Call 704-886-7078 to schedule an appointment. Calls are routed to our national franchise Scheduling Center while we are on the job for faster scheduling. Our Scheduling Center is available from 8:30 AM Mon-Fri and until 2:00 PM on Saturdays. Dryer Vent Wizard was established in 2004 to meet the needs of a very serious problem that is often overlooked by most people. Dryer fires are one of the leading causes of home fires today. We work exclusively with, and specialize in dryer vents alone. A $49 service/ inspection fee is charged to each job. Post inspection a written proposal is given to the customer, along with any suggestions of improvements, and the work is performed at that time. Clogged dryer vents cause dryers to operate inefficiently wasting time and hundreds of dollars a year in energy bills for the average household. We work hard to keep our services reliable and affordable. Our professionals will come to your home on a scheduled day. You can relax knowing that they've undergone extensive training, a background check, and are fully insured. We value our customers and would love you to refer us to your friends and family. (!!!We are not associated or affiliated with Dryer Vent Wizard of Uptown and South Charlotte!!! For service in Uptown, Myers Park, Dilworth, South End, NoDa, Plaza-Midwood, South Park, Carmel Rd/ Quail Hollow & Arboretum visit franchise owner Steve Jennings at: www.southcharlottedryervent.com for service in these areas)
My appointment was from 11-3. Technician came at 2:30. Tech was very friendly and I think the work was done throughly. The price was high, and he kept wanting to sell me additional services, like a warranty and new pipe on the back of my dryer. He told me my main problem was a bird's nest in the vent, although I never saw it when he did the cleaning. Overall, not bad, but I would suggest getting the estimate and then possibly a second opinion due to the high price.
Description of Work: Cleaned my dryer vent system.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
$215
Response from Dryer Vent Wizard
Your feedback can only make us better. There's is always room for improvement and I thank you for being these comments. We'll try even harder next time. Dave http://www.charlottedryerventlady.com/
James L.
11/2011
5.0
dryer vent cleaning
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Prompt, pleasant and professional. Couldn't ask for more.
Description of Work: Diagnosed and cleaned dryer vent.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$120
Response from Dryer Vent Wizard
Thank you for the business. We appreciate it! Dave Lavalle, Owner Dryer Vent Wizard. http://www.charlottedryerventlady.com/
DIANA B.
09/2011
5.0
dryer vent cleaning
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Their price was unbelievable. I liked everything about them except their price. Their price was terrific. It was a complete shock as it was $175 for a dryer vent. I would use them again in the future if need be.
Description of Work: I used the services of Dryer Vent Wizard of Charlotte sometime last year. They put a new vent to the wall and attached it to the dryer.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
2.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$175
Response from Dryer Vent Wizard
Sorry we let you down on the pricing but we sure appreciate you letting us know both the good and the bad. Thank you for your review. At Your Service! Dave Lavalle Dryer Vent Wizard 704-886-7078
JOHN G.
08/2011
5.0
dryer vent cleaning
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Great. Would highly recommend this company.
Description of Work: Dryer was no longer drying clothes unless re-ran cycle repeatedly. Turned out our vent pipe had not been installed properly and was full of lint. Repair man replaced all vent pipe and dryer runs great. Not completely sure about the estimated expense above because it has been a while since the work was done, but I remember thinking the price was very fair.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Response from Dryer Vent Wizard
Thank you for taking the time to rate Dryer Vent Wizard. It was a pleasure to work for you. My son Michael and I very much appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again. At Your Service! Dave Lavalle Owner Dryer Vent Wizard 704-886-7078 http://www.charlottedryerventlady.com/
Ann B.
08/2011
5.0
dryer vent cleaning
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She did a great job. The price was reasonable. She did an excellent job. The owner came out but she has sold it since then so I don't know who is doing the work now. She and her husband owned the business at the time I used this company.
Description of Work: I used Dryer Vent Wizard of Charlotte to install my dryer vents.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Dryer Vent Wizard
Hello, I am the new owner of the business and wanted to let you know who I am. My name is Dave Lavalle and I purchased the business from Emilie in November 2009. My son and I now service the Greater Charlotte Metro area. I became a Dryer Vent Wizard in 2004 in Boston, MA. I became the franchisee corporate trainer in 2006 until my move and purchase of Emile's business in 09. We promise to uphold the same standard and quality you have received in the past. Should you need any assistance with anything please feel free to contact me on my cell phone at: 704-886-7078. At Your Service, Dave Lavalle Dryer Vent Wizard http://www.charlottedryerventlady.com/
PATRICIA G.
