New Jersey cost guide

Dryer Vent Cleaning Cost in New Jersey (2026)

New Jersey companies publish $89 to $269.99 to clean a standard dryer vent and $265 for a roof vent; the US average is $145. Failure to clean causes 32% of home dryer fires (NFPA).

A home laundry room with a front-load washer and dryer on pedestals, a utility sink and white cabinets
A home laundry room. A vented dryer pushes its hot, wet air through a duct to the outside, and that duct is what a vent cleaning clears. Photo: Curtis Adams, Pexels License, via Pexels. It shows the subject, not a New Jersey job.
Basement or first-floor vent
NJ $185 · The Lint Guys, Mendham, read Oct 21, 2026
US $80 – $150 · Angi, Oct 14, 2026
Second-floor vent
NJ $225 · The Lint Guys, Mendham, read Oct 21, 2026
US $110 – $185 · Angi, Oct 14, 2026
Roof vent
NJ $265 · The Lint Guys, Mendham, read Oct 21, 2026
US $150 – $250 · Angi, Oct 14, 2026
Flat rate, any floor
NJ $109.99 coupon (reg. $169.99) · USA Air Management, Lincroft, read Oct 21, 2026
US $145 average · Angi, Oct 14, 2026
Inspection
NJ $49.99 – $79 · The Dryer Guys; The Lint Guys, read Oct 21, 2026
US $30 – $60 · Angi, Oct 14, 2026
Bird nest or blockage
NJ +$100 · The Lint Guys, Mendham, read Oct 21, 2026
US +$120 – $250 · Angi, Oct 14, 2026
Reroute or new vent
NJ quoted per visit · The Lint Guys, Mendham, read Oct 21, 2026
US $200 – $500 · Angi, Oct 14, 2026
Roof vent cap replaced
NJ $600; new roof opening $800 · The Lint Guys, Mendham, read Oct 21, 2026
US damaged vent $80 – $1,000 · Angi, Oct 14, 2026

The New Jersey figures are each company's own published prices; no New Jersey agency publishes dryer vent prices. Every figure was read on October 21, 2026 and is named to its source in the tables below.

Last updated October 21, 2026. LA Trusted Partners routes appliance requests to independent providers after your consent — it does not clean vents, repair dryers, inspect, price, or guarantee the work. Every price below comes from a cited published source, with the date it shows or the date we read it. Code limits come only from New Jersey's adopted residential code, and fire figures only from the U.S. Fire Administration and NFPA.

What Dryer Vent Cleaning Costs in New Jersey Against the National Guides (2026)

The national guides agree on the middle of the market. Angi's October 14, 2026 average is $145, with most homeowners paying $104 to $188, from 15,385 verified projects. HomeAdvisor (updated June 17, 2026) shows the same average and range, with a low of $75 and a high of $340. Both put a basement or first-floor vent at $80 to $150 and a roof vent at $150 to $250.

New Jersey companies that publish prices list $89 to $269.99 for a standard cleaning. ProClean in central New Jersey lists $89. Jersey Chimney Pros in Lakewood gives $89 to $250 across Monmouth and Ocean counties. USA Air Management in Lincroft advertises $109.99 (regular $169.99). The Lint Guys in Mendham charges $185 for a first-story vent, $225 for a second-story vent and $265 for a roof vent. The Dryer Guys, serving 11 towns from Chatham to West Orange, charges $220 plus a $49.99 inspection, $269.99 before tax.

So a New Jersey quote between about $90 and $270 for a wall vent sits inside what local companies publish. North Jersey prices in this sample run higher than the national average; a quote well above $270 for a plain wall vent should say why, line by line.

Published dryer vent cleaning price benchmarks, New Jersey and national, 2026
SourcePublished priceAverage or typicalDatedCovers and notes
Angi, national$104 – $188$145October 14, 2026From 15,385 verified projects. Basement or first floor $80 – $150, second floor $110 – $185, roof $150 – $250. Pests add $120 – $250; a vent guard is $30 – $100.
HomeAdvisor, national$104 – $188$145Updated June 17, 2026Low end $75, high end $340. Same location ranges as Angi. Blockages and bird nests $120 – $250; new ducting or repairs $80 – $1,000.
The Lint Guys, Mendham, NJ (Morris County)$185 first story, $225 second story, $265 roofFlat package pricePage updated October 21, 2026Inspection $79; bird nest or item removal $100; reroute quoted per visit. Says length and how clogged the vent is do not change the price.
The Dryer Guys, North Jersey (11 towns, Chatham to West Orange)$220 cleaning + $49.99 inspection$269.99 before taxPage undated; read October 21, 2026The $49.99 inspection is charged every visit; the $220 cleaning only if the inspection shows the vent needs it. Runs over 35 feet, repairs and multi-unit work are quoted separately.
USA Air Management, Lincroft, NJ$109.99 flat rate (regular $169.99)HOA, townhouse or condo $89.99Coupons page, read October 21, 2026HOA price not offered in Sussex, Bergen, Passaic, Warren or Hudson counties. The HOA coupon excludes rooftop cleaning, ladders over 24 feet and bird nest removal.
Jersey Chimney Pros, Lakewood, NJ (Monmouth and Ocean)$89 – $250Typical 2026 rangePage undated; read October 21, 2026$99 inspection, deducted from an approved quote. Says long roof runs or heavy blockage cost more.
ProClean, central New Jersey$89Per cleaningPage undated; read October 21, 2026Covers the full length of the vent and a visual inspection of the vent and outside bird guard; recommends a cleaning every 1 to 2 years.

