Dryer vent cleaning costs $104 to $188 for most homes, a $145 national average across 15,385 Angi projects – with HomeGuide at $80 to $185 and Fixr at $100 to $200 for the same standard job.1,2,3 Roof vents and bird nests push the bill toward $250 to $400.1,3*
$145
national average, 15,385 Angi projects
$104 – $188
typical range, Angi
$80 – $185
standard vent, HomeGuide
$150 – $250
roof vent, HomeGuide
Quick math: where your vent exits matters more than who you hire. By Angi’s location table, moving from a basement or first-floor vent ($80 to $150) to a roof vent ($150 to $250) adds $70 to $100 to the same cleaning – our math. Know your vent location before comparing quotes.
Published prices at a glance
Three references, all fetched and read October 2026:
| Measure | Angi1 | HomeGuide2 | Fixr3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard cleaning | $104 – $188 (avg $145) | $80 – $185 (avg $130) | $100 – $200 (avg $150) |
| Basement / first floor | $80 – $150 | $80 – $150 | $100 – $175 |
| Second floor | $110 – $185 | $110 – $185 | $125 – $200 |
| Roof vent | $150 – $250 | $150 – $250 | $150 – $300 |
| Per hour | – | – | $90 – $160 (about $6 – $11 per ft) |
| Bird nest removal (added) | $120 – $250 | $120 – $250 | $150 – $400 (job total) |
| Clog removal | – | – | $100 – $200 |
| Wet lint | – | – | $100 – $300 |
| Inspection | $30 – $60 | $30 – $60 | – |
| Bundle with air duct cleaning | $340 – $800 | $340 – $800 | – |
| Vent guard install | $30 – $100 | $30 – $100 | – |
Where they disagree: the averages are unusually tight – $130, $145 and $150 – because this is a simple, standardized job. The real spread is on problem jobs: a bird nest runs $120 to $250 added to a cleaning per Angi and HomeGuide, while Fixr prices the whole nest job at $150 to $400. Fixr’s high-end $350 for a roof vent clog also sits $100 above HomeGuide’s roof maximum. For a routine annual cleaning, though, all three land within $60 of each other.1,2,3
What pushes the price up
Vent location: roof and second-floor vents need ladders, safety gear and more time – the single biggest price driver across all three sources.1,2,3
Vent length and turns: longer runs and each 90-degree bend slow the job; Fixr notes pros cover roughly 15 feet per hour at $90 to $160 per hour.3
Time since last cleaning: heavy lint buildup takes longer to clear; all three sources recommend annual cleaning to keep the job – and the bill – small.1,2
Pests: an open vent cover invites nesting; removal adds $120 to $250, and a $30 to $100 guard prevents a repeat.1,2
Three worked examples (we did the math)
| Project | Cost basis | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 25-foot vent at Fixr’s per-foot rate | 25 ft x $6 – $11 – our math | $150 – $275 |
| Roof vent vs basement vent | Angi $150 – $250 minus $80 – $150 – our math | roof access adds $70 – $100 |
| Cleaning plus bird nest removal | Angi $104 – $188 + $120 – $250 – our math | $224 – $438 (Fixr’s whole-job: $150 – $400) |
These are example projects, not quotes – vent location, length, turns, buildup and pests set the real number.
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FAQ
How much does dryer vent cleaning cost? $104 to $188 for most homes ($145 average, 15,385 projects) per Angi; roof vents run $150 to $250 and bird nest removal adds $120 to $250.1,2
How often should a dryer vent be cleaned? Once a year per HomeGuide and Angi – lint is flammable, and a clogged vent is a leading cause of dryer fires.1,2
How long does it take? 30 to 60 minutes for a standard vent per HomeGuide and Fixr; long or winding runs take longer.2,3
Can I clean it myself? A DIY kit costs $15 to $50 per HomeGuide and works for short, straight, ground-level vents. Roof and second-story vents, and any suspected nest, are pro jobs.2
Sources
- Angi – How Much Does Dryer Vent Cleaning Cost
- HomeGuide – Dryer Vent Cleaning Cost
- Fixr – Dryer Vent Cleaning Cost
*Prices are 2025-2026 national averages from the cited sources and vary by vent location, length, turns, buildup and region. Get at least three itemized quotes.