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Colfax, CA · Placer County
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Colfax
Dryer vent cleaning in Colfax, CA starts from $150 and clears the full vent run to the outside cap, not just the lint trap. Older depot-area homes often still have flexible foil duct; newer foothill builds usually have rigid.
- Starting at
- $150
- Starting price from $150
- Flexible foil duct in older depot-area homes
- Longer runs in two-story foothill houses
- Exterior vent cap checked and cleared
- Airflow tested before the crew leaves
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across 43 Google reviews
Insured
$1M
general liability, per occurrence
Guarantee
24h
to report a miss — we re-clean it free
Overview
Foil duct, rigid duct, two floors
With older homes near the rail depot and newer construction out in the foothills, vent setups in Colfax vary from one visit to the next. Older houses often still have flexible foil duct behind the dryer, which sags and collects lint in its folds. Newer builds are more likely to have rigid duct.
Layout matters as much as material. Depot-area homes are often single-story, so the dryer usually sits close to an exterior wall and the run is short. Newer foothill homes are more often two-story, and a laundry room upstairs or in the middle of the house can mean a longer run through walls and floors. That takes more time to clear from end to end.
The crew works from the machine to the exterior termination with brushes and a vacuum, then checks the outside cap, the most common place airflow gets blocked. Airflow is tested at the end so you know the run is actually clear.
What's included
In the price — and what isn't.
Included in every visit
Full vent run
Flexible duct at the machine, rigid run through the wall, exterior termination.
Lint trap and housing
Wiped down before the vent work starts.
Airflow check
At the exterior vent cap before we leave.
Debris removed
Not included
- Dryer repair or appliance service (a technician's job, not a cleaning one)
- Rerouting or replacing vent ductwork
- Washer or laundry-room cleaning beyond the vent itself
Process
How we do Dryer Vent Cleaning.
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Describe the vent run
In your estimate request, tell us where the dryer sits and roughly how long the vent run is. A person replies with a starting price, since a run on an exterior wall is a different job from one through two floors.
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Trap and housing first
We check the lint trap and housing, then move to the vent itself.
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Clear the full run
Vent-cleaning brushes and a vacuum work from the machine end to the exterior termination.
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Clear the vent cap
The exterior cap is checked and cleared, since it is the most common place airflow gets blocked.
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Check the airflow
Airflow is checked at the end, so you know the fix held and not just that the duct looks clear.
Safety & limits
Safe products, vetted people.
Gentle products
pH-neutral, EPA Safer Choice products by default, matched to each surface.
Background-checked
Every cleaner passes a background check before their first solo visit.
$1M insured
General liability, per occurrence. Damage claims reported within 48 hours are handled by our office.
24-hour re-clean
Tell us within 24 hours and we come back to redo what was missed, free.
Pricing
Clear numbers, quoted up front.
Dryer Vent Cleaning · starting at
$150
$150 minimum per visit. A person replies to your estimate request with a starting price.
Get my starting priceWhat shapes the price
- Length of the vent run
- Number of bends
- Exterior wall or a run through two floors
- Airflow reading
- Taken at the exterior cap before we leave.
- Deposit
- $50 per cleaner, applied to the total.
- Rescheduling
- Free with 48 hours' notice.
Regular vs Deep
Maintenance or reset?
Unsure? Most new clients begin with a Deep clean, then settle into Regular visits.
| What's included | Regular | DeepBest first visit |
|---|---|---|
| Ideal for | Staying spotless between visits | First visits, seasonal resets, pre-listing |
| How often | Weekly, bi-weekly or monthly | Every 3 to 6 months |
| Dust, surfaces & floors | Included | Included |
| Kitchen & bathrooms | Standard clean | Scrubbed and degreased |
| Baseboards, vents, switch plates | Not included | Included |
| Inside oven & fridge | Add-on | Discounted add-on |
Photos
Our crews, mid-clean.