Ranges are the linked sources' own published figures, each read live on October 21, 2026. Your price depends on where the vent ends, how long it is, what is in it and the company — treat these as a comparison baseline, not a promise.

Inspection, Bird Nests, Roof Caps and Rerouting: What the Extras Cost

Most of the spread in a dryer vent quote comes from the extras. A cleaning clears lint from a vent that works. An inspection checks the run and the airflow. A nest or a crushed hose is extra work. A reroute or a new roof cap is a small construction job, priced on site.

Dryer vent add-on and repair prices, New Jersey companies' published prices and national figures
JobWhat it isNew Jersey published pricesNational figuresAsk before you say yes
InspectionA check of the run, the airflow and the outside hood, often with a camera$49.99, charged every visit (The Dryer Guys); $79 (The Lint Guys); $99, deducted from an approved quote (Jersey Chimney Pros)$30 – $60 (Angi)Is the inspection fee added to the cleaning, or taken off it?
Bird nest or blockagePulling a nest, packed lint or an object out of the run$100 (The Lint Guys)Adds $120 – $250 (Angi, HomeAdvisor); cleaning with nest removal $195 – $550 (Angi)Will they show you the nest or blockage before they charge for it?
Transition hoseThe short flexible connector behind the dryerDryerFlex hose $75 (The Lint Guys)Not priced separately by Angi or HomeAdvisorIs the new hose listed to UL 2158A and no longer than 8 feet?
Outside vent coverThe hood or flap on the outside wallInOvate wall vent cover $169 (The Lint Guys)Vent guard $30 – $100 (Angi)Does the new cover have a backdraft flap and no screen?
Roof vent capThe cap where the vent leaves through the roof$600 to replace; $800 for a new roof opening (The Lint Guys)Damaged vent replacement $80 – $1,000 (Angi)Who seals the roof, and is the roof work warrantied?
Reroute or new ventMoving the run or installing a new oneQuoted per visit (The Lint Guys)$200 – $500 (Angi, HomeAdvisor)Will the new run meet the 35-foot limit, and do they need a permit?
Power ventilator ("booster")A fan that pushes air through a long runNo New Jersey company price foundVent booster fan $150 – $400 (Angi)Is it a UL 705 dryer exhaust duct power ventilator? New Jersey's code bans domestic booster fans.

New Jersey prices: The Lint Guys (Mendham), The Dryer Guys (North Jersey) and Jersey Chimney Pros (Lakewood), each read on October 21, 2026. National: Angi (October 14, 2026) and HomeAdvisor (June 17, 2026). Code references are to New Jersey's residential code, section M1502.

New Jersey Code Limits for a Dryer Vent, and What They Mean for the Price

New Jersey builds one- and two-family homes to the International Residential Code, New Jersey edition. The State moved to the 2024 codes in 2026; the Division of Codes and Standards lists the 2021 edition as in force before August 17, 2026. Section M1502 on dryer exhaust reads the same in the 2021 and 2024 New Jersey editions. These are the limits a homeowner can check:

  • Metal duct only, smooth inside, at least No. 28 gage, 4 inches in diameter (M1502.4.1).
  • No screws or fasteners that stick more than 1/8 inch into the duct, because they catch lint (M1502.4.2).
  • The flexible hose behind the dryer is one piece, listed to UL 2158A, no longer than 8 feet, and never hidden inside a wall or ceiling (M1502.4.3).
  • The run ends outside the house with a backdraft damper, and no screen over the opening (M1502.3).
  • 35 feet of duct at most, from the hose connection to the outside, minus the allowance for each elbow, unless the dryer maker's instructions allow more (M1502.4.6).
  • If the equivalent length is over 35 feet, a permanent label within 6 feet of the dryer connection has to say so (M1502.4.7).
  • Domestic booster fans are not allowed; a UL 705 dryer exhaust duct power ventilator is, installed to its own instructions (M1502.4.4 and M1502.4.5).

