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The Vent Cleaner

Dryer Vent Cleaning, Air Duct Cleaning, Chimney Sweep

About us

The last thing my company will do is nickel and dime a customer for something they don't need. With over 50 years of experience in the trades, The Vent Cleaner has specialized in cleaning, repairing, & maintaining vents for residential, commercial, & HOA clients. Our expert technicians, and advance equipment will clean the air ducts throughout your home. The process includes the removal of unwanted particles and pollutants, from the grill back to the main panel unit, to ensure proper ventilation and the circulation of clean air with only EPA approved products. Our dryer vent cleaning service is a cost effective way to eliminate the unnecessary expense of extended drying times and keep your family safe from the risk of fire. Contact us today to learn more!

Business highlights

41 years of trusted experience
LGBTQ+ Friendly
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Dryer vent cleaning. Air duct cleaning. Chimney sweeping

Services we don't offer

Grease abatement

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check

Reviews

4.9171 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
94%
4
3%
3
1%
2
1%
1
2%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.6
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 101-125 of 171 reviews

John A.
11/2011
5.0
dryer vent cleaning
  + -1 more
The cleaners from The Vent Cleaner Company did very well. They gave me a senior discount which was the best thing about them. They were able to figure out what the problem was. The clean up was really good because once they removed all of the stuck lint from the vent; it fell on to the ground which they cleaned up. Some of the companies won’t do that but they did a very good job with cleaning up after themselves.
Description of Work: I used The Vent Cleaner Company about eight months ago to clean out my dryer vents.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Susan M.
08/2011
5.0
dryer vent cleaning
  + -1 more
It was a pleasure to call this company and get a real person immediately. They were polite, professional and very accommodating to my schedule. I was given a quote by phone, including a detailed explanation of what that price would cover and what, if any, additional costs might be incurred. The representive arrived at my home on time, worked quickly and professionally and did an excellent job. The price was as quoted with no additional costs. I was very pleased with all aspects of the service and would definitely use them again!
Description of Work: Dryer vent cleaning.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

JONATHAN R.
08/2011
5.0
dryer vent cleaning
  + -1 more
Josh & co. tackled a really tough job in SF with professionalism and efficiency. Very highly recommended!!
Description of Work: Cleaned a very clogged dryer vent in a large condo building that probably had not been cleaned in decades.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$107

Melissa M.
07/2011
5.0
air duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning
  + 0 more
Excellent service. Knowledgeable, prompt and thorough. I highly recommend the vent cleaners for this service. They saved me fro Getting scammed by the low cost coupons you get in the mail. Great, family run business.
Description of Work: Vent and dryer vent cleaning for my whole house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$375

Benjamin B.
06/2011
5.0
air duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning
  + 0 more
Everything went as expected. The air quality at home is better even if the system was not too dusty. We noticed the difference.
Description of Work: Air Duct service (cleaning, check duck tapes and replace filters), and evaluate the need to open a closed vent.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$375

Paul H.
04/2011
5.0
dryer vent cleaning
  + -1 more
Overall Excellent job. Repair team called to say they would be early and did show up earlier. They looked at the job and went to work immediately. Efficient, courteous, and cleaned up afterward. Thank you A-Vent Cleaner.
Description of Work: Cleaned dryer vent and installed screen for exhausting vent

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$149

Nik B.
04/2011
5.0
dryer vent cleaning
  + -1 more
Our dryer was taking two hours to dry clothes. We suspected the dryer vent was clogged and called the Vent Cleaners. The man who came out quickly determined that the vent under the house had started to flex and there was very little airflow. He recommended that we replace the vent under the house with a sheet metal one. He credited the visit toward the replacement and on a subsequent visit put the new one in. Now we get really great airflow and the dryer is back to drying quickly. Very friendly and professional. Definitely recommended!
Description of Work: They replaced the dryer vent tube under the house with sheet metal one and also put in a new tube from the dryer to the floor.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$375

Brenda C.
01/2011
5.0
dryer vent cleaning
  + -1 more
I called and got the father/owner who assured me his sons, the workers, would take care of everything. They did! They came that week and thoroughly cleaned out the vent and reattached my dryer. They were very selfsufficient, I did not watch them at all. My dryer works 100 times better now! I did have it cleaned out once before I moved in, about 3 years ago by a handiman, and there is no comparission. These guys really know how to get your vent completely clear and working GREAT! I would recommend asking them to vacuum the area after they work as my laundry room was a little messy afterwards.
Description of Work: I had my entire dryer vent cleaned out through to the outside.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Dr. Gary F.
01/2011
5.0
air duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning
  + 0 more
the man was on time, very professional and explained everything- even replace a hose for no additional charge
Description of Work: dryer vent cleaning

