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Chimney sweep logs do not sweep chimneys. They loosen some creosote - which then falls where a brush and vacuum still have to collect it.
Fast, Reliable Dryer Vent Cleaning Across Van Nuys
Dryer vent cleaning in Van Nuys typically costs $145 – $225 for a standard single-story ranch or tract home, and most jobs are completed in under two hours. The critical variable isn’t the cleaning itself, it’s what the camera finds in the vent path. In Van Nuys, we routinely uncover vent runs that were routed through old wall chases, abandoned flue cavities, and attic spaces during remodels that never got permitted. That’s why we treat every dryer vent cleaning as a fire-prevention inspection first and a cleaning second.
Our technicians know the 91405, 91406, 91470, and 91482 tracts well, from the postwar ranches off Hazeltine to the two-story additions north of Victory. Call (855) 382-6159 and we’ll get a camera in your vent line, show you exactly what we’re seeing, and clean it right the first time.
Why Corona Chimney Sweep Is Van Nuys’s Preferred Dryer Vent Cleaning Company
Most dryer vent companies in Van Nuys focus on one thing: running a brush through the duct and leaving. We’re not that shop. Corona Chimney Sweep approaches every Dryer Vent Cleaning job as a combustion venting inspection, because the same physics that govern chimney draft apply to your dryer exhaust. Lint is fuel. Restricted airflow is heat. The combination is a structure fire in slow motion.
Nolan Ferris runs the company with a simple rule: we repair what we find. When our tech spots a crushed transition hose, a disconnected joint, or a vent that dead-ends into an attic, it gets fixed on the spot. No referral to another contractor, no “you should have someone look at that.” We carry rigid aluminum duct, proper connectors, and roof caps on the truck. The job gets done while we’re there.
Van Nuys homeowners call us because we understand the weird stuff this city hides. Older homes here have been remodeled, flipped, and retrofitted for decades. A dryer vent that starts behind a 2024 dryer might travel through a 1962 wall chase and exit through a 1987 roof boot. Tracing that path properly is the difference between a clean vent and a clean-looking vent that’s still a hazard.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Dryer Vent Cleaning Services in Van Nuys
Dryer Vent Cleaning
We run a rotary brush with vacuum recovery through the full vent run, from the dryer connection to the exterior termination. In Van Nuys’s older ranches, that run often exceeds 15 feet and includes at least two elbows, which is where lint packs tight. A standard cleaning removes the accumulated lint, and our camera confirms the duct is clear end to end. If your dryer takes two cycles to dry a load of towels, the vent is the first suspect.
Level 2 Inspection of Vent Path
This is the service that separates us from sweep-only crews. In Van Nuys, dryer vent runs are frequently routed through the same older wall chases and attic spaces as abandoned fireplace flues. So a dryer vent cleaning often turns into a Level 2 inspection of a “ghost” chimney that was sealed during a remodel. We scope the entire path with a camera, check for disconnected joints, crushed sections, and improper terminations, and show you the footage. You’ll know exactly what we know.
Dryer Vent Transition Replacement
The short run behind your dryer is called the transition, and in Van Nuys it’s where we find the most damage. Homeowners replace washers and dryers and the installers shove the existing foil hose back into place, kinking it flat. A field vignette from the 91405 tract off Hazeltine Avenue: a homeowner called because their dryer was taking two cycles to dry towels. Our tech ran a camera through the vent and found a crushed DuraFlex transition hose behind the dryer, plus a disconnected joint inside the wall chase. We replaced the transition with rigid aluminum, reconnected the joint, and cleared three pounds of lint. Drying time dropped back to one cycle.
Dryer Vent Repair and Rerouting
When a vent run is undersized, over-long, or terminates in the wrong place, cleaning alone won’t fix it. We replace flex foil and vinyl with rigid aluminum where the dryer is located, reroute vents that dead-end into attics or crawlspaces, and install proper exterior terminations. In Van Nuys, code matters. Dryer exhaust must terminate outdoors, never into an attic, a crawlspace, or another wall cavity. We bring those retrofits up to current requirements the same day.
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.
Trusted Brands We Service in Van Nuys
We don’t install cheap parts from a big-box aisle. For dryer vent work, we stock rigid aluminum duct and fittings, and we use DuraFlex components when a run requires a semi-rigid connector or a tight-radius bend. The same standards apply to our chim¬ney work: HeatShield resurfacing for deteriorated flue interiors, DuraFlex stainless flexible liners for code-compliant retrofits, and Gelco, Olympia Chimney, and Copperfield components for caps, dampers, and chase covers. Van Nuys customers get the same materials a contractor would pull from a supply house, installed by the same technician who diagnosed the problem.
Common Dryer Vent Cleaning Problems We See in Van Nuys Homes
- Foil and vinyl vent hose from original 1950s – 60s installations. These sag, kink behind the dryer, and trap lint in the accordion folds. Even after a cleaning, the lint comes back fast because the hose itself is the problem. Replacement with rigid aluminum eliminates the recurrence.
