Sweep & inspection
Caps & crowns
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 Northridge
Dryer vent cleaning in Northridge typically costs between $129 and $249 for a standard single-story ranch home, and most jobs are completed in under two hours. If you live in 91324, 91325, 91326, or 91330, we can usually get a technician to your door within a few business days, often sooner. We know Northridge homes because we work in them every week: 1950s and 60s tract houses off Reseda Boulevard, mid-century ranches near Dearborn Park, and the newer townhomes clustered around CSUN. Al Vickers and the Ontario Chimney team handle dryer vent cleaning as a core service, not a side job, so you get a technician who understands how your vent terminates before we even ring the bell. Call (833) 467-7685 for a free estimate.
Why Ontario Chimney Is Northridge’s Preferred Dryer Vent Cleaning Company
Most Northridge homeowners we meet didn’t realize their dryer vent was a fire hazard until we showed them the footage. That’s the difference with our approach. We don’t clean vents and hand you a vague checklist. We run a camera through the full duct run from the dryer to the termination point, and we show you exactly what we found on the monitor. If there’s a crushed section behind the wall, you’ll see it. If squirrels packed a nest against your chimney cap, you’ll see that too.
Our Dryer Vent Cleaning team works with professional-grade materials from Copperfield, Famco, and DuraFlex, the same brands specified by certified chimney professionals across the trade. When your vent termination needs a new cap or a damaged wall penetration needs re-flashing, we’re not running to a big-box store for a bargain substitute. Al Vickers built Ontario Chimney around one principle: show the homeowner the evidence, explain the options plainly, and do the work right the first time.
Northridge is our regular service area, not a city we pass through. We know the homes off Tampa Avenue and the ones tucked behind Northridge Fashion Center. We know which streets have the post-earthquake rebuilt chimneys and which ones still carry original 1960s clay tile. That local familiarity means we show up already knowing what to look for, and we don’t waste your time figuring out the basics.
Styles & brands we work with
- Sweep & inspection
- Caps & crowns
- Flue relining
- Masonry repair
- Gas fireplace service
Our Dryer Vent Cleaning Services in Northridge
Dryer Vent Cleaning
A standard dryer vent cleaning in Northridge runs $129 to $249 depending on duct length, the number of bends, and how long it’s been since the last cleaning. We use rotating brush systems paired with HEPA-filtered vacuum collection to pull lint, pet hair, and nesting debris out of the full run. For homes near CSUN in 91330 with factory-built metal flue systems, the job is often shorter and more straightforward. For older ranch houses in 91324 and 91325, we routinely find runs that were never properly sized for modern dryers, which means more buildup in less time.
Level 1 Inspection (Camera-Verified)
Every dryer vent cleaning we do in Northridge includes a camera inspection of the duct run. You’d be surprised how many Northridge homes have dryer vents that were routed into or beside masonry chimney stacks, and those terminations are often the first place earthquake settling shows up. A Level 1 inspection means we’re looking at the accessible portions of the vent: the connection at the dryer, the wall penetration, and the exterior termination. We’re not charging extra to show you the footage. It’s part of how we work.
Dryer Vent Termination and Cap Check
In Northridge, the dryer vent termination is where we find the most problems: dislodged caps, crushed transitions, pest entry points, and damaged flashing where the vent exits beside a masonry chimney. We check every termination for proper draft, check the cap for blockages, and reset or replace components as needed. We stock Famco caps and common termination parts on our trucks, so we can usually complete the fix the same visit instead of scheduling a return trip.
Trusted Brands We Service in Northridge
When your dryer vent needs a new termination cap, a replacement duct section, or a re-flashed wall penetration, we use materials from Copperfield, Famco, and DuraFlex, the brands professional chimney and venting contractors actually specify. We keep common parts stocked for Northridge jobs, which means faster turnaround on repairs. You won’t get a generic dryer vent cap from a hardware store bin. You’ll get a cap built for Southern California’s dry wind and pest pressure, installed by someone who understands how it interacts with the rest of your venting system.
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AfterCommon Dryer Vent Cleaning Problems We See in Northridge Homes
- Post-1994 chimney stacks with compromised flashing. Many Northridge masonry chimneys were rebuilt or re-lined after the 1994 earthquake, and re-roofs that followed often skipped re-flashing the chimney. When a dryer vent terminates beside that stack, failed flashing lets roof debris and nesting material drop right into the vent run, a problem you’d never see from the laundry room.
