Whole-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.
Fast, Reliable Dryer Vent Cleaning Across Alpharetta
Dryer vent cleaning in Alpharetta typically costs $159 – $389 for a standard single-family home, depending on run length, roof termination, and how long it’s been since the last cleaning. We work across Alpharetta every week, from Windward to downtown, and most jobs take under two hours door to door. If you’re smelling a musty lint odor near the laundry room or your clothes are taking two cycles to dry, call (737) 727-2314 and we’ll walk you through exactly what’s involved before you book anything.
We know Alpharetta homes differently than a franchise crew that rolls in from out of town. Your dryer vent probably runs up through a second floor or straight through the roof. That changes how we clean it, what it costs, and why a quick $49 blow-out special won’t actually solve your problem. We’ll explain the difference in plain English and hand you a written price before any work starts.
Why Cardinal Air Duct Cleaning Is Alpharetta’s Preferred Dryer Vent Cleaning Company
We’ve cleaned dryer vents in Alpharetta for years, and the homes here have a distinct pattern: long vertical runs, rooftop terminations, and second-floor laundry rooms that hide lint in places a standard cleaning never reaches. Our techs know the floor plans in Windward, the Avalon-area buildouts, and the older ranches near downtown Alpharetta. That local experience means we don’t show up surprised by a 30-foot run or a sagging horizontal section behind a finished basement ceiling.
Alpharetta homeowners call us because we answer the phone when you call, the price we quote is the price on the invoice, and we photograph the inside of your vent before and after so you can see exactly what got removed. Every technician is background-checked and arrives in uniform with professional equipment: Nikro HEPA vacuums, Rotobrush agitation systems, and Abatement Technologies containment units. You’ll know the tech’s name before they ring the bell. And every job is covered by our 365-Day Done Right Promise. If the work isn’t right within a year, we come back and make it right at no charge.
We’re part of the Relay Home Co. family, founded 2005, and every booking runs on The Relay Standard: a live trackable arrival time, before-and-after photo proof, and a digital invoice you can pay from your phone. No four-hour windows. No “the tech will call when he’s on his way.” You get a live arrival link the moment you book.
Dryer Vent Inspection in Alpharetta
A Dryer Vent Inspection in Alpharetta is what we recommend before any cleaning quote, especially if your vent runs through the roof or a second-floor wall. We run a small camera down the full vent path and show you what’s actually there. In Alpharetta homes, we routinely find lint packed into sagging horizontal sections that sit behind drywall, invisible from both the laundry room and the exterior termination. An inspection runs $89 – $149 and is credited toward the cleaning cost if you book within 30 days.
Camera Inspection Before Cleaning
Most Alpharetta dryer vents have never been looked at from the inside. A camera inspection tells us the true run length, whether the vent pipe is plastic, foil, or rigid metal, and exactly where the blockage sits. It also tells us if cleaning is even necessary yet. Some vents in Alpharetta genuinely don’t need cleaning after two years, and we’ll tell you that plainly rather than sell you a service you don’t need.
When Alpharetta Homeowners Should Book One
If your dryer is taking 50 – 60 minutes per load, the outside vent flap barely opens, or you notice a burning odor when the dryer runs, book an inspection. The same goes if you just bought a home in Alpharetta and have no record of the last cleaning. A camera inspection before purchase or right after move-in costs less than a water damage claim or a dryer motor replacement.
Commercial Dryer Vent Cleaning in Alpharetta
Commercial Dryer Vent Cleaning in Alpharetta covers laundromats, apartment complexes, salons, gyms, and any business running multiple dry cycles per day. These systems accumulate lint at a much faster rate than residential vents, and the Alpharetta fire code expects commercial vent pathways to be inspected and cleaned on a documented schedule. Commercial cleanings in Alpharetta typically run $250 – $650 per dryer stack or system, depending on run length, access points, and how many dryers share the vent line. We provide photo documentation and a written report after every commercial visit.
Multi-Unit and Apartment Vents
Apartment buildings in Alpharetta, especially along North Point Parkway and around Avalon, tend to have shared vent risers serving multiple units. A blockage in one unit’s line can back up into neighboring dryers. We clean each unit’s individual run and the shared riser, and we document every step with before-and-after photos so property managers have a record for insurance and code compliance.
Salons, Gyms, and Laundromats
Businesses on Windward Parkway and along Haynes Bridge Road run dryers harder than any home. Lint builds faster, cycle times stretch, and utility bills climb. We schedule commercial cleanings on a set cadence, typically every six to twelve months depending on volume, and hand over a written report your insurance provider will accept. Pricing is per system, not per vent, and it’s agreed before we touch the first panel.
Trusted Brands We Service in Alpharetta
We service and clean dryer vents connected to every major brand Alpharetta homeowners use: LG, Samsung, Whirlpool, Maytag, GE, Electrolux, and Speed Queen for commercial setups. That matters because each brand has different lint trap geometry and airflow expectations. A Samsung with a roof-terminated vent moves air differently than a basement Whirlpool with a sidewall run. We stock common replacement caps, bird guards, and transition hoses locally so most Alpharetta jobs are completed in one visit without a parts run back to the shop. Our vacuum systems use Nikro HEPA filtration, and our agitation equipment is Rotobrush, so we’re not hooking a shop vac to your vent and calling it a day.
