Wall / ground-level vent
$139
Basement or main-floor laundry. Vent exits a side wall. 45–60 min.
Book wall ventDryer vent cleaning in Lakeville, MN
Flat $139 for wall vents, $199 for roof vents, no trip charge to Lakeville. Full duct cleaned, cap cleared, airflow tested, usually within 2–4 days.
Quick answer
Clear Vent provides dryer vent cleaning in Lakeville, Minnesota for a flat $139 (wall or ground-level vent) or $199 (roof vent), with no trip charge. The service includes full-length rotary brush cleaning, exterior cap clearing, transition hose check and a before/after airflow reading. Most Lakeville homes need it once a year; roof-vented homes every 6–12 months.
What we see in Lakeville homes
Lakeville is one of the fastest-growing cities in Minnesota and most homes are under 25 years old with second-floor laundry. Roof vents, long vertical runs, and builder-grade screened caps make these a frequent service call.
Vent types: Roof vents dominate.
Lakeville neighborhoods we serve
Spirit of Brandtjen Farm · Crossroads · Kenwood Trail · Lake Marion and everywhere else in Lakeville. ZIP codes 55044.
Pricing in Lakeville
Roof vent
$199
Second-floor laundry. Vent exits the roof. Cap cleared from above. 60–90 min.
Book roof vent?
Not sure yet
from $139
Starts at $139. If it turns out to exit through the roof, roof pricing applies — we confirm before any work starts.
Book & we'll checkSigns your Lakeville home needs it
- Clothes take more than one cycle
- Dryer or laundry room runs hot
- Lint around the outside cap or on the roof
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- It's been more than a year, or 6 months for a roof vent
Dryer vent questions from Lakeville
Do you clean dryer vents in winter?
Yes, year-round. For roof vents in icy conditions we clean from inside and return free to verify the cap when it is safe to walk the roof.
Is dryer vent cleaning required by code in Minnesota?
The Minnesota Mechanical Code sets installation requirements, like rigid metal duct, no screens, and a maximum developed length, but it does not mandate a cleaning schedule for single-family homes. Many condo associations and insurers do require annual cleaning.
Do you serve Minneapolis and Saint Paul?
Yes, every neighborhood in both cities, plus the surrounding suburbs. There is no trip charge anywhere in the metro.
Why do roof dryer vents clog faster?
Hot moist air has to travel straight up, and lint falls back down when the dryer stops, so lint stacks at the bottom elbow and mats against the cap screen at the top. Roof caps also have a damper or screen that catches lint and is rarely inspected because no one goes on the roof.
Can you clean a roof dryer vent in winter?
Yes. We clean from inside the home with an extended brush system and verify flow at the cap. If the roof is safe to walk we clear the cap from above; if it is iced, we schedule a quick free follow-up visit to check the cap when it melts.
What is the best dryer vent cap for a roof?
A dryer-specific roof cap with a large hood, a free-swinging damper, and no screen. Screens trap lint. We can install a pest-resistant cap for $89 that keeps birds out without blocking lint.
Why is there ice or frost around my roof dryer vent?
Warm moist exhaust meets freezing air at the cap and condenses. Some frost is normal in a Minnesota January. Heavy ice buildup means slow airflow is letting the moisture linger, which points to a partial clog.
How long is a typical roof dryer vent run?
Usually 10–25 feet vertically from a second-floor laundry room through the attic to the roof. Longer runs with offsets in the attic collect more lint at each turn.
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Book dryer vent cleaning in Lakeville
Flat $139 for wall vents, $199 for roof vents. No trip charge. Pay when it's done.