Why it matters for the bill: HomeAdvisor and Angi both price longer runs and more turns higher, and The Dryer Guys quotes runs over 35 feet separately. A vent that breaks the limits is also a vent that clogs faster, so a long or kinked run is worth fixing rather than paying to clean it more often.

A front-load dryer in a narrow laundry closet with a ribbed foil flexible duct running up the wall behind it
Ribbed foil duct like this traps lint in its folds. New Jersey's code allows a flexible hose only as a short, listed connector behind the dryer, never inside a wall. Photo: Erik Mclean, Pexels License, via Pexels. It shows the subject, not a New Jersey job.

How much each elbow takes off the 35 feet

Dryer exhaust duct fitting equivalent lengths, New Jersey residential code Table M1502.4.6.1
Elbow in the runCounts as
4-inch radius mitered 90-degree elbow5 feet
4-inch radius mitered 45-degree elbow2 feet 6 inches
6-inch radius smooth 90-degree elbow1 foot 9 inches
8-inch radius smooth 90-degree elbow1 foot 7 inches
10-inch radius smooth 90-degree elbow1 foot 6 inches

Three runs, worked out

Worked equivalent length of three dryer vent runs under New Jersey's 35-foot limit
RunSumEquivalent length
Basement wall vent: 20 feet of duct, two mitered 90-degree elbows20 + 5 + 530 feet: inside the 35-foot limit
Second-floor laundry to a roof cap: 25 feet, three mitered 90-degree elbows25 + 5 + 5 + 540 feet: over the limit unless the dryer maker allows it
The same 25 feet with three 6-inch radius smooth 90-degree elbows25 + 1.75 + 1.75 + 1.7530.25 feet: inside the limit

Sums use Table M1502.4.6.1 and are added by us. The dryer maker's installation instructions can allow a different length (M1502.4.6.2); ask for them before you pay for a reroute.

Dryer Fires: What the U.S. Fire Administration and NFPA Count

Failure to clean is the leading cause of home dryer fires in both national counts. NFPA's Home Dryer Fires report (June 2020) counts an average of 13,820 home structure fires a year involving dryers in 2014 to 2018, with 7 civilian deaths, 344 injuries and $233 million in direct property damage a year. One-third, 32%, were caused by a failure to clean, and 27% started when dust, fiber or lint ignited.

The U.S. Fire Administration's report on clothes dryer fires in residential buildings (August 2012, 2008 to 2010 data) estimates 2,900 such fires a year, with 5 deaths, 100 injuries and $35 million in property loss, and puts failure to clean first at 34%. It found these fires run higher in fall and winter and peak in January, at 11% of the year. The two counts use different methods and years, so the numbers differ; both put cleaning at the top.

Most of these fires stay small: the U.S. Fire Administration found 54% were confined to the dryer itself. The ones that spread beyond the floor where they started averaged over $40,000 in loss.

The fire numbers, side by side

  • 13,820 home fires a year involving dryers, 2014 – 2018 (NFPA).
  • 32% caused by a failure to clean (NFPA); 34% in residential buildings, 2008 – 2010 (U.S. Fire Administration).
  • 27% started when dust, fiber or lint ignited (NFPA).
  • January is the peak month, at 11% of residential dryer fires (U.S. Fire Administration).
  • $233 million a year in direct property damage, 2014 – 2018 (NFPA).

Signs Your Dryer Vent Is Clogged, and How Often to Clean It

The lint screen catches most lint, but some always goes into the vent with the hot, wet air. The U.S. Fire Administration says to clean the lint filter before and after each cycle, check that the venting behind the dryer is not damaged, crushed or restricted, and make sure the outdoor vent covering opens while the dryer runs.

How often the vent itself needs a cleaning depends on the run and the household. NFPA says to clean lint out of the vent pipe once a year, and AHAM, the appliance makers' association, says to have a qualified service technician clean the interior of the appliance and the venting system once a year.

