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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Dryer Vent Cleaning services in Johns Creek typically run $99-$229, depending on vent length, configuration, and the amount of lint accumulation found inside the run. Most jobs are completed in a single visit, and every one starts with a written price before any equipment comes off the truck.
Vent cleaning is the specific work of clearing the exhaust pathway that carries hot, moisture-laden air from your dryer drum to the exterior termination point on your home’s wall or roofline. It is not the same as simply vacuuming behind the machine. A proper vent cleaning clears the full duct run – including every elbow, transition section, and the exterior cap – using equipment capable of dislodging compacted lint that a household vacuum cannot reach. Our technicians at CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Johns Creek use professional-grade Rotobrush rotary brush systems paired with negative-pressure extraction (a sealed, high-CFM vacuum that pulls loosened debris toward the exit point rather than dispersing it into the room) to document and clean every inch of the run. If you want to understand where vent cleaning fits within the broader service, our Dryer Vent Cleaning in Johns Creek page covers the full scope of what we inspect, repair, and clear on each visit.
Tomas Reyes has led CleanRun since 2013, and the standard he set from the first job has not changed: the camera goes in before the brush does, every run is photographed before and after, and the written price you see before work starts is the price on the invoice when the job is done. Call (470) 326-1926 – a live person answers every call – and we’ll put a written quote in front of you before scheduling anything.
When You Need Vent Cleaning
A blocked or partially restricted dryer vent does not always announce itself dramatically. In Johns Creek’s mix of older subdivisions like Medlock Bridge and newer construction in the Shakerag corridor, we see vents in wildly different configurations – some running 6 feet through an exterior wall, others snaking 30+ feet through finished ceilings to a rooftop cap. The longer the run, the faster lint accumulates, and the subtler the early warning signs tend to be. Here is what to watch for:
- Drying cycles are taking two passes or more. If a normal load of towels requires 70-90 minutes instead of 40-50, the vent is restricting airflow. Johns Creek homes with gas dryers feel this faster because the drum heats quickly but can’t exhaust the moisture efficiently when the vent is partially blocked.
- The dryer’s exterior surface feels unusually hot to the touch. Heat that should be venting out is backing up into the cabinet. This is not a dryer malfunction – it is typically a venting problem, and it is the condition most directly associated with dryer fires.
- The exterior vent cap flap is not moving during a cycle. Stand outside during a drying cycle and watch the termination cap. If the flap isn’t opening or is barely moving, airflow is compromised. In Johns Creek, we frequently find bird nests in the louvered caps on older Craftsman and Colonial-style homes, particularly in the McGinnis Ferry Road area.
- There’s a burning or musty smell during operation. A burning smell points to lint accumulation near a heating element. A musty smell often means moisture is not fully exhausting – common in Johns Creek’s humid Georgia summers when longer vent runs don’t have adequate pitch to drain condensation.
- Lint is visible on or around the exterior cap. If you can see lint accumulating on the outside of the house near the vent termination, the duct is backed up enough that debris is being pushed back toward the exit rather than exiting cleanly.
- It has been longer than 12 months since the last cleaning. The National Fire Protection Association recommends annual dryer vent cleaning. In Johns Creek homes with families of four or more, or homes where residents use the dryer daily, we recommend a check every 9-12 months regardless of visible symptoms.
Our Vent Cleaning Process
Every vent cleaning follows the same documented sequence. Nothing is skipped based on how clean the vent looks from the outside – appearance at the termination cap tells you very little about what’s happening at the first elbow, which is typically where the densest lint accumulation occurs.
- Written price, delivered before work starts. This is Haven Standard Clause 1, and it is non-negotiable at CleanRun. The technician measures the vent run, identifies the number of elbows and transitions, and photographs the setup before quoting. The written price you receive reflects the actual job in front of us – not a teaser number adjusted later.
- Pre-cleaning camera inspection and documentation. Before the brush or vacuum makes contact with the duct, the technician runs a camera through the accessible portion of the run and photographs what’s inside. In Johns Creek homes with flexible foil transition ducts connecting the dryer to the rigid duct run, this step routinely turns up accordion-style kinking that traps lint regardless of how often the vent is cleaned – and that finding changes the scope of work in ways that matter to the customer before any cleaning begins.
- Rotary brush cleaning with simultaneous negative-pressure extraction. The Rotobrush system drives a rotating brush head through the duct run while a high-CFM vacuum maintains negative pressure at the collection point. This means loosened lint moves toward the exit under suction rather than being pushed around inside the duct. For longer runs – anything over 15 feet, which is common in Johns Creek two-story homes where the laundry room is on the upper floor – we use extension sections to ensure the brush reaches the full run.
- Exterior cap cleaning and airflow verification. The termination cap and flap assembly are cleaned separately. We test airflow at the exterior termination point after cleaning so there is a measurable result to report, not just an assertion that the vent is now clear. Homes in established Johns Creek neighborhoods often have caps that have never been replaced and whose flaps no longer seal correctly – if we see that, we note it in the job record.
- Post-cleaning camera pass and photo record. The camera goes through the run a second time after cleaning. The before and after photographs are delivered to the customer as part of the standard job record – not as an upsell, not as a premium option. This documentation practice has been in place at CleanRun since 2013, and it is what separates a documented result from vacuum noise.
