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.
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AfterFast, Reliable Dryer Vent Cleaning Across Larch Way
Dryer vent cleaning in Larch Way typically runs $149 – $289 for a standard single-family home with a ground-level sidewall vent, and $229 – $389 when the run exits through the roof or a second-story wall. Most Larch Way jobs take 60 – 90 minutes, and we quote one flat price for the entire system before any tool leaves the van. If you live off 164th St SW, in the Meadowdale area, or anywhere along the eastern plateau above Bothell, call (737) 727-2314 and a live person answers. Not a voicemail loop. We know these homes, and we know what their dryer vents look like inside.
We cover all of Larch Way’s neighborhoods, from the split-level subdivisions near Maplewood Park down to the newer townhome pockets west of Highway 99. Our Dryer Vent Cleaning crews arrive in uniform, run professional-grade equipment, and leave you with photos of your own ducts before and after the job. That’s the standard here.
Why Cardinal Air Duct Cleaning Is Larch Way’s Preferred Dryer Vent Cleaning Company
Larch Way sits at the eastern edge of the Alderwood/Bothell plateau, where many 1980s – 90s homes have long, multi-turn dryer vent runs that exit through the roof or the second-story wall rather than a ground-level sidewall. That’s the reason we camera-inspect and map the lint pathway on every job, not just vacuum at the trap. A roof-exit run winding through walls and elbows behaves nothing like a straight sidewall punch-out, and cleaning it properly takes different tools and more care.
We’ve worked up and down the streets radiating off 164th St SW and Larch Way itself, and we hear the same complaint from homeowners who’ve tried other services: the tech showed up, vacuumed the visible trap area, and left. On plateau homes with long flex runs and booster fans, that’s not cleaning. That’s a pass-through. Our crews are background-checked, uniformed, and trained on the specific failure points these Larch Way homes present.
Omar Haddad leads our local operation, and he holds every job to the same standard that the Relay Home Co. family has enforced since 2005: a written price before work starts, before-and-after photos, and a 365-Day Done Right Promise. If the work isn’t right within a year, we come back and correct it at no charge. Nobody in Larch Way should settle for a coupon quote that balloons at the door.
Dryer Vent Installation in Larch Way
Dryer Vent Installation in Larch Way means replacing an old, damaged, or unsafe vent run with new ducting that meets current code for airflow and fire safety, and on the plateau homes we serve, that often means a rigid-metal transition where a builder-grade flex run once sagged behind the wall. A typical install here runs $189 – $429 depending on the run length, the number of bends, and whether the exit point is a sidewall or roof cap. We install the vent, verify airflow with a camera inspection, and hand you a written guarantee on the labor.
Rerouting Multi-Turn Runs
Many Larch Way dryers sit on interior walls, which means the vent duct travels sideways, up, and out through the roof. Each bend traps lint and slows airflow. When we reroute, we map the shortest practical path and use rigid duct wherever the structure allows. You get better drying performance and a vent that actually moves air.
Bird Guard and Cap Replacement
Roof-exit vents on plateau homes attract birds and rodents looking for a warm nesting spot. We install bird guards and replace missing backdraft dampers so that air can exit but pests cannot enter. A damaged cap is also how rainwater gets into the duct, which turns lint into a paste that hardens and blocks the run completely.
Dryer Vent Repair in Larch Way
Dryer Vent Repair in Larch Way usually falls into two categories: replacing crushed or separated flex duct behind the appliance, or fixing a roof-cap damper that’s stuck shut because lint packed around the flap. Most repairs run $120 – $260 for a typical plateau home, and the price is written down and agreed before we start. We don’t open the wall and then tell you the cost.
Crushed and Kinked Runs
Dryers get pushed back, flex ducts get crushed against the wall, and airflow drops to near nothing. We see this constantly in Larch Way utility rooms where the vent outlet doesn’t line up with the wall penetration. We replace the crushed section with a rigid transition that won’t kink the next time someone slides the dryer into place.
Booster Fan Service
Long roof-exit runs often have in-line booster fans mounted in the wall or ceiling. When the fan blades cake over with lint, the airflow stalls and the dryer overheats. We clean or replace these units as part of the repair, and the difference in dry time is immediate.
