Dryer Vent Cleaning
Full-length lint removal from the dryer to the outside cap, with an airflow check.
- Lint removal
- Fire safety
- Rooftop vents
Malibu, CA · Owner-operated
Dryer Vent Repair & Replacement in Malibu, CA
When a dryer vent is crushed, disconnected or made of foil, cleaning alone is not enough. We replace and reroute vent lines and fit outside caps that close properly.
- 20+ years of experience
- Phone answered 24/7
- Before-and-after photos
Quick answer
Dryer vent repair fixes the vent line itself: crushed or disconnected ducts, flimsy foil or plastic hoses, overly long or kinked runs, and broken outside caps. Crystal Air Duct Solutions replaces them with rigid or semi-rigid metal duct, shortens or reroutes runs where possible, and installs caps with working dampers.
Dryer Vent Repair & Replacement
Dryer Vent Repair & Replacement done thoroughly, by the owner
Many dryer vent problems start behind the dryer, where the transition hose gets crushed against the wall or pulls loose. A crushed hose traps lint fast, and a disconnected one blows hot, damp air and lint into the wall or laundry closet.
Outside, Malibu weather is hard on vent caps. Salt air corrodes metal flaps, wind keeps them from closing, and birds nest in openings without a guard. We repair or replace whatever is causing the problem and show you what we changed.
Call (310) 361-9813 any time; the phone is answered 24/7, and appointments run every day from 6 AM to 8 PM.
What's included
- Inspection of the full vent run and the outside cap
- Foil or plastic transition hoses replaced with metal duct
- Crushed, torn or disconnected sections replaced
- Long or kinked runs shortened or rerouted where possible
- New outside vent caps with working dampers
- Bird guards fitted where nesting is a problem
- Airflow test after the repair
Foil versus metal dryer duct
Foil and plastic hoses have ridges that catch lint and sag into low spots where lint piles up. Rigid or semi-rigid metal duct has a smoother inside, holds its shape and resists crushing.
If your dryer is pushed against the wall, a short metal transition and a recessed dryer box can keep the hose from being crushed.
How it works
What to expect
Every job follows the same careful steps.
Inspect
We look inside the registers, returns and accessible duct runs and show you photos of what we find before quoting.
Protect
Floors, furniture and the area around each vent are covered before any equipment comes inside.
Connect the vacuum
A high-powered vacuum is connected to the system so loosened dust is pulled out, not pushed into your rooms.
Brush and clean
Rotary brushes and air whips work through each supply and return run, boot and register.
Fix what is needed
Loose connections, torn tape or damaged sections we find are pointed out, with repair options before any extra work.
Walk through the results
You see before-and-after photos, and we answer every question before we leave.
Questions
Questions we hear often
Is a foil dryer hose safe?
Foil and plastic hoses crush easily and trap lint in their ridges. Most dryer makers recommend rigid or semi-rigid metal duct instead.
Why does my dryer vent flap stay open?
Lint buildup, a bent flap, corrosion from salt air, or a nest can keep it from closing. We clean or replace the cap.
Can you shorten a long dryer vent run?
Often, yes. Where the home allows it, we reroute the line with fewer bends so lint has fewer places to collect.
Do you also clean the vent when you repair it?
Yes. Every repair includes cleaning the remaining line and an airflow test at the end.
Near you
Dryer Vent Repair & Replacement near you
We provide dryer vent repair & replacement across Malibu and these nearby communities.
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Duct Repair & Sealing
Loose, crushed or leaking ducts repaired and sealed so air reaches every room.
- Duct sealing
- Loose connections
- Boot repair
Duct Inspection & Airflow Testing
Photos of the inside of your ducts and airflow readings, so you know what is needed.
- Photo inspection
- Airflow testing
- Indoor air quality
Commercial Air Duct Cleaning
Duct and dryer vent cleaning for offices, restaurants, shops and multi-unit buildings.
- Offices
- Multi-unit dryer vents
- After-hours
Need dryer vent repair & replacement?
Call any time; our phone is answered 24/7. Appointments every day from 6 AM to 8 PM.