CDET Certified · Veteran-Owned · San Francisco Bay Area
Professional dryer vent cleaning, repair, and installation across 16 Bay Area Peninsula cities. Our CDET-certified technicians remove dangerous lint buildup, restore airflow, and prevent dryer fires - same-day and next-day appointments available across the San Francisco Bay Area.
Whether you need routine maintenance, emergency repair, or a brand new installation, our certified team handles every aspect of residential and commercial dryer venting.
Complete lint removal with professional rotary brush and HEPA-filtered vacuum. Restores full airflow, eliminates fire hazard, and improves drying efficiency. Most homes done in under an hour.
Fix crushed, disconnected, or improperly routed venting. We replace damaged duct sections, repair wall penetrations, and correct code violations - common in older housing stock.
New construction, remodel, or replacing a failing system. We design and install dryer vent routes that meet building code, minimize vent length, and optimize airflow for your specific setup.
Multi-unit buildings, laundromats, hotels, and property management companies. We offer scheduled maintenance contracts, bulk unit pricing, and compliance documentation for insurance and inspections.
Why Dryer Vent Specialists
We’re not a national franchise. We’re a local Bay Area company built specifically around the needs of Peninsula, South Bay, and San Francisco homes and buildings.
The Bay Area’s mix of Victorian row houses, mid-century ranches, coastal properties, and modern condos each have unique venting challenges - long runs, shared systems, and fog-driven moisture. We’ve cleaned over 12,000 of them.
Every technician holds a Certified Dryer Exhaust Technician (CDET) credential with specific training in dryer exhaust systems. Licensed, insured, and background-checked.
$149 for standard cleaning, $199 for extended runs. No hidden fees, no upselling. We quote before we start and the price doesn’t change.
Call before noon, and we can usually be at your door the same day. We run multiple service vehicles across the Peninsula and San Francisco, so there’s almost always a crew near you.
Every job includes a written condition report with before-and-after airflow measurements. Property managers and landlords use these for compliance and insurance documentation.
Our HEPA-filtered vacuum system captures all lint and debris. We lay down drop cloths, wear shoe covers, and leave your home cleaner than we found it.
Simple Process
From booking to completion, most appointments take under an hour. Here’s what to expect.
Pick a time at dvspecialists.com/book or call (650) 484-4418. Same-day and next-day appointments are often available, Monday through Saturday.
A CDET-certified technician arrives on time with professional rotary brush and HEPA-filtered vacuum equipment. We clean the dryer, transition hose, and full vent run - then test airflow and inspect for damage or code violations.
You receive a written condition report with before-and-after airflow measurements, photos, and any recommendations. Useful for HOA compliance, home sale disclosures, insurance records, and landlord documentation.
Happy Customers
About Us
Dryer Vent Specialists is a CDET-certified, veteran-owned dryer vent cleaning company based at 1627 Van Buren, San Mateo, CA 94403. Founded by father-and-son team Michael and Raymond Redman, they provide professional dryer vent cleaning, repair, and installation across the San Francisco Bay Area Peninsula, with same-day appointments and flat-rate pricing. They hold a 5.0 Google rating and serve residential and commercial properties.
Where We Work
Headquartered on the Peninsula, we serve homeowners and multi-unit buildings across 16 Bay Area cities.
Common Questions
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends professional dryer vent cleaning at least once per year. Homes with 4 or more residents, pets, or vent runs longer than 25 feet should clean every 6 months. Warning signs include clothes taking more than one cycle to dry, the dryer feeling unusually hot, a burning smell during operation, or visible lint around the exterior vent hood.
According to the U.S. Fire Administration, approximately 2,900 home dryer fires occur each year in the United States, and lint buildup in the dryer vent is the leading cause. In the San Francisco Bay Area, where many homes have older construction and longer vent runs through walls or crawl spaces, the risk is elevated. Professional cleaning removes accumulated lint, restores proper airflow, and can reduce energy consumption by up to 30% per load.
CDET stands for Certified Dryer Exhaust Technician, a professional certification issued by the Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA). CDET-certified technicians are trained in NFPA 54 fire code, proper duct materials, installation standards, and fire safety protocols. Dryer Vent Specialists is one of the few CDET-certified dryer vent companies on the Bay Area Peninsula, ensuring every job meets or exceeds current building and safety codes.
Standard dryer vent cleaning across the Bay Area Peninsula typically ranges from $149 to $249 for a single residential vent. Dryer Vent Specialists offers flat-rate pricing with no hidden fees - the price quoted is the price you pay. Factors that affect cost include vent length, number of bends, roof vs. wall termination, and whether a transition duct replacement is needed. Call (650) 484-4418 for an exact quote.
UL 2158A is the Underwriters Laboratories safety standard for clothes dryer transition ducts - the short duct connecting your dryer to the wall vent opening. A UL 2158A-listed duct is a rigid or semi-rigid metal duct that replaces the hazardous foil accordion-style hose commonly found in older Bay Area homes. Foil ducts collapse behind the dryer, trap lint, and are not rated for dryer exhaust temperatures. California building code requires UL 2158A-compliant transition ducts for all dryer installations.
Dryer Vent Specialists provides dryer vent cleaning, repair, and installation throughout 16 cities on the San Francisco Bay Area Peninsula, from San Francisco through the Peninsula to San Jose, plus Half Moon Bay on the coast. Same-day and next-day appointments are available Monday through Saturday. Call (650) 484-4418 to book.
Yes. Dryer Vent Specialists serves apartment complexes, condominiums, HOA-managed communities, and commercial laundry facilities across the entire Bay Area Peninsula. Multi-unit properties often have longer, shared vent runs that accumulate lint faster and require specialized equipment. Volume pricing is available for buildings with 4 or more units.
Yes. A clogged dryer vent restricts airflow, forcing the dryer to run longer and work harder to dry each load. The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that a blocked vent can increase energy usage by 30% or more per cycle. For a typical Bay Area household running 4-5 loads per week, that can add $15-$25 per month to your PG&E bill. Annual dryer vent cleaning pays for itself in energy savings alone.
Dryer Vent Specialists offers same-day CDET-certified dryer vent cleaning across 16 Bay Area Peninsula cities, from San Francisco to San Jose. Every cleaning includes a full rotary brush treatment, HEPA-filtered vacuum extraction, airflow verification, and a written fire safety report. Book online at dvspecialists.com/book or call (650) 484-4418, Monday through Saturday, 8 AM to 6 PM. Flat-rate pricing starts at $149 with no hidden fees.
Straightforward, inclusive rates with clear-cut pricing - ensuring you get the best value without surprises. Schedule your service today.
