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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AfterTrusted Dryer Vent Cleaning for Marietta Homeowners
Dryer vent cleaning in Marietta typically costs $149-$289 for a standard single-family home and takes 60-90 minutes from arrival to photo documentation. CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Marietta has completed this service in more than 52,000 homes since 2013, with a written price delivered before any work starts and a documented photo record of every vent run included as standard. Call (470) 516-9337 for a free estimate with no obligation to schedule.
The lint that escapes your dryer’s filter does not disappear. It accumulates in the duct run, the transition hose, and the exterior cap, slowly choking airflow and raising the temperature of the exhaust stream. In Marietta’s humid subtropical climate, that trapped lint also holds moisture against metal surfaces, accelerating corrosion and creating the exact conditions that lead to dryer fires. We’ve photographed vent interiors in East Cobb homes where the first elbow held three inches of packed lint, and in West Marietta townhomes where a crushed transition hose was the only thing standing between normal operation and a thermal cutoff failure. Our crews document what they find, explain it in plain language, and provide a written price before touching a single tool.
Every CleanRun technician working in Marietta is background-checked, uniformed, and identified by name before arrival under Haven Standard Clause 3: Verified Crews. The equipment on every truck includes professional-grade tools from Nikro and Abatement Technologies, brands you can verify independently. Our 365-Day Done Right Promise applies to every dryer vent cleaning we perform, backed in writing on every job sheet, not just stated in marketing copy.
What Our Dryer Vent Cleaning Service Includes
Dryer Vent Inspection
A proper Dryer Vent Inspection determines whether you need cleaning, repair, or rerouting before any work is priced. We run a borescope camera through the full length of the vent run, from the dryer’s transition connection to the exterior cap, recording video and still images of lint buildup, corrosion, separation at joints, and any structural damage. In Marietta’s older neighborhoods like Whitlock Heights and the Historic Square district, we regularly find galvanized ductwork from the 1980s and 1990s with rust perforations that no amount of cleaning will fix. The inspection deliverable includes a written condition report with embedded photos, a recommended scope of work, and a fixed price for each option. Haven Standard Clause 1 requires this written price before any work begins; we do not start cleaning until you have approved the scope in writing.
Vent Cleaning
Vent Cleaning removes lint accumulation from the entire exhaust pathway using negative-pressure extraction, a method that pulls debris toward a contained collection unit rather than blowing it into your laundry room or wall cavities. Our crews connect a high-velocity vacuum system, typically from Nikro’s portable line, to the vent terminus outside your home, then use flexible agitation tools to dislodge packed lint from inside the duct run while suction draws it out continuously. For Marietta homes with long vent runs, common in the ranch-style builds of Indian Hills and the multi-story townhomes near Town Center, we may access the line at intermediate points to ensure complete evacuation. The job concludes with a second borescope pass to verify clearance, and those before-and-after images become part of your documented photo record.
Lint Removal
Lint removal addresses the material that has bypassed your dryer’s lint screen and lodged in places the screen cannot protect. This includes the dryer’s internal lint chute, the blower housing, and the transition hose between dryer and wall connection, areas where significant fire hazards often develop unseen. We disconnect and inspect the transition hose, replace it if it shows wear or improper material (foil or plastic transitions are not code-compliant in Georgia), and use specialized brushes to clear the dryer’s internal passages without disassembling the appliance. In homes near Kennesaw Mountain and the pollen-heavy tree canopy of East Cobb, we’ve found that seasonal cottonwood and pine debris compound normal lint accumulation, sometimes reducing airflow by 40% within a single year.
Vent Rerouting
Vent rerouting becomes necessary when the existing duct path is too long, has too many bends, or terminates in a location that violates current building codes. The International Residential Code limits dryer vent runs to 35 feet equivalent length, with each 90-degree elbow adding 5 feet to that calculation; many Marietta homes built in the 1970s and 1980s exceed this with convoluted paths through multiple wall cavities. Our crews design a new route using smooth-wall metal duct, the only material we install, with the fewest bends possible and proper slope for condensate drainage in humid conditions. Every rerouting job includes a written diagram of the new path, the calculated equivalent length, and verification that the exterior termination meets code for clearance from windows, doors, and air intakes.
