Dryer Vent Cleaning Toronto — Price, Process and Fire Risk
Dryer vent cleaning in Toronto costs $149–$289 and takes 45–75 minutes. A proper clean rotary-brushes the entire duct run from the dryer to the exterior hood, verifies airflow before and after, and clears the exterior flap — not just the first metre behind the machine.
Dryer Vent Cleaning — free inspection first, then a fixed quote
- Free on-site inspectionNo charge and no obligation to book
- $50 coupon toward the workApplied to any service you approve
- Same-day photo reportYou see exactly what we found
- Written fixed quoteApproved by you before anything starts
- Same-week appointmentsEvenings and weekends available
Every job is different, so we quote after seeing your chimney — the inspection is free and the $50 coupon comes off your final invoice.
What the job actually includes
- 1
Airflow reading before we start
We take an anemometer reading at the exterior hood so there is a measured baseline, not a guess about whether the line was blocked.
- 2
Disconnect and inspect the transition hose
Foil accordion hose is a code and fire issue in Ontario. If we find it we tell you and can replace it with rigid or semi-rigid on the spot.
- 3
Rotary brush the full run
A powered rotary brush driven from the dryer end through every elbow to the exterior hood, with vacuum extraction at the appliance end.
- 4
Clear the exterior hood and flap
The termination is where most lint packs and where nests build. A flap that no longer opens fully undoes the whole job.
- 5
Post-clean airflow test
A second reading you can see. We record both numbers on the report so the improvement is documented.
Why this is a fire service, not a laundry service
Clothes dryers are a leading cause of residential fires in Canada, and failure to clean the vent is the leading cause within that category. Lint is fine, dry cellulose held next to a heating element in a moving airstream — close to an ideal fuel.
The warning signs are mundane enough to ignore: clothes taking two cycles to dry, the laundry room getting unusually hot and humid, a burning smell during a cycle, or the dryer shutting off on its thermal limit switch. Any of these means restricted airflow, and restricted airflow means heat is accumulating where it should not.
There is also a straightforward money argument. A restricted vent can add 30–50% to a dryer's running time. In a household running six loads a week, cleaning typically pays for itself within a year on hydro alone, before counting the extended life of the appliance.
What makes Toronto dryer vents worse than average
Second-floor laundry. Standard in almost every GTA subdivision built since about 2000, and it means duct runs of eight to twelve metres with three or more elbows. Every 90-degree elbow is equivalent to several extra metres of straight duct in airflow terms.
Roof terminations. Common in Vaughan, Markham and Richmond Hill new builds. Lint that would fall out of a wall hood instead accumulates in the vertical run, and homeowners never see the termination to know it is blocked.
Condo shared risers and booster fans. Downtown Toronto high-rises frequently vent through a shared riser with an in-line booster fan. When the fan fails, every unit on the stack loses airflow at once — and building management often has no maintenance record for it.
Foil accordion hose. Present in a huge share of older Toronto homes and basement apartments. It sags, traps lint at every ridge, and is not an acceptable transition material.
How often to clean
A typical two-to-four person household should clean the vent annually. Six-plus loads a week, a long or roof-terminated run, or a home with pets that shed should move to every six to nine months. A single person doing two loads a week can usually stretch to eighteen months.
Do not use drying time as the only trigger. By the time cycles have visibly doubled, the line is heavily restricted and has been for months.
What GTA homeowners say
"Booked a sweep and WETT inspection before winter. Crew arrived on time, laid down drop cloths, and walked me through the report photo by photo. Fixed pricing, no upsell — exactly what was quoted."
— Sarah M.
"Cracked clay liner in our 1962 fireplace. They installed a stainless liner and new cap in one day and the draft is perfect. Warranty paperwork emailed the same evening."
— David R.
"Called for a raccoon in the flue. They removed it humanely, sanitized the smoke chamber, and installed a stainless cap. Fair price, no drama, and they even followed up a week later."
— Priya S.
Dryer Vent Cleaning Toronto — FAQs
How much does dryer vent cleaning cost in Toronto?+
$149–$189 for a standard run under six metres, $199–$259 for a long or multi-elbow run such as second-floor laundry, and $229–$289 where the vent terminates on the roof.
How often should a dryer vent be cleaned?+
Annually for a typical household. Every six to nine months for heavy use, long or roof-terminated runs, or homes with shedding pets. Eighteen months is acceptable for very light use.
What are the signs of a blocked dryer vent?+
Clothes needing two cycles, a hot and humid laundry room, a burning smell during a cycle, the dryer tripping its thermal limit, or no visible airflow at the exterior hood while the machine runs.
How long does dryer vent cleaning take?+
Forty-five to seventy-five minutes including the before and after airflow readings. Roof terminations and condo booster-fan checks take longer.
Can you clean second-floor and roof-vented dryers?+
Yes. Long vertical runs are the most common GTA configuration and need a powered rotary brush driven through the full line plus clearing of the exterior termination.
Do you service condos and high-rise units?+
Yes, including units on shared risers with in-line booster fans. We check whether the booster is running, because a failed booster starves every unit on the stack.
Should I replace my foil accordion hose?+
Yes. Flexible foil sags and traps lint at every ridge and is not an acceptable transition material. Rigid or semi-rigid metal is the correct replacement and we can fit it during the visit.
Does dryer vent cleaning save money?+
Usually. A restricted vent adds 30–50% to drying time. For a household doing six loads a week the cleaning typically pays for itself within a year on hydro, before counting appliance life.
Can I clean the dryer vent myself?+
You can clear the first metre behind the machine and the exterior flap. The middle of the run — where lint actually packs — needs a powered rotary brush long enough to reach the termination.
Do you clean dryer vents outside Toronto?+
Yes, across the GTA including Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Markham, Richmond Hill, Oakville, Burlington, Ajax, Pickering, Whitby and Oshawa.
Dryer Vent Cleaning across the GTA
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