08/2011
5.0
dryer vent cleaning
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The performance of my dryer improved dramatically after service. It was more expensive than I expected but after a couple of months I have realized that it was well worth it!
Description of Work: Cleaned dryer vent, replaced a section of the vent that was beyond repair, replaced vent cover outside.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Response from Dryer Vent Wizard
Thank you for the business! At Your Service! Dave Lavalle Dryer Vent Wizard 704-886-7078
Blaire B.
06/2011
5.0
dryer vent cleaning
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The people who showed up were very nice and professional. I felt comfortable having them in my home. They were a nice company to deal with.
Description of Work: Dryer vent cleaning and new pipes to dryer
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$375
Response from Dryer Vent Wizard
Thank you for your posting. At Your Service! Dave Lavalle Dryer Vent Wizard 704-886-7078
john G.
03/2011
5.0
dryer vent cleaning
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Dave at dryer Vet wizard of Charlotte was recommended by someone else that I found on AL. He responded propmtly to my call, set a time to come out, called the night before to verify the appointment, called again prior to coming out and arrived on time. After inspecting the system, Dave gave me a complete rundown on the problem, proposed a solution, and quoted me a price that I agreed to pay. He completed the work in a timely manner, cleaned everything up, and went over everything again to make sure that I had no questions. It was a real pleasure to work with a real professional like Dave. I would, and will, use his services again.
Description of Work: Dave cleaned the dryer vent, replaced the faulty vent cover on the outside of the house, installed the proper vent hose between the dryer and vent fitting on the wall, and installed an additional 2 vent covers on the outside of the house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$475
SUZANNE R.
03/2011
5.0
dryer vent cleaning
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Technician was on time, knowledgable, polite and professional - explained everything in detail before beginning any work. The pricing of services was higher than I expected, but the work was excellent
Description of Work: Dryer Vent Cleaning, Install hangers for ventilation hoses, Install Booster Fan for dryer ventilation
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$745
PHIL E.
02/2011
5.0
dryer vent cleaning
 + -1 more
Dryer was taking way too long to dry clothes-- suspected dryer vent needed cleaning. He came out and confirmed it needed cleaning, and also informed us the cheap foil hose connecting the dryer to the wall was a fire hazard. He installed a new rigid metal connector and cleaned a PILE of lint out of the vent (we have a long 22' vent from dryer to outside). After completion he showed us the mph of the air traveling thru the vent had increased from 7.8 to 15 mph. He was very knowledgable about our (rare) dryer model and knew his service. He was prompt and cleaned up. Would definitely use him again. (I only gave him a B on price because everyone who performs this service is priced pretty high).
Description of Work: Cleaned dryer vent, replaced connector hose from dryer to wall.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Patricia B.
01/2011
5.0
dryer vent cleaning
 + -1 more
It went very well except for the surprise that the builder did a bad job on the vent to begin with.
Description of Work: He cleaned the outside portion of the dryer vent. After he repaired part of it that was not built correctly. And he also replaced the vent cover.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$412
JUDY D.
03/2010
5.0
dryer vent cleaning
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They are a very good company, I like them very much. They did a good job. They were very clean, professional and nicely dressed in their uniforms. They were polite and knew what they were doing. They came out the same day that I called them. It was an okay price for the work and he could have used a longer ladder for what he did. I would recommend him.
Description of Work: Dryer Vent Wizard of Charlotte did some work for me.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$69
Susan M.
03/2010
5.0
dryer vent cleaning
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I thought the issue was the machine, but it was because there was so much moisture in the vents under the house. They were very responsive and came the next day. They came in, completely replaced it and took almost all day to repair it. I was very surprised, it was such a big thing to do but they were very good.
Description of Work: Dryer Vent Wizard of Charlotte for a repair for my dryer which was not drying.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$750
Nicole W.
03/2010
5.0
dryer vent cleaning
 + -1 more
They were very quick and professional. They cleaned up after themselves as well.
Description of Work: They installed a new dryer vent.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$800
TIMOTHY L.
