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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 76-100 of 171 reviews

Elaine B.
04/2013
5.0
dryer vent cleaning
  + -1 more
Looked him up on Angie's List. Promptly answered the phone. Very professional. Gave me the price and said they could come out tomorrow morning due to a cancelation. Told me the names of the guys who would be out to do the work and a two hour time window when they would arrive at my house. Said it would take about half an hour to do the work. Excellent! The 2 guys arrived 10 minutes early. Worked quickly and were done within the 30 minutes they told me it would take. Great job.
Description of Work: Cleaned out my dryer vent from the dryer to the outside. Tested it after to be sure we were getting good strong air flow to the outside. Took off a vent cover that prevents stuff from going into the dryer from the hose because he said it wasn't helping and I didn't need it. the dryer still turns on when you turn the dial, without having to push the start button and I'll have to get an appliance repairman to fix that.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$119

Elaine W.
03/2013
5.0
air duct cleaning
  + -1 more
The recommendation was perfect. It's likely that without his help, I would have rendered services I didn't need and had a future electrical fire.
Description of Work: I emailed Joe to ask him about air duct cleaning. He responded nearly instantly. We talked over the phone and he was able to assess that the smoke problem I was seeing was an electrical short and not an air duct problem. He has 40 years of experience and bent over to backwards to help even though it wouldn't result in a sale. I left our phone call with phone numbers of people he thought could help me better. I wish I did have an air duct problem so I could work with Joe and his team!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Judy P.
03/2013
5.0
dryer vent cleaning
  + -1 more
This event was scheduled and completed in a timely manner, the men arrived on their scheduled appointment and worked diligently and efficiently. Both men were professional and courteous.
Description of Work: We had our dryer vent cleaned from the dryer to the outside of our townhome. They were able to extract a very large amount of lint and tried to clean up as much as they could. Our neighbor's were very impressed as well.

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
$129

Monika W.
02/2013
5.0
air duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning
  + 0 more
Very pleased with the customer service from the initial phone call to the actual services provided. The two gentlemen that provided the service were friendly, thorough and provided tips on how to keep our home clean and minimize allergens. We were given a complimentary dryer vent cleaning and complimentary air filters since we found them on Angie's List. The service of air duct cleaning was a flat fee of $375 regardless...we only had a 858 sq ft condo cleaned vs. an entire house so that was why I gave a B grade for price. Regardless I would recommend this company to anyone.
Description of Work: Air duct & 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
$375

Helena L.
02/2013
5.0
dryer vent cleaning
  + -1 more
Arrived promptly as scheduled and did a great job cleaning the vent. They even showed me how much lent was removed. Also trimmed the flexible dryer duct to allow better air flow.
Description of Work: Arrived promptly as scheduled and did a great job cleaning the 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
$119

Michelle E.
02/2013
5.0
air duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning
  + 0 more
These guys were great. On time. Courteous. Clean. All they promised and exactly how it was explained. They even went over & above by looking at my furnace and fixing something on it that they saw when they were up there cleaning the ducts. Saved me a ton of money in wasted energy bills for the future. Love them!
Description of Work: I hired this company to clean my vents after a remodel job.

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

Jeanne W.
01/2013
5.0
dryer vent cleaning
  + -1 more
Two service people arrived: Josh and Casey. They were timely (window was from 8am-10am, and they were here at 8:10am); came with the needed materials; worked efficiently and effectively; were courteous and helpful. I will call them next year to service my 2 dryer lines.
Description of Work: see below
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$238

Richard M.
01/2013
5.0
dryer vent cleaning
  + -1 more
They got the job done & everything was fine. They were on time & did there job well!
Description of Work: A tenent moved in to a rental property & I needed vent cleaning - dryer vents only.

