Dryer vent cleaning
Whole-home duct cleaning
Camera inspection
Sanitizing & deodorizingWhole-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.
Trusted Dryer Vent Cleaning for Sandy Springs Homeowners
Dryer vent cleaning in Sandy Springs, GA typically costs between $150 and $350 for a standard single-family home, and a clogged vent is the leading cause of dryer fires in American homes. Roy Castellanos and the team at Hollis Air Duct Sandy Springs have cleaned dryer vents throughout Fulton County since 2004, using professional-grade equipment from Rotobrush and Nikro, not hardware-store attachments, and we also offer Dryer Vent Cleaning in Holly Springs. Every job gets a written price before work starts, and every job is covered by our 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. When your dryer takes 90 minutes to dry one load, or the laundry room feels like a sauna after a cycle, that’s lint backing up inside the vent line. Call (229) 489-7780 and we’ll get it cleared.
Key Takeaways
- Dryer vent cleaning in Sandy Springs runs $150 – $350 for most homes, written down before we start.
- Clogged dryer vents are the leading cause of residential dryer fires; annual cleaning is the standard recommendation.
- Hollis Air Duct Sandy Springs is part of the Garrison Partners family, serving this area since 2004 under The Garrison Standard.
- Every job includes a 365-Day Done Right Promise: if it fails within a year, we return at no charge.
- Phones are answered by a live person 24/7. No voicemail loops, no callback queues.
Styles & brands we work with
Dryer Vent Cleaning Service
Vent Cleaning is the removal of accumulated lint, debris, and obstructions from the full run of your dryer’s exhaust duct, from the back of the machine to the exterior vent termination. In Sandy Springs, where most homes have laundry rooms on upper floors or in basements with long horizontal or vertical vent runs, lint builds up faster than in single-story ranches with short, straight ducts. We run a Rotobrush rotary brush system through the full vent line while a Nikro negative-air machine captures the loosened lint so it doesn’t blow back into your laundry room. A standard cleaning for most Sandy Springs homes runs $150 to $350 depending on vent length, accessibility, and how long it’s been since the last cleaning.
What We Actually Remove
The brush pulls out the matted lint that clings to vent walls, which is what restricts airflow over time. We also clear out birds’ nests, rodent debris, and the wads of dryer sheet residue that trap moisture and make the lint stick. When we finish, you’ll see the airflow at the exterior vent before we pack up.
When You Need It
The National Fire Protection Association recommends annual dryer vent cleaning for most households, and twice a year if you run more than four loads a week or have a vent run longer than 12 feet. If you can’t remember the last time it was done, it’s due. Homes in Sandy Springs with gas dryers should be cleaned on schedule without exception, because a blocked vent forces combustion gases back into the living space.
Dryer Vent Installation
Dryer Vent Installation means running a new exhaust duct from your dryer to an exterior wall or roof termination, and it’s usually needed when the existing line is damaged, improperly routed, or made of flammable material that no longer meets code. Many Sandy Springs homes built before 2000 still have white vinyl or foil accordion vent runs, which trap lint at every ridge and are no longer permitted under current mechanical codes. Hollis Air Duct Sandy Springs installs rigid metal ducting, the standard required by the Georgia building code for dryer exhausts. Installation typically runs $200 to $500 for most residential runs, depending on distance, wall penetrations, and whether a roof jack or wall cap needs replacing.
Why Rigid Metal Matters
Rigid metal has a smooth interior surface that lint can’t grip, which means less buildup and less fire risk over the life of the vent. It also handles heat far better than vinyl or foil, which can sag, melt, and separate at the seams. We explain the difference on-site so you know exactly what’s going into your walls.
When Replacement Beats Cleaning
Sometimes the vent is too damaged or too poorly routed to clean effectively. Crushed sections behind drywall, back-to-back 90-degree elbows, and terminations that dump into the attic instead of outside all call for replacement, not another brush pass. If yours is packed full and hasn’t been touched in a decade, we’ll show you the condition with a camera before recommending anything.
