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Flue relining
Masonry repair
Gas fireplace serviceLevel 1 sweep and inspection to the NFPA 211 annual standard - flue, crown, cap, and flashing checked and photographed
Chimney sweep logs do not sweep chimneys. They loosen some creosote - which then falls where a brush and vacuum still have to collect it.
Fast, Reliable Dryer Vent Cleaning Across Fontana
Dryer vent cleaning in Fontana typically runs $129 – $289 for a standard single-story home, depending on vent length, accessibility, and how long it’s been since the last cleaning. Most jobs take 60 to 90 minutes, and we schedule within the same week. If you’re in Fontana and your dryer is taking two cycles to finish a load, or you can’t remember the last time the vent was cleared, call us at (833) 467-7685. We work throughout 92335, 92336, 92337, and 92331, with the same technician handling the inspection, cleaning, and the camera review at the end.
Why Ontario Chimney Is Fontana’s Preferred Dryer Vent Cleaning Company
Our team has worked in enough Fontana homes to know what to expect before we arrive. South-side tracts off Arrow Boulevard and Sierra Avenue are mostly 1960s and 1970s single-story stucco builds, and a lot of those dryer vents were installed in ways that made sense fifty years ago but create headaches now. We know which floor plans tend to hide vents behind fireplaces, which exterior terminations face the worst Santa Ana dust, and which older prefab chases are prone to trapping lint. That local knowledge means we don’t waste your time or ours.
Fontana homeowners tell us they appreciate that we show them what we found. After every cleaning, you’ll see the camera footage: the before, the after, the airflow reading. No vague claims about what might be in your vent. If the camera shows you’re clean, we’ll tell you that. If it shows a problem, you’ll see it yourself. That’s how Dryer Vent Cleaning should work in Fontana, and it’s how we’ve built our reputation here.
Al Vickers, who leads Ontario Chimney, started this company with a simple rule: recommend the work we’d want on our own homes, and prove every recommendation with evidence. That’s carried through every Fontana job we’ve done, from a simple cleanout on a 92336 two-story to a full chase inspection on a 1970s rancher in 92337.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Dryer Vent Cleaning Services in Fontana
Dryer Vent Cleaning
This is the core service, and in Fontana it’s more involved than most people expect. Your vent pulls moisture and lint from the dryer to the outside, and in Fontana’s dry, windy climate, that system also pulls in dust from the outside. We clean the full run with a rotary brush, not just the first few feet from the dryer. Then we confirm airflow with a meter and run a camera through to verify the entire path is clear. For Fontana homes where the vent runs through a wall or crawlspace accessed from outside, we’ll let you know if the termination is the type that can be cleaned from the exterior or if we need interior access.
Level 2 Inspection
A Level 2 inspection is the right call if you’ve recently bought a home in Fontana, if you’ve never had your vents checked, or if something feels off and you want answers. We go beyond the surface: checking the vent path from both ends, inspecting what we can see of the chase for gaps or damage, and documenting what we find with the camera. In older south Fontana homes, we’re often looking for vents that share a chase with a fireplace, or terminations that have been painted shut or blocked. You’ll get a clear report, not a sales pitch.
Camera Evidence Review
After every cleaning or inspection, you’ll see exactly what we saw. We run the camera the same way we’d show a neighbor, because that’s what you deserve. In Fontana, where hidden vents and aging chases are common, this is the part that matters most. It answers the question every homeowner has: was this actually necessary? You’ll see the lint we removed, the path after cleaning, and any remaining issues you should know about. Nothing gets recommended without the footage to back it up.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees — you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Trusted Brands We Service in Fontana
We work on all dryer vent systems, but when components need replacing – terminations, caps, dampers – we use parts from Famco and Copperfield. Those are the brands chimney and venting professionals specify, designed to handle the heat and airflow demands of a real venting system. For Fontana homes where the vent shares a chase with a fireplace or where a damper assembly has rusted out, we stock the common sizes so we can often complete the repair in the same visit. No hardware-store substitutes, no guessing. If you’re in Fontana and need a replacement cap or damper, these are the parts we’d put on our own homes.
Common Dryer Vent Cleaning Problems We See in Fontana Homes
- Vents hidden behind the original prefab fireplace chase. In south Fontana tracts – especially 92335 and 92337 – we regularly find dryer vents routed through the same chase as the fireplace. Lint builds up where nobody can see it, and backdrafting pushes creosote odor into the living space.
- Santa Ana wind-driven dust mixing with lint. Fontana’s wind episodes drive fine desert dust into uncapped terminations on 1960s and 70s homes. That dust mixes with lint to create a dense blockage that slows drying time and forces your dryer to run longer.
- Original terminations still in place from the day the house was built. Many Fontana homes have the original cap or damper assembly from the 60s or 70s, now rusted, stuck open, or partially clogged. The dryer still runs, but the vent is barely breathing.