Bird Guard Installation
Bird guard installation prevents nesting in the exterior vent cap, a common problem in Marietta’s mature neighborhoods where starlings, sparrows, and house finches seek sheltered cavity spaces. A standard louvered vent cap offers no barrier to determined birds, and nests can completely block exhaust flow within days, creating an immediate fire hazard and forcing the dryer’s high-limit thermostat to cycle repeatedly. We install code-compliant guards with mesh small enough to exclude birds and rodents while maintaining adequate free area for exhaust airflow, attached with removable fasteners for future cleaning access. In the wooded lots near Sope Creek and the Chattahoochee River corridor, we’ve documented nest blockages that reduced airflow to the point of automatic dryer shutdown.
Vent Cap Replacement
Vent cap replacement addresses damaged, corroded, or improperly installed exterior terminations that allow water intrusion, pest entry, or backdrafting of humid air into the duct. Marietta’s summer thunderstorms and occasional freeze-thaw cycles degrade plastic caps within a few years and corrode lightweight aluminum; we install heavy-gauge steel or copper caps with proper backdraft dampers and adequate free area for the dryer’s rated airflow. Each replacement includes verification that the duct terminus is properly sealed to the building envelope, preventing conditioned air loss and the moisture problems that accompany it. We photograph the existing cap condition, the installed replacement, and the final seal as part of your standard documentation package.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service for Dryer Vent Cleaning
We clean and inspect dryer vent systems connected to every major appliance manufacturer, with particular depth of experience on Whirlpool, Maytag, LG, and Samsung units that dominate the Marietta market. Our crews carry replacement transition hoses, clamps, and vent caps compatible with these brands’ specifications, and we document the model and serial number of your dryer as part of the job record for future reference. Whether your dryer vents through a short straight run in a basement laundry or a 25-foot vertical rise in a three-story home near home, we match the cleaning protocol to the appliance’s airflow requirements.
The diagnostic tools we use, including borescope cameras from Abatement Technologies and negative-pressure equipment from Nikro, are manufacturer-agnostic and sized for residential ductwork. If your vent system includes proprietary components, such as Samsung’s multi-sensor duct adapters or LG’s extended-length kits, we note these in the written scope and adjust our approach accordingly. And whether you have a brand-new Energy Star unit or a workhorse Kenmore from 2005, the inspection, documentation, and pricing process remains identical under the H.A.V.E.N. Standard.
BeforeAfterSigns You Need Dryer Vent Cleaning Right Now
- Clothes take longer than one cycle to dry. A load that previously finished in 45 minutes now requires 70 or 80, or comes out still damp after a full timed cycle. This happens because restricted airflow prevents moist air from escaping the drum; the dryer keeps running but cannot reach design efficiency, wasting energy and wearing fabrics through excessive tumbling.
- The laundry room feels unusually humid or smells of burning lint. When exhaust cannot exit properly, it leaks at connection points or backs into the room, depositing moisture on walls and ceilings and carrying the distinct odor of overheated organic material. In Marietta’s already humid summers, this additional moisture can trigger mold growth on drywall within a single season.
- The exterior vent flap barely opens during dryer operation. Strong airflow should hold a louvered cap fully open; weak fluttering or no movement indicates severe restriction somewhere in the line. We’ve found completely blocked caps in Marietta homes where the homeowner had simply stopped checking after years of normal appearance.
- The dryer or surrounding wall feels hot to the touch. Dryers are designed to exhaust air at temperatures up to 150°F, but the cabinet and adjacent surfaces should remain warm, not hot. Excessive surface temperature means heat is not leaving through the vent as designed, and the dryer’s safety systems are approaching their automatic shutdown thresholds.
- It has been more than 12 months since your last professional cleaning. The National Fire Protection Association recommends annual dryer vent cleaning for single-family homes, and more frequent service for households with heavy usage, multiple pets, or older appliances. In Marietta’s pollen-intensive environment, with cottonwood season in late spring and leaf debris through fall, many homes benefit from inspection every 8-10 months.
Our Dryer Vent Cleaning Process - Step by Step
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Arrival and verification. Your technician arrives in a marked CleanRun vehicle, introduces themselves by name, and confirms the scope you approved by phone or email. Before entering, they verify your dryer make and model, note the vent path from dryer to exterior, and lay protective floor coverings from the entry to the laundry area. Haven Standard Clause 3 requires this identification protocol on every visit.
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Visual and borescope inspection. We disconnect the transition hose and examine its condition, then feed a borescope camera through the wall duct to the exterior cap, recording the full length. You are invited to view the live feed; we explain what the camera shows in plain language, pointing out lint accumulation, corrosion, joint separations, or pest intrusion. This inspection determines the final written price, which you approve before work proceeds.
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Negative-pressure cleaning with agitation. With your approval, we connect a Nikro portable vacuum to the exterior terminus and seal the connection to maintain suction. Flexible rotary brushes, sized to your duct diameter, dislodge packed lint while continuous vacuum extraction prevents any debris from entering your home. For transitions and the dryer’s internal lint chute, we use smaller hand tools with HEPA containment. The process continues until the borescope shows clean metal through the full run.
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Component replacement and code verification. We replace any damaged transition hose with smooth-wall metal duct and proper clamps, verify that the exterior cap opens fully under dryer airflow, and confirm that the total equivalent duct length meets code. If we installed a bird guard or replaced a cap, we test operation and photograph the completed work from multiple angles.
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Documentation and final walkthrough. You receive a printed job record with the before-and-after borescope images, the written scope performed, any replacement parts installed with their specifications, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise signed by your technician. We run the dryer through a timed cycle to verify normal operation, answer any questions, and leave the work area as we found it. Payment is processed only after your satisfaction confirmation.
How Much Does Dryer Vent Cleaning Cost in Marietta?
A standard Dryer Vent Cleaning cost guide in Marietta, covering a single-family home with up to 15 feet of duct run and one or two elbows, typically runs $149-$189. Homes with longer vent paths, vertical risers, or multiple bends fall in the $190-$249 range, reflecting the additional time and specialized equipment required. Vent rerouting, when inspection reveals code violations or unsafe configurations, starts at $350 and is quoted as a separate line item with a written diagram of the proposed new path. Bird guard installation and vent cap replacement, when performed as add-ons to cleaning service, generally add $45-$85 each.
Several factors affect where your job falls in these ranges. The length and complexity of the duct run matters most; a straight 8-foot run through an exterior wall takes less time than a 25-foot path with two elbows and a roof termination. Accessibility affects pricing too, with crawlspace or attic access points requiring additional setup time. The condition of the existing system can introduce variables; a transition hose replacement or minor duct repair discovered during inspection is quoted separately and approved by you before execution.
What is included in every price: the full borescope inspection, negative-pressure cleaning of the complete vent path, transition hose inspection, operational testing, and the documented photo record delivered as part of your job record. There is no per-foot or per-elbow surcharge; the price we write is the price you pay. To avoid overpaying, reject any quote that cannot explain what equipment will be used, that charges by the vent or by the hour, or that advertises a teaser rate with unstated conditions. CleanRun’s Free Second Opinion on Any Written Estimate means you can bring us a competitor’s quote; we will put our fixed price next to it in writing, with no pressure to choose either option.