Dryer Vent Repair
Dryer Vent Repair covers fixing disconnected sections, crushed pipe, damaged termination caps, and gaps where the vent separates at joints, which lets hot, lint-laden air leak into walls and ceilings. In Sandy Springs, we see repairs needed most often in laundry rooms where the dryer has been pulled out and pushed back repeatedly, knocking the rigid sections apart behind the machine. Hollis Air Duct Sandy Springs repairs or replaces damaged vent sections, reseals every joint with metal tape (never duct tape, which dries out and fails), and confirms airflow at the exterior cap before we leave. Repair work runs $125 to $400 depending on how much of the run is compromised.
What We Check During a Repair
Every repair call includes a look at the full run, not just the section you can see from the laundry room. We inspect the termination cap for a working backdraft damper, check for sagging or low spots that collect lint, and reseal any sections that have separated. If the run is undersized or overlong for your dryer’s CFM rating, we’ll tell you what it would take to correct it.
Signs the Vent Needs Repair
A dryer that runs but produces almost no airflow at the exterior cap usually means a disconnect or blockage somewhere in the line. Visible lint building up around the back of the dryer, or a musty smell when the dryer runs, indicates air is leaking somewhere it shouldn’t. Both are fire hazards, not just efficiency problems.
Dryer Vent Cleaning Company
A Dryer Vent Cleaning Company does more than run a brush through a tube; it should inspect the full system, confirm proper airflow, and stand behind the work in writing. Hollis Air Duct Sandy Springs has been doing exactly that since 2004 as part of the Garrison Partners family, and Roy Castellanos runs our location with the same discipline: arrive inside the window, price the job in writing before anything gets touched, do the work by the book, and leave the site clean. Our technicians are background-checked and uniformed, so you know who’s walking through your door. The standard residential clean runs $150 to $350, and that number is on paper before we start.
The Garrison Standard in Practice
What that looks like on your job: a call to confirm the appointment window, a written scope of work with a firm price, the cleaning itself using commercial-grade equipment, and a walkthrough when we finish. Every job is covered by the 365-Day Done Right Promise, which says in plain language: if the work fails within a year, we come back and make it right at no charge. That includes a free second visit, not a negotiated one.
Why We’re Different
This trade is full of outfits that quote a teaser price and then inflate it once the van is in the driveway. We don’t work that way. The price we write down before any work starts is the price you pay, full stop. If a repair is needed that wasn’t in the original scope, we tell you before we do it and get your approval in writing.
Dryer Vent Inspection
A Dryer Vent Inspection is a visual and mechanical examination of your entire dryer exhaust system to confirm it’s clear, properly assembled, and venting to the outside with adequate airflow. We perform inspections as a standalone service for homeowners buying or selling a home in Sandy Springs, and as part of every cleaning or repair job we do. A standalone inspection with a written condition report runs $89 to $175 depending on access and vent length. Georgia home inspectors note dryer vent condition on pre-purchase reports, and a blocked or incorrectly routed vent can become a negotiation point, especially in older homes around Riverside Drive and the older sections of Dunwoody.
What the Inspection Covers
We check the full run from the dryer connection to the exterior termination, including the vent material, the number of elbows, the total length against the dryer manufacturer’s specs, and the condition of the backdraft damper. We also check the termination point for proper location, which matters because a vent that dumps under a deck or into a soffit is a code violation regardless of how clean it is. You receive a written condition summary at the end.
When an Inspection Makes Sense
Buying a home? Have it checked before closing. Selling one? Have it documented so the vent isn’t flagged as a repair item during the buyer’s inspection. You’ve also inherited a house with an unfamiliar laundry setup; if you don’t know where the vent terminates, we do.
Commercial Dryer Vent Cleaning
Commercial Dryer Vent Cleaning serves multi-unit properties, laundromats, salons, gyms, and any facility with repeated daily dryer use, where lint accumulation is measured in pounds rather than ounces. In Sandy Springs, apartment complexes along Roswell Road and commercial buildings near Perimeter Center run dryers constantly, and their exhaust systems require more frequent service than residential vents. We service commercial properties using the same Rotobrush and Nikro equipment but with extended run times and higher-capacity capture, plus a written service log for property managers who need to document compliance. Commercial pricing varies by vent length, the number of dryers in the system, and roof vs. wall access, but most Sandy Springs commercial jobs run $250 to $750 per dryervent line.
Multi-Tenant Documentation
Property managers need records, and we provide them. Every commercial job gets a written service report noting the before and after airflow, what was removed, and any sections we recommend replacing. For managed communities with multiple buildings, we’ll keep a maintenance schedule that tracks which units were cleaned and when the next service is due.