- Written job summary and 365-Day Done Right Promise confirmation. Before the technician leaves, you receive a written summary of what was found, what was done, and what – if anything – was flagged for follow-up. Every job is covered by the 365-Day Done Right Promise: if the work is not right, CleanRun makes it right. That commitment is in writing on the job record, not in a policy subject to manager discretion.
BeforeAfterVent Cleaning Pricing in Johns Creek
How Much Does Dryer Vent Cleaning Cost? (2026 Price Guide) - Johns Creek, GA: in Johns Creek, most residential jobs run $99-$229. That range reflects real variation in job complexity – a straight 6-foot vent through an exterior wall is a different job than a 28-foot run with three elbows terminating through a rooftop cap on a two-story home in the Northbrook or Medlock Bridge neighborhoods. Below is a breakdown of the factors that move the price within that range:
| Factor | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Standard vent run (up to 15 ft, 1-2 elbows) | $99-$139 |
| Extended run (16-30 ft, 3+ elbows) | $149-$199 |
| Rooftop termination cap (requires ladder access) | +$30-$50 |
| Heavy blockage or compacted lint requiring second pass | +$25-$40 |
| Flexible foil transition duct replacement (if needed) | $35-$65 |
These numbers are written price ranges, not estimates subject to revision once the technician arrives. Haven Standard Clause 1 means the written price you receive after the technician has seen the job is the price on the invoice. If the scope changes because the camera reveals something unexpected – a crushed duct section, a disconnected joint – that change is discussed and approved in writing before any additional work begins.
If you have a written estimate from another company, CleanRun will put its own number next to it in writing at no cost. That is a direct comparison, not a negotiation. Call (470) 326-1926 for a written quote – we’ll give you a number before you schedule anything.
FAQs – Vent Cleaning
How much does dryer vent cleaning cost in Johns Creek?
Dryer vent cleaning in Johns Creek costs $99-$229 for most homes, with the final number depending on vent length, number of elbows, and whether the termination cap requires ladder access. Homes with rooftop exits, common in some of the larger two-story builds in the Shakerag area, typically fall in the $160-$229 range because of the additional equipment and time involved. Every price at CleanRun is written and delivered before work starts – no adjustments after the fact. Call (470) 326-1926 for your written quote.
How often should a dryer vent be cleaned?
Once per year is the baseline for most Johns Creek households. Families doing six or more dryer loads per week, or homes with longer duct runs (common in two-story floor plans where the laundry is upstairs and the vent exits through the roof), should plan for a check every 9 months. Johns Creek’s humid summer climate also means more moisture moves through the duct during peak laundry months, which accelerates lint binding in longer runs. If your last cleaning was more than 12 months ago and drying times have crept up, that is reason enough to schedule a Dryer Vent Inspection.
Is it safe to clean a dryer vent yourself?
The short answer is: the brush kits sold at hardware stores clean the first 4-6 feet of duct reasonably well, but they do not reach the full run, and they cannot clear compacted lint at interior elbows. In Johns Creek homes where vent runs commonly exceed 15 feet, a DIY kit moves surface lint while leaving the denser accumulation at the first elbow – which is where dryer fires typically start. Dryer vent fires are a documented safety hazard, and compacted lint near a heating element is the primary cause. We are not telling you a homeowner cannot pick up a brush kit; we are telling you what that kit does and does not do, so you can make an informed decision. A professional cleaning with camera documentation before and after costs less than one service call on a damaged dryer.
What’s the difference between vent cleaning and duct cleaning?
Dryer vent cleaning clears the exhaust pathway from your dryer to the exterior of your home – the run that carries hot, lint-laden air out. Air duct cleaning clears your HVAC supply and return system – the network that circulates conditioned air through your living spaces. They are separate systems, separate jobs, and separate price points. Some companies bundle them into a single visit discount; CleanRun prices and scopes each job individually so you’re paying for the work being done, not a package. If you’re weighing both services, start with whichever system is showing symptoms first.
Why Johns Creek Homeowners Work With CleanRun
CleanRun has documented the inside of more than 52,000 duct runs since Tomas Reyes established the company in 2013. Every single one of those jobs started with a written price and ended with a photo record. That is not a marketing claim – it is an operational practice that holds regardless of job size, vent length, or neighborhood.
In Johns Creek specifically, we work in homes ranging from the mid-2000s townhome builds near Technology Park to larger new-construction homes in the Avocet and Northside areas. The vent configurations in those homes are different, the termination point locations are different, and the service records reflect those differences in writing. When our technician shows up at your door – uniformed, background-checked, and identified by name before arrival per Haven Standard Clause 3 – the job record for your specific address is already started.
The 365-Day Done Right Promise covers every vent cleaning job. If you see a problem after we leave – airflow degrading, a cap not seating properly, anything we should have caught – we come back and make it right. In writing, not as a favor.
If you want to know what’s actually inside your dryer vent before deciding what to do about it, call (470) 326-1926. You’ll get a live person, a written price, and a before-and-after photo record when the job is done. That is the whole offer. For context on the broader service, our home page outlines everything CleanRun handles across Johns Creek.
Written by Tomas Reyes, Owner at CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Johns Creek, serving Johns Creek.