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

Timothy F.
12/2012
5.0
air duct cleaning, chimney sweep, dryer vent cleaning
  + 1 more
Great guys, showed up on time and did good job. They cleaned up after themselves and were very professional. Overall an excellent job.
Description of Work: Cleaned furnace, all vents, ducts and returns. Chimney cleaning and laundry 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
$500

Christianne S.
12/2012
5.0
air duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning
  + 0 more
Great service. Would definitely hire them again.
Description of Work: They cleaned my air ducts and dryer vent and replaced a part of the 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
$275

Lee H.
12/2012
5.0
air duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning
  + 0 more
The team came right on time, put down drop cloths to protect the floors as they brought in their equipment, and got right to work. I showed them around and we discussed the process. They went above and beyond to clean all the vents and even went under the house to fully clean out the long dryer vent. I was comfortable leaving them in the house while I went to work. They called when they were finished. Everything was very clean and working well when we got home. And the furnace had some nice, new filters.
Description of Work: Cleaned out all air vents and the dryer vents. We had not had the vents cleaned out in over 10 years.

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
$500

Stuart S.
11/2012
5.0
dryer vent cleaning
  + -1 more
They came in and used a blower and brush to clean out the dryer vent. It was full of lint. Afterwards they cleaned up all the lint and moved the dryer back into place. Very professional.
Description of Work: Cleaned out the dryer vent which was backed up.

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
$119

Lawrence M.
11/2012
5.0
dryer vent cleaning
  + -1 more
Overall my service was excellent
Description of Work: Two employees came and cleaned my dryer vent. I have a very long run from my dryer out to the side of my house. My towels were taking 3 hrs to dry. They got 10 pounds of wet lint out of the line in about 30 minutes. They were even early getting there!! Great service, very neat, nice people I would totally reccomend this service and this company.

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
$119

Claudine M.
10/2012
5.0
air duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning
  + 0 more
Great job. Arrive on time, were courteous, professional, thorough. And sensitive about noise and working around me.
Description of Work: Duct and vent cleaning. Diagnosed broken part of dryer duct.

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
$450

Malcolm G.
09/2012
5.0
air duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning
  + 0 more
Josh and his colleague brought a large vacuum system into the house and some other pneumatic cleaning devices. They inspected each HVAC vent in turn and then ran the system through its paces, cleaning out each vent, the return and running a pneumatic system through the vents (with a semi-rigid hose), blowing out all residue from the duct system. They also cleaned an inspected the laundry dryer duct and vent system and did a minor inspection on the furnace itself. Everything went smoothly. Josh also reduced the length of an overly long flexible duct from the duct system to the furnace itself and finally found a minor gas leak in the regulator of the furnace. We settled up and Josh recommended strongly that I call PG&E for a full gas leak inspection. PG&E later arrived and did the gas leak inspection and minor repair of the furnace regulator leak free of charge. Overall I was quite impressed with Josh's crew's efficiency and professionalism. They also worked with us in driveway logistics (getting cars out, moving around) and also worked with me to relocate my cat to different rooms of the house while they did their work. I was very satisfied with the work and service.
Description of Work: Pneumatic cleaning of HVAC ducts, minor inspection of HVAC ducts and operation, cleaning and inspection of 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
$350

Geoffrey M.
09/2012
5.0
dryer vent cleaning
  + -1 more
Wonderful! I located this company by researching their reviews here. I felt very confident based on their solid A rating that they could do our job quickly and correctly. I was not disappointed. They showed up on time, quickly located the two problems we had in the dryer duct, fixed them, tested the system, and then took the time to explain to us how to keep the system functioning for years to come. The price I paid was directly in line with the estimate I received over the phone. I would not hesitate to have them come out again to perform routine maintenance on our ducts or repairs if needed.
Description of Work: Electric dryer flexible metal duct was reconnected underneath our home, they checked the entire length of the duct to assure it was working properly, found one additional area where it was coming unhinged, fixed it, and tested it.

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
$450

Wendy L.
08/2012
5.0
air duct cleaning, chimney sweep, dryer vent cleaning
  + 1 more
We contacted them on a Thursday for an estimate. They were very thorough about detailing what would be done. We decided to hire them and had the work done two days later on a Saturday. They were prompt, efficient, respectful of light colored carpeting and our cats who had to be shut in one room and then have that room done last. They were experts in their field and did not do this work as a "side job". This is what they do and they do it well!
Description of Work: They cleaned all air ducts (furnace and air conditioning) as well as all registers, bathroom fans, dryer vents and the chimmney.

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
$350

Margaret T.
08/2012
5.0
air duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning
  + 0 more
I am very satisfied with their services. I will recommend them anytime.
Description of Work: They cleaned the air ducts and the vent for the cloth dryer.