Heavy-Use Frequency
A laundromat with 20 machines needs its exhaust lines checked quarterly, not annually. Apartment complexes with shared laundry rooms usually need service every six to twelve months depending on tenant load. We’ll assess your specific equipment and usage patterns and give you a plain-English recommendation, not a one-size-fits-all contract.
Brands We Service
We service dryer vent systems connected to every major dryer brand on the market, including GE, Whirlpool, Samsung, LG, Maytag, Electrolux, Speed Queen, and Kenmore. The vent cleaning itself is brand-independent, but we know the quirks of each manufacturer’s lint trap design and airflow specifications. A Samsung with a secondary lint filter in the drum, for example, can clog differently than a Whirlpool with a top-mounted trap, and we account for those differences when we check airflow.
Our cleaning equipment comes from Rotobrush, the standard in rotary brush vent cleaning, and our negative-air capture machines come from Nikro, with filtration components from Aprilaire and Abatement Technologies where installed. Whether you have a Speed Queen from a laundromat or an LG from a big-box store, the vent cleaning process works the same way: clear the line, confirm the airflow, and document the result.
See the difference
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AfterSigns You Need a Pro Right Now
- Clothes take more than one cycle to dry. A dryer that leaves towels damp after 60 minutes on high heat is telling you the exhaust path is restricted. The heat is staying in the drum because the moist air can’t escape, and that’s a lint blockage almost every time in Sandy Springs homes with long vent runs.
- The laundry room gets hot and humid during a cycle. All that moisture has to go somewhere. If it’s condensing on walls or making the room feel tropical, the vent isn’t moving air. Left alone, this leads to mold in the walls and a dryer that works itself to death.
- You smell burning or see lint around the exterior vent cap. Lint that escapes at the termination point means the cap is damaged or the line is packed tight. A burning smell during a cycle is a red flag; the heating element is working harder than it should, and lint smoldering inside the vent is a real fire risk.
- The exterior vent flap doesn’t open when the dryer runs. Stand outside and watch the vent cap while someone starts a cycle. If the flapper doesn’t lift, airflow is inadequate, and it’s blocked. That’s a pressure problem, not a minor inconvenience.
- It’s been more than a year since the last cleaning. Lint doesn’t take a break. Even if your dryer seems to be working fine, the vent is collecting every load. Annual cleaning is the cheapest insurance you can buy against a $25,000 dryer fire.
Our Process, Step by Step
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Confirm the scope and price in writing. We inspect the dryer connection, estimate the vent run length and access, and write down a firm price for the job. That number does not change at the door, period. You sign off before any equipment comes off the van.
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Protect the work area. We move the dryer carefully, lay down floor protection, and confirm the gas line (if applicable) is in good condition before we disconnect anything. Your floors stay clean, and we know exactly where everything goes back.
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Run the brush and negative-air capture. We feed a Rotobrush rotary brush through the full vent run from the interior or the exterior depending on accessibility, while a Nikro negative-air machine creates a vacuum that pulls loosened debris out of your home rather than blowing it in. This is the same equipment commercial crews use, not a drill attachment from a hardware store.
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Verify airflow at the termination point. We use an anemometer at the exterior cap to measure actual airflow against the dryer’s CFM rating. If you have a 4-inch vent moving 40 CFM when it should be moving 80, we know there’s a problem and we’ll find it.
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Walk through the result and hand you the paperwork. You see the debris we removed, you confirm the exterior vent flap is moving, and you get a written summary of what was done and what we recommend going forward. Every job is backed by the 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing.
How Much Does Dryer Vent Cleaning Cost in Sandy Springs?
A typical dryer vent cleaning in Sandy Springs runs $150 to $350 for a single-family home, with most jobs landing around $200 to $275; see our Dryer Vent Cleaning cost guide for details. The main variables are the length of the vent run, how many elbows it makes, whether the termination is accessible from the ground or requires roof access, and how long it’s been since the last cleaning. A short, straight run to an exterior wall in a ranch home will be on the lower end; a second-floor laundry with a 25-foot vertical run through the roof and three elbows lands higher.
