack packed with lint. We inspect the full stack with a camera, set up negative pressure at the roofline or exterior termination, and clear the entire run so every unit breathes properly.
Laundromat and High-Volume Systems
Commercial dryers in Waltham laundromats generate lint at rates far exceeding residential units. We clean the full exhaust path, including booster fans and roof caps, using Nikro negative-air equipment sized for commercial volume. The price is written before work begins, and we schedule around your operating hours.
Dryer Vent Cleaning Service in Waltham
Dryer Vent Cleaning Service in Waltham is the residential side of our work: single-family homes, condos, and individual units in multi-family buildings. The standard job includes inspecting the vent run from the dryer connection to the exterior cap, removing lint buildup with a rotary brush system, and verifying airflow with a meter. Residential dryer vent cleaning in Waltham typically costs $180 – $340. Homes with roof terminations, long horizontal runs, or bird guard replacements fall at the higher end.
Older Homes with Retrofitted Ductwork
Waltham’s mill-era housing was built before dryers existed. Many vent runs were added decades later, routed through unheated crawl spaces or interior chases with odd angles. We inspect with a camera to find crushed flex, disconnected joints, or rusted galvanized pipe that blocks airflow. If we find a broken pathway, we explain the repair options and price them in writing.
Bird Guard and Cap Replacement
Squirrels and birds love Waltham’s mature neighborhoods. A missing or damaged vent cap lets them nest directly in the exhaust line. We replace caps with proper guards and verify the damper operates freely so lint doesn’t accumulate behind a stuck flap.
Trusted Brands We Service in Waltham
We carry professional-grade equipment from Nikro, Abatement Technologies, and Honeywell on every Waltham job. Our rotary brush systems and negative-air machines are the same tools commercial crews use, not hardware-store rentals. For filtration and replacement components, we stock parts compatible with Aprilaire and Honeywell systems. That means when we find a damaged vent cap or disconnected section in a Waltham triple-decker, we can often fix it same visit without ordering parts. The work is done by the book, priced in writing, and backed by our 365-Day Done Right Promise.
Common Dryer Vent Cleaning Problems We See in Waltham Homes
- Shared vertical stacks clogged with multi-unit lint. In Waltham’s mill-era triple-deckers, three dryers often exhaust into one chase. Cleaning only your unit’s flex line misses the packed lint above, so all three dryers keep running hot and slow.
- Crushed or disconnected flex in retrofitted chases. Many South Side homes had dryer vents added through interior chases decades after construction. Previous HVAC replacements sometimes left flex crushed or disconnected, breaking the airflow path before it reaches the exterior.
- Roof terminations blocked by snow and ice. Waltham’s cold, snowy winters pack ice around roof caps. The damper freezes shut, lint backs up into the run, and the dryer overheats. We clear the blockage and verify the cap operates freely.
- Inadequate equipment for restricted parking zones. Moody Street and dense South Side blocks have no off-street parking. Some crews skip the truck-mounted vacuum and show up with a shop vac that can’t move stack-scale debris. We bring portable negative-air units sized for the job.
Pricing for Dryer Vent Cleaning in Waltham, MA
Here’s what dryer vent cleaning costs in Waltham’s market:
| Service | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Standard residential dryer vent cleaning | $180 – $340 |
| Dryer vent with roof termination or long run | $280 – $420 |
| Bird guard or vent cap replacement | $75 – $150 (parts + labor) |
| Commercial multi-unit stack cleaning | $350 – $650 |
| Vent rerouting or major repair | $400 – $800 |
What moves the price: length of the vent run, whether it’s a shared stack or single-unit line, roof versus wall termination, and whether we find damaged components that need replacement. We inspect first, write the price, and get your approval before any work begins. No per-vent pricing. No add-ons at the door. Estimates are free. Call (361) 326-5060 to schedule.
We Also Serve Cities Near Waltham
Our crews work throughout the metro west area, including Waltham and neighboring Belmont, Lexington, Newton, and Arlington. Each community has its own housing stock and vent configurations, and we price accordingly. Whether you’re in a Lexington colonial with a long basement run or an Arlington condo with a shared stack, the same standard applies: written price, professional equipment, 365-Day Done Right Promise.
Serving Waltham, MA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Waltham 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 Waltham
We can clean your individual flex line, but it won’t solve the problem if the shared vertical stack is packed with lint. We recommend inspecting the full stack with a camera first. If the stack needs cleaning, we coordinate with the building owner or property manager and price the job for the full run. Call (361) 326-5060 and we’ll explain what your building needs.
Waltham’s pre-1930 mill-era and streetcar-suburb homes often have vent runs that were added decades after construction, routed through unheated crawl spaces or interior chases with odd angles, crushed flex, or rusted galvanized pipe. Newer homes have straight, dedicated vent lines designed for modern dryers. The older the building, the more likely the vent pathway is compromised. We inspect with a camera to find what’s actually wrong before we quote.
Yes. We bring portable Nikro negative-air units and rotary brush systems that don’t require a truck-mounted vacuum parked at the curb. We’ve worked Moody Street and South Side blocks where parking is restricted to resident permits. We coordinate access, carry equipment as needed, and clean the full stack properly. The price is the same as any other job: written before work starts.
If your building dates to the 1800s or early 1900s, the dryer vent was almost certainly added later. Original construction didn’t include laundry exhaust. Signs of retrofitting include flex duct routed through closets or chases, multiple angle changes, and connections that don’t align with the exterior wall. We run a camera inspection to map the full run and show you what you’re working with. Call (361) 326-5060 to schedule.
Yes. Commercial dryer vent cleaning in Waltham covers laundromats, apartment buildings, condo associations, and any property with multiple dryers or high-volume use. We inspect shared stacks, booster fans, and roof terminations, then clean with commercial-grade negative-air equipment. Pricing starts around $350 for smaller multi-unit buildings and scales with the number of units and access complexity. Written quote, scheduled around your hours.
Written by Roy Castellanos, Owner at Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, serving Waltham and the metro west area since 2004.