06/2009
3.0
dryer vent cleaning
 + -1 more
Was visited by two techs (one in training, I think), who were very polite and professional. I had spoken to the owner, Emile, prior to the visit, and she thought that, given the distance between the dryer and the exterior wall, the duct cleaning should be around $125, varying somewhat by how dirty it was. After having inspected it, I was given a price of $150, well in excess of the high end of the phone estimate. In addition, if I did not have the work done, I was expected to pay a $39 inspection fee (waived in the event you have the work done). Accordingly, I felt compelled to have the work done at the higher-than-expected price, and that's not a good feeling! In addition, I thought that the installation of the transition duct and the exterior vent (at $89 and $58, respectively) was a very poor value considering the cost of the items and the minimal amount of installation time.
Description of Work: Cleaned dryer vent duct, installed transition from dryer to vent pipe and replaced exterior vent.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
2.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
4.0
$327
James B.
04/2009
5.0
dryer vent cleaning
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They were prompt and courteous when they came. They were dressed like service people, very professional. They cleaned up afterward and didn't leave a mess.
Description of Work: They cleaned our dryer vent up.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$178
elaine M.
04/2009
3.0
dryer vent cleaning
 + -1 more
The company was punctual,actually early. However when tech arrived she immediately tried to cross sell a different dryer vent material.. I asked for a price and when she quoted me the price for the new materials she then informed me the cost of the cleaning was $159.00. I knew this is not what I was quoted ($118.00) . She said she would call the owner and double check because the owner had just charged her previous customer $130.00 when it should have been $400.00, she indicated they sometimes have mis-communication. She did confirm with the owner the price I was quoted. Very little lint was removed, even the tech was surprised how little there was... again I needed the more rigid vent material for a better improvement in air flow. In fact she may be correct, but I had lost all confidence at this point. She was here a total of 15 minutes (including time it took to confirm the correct price)- so I don't feel I received a good value for my money and very little lint removed. I was never told that I was not up to NC code or that I had a potential fire hazard. I was told that I would most likely get improved efficiency with my dryer if I switched to a more rigid dryer vent. And as far as making me a satisfied customer, I have not heard a word from the company. Bottom line, if the technician had informed me of the code violation and I had more confidence in the company, I would have purchased the product.
Description of Work: Cleaned Dryer Vent
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
1.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$118
Response from Dryer Vent Wizard
SHE CONTACTED DRYER VENT WIZARD OF CHARLOTTE TO COME OUT AND CLEAN HER DRYER VENT LINE AND ASKED FOR A QUOTE OVER THE TELEPHONE FOR THE CLEANING. BECAUSE EVERY HOME IS BUILT DIFFERENT SHE WAS TOLD THAT THE COST OF CLEANING WOULD RANGE BETWEEN $118.00 AND $151.00 DEPENDING ON THE LENGTH OF THE LINE, HOW MANY ELBOWS, AND HOW MUCH AIR FLOW WAS TERMINATING AT THE END OF THE LINE. AT DRYER VENT WIZARD OF CHARLOTTE, FOR EVERY JOB THAT WE SERVICE, WE PERFORM AT 10 POINT DIAGNOSTIC INSPECTION TO ENSURE THAT THE DRYER VENT LINE IS UP TO NORTH CAROLINA CODE. WE FOUND AT HER HOME THAT SHE HAS A FOIL TRANSITION BEHIND THE DRYER THAT IS A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD. ACCORDING TO CONSUMER SAFETY COMMISSION AS WELL AS DRYER MANUFACTURERS, A FOIL OR PLASTIC TRANSITION BEHIND THE DRYER IN NOT RECOMMENDED, NORTH CAROLINA CODE SUGGEST ONLY USING A FULL METAL VENT LINE. USING ONLY RIGID OR SEMI-RIGID METAL IS THE SAFEST WAY TO VENT YOUR DRYER VENT LINE. THIS WAS THE RECOMMENDATION THAT WAS MADE TO HER TO ENSURE HER HOME SAFETY. DEPENDING ON THE AMOUNT OF LINT BUILT UP IN THE VENT LINE DETERMINES THE AMOUNT OF TIME IT TAKES TO CLEAN THE VENT LINE. UNTIL THE BRUSHES ARE PUT IN THE LINE AND POLISH OUT THE SURFACE, WE ARE NOT SURE HOW MUCH MATERIAL IS BUILT UP IN THE LINE AND WILL BE REMOVED. WE ARE VERY SORRY THAT SHE IS SO DISAPPOINTED WITH THE SERVICE THAT WE PROVIDED. WE WERE ONLY PROVIDING THE SERVICE THAT SHE CALLED AND ASK OUR COMPANY TO PROVIDE FOR HER. WE ARE WILLING TO DO WHAT IT TAKES TO MAKE SURE SHE IS A 100% SATISFIED CUSTOMER. http://www.charlottedryerventlady.com/
Ann B.