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
$750

Tiffany R.
07/2012
5.0
air duct cleaning
  + -1 more
They were prompt, on time, friendly and did alot of extras that alot of other companies wouldn't do. They cleaned up after themselves and they were reasonably prices. They also gave me free filters and other things like that.
Description of Work: I used The Vent Cleaner to clean my air ducts.

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

Matthew P.
04/2012
5.0
air duct cleaning
  + -1 more
They did a fabulous job. They were friendly, knew where to look for the dead rodents and then were very meticulous in cleaning the air vents. They also put in a new air filter and cleaned the vent guards of any dust build-up. They cleaned up after themselves perfectly.
Description of Work: They first found two dead rodents that were creating a bad smell, then they cleaned out the heating air 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
$350

JACQUELYN B.
03/2012
3.0
air duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning
  + 0 more
I discussed the procedure with the father of the team and was told that they would create a vacuum near the furnace and then blow out the dust/debree toward that vacuum. This was the procedure that had been described to me by other bidders and this was the procedure that I was told I would get. Instead, they used each vent opening to place the vacuum and then used compressed air to blow the dust back up to the vent opening and the vacuum. They brought a shop vac with them but didn't use it to good advantage. They left a mess around several of the vents. It's hard to tell the effect of the work since I can't inspect the vents. I think these guys have a good reputation because they're punctual and polite but I cannot vouch for their effectiveness. I give them a lower grade because they did not deliver the service that they promised.
Description of Work: Duct cleaning for two furnaces with 34 vents. Included free dryer vent cleaning.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$825

Catherine S.
02/2012
5.0
air duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning
  + 0 more
I'm very happy with everything about The Vent Cleaner's service -- from getting the original quote, scheduling and the service itself. I talked to Joe, the owner, on the phone and really felt comfortable with the information he gave me. His quote was also the best one I got of the highest rated Angie's List companies in this category. Josh and Casey arrived on time (they also called 1/2 hour prior to arrival, as I requested). They were both professional and friendly in answering questions I had. They did a thorough service and clean up. I definitely recommend using The Vent Cleaner and would hire them again.
Description of Work: They cleaned 10+ air ducts and 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
$375

Mel M.
02/2012
5.0
air duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning
  + 0 more
The brothers worked professionally, kept things very clean, were friendly, knowledgeable and on time. Probably could have gotten a better price elsewhere but they came highly recommended on Angie's list so the prompt timeline in which they could do the work made the cost worth it to us.
Description of Work: Moved into a new house and wanted the air duct vents cleaned. The dryer was taking forever to dry so needed that vent cleaned also.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$750

CINDY P.
02/2012
5.0
air duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning
  + 0 more
It took about a month before we noticed any significant difference with everything having to "settle", but after several months I can honestly say that for our multi-pet household, allergies have SIGNIFICANTLY improved at least 95%! I honestly can't remember the exact date we did this, and had intentions of critiquing sooner, but it has been at least 6 months and allergies continue to be abated. With or without pets, you would be doing yoursef and fellow sufferers a favor by having this done, cuz they certainly did right by me!
Description of Work: We were a little out of the service area and they charged about $20 extra for coming our way but it was waaaay worth it because our allergies were really out of control! If you have more than the number of vents for the price (8?) then they charge extra ($7?) for each addt'l. It's basically a long, giant vacuum hose that sucks everything up when fed into the vent. Did not take long at all, about 35 minutes total and the guy was super sweet, like a big burly teddy bear ;-) It took about a month before we noticed any significant difference, but after several months I can honestly say that for our multi-pet household, allergies have SIGNIFICANTLY improved, about 95%!

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
$325

Cindy C C.
12/2011
5.0
air duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning
  + 0 more
They were very friendly and professional. They provided the service. They talked about it over the phone. They showed up early. They kind of reported their progress and findings. They did a really good job. I think one of the workers was the actual owner of the company. I had no complications with them, and everything is holding up well. Their price was fair. I had no problems with the quality of their work. I would rate them highly and would use them again in the future if necessary.
Description of Work: I used The Vent Cleaner to clean all the vents in my house. It was a comprehensive service.

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
$650

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