Dryer Vent Cleaning in Ann Arbor
Thirty minutes. Measurably safer. Locally scheduled.
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CSIA & NFPA certified
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Airflow tested before & after
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Same-week Ann Arbor openings
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40 years sweeping chimneys
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3,412 verified Google reviews
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4.9 average rating
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CSIA-certified crew
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NFPA 211 compliant
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Licensed in 6 states
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100% background-checked technicians
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Free estimates
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40 years sweeping chimneys
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3,412 verified Google reviews
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4.9 average rating
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CSIA-certified crew
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NFPA 211 compliant
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Licensed in 6 states
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100% background-checked technicians
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Free estimates
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40 years sweeping chimneys
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3,412 verified Google reviews
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4.9 average rating
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CSIA-certified crew
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NFPA 211 compliant
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Licensed in 6 states
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100% background-checked technicians
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Free estimates
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40 years sweeping chimneys
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3,412 verified Google reviews
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4.9 average rating
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CSIA-certified crew
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NFPA 211 compliant
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Licensed in 6 states
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100% background-checked technicians
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Free estimates
Pricing, before you commit
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Use our free Dryer Vent Cleaning Cost Calculator to get an estimated price in less than 30 seconds — based on where your vent exits and how long the run is. No email, no callback, no surprise fees.
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$249 – $449
Inspection (credited)
−$49
Typical job
$249 – $349
Final price quoted in writing before any work.
The craft, done properly
DRYER VENT CLEANING IN ANN ARBOR, MI
Dryer vent cleaning removes the lint packing the duct between your dryer and the outside. Lint is highly flammable, a restricted vent traps the heat that ignites it, and clogged dryer vents cause thousands of U.S. house fires every year. Brown Chimney cleans the full run in Ann Arbor for $249 on a standard ground-floor wall exit, up to $449 for roof exits, runs over 25 feet, multiple bends, or heavy buildup.
The result gets proven, not promised: airflow is measured at the cap before and after, so you see the restriction removed in numbers. That matters more here than most places — Michigan winters mean months of indoor drying with the vent under snow-loaded eaves, and Ann Arbor's older homes often have long, bent duct runs that were never designed for modern dryer volumes. The full method is on our dryer vent service page; pricing is on the vent cleaning calculator.
Full vent run cleaning with before/after airflow test — Ann Arbor, MI
The Work
What a vent cleaning does for an Ann Arbor home.
A dryer doesn't dry clothes — airflow does. As lint narrows the duct, cycles stretch, the machine runs hotter, the thermal fuse trips, and the utility bill climbs quietly all winter. Most "broken dryer" calls we hear about in Ann Arbor turn out to be blocked vents, not failed appliances.
We work the entire run with rotary brushes from both ends, vacuum-extracting what breaks loose — including the middle bends where clogs hide in older homes. The exterior cap gets cleared and checked, because a crushed or screen-blocked cap chokes airflow as badly as lint does. Then the after-test. Many Ann Arbor clients pair it with their annual chimney cleaning — one visit, both flues in the house cleared and documented.
We clean vents throughout Washtenaw County and in Brighton and Northville. See everything we handle locally on the Ann Arbor page.
When to book
What are the signs your dryer vent needs cleaning?
A restricted vent tells on itself — through the dryer, the laundry room, and the utility bill. After a Michigan winter of indoor drying, most households hit two or three of these.
Booking a chimney sweep anyway? The two pair naturally — one Ann Arbor visit, both systems cleared, one written report covering both.
What to expect
What happens during a dryer vent cleaning?
A standard Ann Arbor visit runs about 30–45 minutes, including the airflow numbers that prove the vent is actually open.
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Airflow test — before
The run is measured at the exterior cap before anything is touched. This number is your baseline — and your proof at the end.
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Disconnect & access
The dryer is pulled, the transition hose disconnected, and both ends of the duct opened for full-run access.
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Rotary brush cleaning
Brushes sized to the duct work the entire run from both directions, with vacuum extraction capturing lint as it breaks loose — including the bends where clogs hide.
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Cap inspection & clearing
The exterior cap is cleared and checked — a crushed or screen-blocked cap chokes airflow as badly as lint does.
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Reconnect & airflow test — after
The vent is properly reconnected and the airflow measured again. Before-and-after numbers go in your report: the restriction is gone, and you can see it.
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Moe (and team) did a great job with our chimney repairs! Moe’s inspection was thorough and he took the time to explain each task in the quote. Scheduling the repairs was easy and after the work was complete, he explained everything they did. Moe also took lots of pictures before and after the work to document, which I appreciated.
Jacob Rogers
Ann Arbor Client
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Based on Eisenhower Parkway
Our Ann Arbor office is at 455 E Eisenhower Pkwy — same-week openings across Washtenaw County, not a queue behind three other states.
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Crews who know these houses
Century-old brick near campus and 2000s builds in Scio need different work. Our techs have been on both this month.
Written, photo-backed report
Every job ends with a PDF. Great for insurance, great for selling the home, great for peace of mind.
For transparency
What this visit doesn't cover.
Dryer appliance repair — we clean and reconnect the vent; the machine itself is an appliance tech's territory
Duct replacement or re-routing (quoted separately if the run is crushed, disconnected, or non-compliant)
Bird or animal nest removal from the vent (quoted on-site before work begins)
FAQs
Common questions about dryer vent cleaning
How much does dryer vent cleaning cost in Ann Arbor?
Brown Chimney charges $249 for a standard ground-floor wall exit in Ann Arbor, up to $449 for roof exits, runs over 25 feet, multiple bends, or heavy buildup. Every cleaning includes a before-and-after airflow test.
How often should an Ann Arbor dryer vent be cleaned?
Once a year for most households — sooner with heavy laundry volume, long duct runs, or pets. Michigan winters mean months of continuous indoor drying, which packs lint faster than a summer schedule does.
Can you clean a roof-exit vent in Ann Arbor?
Yes. Roof exits and long runs are common in older Ann Arbor homes and priced up to $449 depending on length, bends, and buildup. The technician confirms the figure before starting.
Can a clogged dryer vent really cause a fire?
Yes. Lint is highly flammable and a blocked vent traps the heat that ignites it — clogged dryer vents cause thousands of U.S. house fires annually. It's one of the most preventable risks in a home, which is why the fix is a routine $249 visit.
How soon can you come out in Ann Arbor?
Most Ann Arbor vent cleanings are scheduled within the same week — our crew works out of 455 E Eisenhower Pkwy and covers Washtenaw County, plus Brighton and Northville.
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Thirty minutes. Measurably safer.
Every Brown Chimney vent cleaning in Ann Arbor covers the full run from appliance to cap, with airflow tested before and after so the result is proven in numbers. Book online or call 248-260-5979.