Common Dryer Vent Cleaning Problems We See in Alpharetta Homes
- Roof terminations with sagging horizontal runs. Alpharetta’s two-story homes, especially in Windward and Avalon-area builds, often have a 10 – 15 foot horizontal section of vent pipe running through unconditioned attic space. Lint settles in the low spot and compacts into a felt-like mat that a basic blower never touches. We remove it with rotary agitation under negative pressure.
- Plastic foil transition hoses behind the dryer. Older Alpharetta homes, particularly 1990s construction, still have foil or plastic transition ducting. These materials trap lint more aggressively than rigid metal and can melt if airflow is restricted. We replace them with rigid metal during cleaning when needed.
- Bird and squirrel nests at rooftop terminations. Alpharetta’s tree coverage is dense, and roof-vented dryers are prime nesting spots. A bird guard with proper spacing solves it permanently, and we install them as part of the cleaning in most cases.
- Lint trap tunnel buildup at the dryer connection. Nearly every Alpharetta home has buildup in the first 18 inches behind the dryer, even when the homeowner cleans the lint screen faithfully. This is the easiest section to clean but the one that causes the most airflow loss.
Pricing for Dryer Vent Cleaning in Alpharetta, GA
Here are honest numbers for Alpharetta. A standard single-family dryer vent cleaning runs $159 – $219 when the vent terminates through a sidewall and is under 15 feet. Roof-terminated vents and longer runs, which are common in Alpharetta’s two-story homes, run $239 – $389. Commercial systems in Alpharetta run $250 – $650 per dryer stack depending on run configuration and access. Our price is per system, not per vent, and it’s handed to you in writing before any work begins. We never add a charge because your vent runs through the roof or because your laundry room is upstairs. You get the number, you approve it, then we start. Call (737) 727-2314 for a free estimate.
What affects your price in Alpharetta? Run length, whether we need roof access, the age of the vent material, and whether you want a camera inspection or bird guard install added. None of those become surprise line items. They’re in the written quote up front.
We Also Serve Cities Near Alpharetta
Our Dryer Vent Cleaning crews run daily routes through Alpharetta and the surrounding area. We cover Roswell, Duluth, Woodstock, and Holly Springs with the same written pricing and before-and-after photo documentation. If you’re in one of those cities, call (737) 727-2314 and we’ll slot you into the nearest route day.
Serving Alpharetta, GA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Alpharetta 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 About Dryer Vent Cleaning in Alpharetta
Most Alpharetta households need dryer vent cleaning every 12 to 24 months, but the honest answer depends on your vent’s run length and termination point. A short sidewall vent in a ranch home may go two to three years between cleanings, while a two-story home with a roof-terminated vent and a long horizontal attic run often needs attention every year. The only way to know is to inspect it. We’ll show you camera footage and tell you plainly whether it needs cleaning now or can wait. Call (737) 727-2314 to schedule an inspection and get a straight answer.
Our price in Alpharetta is per system, one flat rate for the entire dryer vent from the dryer connection to the exterior termination, regardless of how many vents or runs are involved. We quote the full price before work starts, and it does not change because your vent runs through the roof or because your laundry room is on the second floor. The written quote is the invoice total. No per-vent add-ons, ever.
Yes, and in Alpharetta that’s one of the most common configurations we handle. We access roof terminations safely with proper fall protection and run our agitation and vacuum equipment from either end. Roof vents collect lint in the horizontal attic section that most cleanings miss entirely. We clear that section, photograph it from inside the vent, and install a bird guard if the termination is unprotected. Roof access does not change the quoted price.
Commercial dryer vent cleaning in Alpharetta involves camera inspection of the full vent system, rotary agitation to break loose caked lint, HEPA vacuum extraction so debris doesn’t enter the workspace, and photo documentation of every step. We clean apartment complex risers, laundromat stacks, salon dryers, and gym towel systems. You get a written report for your records and a set cleaning schedule recommendation. Pricing runs $250 – $650 per system depending on configuration and access.
A dryer vent inspection in Alpharetta tells you whether cleaning is even necessary, where the actual blockage is, and what condition your vent pipe is in. Some vents we inspect are clean enough to wait another year, which saves you money. Others have a hidden lint pack in a sagging attic run that a standard cleaning would never address without knowing it’s there. The inspection costs $89 – $149 and is credited toward the cleaning if you book within 30 days. It removes the guesswork and lets us quote you one accurate price. Call (737) 727-2314 to book an inspection.
We’re the team Alpharetta homeowners call when they want a dryer vent cleaned honestly, priced before the work starts, and photographed so they can see exactly what got removed. Led by Omar Haddad, our Alpharetta crews use Rotobrush agitation, Nikro HEPA vacuums, and Abatement Technologies containment on every job. We answer the phone live, day or night. Call (737) 727-2314 for a free estimate or to book a camera inspection.
Written by Omar Haddad, Owner at Cardinal Air Duct Cleaning, serving Alpharetta and surrounding areas.




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