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$125

SERGUEY K.
01/2011
5.0
air duct cleaning
  + -1 more
They did a good job. I don't think there was anything extraordinary about it one way or the other. I was pleased with what they did. They were professional about it and everything went well. Their price was high.
Description of Work: I used the services of The Vent Cleaner in August. They cleaned all the vents and ducts.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$450

David V.
12/2010
5.0
dryer vent cleaning
  + -1 more
My house inspector (for my new home) saw a build up of dryer lint on the vent exhaust outside the house. He told me I should I have the vents cleaned so I called "The Vent Cleaner". They were prompt and courteous. When they arrived they disconnected the dryer from the vent and hooked up a blower to the vent. They determined that the vents were not clogged and did not need cleaning. They explained the following to me: 1. I have a long-running vent that has a supplemental motorized fan to help "suck" air through the long vent. They showed me the location of the motor the garage ceiling (gray box). 2. The vent motor is triggered by the dryer first pushing air through the vent. 3. Build up of lint on the outside of house's exhaust is a _good_ sign. It means that lint is making it through the vents. 4. I can test the system: start the dryer to get the vent motor to start, stop the dryer, remove the dryer's lint catcher, put my hand by the dryer's lint catch hole and feel for air being sucked into the vents by the vent motors. So long as I feel suction the system is clear and working. They were in & out within 15 minutes. It's a bummer I had to pay the full amount since they didn't have to snake anything through the vent to clean it (for that I gave their price a B rating). At least I learned more about my new house. And I think my house inspector is more to blame for lost money by making me paranoid that the vents needed cleaning.
Description of Work: The idea was to clean my dryer vent.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$99

Pia C.
12/2010
5.0
air duct cleaning
  + -1 more
They showed up on time, performed the work as promised, and gave us valuable information about our heater. After the vents were cleaned, the respiratory issues we were experiencing went away. Would definitely use them again.
Description of Work: duct cleaning for 2 BR 2 BA apartment central heat/air system

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$375

ARLEEN S.
11/2010
5.0
dryer vent cleaning
  + -1 more
They did a very good job. Their price was reasonable.
Description of Work: I have used the services of The Vent Cleaner a couple of months ago for cleaning the dryer vents in my house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$99

Kathleen R.
10/2010
5.0
dryer vent cleaning
  + -1 more
Got here early, worked fast, didn't leave a mess, what more could you want?
Description of Work: The two guys were early to their appointment which was really nice for me, the did a great job cleaning the vent and worked very rapidly. What I really appreciated was the fact that I thought I had a torn duct from dryer to wall but what really occurred was when I got my dryer I had the vent moved to the side and them company that moved the vent forgot to connect it...anyways they fixed this for an additional $20.00 which was awesome! I will have them back again.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Lee Z.
10/2009
5.0
air duct cleaning
  + -1 more
They did a fine job and not an extraordinary job. They were punctual and professional.
Description of Work: I used The Vent Cleaner in May for cleaning the vents.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Karen N.
07/2009
5.0
dryer vent cleaning
  + -1 more
The dryer vent is a long run and has been clogged for years. This was the third time I tried to get it cleaned out, but this is the first time I tried someone from Angie's List. (Both previous servicemen recommended I run a new vent to a different outside wall!) The two servicemen from The Vent Cleaner arrived on time (my house is difficult to find) and had my vent clear in about 15 minutes. They were very professional, cheerful, and even nice to my elderly dog. They charged the agreed-to price with no add on for driving 8 miles up a mountain road.
Description of Work: The Vent Cleaner cleaned out a very packed, very old clog in my more-than-20-foot-long dryer vent.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

iron D.
04/2009
5.0
dryer vent cleaning
  + -1 more
First I called these guys to take a look at the bathroom vent which was making a very loud noise. I thought that if I had it cleaned it would make less noise. The guy came in and was very honest to say that even if he cleaned the motor it wouldn't make any difference regarding the noise. He was very sincere and honest so I got him to do something else (dryer duct cleaning). I'm just going to buy a new vent fot the bathroom and hire The Vent Cleaner whenever I need a duct cleaned.
Description of Work: The guy cleaned the dryer duct. It was fast and neat. It took him 10 minutes to do it and then he showed me all the dirt that had come out of it. It was a lot. I'm glad we had him do it. He also fixed the foil hose that connects the dryer to the wall duct. I'd certainly call them again.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Deborah L.
03/2009
5.0
air duct cleaning
  + -1 more
They were very helpful in giving me clear information about what the job would entail. They were able to do the work right away. They used the new negative pressure technology instead of the roto-brush. The gas fan cleaning was a messy job and there was some debris left behind and smudges on the ceiling so I did have to do some clean up after they left.
Description of Work: They cleaned my air ducts and the bathroom fans. They also cleaned the dryer vent and the furnace.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$265

