Residential service · Ottawa
Dryer vent cleaning in Ottawa, done by the vent people.
If your towels suddenly need two cycles, your dryer is fine — its vent is full. We clean the entire duct run from the dryer to the outside wall, check the condition of your exterior cover while we are there, and give you the exact price in writing before we start. Your dryer's job is to dry clothes, not to slow-roast lint.
1 day typical quote response
Free on-site assessment
Exact written price before work starts
Why it matters
A clogged dryer vent costs you three ways.
Every load donates a little fluff to the cause. It builds up along the duct until airflow drops, and then you pay for it: longer drying cycles on your hydro bill, a genuine fire risk (lint buildup is a leading cause of dryer fires), and moisture backing up into the duct. And if the exterior cover has failed on top of that, you are also losing roughly $80 a year in heated air through a vent that no longer closes. Cleaning fixes the lint. A proper cover fixes the leak. We handle both.
What's included
One visit, the whole vent path.
The reason we clean the entire run — not just the bit you can reach behind the dryer — is because lint does not politely stay near the machine. It settles along the full length of the duct, especially at elbows and the exterior exit.
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Airflow check with the dryer running We measure what is actually coming out at the exterior exit before touching anything, so you can see the before and after.
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Full duct run brushed clean Rotary brush through the entire duct, from the dryer connection to the outside wall, with the lint captured — not blown into your yard.
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Exterior exit cleared The vent opening, flap, and any caked lint at the termination point — the most common blockage spot — cleared completely.
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Cover condition check We inspect the flap, seal, and housing. If it is fine, we tell you it is fine. If it has failed, you will see exactly why.
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Final airflow test Dryer back on, full exhaust confirmed at the exit, flap opening and closing the way it should.
My honest take
Most vent cleaning companies stop at the cleaning. That's the problem.
Here is the part that puzzles me about this industry. A cleaning company clears your duct, puts the same builder-grade cover back over the hole, and leaves. That cover has an insulation value of R-0 — a design unchanged since 1950 — and if it was cracked or stuck open before the cleaning, it still is after. The duct fills with cold air all winter, the birds take another look in the spring, and next year you pay for another cleaning. We check the cover on every single visit because the cover is usually the reason the problems keep coming back. And no, we will not sell you a new one if yours is fine. Honestly, half the time the news is good.
FAQ
Dryer vent cleaning questions, answered straight.
The things Ottawa homeowners ask us before booking.
How often should a dryer vent be cleaned in Ottawa?
Once a year for a typical household, and every six months for heavy laundry loads or long duct runs. Lint buildup restricts airflow, lengthens drying times, and is a leading cause of dryer fires.
How much does dryer vent cleaning cost in Ottawa?
We quote the exact number in writing before any work starts, based on your duct length and vent type. The assessment is free and there is no obligation.
What are the signs my dryer vent needs cleaning?
Towels needing two cycles, a hot laundry room, a burning smell while drying, lint collecting around the outside vent opening, or a flap that no longer closes flat. Any one of these is worth a look.
Do you check the vent cover during a cleaning?
Yes, every time. A clean duct behind a cracked or stuck-open cover fills up again fast — and lets cold air and pests in year-round. If the cover has failed, we can replace it with a CSA-approved Thermo-Trap in the same visit.
What if there is a bird nest in my dryer vent?
We remove the nesting material, clean the duct, and fix the reason the bird got in — the broken cover. Screwing a wire grill over a broken vent does not repair the damaged insulation behind it.
Does a clean dryer vent actually save money?
Yes, twice over. A clogged vent makes every load run longer, and a leaky vent cover wastes roughly $80 a year in heated air on top of that. Cleaning fixes the first problem; a properly sealed cover fixes the second.
Free assessment
Book your dryer vent cleaning.
Tell us where you are and what the dryer is doing. We respond within one business day with an exact, written quote.
Coverage area
Serving Ottawa's west end and central neighbourhoods.
Local crews, local scheduling — no call centre.
- Kanata
- Stittsville
- Barrhaven
- Nepean
- Bells Corners
- Richmond
- Centrepointe
- Merivale
- Craig Henry
- Westboro
- Hintonburg
- Carlington
- The Glebe
- Centretown
- Downtown Ottawa
- Nearby west-end communities
Close to the west end but not on the list? Ask — we will confirm availability.