  • Clothes still damp at the end of a normal cycle, or drying takes longer than it used to (NFPA).
  • The outside of the dryer gets very hot, or the dryer shuts itself off from overheating (Angi).
  • A burning or unusual smell while it runs (Angi).
  • Lint building up around the outside vent opening, or more lint than usual left in the drum (Angi).
  • The flap on the outside vent does not open while the dryer runs (U.S. Fire Administration).
  • The hose behind the dryer is crushed, kinked or damaged (U.S. Fire Administration).
How often to clean a dryer vent, by situation, with sources
Your situationHow oftenSource
Most homes, dryer on a short run to an outside wallOnce a yearNFPA: clean lint out of the vent pipe once a year. AHAM: have a qualified technician clean the appliance interior and venting system once a year.
Dryer far from an outside wall, or a long runTwice a yearHomeAdvisor, June 17, 2026; Angi, October 14, 2026 (at least a couple of times a year)
Large household doing laundry every dayEvery three monthsHomeAdvisor, June 17, 2026
Drying takes longer than normal, or clothes are still dampNow, before the next loadNFPA: a sign that the lint screen or the exhaust duct is blocked

Before You Book: How to Check a Dryer Vent Cleaning Quote

Low advertised prices often leave things out. USA Air Management's HOA coupon excludes rooftop cleaning, ladders over 24 feet and bird nest removal, and Lint Dragon (July 1, 2026), a Central Florida vent company, warns about $50 "blow-and-go" crews. Dryer Vent Wizard's own cost article gives no dollar figure; it says its technicians quote after an inspection, based on the length of the line, the height off the ground and code compliance.

A plain cleaning is a service visit. Rerouting the vent, replacing it or cutting a new roof opening is installation work, and the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs' consumer brief on hiring a home improvement contractor (revised January 13, 2025) lists installing and replacing in its definition. It says contracts over $500 must be in writing with the contractor's legal name and address, start and completion dates, a description of the work, the total price and the Home Improvement Contractor registration number, and that you can cancel for any reason before midnight of the third business day after you receive your copy, in writing.

Six checks before anyone touches the vent

  • Ask for the total before anyone arrives: the cleaning, the inspection, and what a roof, a nest or a long run adds. The Dryer Guys charges its $49.99 inspection every visit; Jersey Chimney Pros takes its $99 inspection off an approved quote.
  • Read the coupon's fine print. USA Air Management's HOA coupon excludes rooftop cleaning, ladders over 24 feet and bird nest removal.
  • Be wary of a $50 "blow-and-go" offer. Lint Dragon, a Central Florida vent company, says these crews often just push a leaf blower into the vent, which can leave lint packed on the walls and push clogs deeper.
  • Ask how they clean. The New Jersey companies in this guide describe rotary brushes run the full length of the vent with a blower or HEPA vacuum to catch the lint, and an airflow or camera check after.
  • Ask to see the problem before you pay to fix it. The Lint Guys and The Dryer Guys both say they quote a nest or repair before doing it.
  • For a reroute, a new vent or a roof cap, get a written contract if the job is over $500, with the company's Home Improvement Contractor registration number on it (NJ Division of Consumer Affairs).

Does PSE&G WorryFree Cover Dryer Vent Cleaning?

No. PSE&G sells WorryFree protection plans for clothes dryers, and its residential terms and conditions list the dryer parts it covers, among them blowers, motors, heating elements, thermostats, igniters and lint screens. The same page lists vent connectors under parts not covered. The general exclusions take out routine inspections and preventive maintenance, naming "removing dryer lint" among them.

The laundry rules also exclude coin-operated equipment and ventless condensing dryers, and a combination washer-dryer with separate compartments needs both a washer plan and a dryer plan. So a WorryFree dryer plan can pay for a failed part, but the vent cleaning is yours to book and pay for. The full list of what the plans leave out is in PSE&G WorryFree explained.

New Jersey's code exempts listed condensing (ductless) dryers from the outdoor exhaust rule (M1502.2, exception), and ENERGY STAR says heat pump dryers do not require ventilation. With no vent run, there is no duct to clean; follow the maker's maintenance instructions instead.

A white heat pump clothes dryer stacked on a washing machine, with a laundry basket on top and no exhaust duct behind it
A heat pump dryer. ENERGY STAR says heat pump dryers do not need a vent to the outside, so there is no exhaust duct to clean; PSE&G's WorryFree program excludes ventless condensing dryers. Photo: Suzyj, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. It shows the subject, not a New Jersey job.

Clean the Vent, Repair the Dryer or Replace It?

Start with the vent when the signs point to airflow: long drying times, a hot cabinet, lint around the outside hood. A cleaning in New Jersey runs $89 to $269.99 at the companies above.

If the vent is clear and the outside flap opens but the dryer still will not heat, keeps shutting off or makes a new noise, it is a dryer repair. HomeAdvisor puts dryer repair at $100 to $430, with a $180 average, and damaged vent repair or replacement at $80 to $1,000 (June 17, 2026). Angi puts an average dryer vent replacement at $140 to $600 (October 14, 2026).

