Dryer vent cleaning and repair cost
Cleaning dryer vents, replacing plastic or foil hoses, and fixing vents that are crushed, disconnected or routed badly.
A dryer vent carries hot, damp air and lint from the dryer to the outside. Lint that builds up in the vent is a fire risk and makes the dryer work harder.
Most dryer vent findings are a cleaning or a hose swap. Vents that end on the roof or in the garage, or that are too long, may need rerouting.
What our reports priced these at
| Work | Most homes | Middle price | Based on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean the dryer vent | $150 to $240 | $150 | The 10% of homes where it was priced |
| Replace a plastic or foil dryer hose | $200 to $340 | $250 | The 9% of homes where it was priced |
What HomeCloud reports priced this fix at in homes we evaluated Sep 2025 to Oct 2026. The range is the middle half of homes; the middle price is the median. Your price comes from a written estimate for your home. Rerouting a dryer vent was too rare in the sample to show a range.
What affects the price
- Length and bends
- A long vent with many turns takes longer to clean and collects more lint.
- Where it ends
- Vents that end on the roof are harder to reach and clean than vents through a wall.
- Rerouting
- Moving a vent to a new outside wall means cutting a new opening and running new duct.
Common questions
How often should a dryer vent be cleaned?
Many dryer makers and fire safety groups suggest about once a year, and sooner if clothes take longer to dry or the dryer gets very hot.
Why replace a plastic or foil hose?
Thin plastic and foil hoses kink and crush easily, which traps lint. Rigid or semi-rigid metal duct holds its shape.
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