- Vent runs terminating in the attic or crawlspace. Tied into old flue chases or simply left behind during a remodel, these vents dump moisture and lint into the structure. Homeowners often mistake the resulting dampness for a chimney leak. It’s not. It’s a dryer vent that never made it outside.
- Long, undersized vent runs with multiple elbows. In 91406 remodels especially, we see runs stretched over 25 feet with three or four direction changes. Airflow chokes. Lint glazes the inside of the duct. The dryer works harder, runs hotter, and the vent becomes a fire hazard.
- Ghost chimneys sharing the vent chase. In older tracts around 91405 and 91406, it’s common to find fireplaces that were sealed off or converted during remodels, leaving a ‘ghost’ chimney the current owner doesn’t know needs inspection. When the dryer vent shares that chase, a clogged vent often signals a bigger problem behind the wall.
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AfterPricing for Dryer Vent Cleaning in Van Nuys, CA
A typical dryer vent cleaning in Van Nuys runs $145 – $225 for a standard single-story home with a direct vent run of 20 feet or less. Add a second story or a long run and expect $175 – $275. Transition replacement with rigid aluminum duct typically runs $95 – $165 including materials. If we’re rerouting a vent that terminates in an attic or crawlspace, pricing depends on the chase routing, and we’ll camera-scope the path and quote the work before anything gets cut open.
Free estimates apply to the cleaning and inspection. You’ll get a firm number before the brush goes in, and if the camera reveals a problem that needs repair, you’ll see the footage and hear the price before any repair work starts. Call (855) 382-6159 and we’ll schedule a Van Nuys visit.
| Service | Van Nuys Price Range |
|---|---|
| Dryer vent cleaning (standard run) | $145 – $225 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (long or multi-story run) | $175 – $275 |
| Transition replacement with rigid duct | $95 – $165 |
| Camera inspection of vent path | Included with cleaning |
We Also Serve Cities Near Van Nuys
This same team covers Van Nuys and the surrounding Valley communities. We run calls to Valley Glen, Sherman Oaks, Encino, and North Hills on a regular schedule every week, so response time is predictable and you’re not waiting on a crew that’s driving in from across the county.
Serving Van Nuys, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Van Nuys area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage — if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs – Dryer Vent Cleaning in Van Nuys
Because in Van Nuys, your dryer vent and your fireplace flue often share the same wall chase or attic cavity, especially in 1940s – 1960s construction. When we find a vent that’s disconnected, clogged, or improperly terminated near a sealed-off fireplace, we recommend a Level 2 inspection of that flue to confirm nothing is venting into the house. You’ll see the camera footage before anyone recommends more work. Call (855) 382-6159 for a vent cleaning that includes this check.
For a vent run over 15 feet or with more than two elbows, clean it every 12 months at minimum. Long runs like those we find in 91406 remodels accumulate lint faster because airflow velocity drops as distance increases. If you’re drying heavy loads daily, every 6 to 9 months is safer. California’s dry winter air makes lint even more combustible. Schedule your next cleaning at (855) 382-6159.
No. A dryer vent terminating in an attic or crawlspace violates current code and creates two hazards: moisture buildup that rots framing and breeds mold, and lint accumulation that’s a direct fire fuel. We see this in older Van Nuys ranches where a vent was tied into an old flue chase and never terminated outdoors. We reroute those vents to the exterior with rigid duct and a proper wall or roof cap. Call (855) 382-6159 and we’ll confirm where your vent actually terminates.
Yes. We camera-scope both the dryer vent and the fireplace flue before cleaning anything, so we know exactly what’s in that chase. If the flue is intact and properly separated, we clean the dryer vent and leave the chase. If the vent has compromised the chase or is leaking into the flue cavity, we’ll show you the footage and quote the repair. Either way, you know what’s inside your walls. Call (855) 382-6159 to schedule.
Clothes taking two full cycles to dry, especially towels and jeans. In Van Nuys’s dry climate, homeowners sometimes assume that means the dryer’s heating element is failing. Nine times out of ten, the vent is clogged. The outside vent hood may also have visible lint hanging from it, or the laundry room feels humid during a cycle. Those are early warnings. The later warning is a burning smell, and by then the lint is already hot. Call (855) 382-6159 for an inspection now, not after the second warning.
Contact Corona Chimney Sweep in Van Nuys
If you live in Van Nuys and your dryer vent hasn’t been cleaned in the last two years, or you don’t know where the vent terminates, now is the time to find out. Van Nuys sits in the hot, dry San Fernando Valley, so fireplaces go unused for months and dryer vents keep collecting lint without anyone noticing. A clogged dryer vent is a fire waiting to happen. Call (855) 382-6159 for a free estimate and a camera-backed inspection of your full vent path. We repair what we find, same visit.
Written by Nolan Ferris, Owner at Corona Chimney Sweep, serving Van Nuys and the San Fernando Valley.