- Mild winters mean fireplaces go unused, so vents get forgotten. Fontana homeowners often don’t think about their vents until the dryer breaks. By then, lint has compacted into a hard, glazed layer that takes specialized tools to remove.
See the difference
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AfterPricing for Dryer Vent Cleaning in Fontana, CA
A standard dryer vent cleaning in Fontana runs $129 – $289. Single-story homes with a short, straight vent are at the lower end. Two-story homes in newer north Fontana (92336) typically land in the $180 – $240 range, and homes with long vent runs through walls or crawlspaces, or vents that haven’t been cleaned in years, can reach $289. If we find damage during the cleaning – a rusted damper, a damaged termination – we’ll show you the camera footage and give you a separate quote before doing any repair work. The inspection itself is included in the cleaning price. Call (833) 467-7685 for an exact quote. Estimates are free, and you’ll know the price before we start.
We Also Serve Cities Near Fontana
Our Dryer Vent Cleaning in Fontana service extends to the surrounding communities where many of our customers live and work. We regularly schedule jobs in Bloomington, Rialto, Glen Avon, and Pedley, often pairing visits so you’re not waiting long for an appointment. If you’re just outside Fontana, call us – we’re likely already in your neighborhood.
Serving Fontana, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Fontana area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage — if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs – Dryer Vent Cleaning in Fontana
A dryer running two cycles per load almost always means restricted airflow. In Fontana’s 92335 area, the most common cause is a vent blocked by compacted lint, often mixed with desert dust from Santa Ana winds. On a 1970s single-story tract home off Arrow Boulevard in south Fontana, our tech found a dryer vent that had been routed through the original prefab fireplace chase and terminated behind the firebox, clogging the vent and forcing the homeowner to run the dryer twice per load. We cleaned the full run with a rotary brush and verified airflow, then used a camera to show the homeowner the lint-free path and the intact damper assembly. No upsell on a liner replacement, because the camera proved it wasn’t needed. If your dryer is struggling, call (833) 467-7685 – the fix is often a simple cleaning, not a new dryer.
Yes – in many Fontana homes, creosote smell in the living area isn’t coming from the fireplace at all. When a dryer vent shares a chase with the original prefab fireplace – common in south-side tracts in 92335 and 92337 – lint and dust accumulate in the shared space, and the dryer’s exhaust pressure can push stale, creosote-tinged air back through the firebox into your home. Cleaning the dryer vent often removes the odor source entirely. We verify this with a camera, so you’ll know whether the smell is coming from the vent or the chimney itself before any additional work is discussed. Call (833) 467-7685 for a free estimate and we’ll trace the source.
Roof-mounted terminations in Fontana take the full force of Santa Ana winds and summer dust storms. Fine desert dust blows directly into the termination, where it mixes with lint and moisture from the dryer exhaust, forming a crust that can seal the vent shut over time. In hot, dry Fontana summers, that crust bakes into a hard layer that a standard vacuum won’t remove. We use a rotary brush to break through and then verify with the camera that the entire riser is clear. If your roof vent hasn’t been cleaned in over a year, it’s worth scheduling before the next wind season. Call (833) 467-7685 and we’ll handle the roof access safely.
Absolutely – they’re separate systems, and a fireplace that sits unused doesn’t protect your dryer vent. In Fontana, where mild winters mean fireplaces go months without a fire, homeowners often assume that means the whole venting system is fine. It doesn’t. Your dryer moves hundreds of cubic feet of lint-laden air through its vent every week, regardless of whether the fireplace is used. And in homes where the dryer vent shares a chase with the fireplace, lint accumulation continues even when the chimney is cold. We recommend dryer vent cleaning at least once a year in Fontana, whether the fireplace gets used or not. Call (833) 467-7685 for a free estimate – one cleaning often pays for itself in dryer efficiency.
Dryer vent cleaning clears the exhaust path from your clothes dryer to the outside, removing lint, dust, and debris that restrict airflow and create fire risk. Chimney cleaning removes creosote and soot from the flue that vents your fireplace or wood stove. In Fontana, the two are often confused because in older south-side homes, the dryer vent sometimes terminates in the same exterior wall as the fireplace chase. We clean both as separate services, but we inspect both when we’re at your home, because a problem in one system often affects the other. If you’re not sure which you need, call (833) 467-7685 and we’ll ask the right questions to point you in the correct direction.
Contact Ontario Chimney for Dryer Vent Cleaning in Fontana
If your dryer is running slow, your vent hasn’t been cleaned in over a year, or you want the peace of mind that comes from seeing the inside of your vent with your own eyes, call Ontario Chimney at (833) 467-7685. We serve all of Fontana, from the older south-side tracts in 92335 and 92337 to the newer developments in 92336 and 92331. Estimates are free, the price is clear before we start, and every recommendation comes with camera evidence. One call, one visit, one clear answer.
Written by Al Vickers, Owner at Ontario Chimney, serving Fontana and surrounding communities.