Which request fits

  • Slow drying, hot cabinet, lint at the outside hood: book a vent cleaning first.
  • Vent clear, flap opens, still no heat or it keeps shutting off: an appliance repair request.
  • Crushed hose, screws in the duct, a run far over 35 feet: a vent repair or reroute, with a written quote.
  • Gas dryer: NFPA says to have a professional inspect it now and then so the gas line and connection stay intact and free of leaks.

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Dryer Vent Cleaning Cost in NJ: Frequently Asked Questions

How much does dryer vent cleaning cost in New Jersey?

New Jersey companies that publish prices list $89 to $269.99 for a standard cleaning: $89 at ProClean (central New Jersey), $89 to $250 at Jersey Chimney Pros (Lakewood), a $109.99 coupon at USA Air Management (Lincroft), $185 for a first-story vent at The Lint Guys (Mendham), and $220 plus a $49.99 inspection at The Dryer Guys (North Jersey), each read October 21, 2026. Angi's national average is $145 (October 14, 2026).

How much does an average dryer vent cleaning cost?

Angi puts the national average at $145, with most homeowners paying $104 to $188, from 15,385 verified projects (October 14, 2026). HomeAdvisor shows the same average and range, with a low of $75 and a high of $340 (updated June 17, 2026).

Why does a roof dryer vent cost more to clean?

It takes a ladder, roof access and more time. Angi puts a roof vent at $150 to $250 against $80 to $150 for a basement or first-floor vent. In Mendham, The Lint Guys charges $265 for a roof vent against $185 for a first-story vent.

How much does a dryer vent inspection cost?

Angi puts a dryer vent inspection at $30 to $60. New Jersey companies list $49.99, charged every visit (The Dryer Guys), $79 (The Lint Guys) and $99, deducted from an approved quote (Jersey Chimney Pros), each read October 21, 2026.

How does a professional clean a dryer vent?

The New Jersey companies in this guide describe running a rotary brush through the full length of the vent, with a high-pressure blower or a HEPA vacuum to move and catch the lint, then checking the airflow. The Lint Guys says it runs a camera scope on every job, and The Dryer Guys scopes the vent before and after.

Can you use a leaf blower to clean a dryer vent?

HomeAdvisor says it is not recommended: a leaf blower often pushes lint deeper or packs it tighter, and can tear flexible duct. Lint Dragon, a Florida vent company, warns about $50 "blow-and-go" crews that do exactly that.

How often should a dryer vent be cleaned?

Once a year for most homes: NFPA says to clean lint out of the vent pipe once a year, and AHAM, the appliance makers' association, says to have a qualified technician clean the venting system once a year. HomeAdvisor says twice a year when the dryer is far from an outside wall, and every three months for a large household doing laundry daily.

How do I know if my dryer vent is clogged?

Clothes still damp after a normal cycle or drying that takes longer than it used to (NFPA), a dryer that gets very hot or shuts itself off, a burning smell, lint around the outside vent (Angi), and an outside flap that does not open while the dryer runs (U.S. Fire Administration).

How long can a dryer vent be in New Jersey?

Under section M1502.4.6 of New Jersey's residential code, the duct can run 35 feet from the hose connection to the outside, less 5 feet for each 4-inch radius mitered 90-degree elbow and 2 feet 6 inches for each mitered 45-degree elbow, unless the dryer maker's instructions allow more. Over 35 feet, a label within 6 feet of the dryer connection must show the equivalent length.

Does PSE&G WorryFree cover dryer vent cleaning?

No. PSE&G's WorryFree terms list vent connectors under the dryer plan's parts not covered, and the general exclusions include removing dryer lint and preventive maintenance. Ventless condensing dryers are excluded from the program.

Is dryer vent cleaning worth it?

Failure to clean is the leading cause of home dryer fires. NFPA counts an average of 13,820 home fires a year involving dryers in 2014 to 2018, 32% of them caused by a failure to clean. The U.S. Fire Administration found dryer fires peak in January, at 11% of the year's total.

What does Dryer Vent Wizard charge?

Dryer Vent Wizard's own article on what a cleaning costs gave no dollar figure when we read it on October 21, 2026. It says its technicians quote after an inspection, based on the length of the line, the height off the ground and code compliance. Ask the local office for a written total.

Should I clean the vent or repair the dryer?

Start with the vent if the signs point to airflow. If the vent is clear and the dryer still will not heat or keeps shutting off, it is a dryer repair: HomeAdvisor puts dryer repair at $100 to $430, with a $180 average (June 17, 2026).

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