03/2009
5.0
dryer vent cleaning
 + -1 more
They are very good. They bring your dryer run up to cold. She also gave me a discount and they are excellent.
Description of Work: I hired Dryer Vent Wizard for dryer and vent cleaning.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$188
Ryan J.
01/2009
5.0
dryer vent cleaning
 + -1 more
They do good quality work. They guarantee everything they do and I'll use them again.
Description of Work: Dryer Vent Wizard cleaned out and replaced some parts on our dryers.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
JOHN S.
01/2009
5.0
dryer vent cleaning
 + -1 more
Work was done as promised and the technician was professional. The price was on the high end of what I expected but went ahead with it anyway since she was there and getting estimates for a project of this magnitude is inefficient. The only criticism I have is the old vent pipe was not removed from the crawl space and discarded.
Description of Work: Replaced and brought to code the dryer vent from dryer outlet to vent cap on outside wall which totaled 13+ feet in crawl space.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$330
Sherry B.
07/2008
5.0
dryer vent cleaning
 + -1 more
Everything went well and the difference was seen immediately. My questions were answered and the rep was professional while in my home.
Description of Work: Cleaned entire dryer vent line.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Keith C.
07/2008
5.0
dryer vent cleaning
 + -1 more
They were very professional and they were on time. They were quick, they worked fast and gave us an exact price. I would recommend them very highly to others. Just very nice and friendly to talk to and work with.
Description of Work: We had birds and we could hear noises in our chimney. They came and cleaned out our vents. They put in these little doors in so birds can not get in.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
Steve P.
06/2008
5.0
dryer vent cleaning
 + -1 more
Holly arrived promptly and did a great job. She suggested replacing a flex foil hose with a safer rigid hose. The price for changing the hose seemed pricey, $89, but I didn't call different companies to check prices, so it might be a typical charge. I'll probably do the job myself next time since I have a pretty simple setup, but I'd call them again if I had a more difficult setup, or for HVAC duct cleaning. They did a great job and they know what they're doing. I'm rating a B for price, but I didn't call other companies for quotes.
Description of Work: Dryer vent cleaning. Brushed out 10-15 feet of dryer vent pipe. Replaced a flex-foil vent hose from the dryer to the vent pipe with a rigid aluminum hose. Checked air flow from vent outlet with anemometer.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$275
David L.
02/2008
5.0
dryer vent cleaning
 + -1 more
I was really impressed with what a good job she did! She did a better job than any other technician we have ever had. They were early to arrive and used shoe covers. They let us know the price and the repair needs before they started. She noticed the washing machine hoses needed replacing, and took care of that was well. The insurance company had informed us of that about a year ago, but we never followed through. It was nice that she had the hoses with her to do the repair then and there.
Description of Work: They replaced a part of the vent that wasn't up to code and cleaned the dryer vent.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Ryan J.
10/2007
5.0
dryer vent cleaning
 + -1 more
We tried to clean our vents ourselves by snaking the line and using a leaf blower. We had birds nests in our vent and who knows how much dog hair(we have two large, shedding dogs). We were able to dislodge some of the debris, but could see there was still a lot remaining so we called Dryer Vent Wizard. They removed an entire lawn size trash bag full of lint and other debris! We were very pleased with Dryer Vent Wizard's service. The technician, Emilie, was very knowledgeable and friendly. She arrived on time and performed the work quickly and efficiently. Prior to this service our dryer was taking an average of 140 minutes to dry a normal size load of laundry. After Dryer Vent Wizard service, our drying time was cut in half! We'll save money on our energy bill and it's more gentle on our clothes. After hearing about the danger of fires related to clogged dryer vents; we feel so much safer knowing that our vents are clean! I can't say enough good things about their service!
Description of Work: Emilie cleaned out our dryer vent, our lint tray and surrounding area, replaced foil dryer piping with hard pipe, and installed new stainless steel washing machine hoses.
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Service Categories
Dryer Vent Cleaning,
Air Duct Cleaning
FAQ
Dryer Vent Wizard is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Monday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Dryer Vent Wizard accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
No, Dryer Vent Wizard does not offer free project estimates.