Repair work runs $125 to $400 depending on what’s damaged. A replacement termination cap is the cheapest fix; a crushed section of rigid duct behind drywall costs more because it has to be accessed and replaced. Installation of a new rigid metal vent runs $200 to $500 for most residential runs. Commercial systems are priced per line and typically fall between $250 and $750 per vent.
The way to avoid overpaying in this trade is to get a price before the work starts and make sure it’s the price you’ll actually pay. We write ours down before any equipment comes off the van. What’s included in a free estimate: a visual inspection of the vent run, a firm price for the cleaning, and a clear explanation of what we found. Call (229) 489-7780 and you’ll get all three.
Our Service Area Near Sandy Springs
We service homes and businesses throughout Sandy Springs and the surrounding Fulton and DeKalb County communities, including Dunwoody, Chamblee, Doraville, Roswell, Vinings, North Druid Hills, Clarkston, Stone Mountain, and Belvedere Park. Most appointments inside the Perimeter are scheduled within one to two business days, and we’re also the team to call for Dryer Vent Cleaning in Holly Springs and Dryer Vent Cleaning in North Atlanta. If your home is in Sandy Springs proper, you’re in our core service area; see our home service page for the full rundown of everything we handle.
Serving Sandy Springs, GA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Sandy Springs 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 About Dryer Vent Cleaning in Sandy Springs
Dryer vent cleaning is the removal of accumulated lint, debris, and blockages from the entire exhaust duct that carries hot, moist air from your dryer to the outside of your home. We use a rotary brush system to scrub the vent walls and a negative-air machine to capture what the brush knocks loose, so nothing blows back into your laundry room. The goal is to restore full airflow from the dryer to the exterior termination, which reduces fire risk and cuts drying time. In Sandy Springs, where many vent runs are longer than 15 feet with multiple elbows, this is not a job you can do with a shop vac.
A standard single-family home in Sandy Springs takes between 45 and 90 minutes from arrival to walkthrough. Homes with roof terminations or difficult access, or vent runs that are heavily clogged, can take up to two hours. We’ll give you a time estimate when we confirm the scope and price, and we arrive inside the window we quoted. Call (229) 489-7780 to schedule a time that works.
In Sandy Springs, residential dryer vent cleaning costs $150 to $350 for most homes, with the average around $225. The main factors are vent length, the number of bends, and how difficult it is to access the termination point. We write the price down before any work starts, and that number does not move at the door. Call (229) 489-7780 for a free estimate on your specific vent run.
Yes. We clean and service dryer vent systems connected to every major brand, including Samsung, LG, Whirlpool, GE, Maytag, Electrolux, and Speed Queen. The vent cleaning process is the same regardless of the dryer brand, but we account for manufacturer-specific lint trap designs when we check airflow. The equipment we use, including Rotobrush rotary brushes and Nikro negative-air machines, works on all residential and commercial vent systems.
If you smell burning from your dryer or see smoke coming from the vent, stop using the dryer immediately and call us at (229) 489-7780. Our phones are answered by a live person 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and we’ll get a technician to your Sandy Springs home as fast as the schedule allows. We don’t promise dispatch times we can’t keep, but we do answer the phone and tell you exactly what to expect. For an active fire, call 911 first.
Every dryer vent cleaning, repair, and installation we perform is covered by the 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If the work fails within a year, we return and make it right at no charge, including a free second visit. That guarantee is written down on every job, not implied in a brochure. No fine print, no exclusions for “normal wear and tear” we should have caught the first time.
Clear the area around your dryer so our technician has room to pull the unit out and access the vent connection. If your laundry room is on the second floor, make sure the path from the front door to the laundry room is clear. You don’t need to remove anything from the dryer or disconnect anything yourself. We handle all of that and put everything back before we leave.
Schedule Your Dryer Vent Cleaning Service in Sandy Springs Today
A dryer vent cleaning in Sandy Springs costs less than the deductible on a home insurance claim, and it takes about an hour. Call (229) 489-7780 and talk to a live person right now. You’ll get a free estimate, a written price before any work starts, and a 365-Day Done Right Promise that stands behind the job for a full year. Roy Castellanos and the team at Dryer Vent Cleaning in Sandy Springs are ready when you are.
Written by Roy Castellanos, Owner at Hollis Air Duct Sandy Springs, serving Sandy Springs and the surrounding metro Atlanta area since 2004.