- Idle summers and Santa Ana-driven pest nesting. Hot San Fernando Valley summers mean dryers run less, vents sit unused, and birds, squirrels, and bees move in. The first dry cycle of the season can trip the thermal cutoff instead of venting properly. Northridge homes need a pre-season cap check, not just an annual brushing.
- Earthquake-settled ducts with crushed sections. Ranch homes in 91324 and 91325 have settled over decades, and dryer ducts shift at wall penetrations. We regularly find crushed or sagging sections that a brush-and-vacuum alone never reaches. Only a camera catches these.
- Vents routed into masonry stacks never designed for them. In mid-century Northridge tract homes, we often see dryer vents terminating into or beside fireplace chimneys, which creates a transition point that catches lint quickly and where inspection access is poor. These runs need camera verification, not a quick brush.
Pricing for Dryer Vent Cleaning in Northridge, CA
Here’s what you can expect to pay in Northridge, and what drives the cost.
| Service | Typical Northridge Price Range |
|---|---|
| Standard dryer vent cleaning (single-story, 10-15 ft run) | $129 – $179 |
| Longer or multi-bend duct runs (two-story, 15-25 ft) | $179 – $249 |
| Vent termination cap replacement (parts and labor) | $75 – $185 |
| Level 1 camera inspection (included with cleaning) | $0 with any cleaning |
Homes in 91330 near CSUN with newer factory-built flue systems are typically at the lower end. Older 1950s ranches in 91324 with long duct runs and multiple bends land higher. Every quote is a flat price agreed before we start, and the camera inspection is always included. Call (833) 467-7685 for a free estimate. We’ll give you a real number, not a range with fine print.
We Also Serve Cities Near Northridge
Ontario Chimney handles Dryer Vent Cleaning in Northridge and the surrounding San Fernando Valley communities. If you’re in North Hills, Encino, Van Nuys, or Valley Glen, we cover those areas too. Same trucks, same camera-verified approach, same flat pricing. Give us a call and we’ll schedule you in.
Serving Northridge, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Northridge 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 Northridge
Your chimney and your dryer vent are two separate systems, and sweeping one does nothing for the other. In Northridge ranch homes off Tampa Avenue and Reseda Boulevard, dryer vents often terminate beside or into masonry chimney stacks, and those terminations clog with lint, roof debris, and pest nesting independent of the flue. If your dryer is running two cycles, the vent is restricted, and the fix is a camera-verified vent cleaning, not another chimney sweep. Call (833) 467-7685 and we’ll show you the blockage on camera.
It can, especially if your dryer vent terminates beside or into the masonry stack. Post-1994 rebuilt chimneys in 91324 and 91325 often have hairline cracks, failed flue tile joints, and skipped re-flashing from re-roofs, and those openings let debris and nesting material fall directly into a vent run that transitions at the stack. We check for this on every Northridge vent cleaning because it’s common here, not rare. Call (833) 467-7685 for an estimate.
Yes, and for the same reason. An uncapped flue means birds, squirrels, and Santa Ana dust are getting into your chimney, and if your dryer vent terminates nearby or shares a wall penetration, that material is also getting into your vent run. In Northridge, we see this pattern constantly after hot idle summers. We’ll check both systems on the same visit. Call (833) 467-7685.
A Level 1 inspection covers the accessible portions of your dryer vent: the dryer connection, the visible duct run, and the exterior termination. A Level 2 inspection goes further, checking concealed sections, wall penetrations, and conditions surrounding the vent, which matters in Northridge where earthquake settling and post-1994 re-flashing failures hide problems behind walls. Our standard vent cleaning includes Level 1 camera verification, and we’ll recommend Level 2 only if the footage shows a reason. Call (833) 467-7685.
Third-degree creosote is a chimney fire risk that builds when flues run hot and dirty, and in Northridge, dry windy conditions make any fire hazard worse. Your dryer vent is a separate fire risk, but both are part of your home’s venting system, and both should be camera-inspected and cleaned on a regular schedule. We handle both services, so one visit can cover your fireplace and your dryer vent. Call (833) 467-7685 for a free estimate.
Written by Al Vickers, Owner at Ontario Chimney, serving Northridge and the San Fernando Valley with camera-verified dryer vent cleaning and chimney services.