Trusted Brands We Service in Larch Way
We work on all major dryer makes and vent configurations, and when the job calls for filtration or airflow components, we stock and install brands like Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Abatement Technologies for Larch Way customers. Our cleaning systems run on Rotobrush rotary agitation and Nikro HEPA-rated negative-pressure vacuums, which means the loosened debris goes straight into a sealed canister, not back into your laundry room. Because we carry common replacement parts locally, turnaround on repairs is fast, and you won’t wait a week for a simple cap or damper that should be in the truck.
Common Dryer Vent Cleaning Problems We See in Larch Way Homes
- Roof-exit runs with multiple elbows. The 1980s – 90s split-levels and two-stories in Larch Way often have dryer vents that travel up through an interior wall to a roof cap. Every bend is a lint trap, and a straight sidewall vacuum job doesn’t address the packed elbows halfway up the run.
- Missing or stuck backdraft dampers. The roof caps on older Larch Way homes frequently lack working dampers, which lets cold air, moisture, and pests into the duct. We’ve pulled birds’ nests and wasp hives out of vents along 164th St SW.
- Crushed flex duct behind the dryer. Tight utility rooms push the dryer tight against the wall, crimping the flex run until airflow drops to a trickle. Homes around Maplewood Park with compact laundry closets see this more than most.
- Lint-caked booster fans. Longer runs on newer homes west of Highway 99 often include an in-line booster fan. When the blades clog, the motor works harder, burns out faster, and the dryer still doesn’t dry.
Pricing for Dryer Vent Cleaning in Larch Way, WA
Here’s the honest picture. A standard ground-level sidewall vent on a Larch Way home runs $149 – $289. Roof-exit or second-story runs with multiple bends run $229 – $389 because the job takes longer and demands more tooling. Dryer Vent Installation runs $189 – $429, and Dryer Vent Repair runs $120 – $260. These are flat per-system prices. Not per-vent. Not per-story. The price we quote is the price you pay, in writing, before any work begins. Call (737) 727-2314 for a free estimate on your specific setup.
We Also Serve Cities Near Larch Way
If you’re just outside Larch Way, we also provide dryer vent cleaning in Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma, and Vancouver. Same written-price standard, same 365-Day Done Right Promise, same photo documentation on every single job.
Serving Larch Way, WA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Larch Way 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 Larch Way
One flat price per system. Always. We don’t bill per vent, per bend, or per story, and we won’t reclassify a roof-exit run as a “second vent” once we’re on site. The quoted price is written down and handed to you before tools come out, and it does not change at the door. Call (737) 727-2314 and we’ll walk you through your home’s vent configuration over the phone to give you an accurate number.
Most Larch Way homes need a cleaning every 12 – 24 months. The plateau runs are long and multi-turn, so they collect lint faster than a short sidewall vent. If your dry cycles are creeping past 45 minutes, the vent is the first thing to check. If you have a roof exit or a booster fan, lean toward annual service. We’ll camera-inspect your run and show you exactly what the inside looks like before recommending a cleaning or telling you it can wait.
Yes. Every Larch Way job includes before-and-after photos of your actual duct, taken with a camera inspection tool. You see the lint you’re paying to remove and the clean metal after the job. We don’t show you stock photos or a different customer’s results. The shots are yours, and they’re delivered with your digital invoice through The Relay Standard.
We aim to schedule within a few days for most Larch Way jobs, and sometimes same-day when the schedule allows. But we don’t promise same-day service, because a proper roof-exit cleaning on a plateau home can’t be rushed. We’d rather book you when we can do it right than show up fast and do a partial job. Call (737) 727-2314 and the team will give you the next honest available slot.
If your dryer is a late-model unit with a straight, rigid-metal sidewall vent under 10 feet long, and our camera inspection shows clear walls, we’ll tell you to save your money. A clean, straight run doesn’t need service just because a calendar says so. That’s the difference between a company that sells cleanings and one that inspects first. If the vent is clean, we’ll send you on your way with the photos and no invoice for a cleaning you didn’t need.
Written by Omar Haddad, Owner at Cardinal Air Duct Cleaning, serving Larch Way and surrounding communities.
Ready to see what’s actually inside your dryer vent? Call (737) 727-2314 for a free estimate, a written price before any work starts, and a live person on the other end of the line.