Peter K.
12/2008
5.0
air duct cleaning
  + -1 more
Great experience - they arrived, unhooked the dryer, had one guy at the outside of the vent and a second guy at the dryer connection. The outside guy had long poles with brushes; inside guy had a blower and they cleaned out all the accumulated lint in about 20 minutes. The dryer finishes in under an hour now after taking several hours previously.
Description of Work: Dryer vent cleaning.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$99

Katy O.
06/2008
5.0
air duct cleaning
  + -1 more
It was great. He showed up early, cleaned the vent thoroughly and quickly, and was friendly and professional. He answered my questions and was just helpful in general. This is the third time I've used this company, and I will continue to do so.
Description of Work: The technician cleaned the vent leading from the dryer to the exterior of the house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$99

Renee E.
04/2008
5.0
air duct cleaning
  + -1 more
Really well. I called on Monday and was able to schedule the work for Friday morning. Jim and his assistant arrived on time and set about vacuuming up the vents. For the most part they left the house clean - there was one scuff mark on the hardwood floors and some dirt in the kitchen sink - both easily cleanable. Before leaving Joe showed me the furnace filters and how to replace them. He did not have the right kind in his truck, but said that we could get them easily; which we could. We are quite happy with the service and will call him when we need the vents cleaned again.
Description of Work: Vacuumed all of our floor vents; cleaned our two bathroom ceiling fans; cleaned out the dryer vent; cleaned the furnace.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$339

LENORE W.
10/2007
5.0
air duct cleaning
  + -1 more
Arrived as promised and on time, very professional service, explained how the process worked and proceeded with the cleaning. Job was completed in about 1.5 hours. The price was $250 less that that famous company that advertises on TV including the current 33% off promotion.
Description of Work: Cleaned 9 air ducts and 1 dryer vent using the latest vacuum equipment.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

JULIA F.
02/2007
5.0
dryer vent cleaning
  + -1 more
They are very good, very professional, timely, finished work super quickly, and cleaned up after himself. I was very surprised for how much it cost compared to how little time really was spent cleaning it but called around to about 10 other companies, and this was the cheapest anywhere by FAR.
Description of Work: They cleaned the dryer vent. I just got a brand new dryer for our new home we bought, and it was taking about 3-4 hours to dry! Now, after my vent was cleaned, it only takes about 30-45 minutes, which is how it should be! It's great to know what solved the problem!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$99

LILY H.
06/2006
5.0
dryer vent cleaning
  + -1 more
Efficient, polite service. Reasonably priced. Phone # is 1-800-910-8363.
Description of Work: Came to clean the dryer vent. Noted an obstructing object, which he removed without complication.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$99

SHERI F.
10/2005
5.0
air duct cleaning
  + -1 more
THE VENT CLEANER WAS VERY PROFESSIONAL AND KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT HIS PROFESSION. HE GAVE ME, WHAT I FELT, WAS A GOOD DEAL, AND HE SQUEEZED ME IN AFTER ASSESSING MY NEED EARLIER THAN WE HAD SCHEDULED.
Description of Work: THE SERVICE CALL WAS FOR CLEANING OF THE DRYER VENT. THEY CLEANED 15 HEATER DUCTS/VENTS, AND THREW IN THE BATH FANS AND FILTERS FOR FREE.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$414

Contact information

., San Jose, CA 95123

http://www.theventcleaner.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

No License Required for Trade

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
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Service Categories

Dryer Vent Cleaning,
Air Duct Cleaning,
Chimney Sweep

FAQ

The Vent Cleaner is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

The Vent Cleaner accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, The Vent Cleaner offers free project estimates.
Yes, The Vent Cleaner offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, The Vent Cleaner offers a 10% senior discount.
Yes, The Vent Cleaner offers emergency services.
Yes, The Vent Cleaner offers warranties.
The Vent Cleaner offers the following services: Dryer vent cleaning. Air duct cleaning. Chimney sweeping
Grease abatement

Contact information

., San Jose, CA 95123

http://www.theventcleaner.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM