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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AfterTrusted Dryer Vent Cleaning for Johns Creek Homeowners
Dryer vent cleaning in Johns Creek typically costs $149-$289 for a standard single-family home and takes 60-90 minutes from arrival to photo documentation. CleanRun Duct Repair & Cleaning has served this market since 2013, and we’ve documented the inside of more than 52,000 vent systems, every one with a written price agreed before work started and a before-and-after photo record delivered at completion.
Johns Creek presents specific venting challenges that don’t show up in generic service guides. The city’s 2015-2023 construction boom produced thousands of homes with longer horizontal runs through conditioned crawl spaces, often with multiple elbows to accommodate the rolling terrain around the Chattahoochee River corridor. We’ve found that newer homes in neighborhoods like Seven Oaks and Rivermont routinely have 25-35 foot runs, well beyond the 25-foot threshold where lint accumulation accelerates. Our crews carry extension rods and high-torque equipment from Rotobrush and Nikro specifically for these configurations. Call (470) 326-1926 for a written estimate; we answer live, 24/7.
What Our Dryer Vent Cleaning Service Includes
Dryer Vent Inspection
Every job begins with a Dryer Vent Inspection of the full vent run, from the back of your dryer to the exterior termination. In Johns Creek, we regularly find construction debris left by builders in homes less than five years old, particularly in subdivisions where crews worked fast to meet 2021-2022 demand. Our technician runs a borescope through the line, identifies restriction points, and shows you the footage before quoting any work. Haven Standard Clause 1 requires that written price to be delivered before a single panel comes off.
Vent Cleaning
The core service uses negative-pressure extraction, a method that pulls dislodged lint and debris backward through the duct rather than blowing it forward into your home. For the rigid metal ducts common in Johns Creek’s post-2015 builds, we use Rotobrush hybrid systems with HEPA containment; for older flexible foil transitions in neighborhoods like Country Club of the South, we switch to gentler pneumatic tools that won’t tear the liner. The duct run, the metal pathway that carries exhaust air from your dryer to the outside, is brushed and vacuumed until the camera shows clear passage.
Lint Removal
Lint accumulates in layers, and surface cleaning leaves the bulk of the fire hazard in place. We dislodge packed lint from elbow joints and low points where moisture condenses and binds fibers into dense mats. In spring and fall, when Johns Creek’s humidity swings are sharpest, we see the heaviest buildup at the first elbow above the dryer, where warm moist air hits cooler duct walls. Our crews document the depth of accumulation in your photo record, measured against the duct diameter, so you have evidence of what was removed.
Vent Rerouting
Some vent configurations cannot be cleaned effectively because they were poorly designed from installation. A run with three or more 90-degree elbows, or one that terminates under a deck with inadequate clearance, will re-clog quickly regardless of cleaning frequency. We’ve rerouted vents in Johns Creek homes to shorter, straighter paths through garages or exterior walls, using Guardsman-rated materials that meet Georgia amended IRC Section M1502. Every reroute includes a written scope, permit guidance if your municipality requires it, and the same 365-Day Done Right Promise that covers all our work.
Bird Guard Installation
Exterior vent caps without proper screening invite nesting birds, squirrels, and wasps, especially in Johns Creek’s mature-tree neighborhoods like Medlock Bridge and Abbots Hill where wildlife pressure is constant. We install stainless steel bird guards with 1/4-inch mesh, sized to your cap’s termination style, that maintain airflow while blocking entry. This is not a universal part; we measure your cap on arrival and fit the guard to spec, photographed before and after under our standard documentation protocol.
Vent Cap Replacement
Plastic vent caps degrade in Georgia UV within three to five years, becoming brittle and losing their damper function. A stuck-open damper lets cold air, rain, and pests into the duct; a stuck-closed damper traps moisture and accelerates lint buildup. We stock metal replacement caps from Guardsman and Abatement Technologies in common 4-inch and 6-inch sizes, and we verify proper damper operation before leaving. Your photo record includes the old cap’s condition and the new installation.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service for Dryer Vent Cleaning
We’ve serviced and cleaned venting connected to every major dryer manufacturer installed in Johns Creek homes. For Whirlpool and Maytag units, which dominate the 2015-2020 construction inventory in neighborhoods like Parsons Run and Ocee, we stock transition hoses and elbow configurations that match OEM specifications, since these brands often use proprietary 4.5-inch exhaust ports that don’t mate cleanly with standard fittings. Our crews have documented cleaning records for more than 8,000 Whirlpool-family installations, and we know the common failure points: the plastic internal lint screens that crack and allow bypass, and the short 18-inch transitions that kink behind the unit.
LG and Samsung vent configurations, increasingly common in the luxury builds along Barnwell Road and Findley Road, often feature side-vent options and longer factory transitions that require specialized routing. We’ve cleaned venting for these units in homes where the builder chose horizontal through-wall termination rather than roof or soffit exit, and we carry the extended rod sets needed for the 30+ foot runs this creates. Whether your dryer is Whirlpool, LG, Samsung, GE, Bosch, or any other make, we can inspect, clean, and document the full vent system with equipment matched to the job.
BeforeAfterSigns You Need Dryer Vent Cleaning Right Now
- Clothes take more than one cycle to dry completely. This is the most common early indicator, and it develops gradually enough that many Johns Creek homeowners adjust by running longer cycles rather than addressing the root cause. Extended drying time means your dryer is working harder, running hotter, and pushing lint past the screen into the duct where it compacts into fire fuel.
- The laundry room feels unusually humid or smells of lint during operation. A properly venting dryer exhausts moist air efficiently; when restriction builds, that moisture escapes into your home. In Johns Creek’s summer humidity, this extra load can trigger mold growth in wall cavities and create conditions where dust mites thrive, particularly in homes with the tighter envelopes common in post-2018 construction.
- The exterior vent flap barely opens or stays closed during dryer operation. The damper should lift fully with normal airflow. Weak movement indicates significant restriction somewhere in the run. We’ve found completely blocked ducts in homes where the flap hadn’t moved in months, with the homeowner unaware because the dryer still produced heat.
- Visible lint accumulation around the dryer connection or exterior cap. Lint escaping at joints means the system is pressurized beyond its design, usually from downstream blockage. This escaped lint is highly combustible and often accumulates in wall voids or crawl spaces where it goes unnoticed until a spark or high heat ignites it.
- Your dryer or the surrounding area feels excessively hot to the touch. Restricted airflow forces the heating element to cycle longer and reach higher temperatures. The U.S. Fire Administration reports that failure to clean dryer vents is the leading cause of home dryer fires, and the peak ignition point is typically at lint-packed elbows where airflow is most turbulent.
Our Dryer Vent Cleaning Process - Step by Step
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Arrival and system identification. Your technician introduces themselves by name, confirms the scope in writing, and photographs your dryer’s current position, the transition connection, and the exterior cap. We note the manufacturer, model, and vent configuration before touching anything. Haven Standard Clause 3: Verified Crews requires background-checked, uniformed technicians identified before entry.
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Camera inspection and written price. The borescope runs the full duct run, and you see what we see: lint depth, obstruction type, cap condition, and any damage to the duct itself. Based on what the camera shows, we deliver a written price before work begins. This is Haven Standard Clause 1, non-negotiable. No price, no work.
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Disconnection and containment setup. We move the dryer carefully, protect your flooring, and connect our Nikro or Rotobrush negative-pressure containment system. The register, the point where your interior duct meets the exterior wall or termination, is sealed to prevent any lint migration into your living space during cleaning.
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Mechanical cleaning and verification. Brushes sized to your duct diameter dislodge accumulation; vacuum extraction pulls it into our HEPA-filtered collector. We work from both ends for longer runs, common in Johns Creek’s larger homes, and re-camera after brushing to confirm clear passage. The photo record now contains before, during, and after documentation.
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Reassembly, function test, and documentation delivery. We reconnect your dryer with a proper metal transition, test full heat and airflow cycles, verify exterior damper operation, and leave you with the written scope, the 365-Day Done Right Promise, and your photo record. Every image is timestamped and labeled by duct segment.
How Much Does Dryer Vent Cleaning Cost in Johns Creek?
A standard Vent Cleaning in Johns Creek runs $149-$189 for single-family homes with straightforward through-wall or through-roof terminations under 25 feet. Homes in newer developments like The Preserve at Johns Creek or Waterford Creek, where horizontal runs through crawl spaces reach 30-40 feet with multiple elbows, typically fall in the $189-$249 range due to extended labor and equipment time. Vent rerouting, when the existing path is unsalvageable, starts at $289 and is quoted only after camera inspection confirms the need.
Several factors move the price within these ranges. Roof terminations add $30-$50 for ladder work and safety setup, particularly on the steep-pitch architectural styles common in Country Club of the South and St. Ives. Bird guard or cap replacement adds $45-$85 for parts and installation, depending on cap type. Second-story laundry rooms with limited access may require additional crew time. What does not affect our price: the number of loads you run per week, the age of your dryer, or any upsell pressure once we’re in your home.