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Two cleaners, one open-plan kitchen 
Counters, no streaks 
Bathroom vanity 
Beds made 
Even the tops of the doors
Local notes
Working in Colfax.
Depot and foothills
Older houses cluster near the rail depot at the I-80 and Highway 174 crossroads. Newer builds sit farther out on foothill lots.
Original fixtures
Depot-area homes often still have their original fixtures, which take more care than the hardware in newer foothill houses.
Longer debris season
Being higher than Auburn or Placerville means oak leaves and pine needles keep coming down for more of the year, with summer dust added on top.
Coverage
Where we work in Colfax.
Every address in Colfax is in our service area, from the streets around the rail depot to the newer homes out in the surrounding foothills.
- County
- Placer County
- Travel
- Colfax is on I-80 in the Sierra foothills, about 50 minutes northeast of Sacramento, and it is the farthest point we currently serve along that corridor.
Colfax, CA service area
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Services in Colfax
Everything we do in Colfax.
- House Cleaningfrom $165
- Deep Cleaningfrom $200
- Move In/Out Cleaningfrom $375
- Window Cleaningfrom $220
- Gutter Cleaningfrom $220
- Pressure Washingfrom $220
- Post-Construction Cleaning$55/hr per cleaner
- Roof Cleaning & Moss Removalfrom $400
- Carpet & Upholstery Cleaningfrom $220
- Airbnb Turnoverfrom $165
- Commercial & Office Cleaningfrom $200
- Tile & Grout Deep Cleaningfrom $220
- Cleanouts & Junk Removalfrom $250
- Dryer Vent Cleaningfrom $150
- Solar Panel Cleaningfrom $150
- Home Organizing$60/hr per cleaner
Reviews
What clients say about Expert Home Cleaners.
The crew was right on time and did a thorough job, leaving everything in my place looking great and taking good care not to disturb anything. Marianna comes every Monday and turns our mess into a home—I wouldn’t give her up for the world.
Very excellent service. The team was on time and easy to reach, and they did a great job on the windows. Friendly crew all around.
The cleaner paid close attention to detail and made sure to focus on the specific areas I asked about. They were on time, friendly, and easy to communicate with throughout the process.
Alina cleans my house every two weeks and does an excellent job. Always. I appreciate the clear communication and consistency. Highly recommend!
My house is absolutely beautiful. I’ve had difficulty being able to clean it to the level that I’m used to and so to have her come in yesterday and just do everything perfectly put me at such a sense of ease I can’t recommend this service any higher
Such a lovely experience . I do not live in the city where the cleaning services were performed. Yaryna was kind, easy to communicate with, clear and responded promptly. The work was outstanding as seen via pictures. Highly recommended this company. Thank you!
Amazing Customer service and my house is perfectly clean! Could not recommend more!
Natalia showed up on time to our cleaning appointment. She was extremely respectful, soft demeanor, and very kind. It's always difficult trusting strangers in our homes, but I felt completely comfortable with having her here. She did an amazing job cleaning, and I will definitely request her return. Thank you so much!
The ladies were very friendly, patient, and hardworking! They did a great job and worked hard to get everything done. I really appreciate their effort and would definitely recommend them!
FAQ
Straight answers.
Something else on your mind? Call or text and a real person answers.
(279) 300-0830Do you clean dryer vents in Colfax?
Yes. Dryer vent cleaning is part of our regular service in Colfax, for older homes near the depot and newer foothill houses.
How often should a dryer vent be cleaned?
Once a year is a reasonable baseline for most households. Clean it more often for a larger household doing frequent loads, or if drying times have been creeping up.
Does a two-story Colfax home take longer for a vent cleaning?
Often, yes. A dryer that vents through two floors has a longer run to clear than one against an exterior wall, which is more typical of single-story depot-area homes.
Who stands behind this page
Reviewed by the owners.
- Last checked
- October 19, 2026
Booking terms
Plans change. We get it.
$50
Deposit per cleaner
Applied to your total. With less than 48 hours of notice it may be kept.
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