Dryer Vent Cleaning Near Marietta - Our Service Area
CleanRun crews operate from a base in central Cobb County and regularly serve homeowners in Dryer Vent Cleaning in Marietta, Dryer Vent Cleaning in Smyrna, and Dryer Vent Cleaning in Kennesaw, with typical drive times of 15-25 minutes to most addresses. Our standard service radius extends to Sandy Springs, Woodstock, Roswell, Atlanta, Holly Springs, Alpharetta, Douglasville, Milton, and Decatur, with scheduling coordinated to minimize transit time and environmental impact. For homes in the more distant reaches of our service area, such as northern Milton or southern Douglasville, we may group appointments by geography to maintain the same arrival windows we promise closer to base. Every appointment receives the same documentation standards, equipment roster, and written pricing protocol regardless of location.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions - Dryer Vent Cleaning in Marietta
Dryer vent cleaning is the professional removal of lint and debris from the exhaust pathway that carries hot, moist air from your clothes dryer to the exterior of your home. You need it because lint that escapes the dryer’s filter accumulates in the duct run, restricting airflow, forcing longer drying times, and creating the conditions for dryer fires, which cause approximately 2,900 home fires annually according to U.S. Fire Administration data. In Marietta’s humid climate, that trapped lint also holds moisture against metal surfaces, accelerating rust and corrosion that can perforate duct walls.
A standard dryer vent cleaning takes 60-90 minutes from technician arrival to final documentation, with longer times for complex vent paths, rerouting work, or multiple appliances. We do not rush the borescope inspection or the verification photography; these steps are what distinguish documented work from a quick vacuum pass. Call (470) 516-9337 for an exact time estimate based on your home’s configuration.
Most Marietta homeowners pay $149-$249 for complete Dryer Vent Cleaning - Marietta, depending on duct length, number of bends, and accessibility. We deliver a written price before any work starts, with no per-foot surcharges or hidden fees, and we offer a Free Second Opinion on any competitor’s written estimate. Call (470) 516-9337 for a free estimate with no obligation to schedule.
We clean and inspect vent systems for all major dryer manufacturers, including Whirlpool, Maytag, LG, Samsung, GE, Bosch, and Speed Queen, with replacement parts and transition hoses compatible with each brand’s specifications. The cleaning process is manufacturer-agnostic, but we note your model and serial number in the job record for future reference. Whether your dryer is two years old or twenty, the inspection and documentation standards remain identical under the H.A.V.E.N. Standard.
We maintain flexible scheduling for situations where a blocked vent has caused dryer shutdown or where fire safety concerns require prompt attention, though we do not advertise guaranteed same-day dispatch. All calls are answered by a live person, 24/7, who can assess urgency and offer the earliest available appointment, typically within 24-48 hours for standard requests and faster for documented safety hazards. If your dryer will not operate due to repeated thermal cutoff, we treat this as a priority scheduling category.
Every dryer vent cleaning is backed by CleanRun’s 365-Day Done Right Promise: if the work is not right, we make it right, with no manager approval required and no expiration within the first year. This is a written guarantee delivered on every job sheet, not a marketing claim. Haven Standard Clause 5: Accountable Workmanship requires this documentation and defines the remedy process if you believe the cleaning was incomplete or if lint blockage recurs abnormally soon.
Clear a path to your dryer and remove any items stored on or immediately around it; the technician needs access to the rear panel, the transition connection, and the full circumference of the appliance. If your dryer is stacked or in a tight closet, pulling it forward slightly before our arrival saves setup time, though our crews are equipped to handle standard installations without homeowner assistance. You do not need to clean the lint screen beforehand; we inspect its condition as part of the service. Call (470) 516-9337 when you’re ready to schedule, and we’ll confirm any specific preparation for your home’s configuration.
Schedule Your Dryer Vent Cleaning Service in Marietta Today
Call (470) 516-9337 to speak with a live person and receive a free, written estimate for your dryer vent cleaning. Your technician will arrive on time, identified by name, equipped with Nikro and Abatement Technologies professional-grade tools, and prepared to show you exactly what your vent contains before quoting a fixed price. Every job includes a documented photo record and the 365-Day Done Right Promise, backed in writing. There is no obligation to schedule when you request an estimate, and we welcome your questions about what the process involves.
Written by Tomas Reyes, Owner at CleanRun Duct Repair & Cleaning, serving Marietta since 2013.