The estimate is free and includes the camera inspection. We do not quote by phone for vent cleaning because duct configuration varies too widely; we need to see the run to price it honestly. Bring a competitor’s written estimate and we’ll deliver a Free Second Opinion under Haven Standard Clause 5, our number next to theirs in writing. Every price we give is flat per system, agreed before work starts, with no per-foot add-ons or post-work surprises.
Dryer Vent Cleaning Near Johns Creek - Our Service Area
CleanRun’s Johns Creek crews cover the full 30022, 30024, and 30097 zones with regular routes through Duluth, Alpharetta, Norcross, Suwanee, Roswell, Dunwoody, Milton, Sandy Springs, Cumming, Lawrenceville, and Buford. Most appointments in the Johns Creek core schedule within 2-4 business days; outlying areas like the Cumming border or western Sandy Springs typically see 3-5 day availability. We do not charge travel fees within this service radius, and every appointment receives the same documented photo record and written warranty regardless of location.
Serving Johns Creek, GA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Johns Creek area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions - Dryer Vent Cleaning in Johns Creek
Dryer vent cleaning is the mechanical removal of lint, debris, and obstruction from the metal duct that carries exhaust air from your clothes dryer to the exterior of your home. It matters because lint accumulation restricts airflow, forces your dryer to overheat, and creates the conditions for house fires; the National Fire Protection Association identifies dryer vent failure as the leading cause of residential dryer fires. CleanRun performs this service with camera-verified, photo-documented results and a written price agreed before any work begins.
A standard cleaning takes 60-90 minutes from arrival to final documentation, including the initial camera inspection, mechanical cleaning, verification re-inspection, and photo record assembly. Complex jobs with longer duct runs, roof terminations, or bird guard installation may extend to two hours. We do not charge by the hour; the written price covers the full scope regardless of time required. Call (470) 326-1926 to schedule; estimates are free.
Most Johns Creek homeowners pay $149-$249 for complete vent cleaning, with straightforward single-wall terminations at the lower end and extended crawl-space runs or roof terminations at the higher end. We also offer Duluth Dryer Vent Cleaning for nearby homeowners with similar needs. We deliver a specific written price after camera inspection, before any work starts, under Haven Standard Clause 1. There are no per-foot charges, no upsells, and no post-work invoice surprises. Call (470) 326-1926 for your free estimate.
Yes. We clean the venting connected to all major dryer manufacturers including Whirlpool, Maytag, LG, Samsung, GE, and Bosch, and we carry transition fittings and elbow configurations matched to each brand’s exhaust port design. The vent system, not the dryer itself, is our scope, but brand-specific knowledge matters for proper reconnection and airflow verification. Your technician will confirm compatibility during the initial inspection.
We do not advertise same-day service because dryer vent cleaning is a scheduled maintenance job, not an emergency response category. If you suspect an active fire hazard, evacuate and call 911. For urgent but non-emergency situations, such as a dryer that will not run due to thermal cutoff activation from severe restriction, we will prioritize scheduling within our next available opening and advise on safe interim steps. All calls are answered live, 24/7, at (470) 326-1926.
Every job is backed by our 365-Day Done Right Promise: if the work is not right, we make it right, documented in writing on every invoice, not as a policy subject to manager discretion. Haven Standard Clause 6 requires this guarantee to be specific, transferable, and actionable. If lint blockage recurs in the same duct run within 365 days due to our incomplete cleaning, we return at no charge. This is a written contractual obligation, not marketing language.
Clear a path to your dryer and remove items stored on top or immediately adjacent; we need roughly 3 feet of working space on all sides. Do not run the dryer within two hours of our arrival, as hot duct walls can affect camera image quality. If your dryer is in a tight closet, removing the door temporarily helps access. We bring all tools, containment, and protective materials; no preparation beyond basic access clearance is required. Call (470) 326-1926 to confirm your appointment time.
Schedule Your Dryer Vent Cleaning Service in Johns Creek Today
Call (470) 326-1926 to schedule your free estimate. A live person answers every call, 24/7, and we’ll have a background-checked, uniformed technician to your door with a camera, a written price process, and the equipment to complete the job in the same visit if you choose to proceed. Every cleaning includes the documented photo record and the 365-Day Done Right Promise, in writing, on every job. No coupons, no bait-and-switch, no vacuum noise without proof.
Written by Tomas Reyes, Owner at CleanRun Duct Repair & Cleaning, serving Johns Creek since 2013.