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Dryer vent cleaning in Eliot, ME
Dryer vent cleaning in Eliot, about 15 minutes from our Portsmouth base. $149 flat, the same price as in New Hampshire, with airflow measured before and after.
- $149 flat, standard vent
- About 1 hour on site
- Airflow measured before and after
- About 15 minutes from Portsmouth
Dryer vents in Eliot homes
Eliot runs along the Maine side of the Piscataqua River, across from Portsmouth and Newington, from South Eliot up to Scotland Bridge on the York line. It is mostly single-family homes, owner-occupied, on larger lots along Routes 101, 103 and 236.
About a quarter of Eliot's homes were built before 1940, so many houses have dryers added long after construction, with vents through old foundations or additions. Newer homes tend to put the laundry upstairs or off the garage.
Riverfront homes along the Piscataqua and Sturgeon Creek also deal with damp air, which helps lint stick inside a duct.
Census figures for Eliot: US Census Bureau QuickFacts and American Community Survey estimates.
What we see most in Eliot
Added-later vents in older homes
Long or awkward runs through old framing. We brush the full length from both ends and confirm airflow.
Upstairs and garage-side laundry
Longer runs with more elbows. These start at $229.
Damp riverfront air
Moisture makes lint cling. Riverfront homes may benefit from more frequent cleaning.
Nests and critters
Rural lots bring birds and rodents to the hood. A critter guard is $59–89 installed.
How a cleaning works
- We confirm by text with a time window, and ask where the outside vent is.
- We measure airflow at the outside hood with the dryer running, and take photos.
- We protect the room with a drop cloth and shoe covers. Electric dryers are pulled out; gas dryers stay put.
- We brush and vacuum the full duct from both ends with a rotary brush and a HEPA vacuum, and clear the hood and flap.
- We measure again and text you the before-and-after numbers and photos. You pay when it is done.
Dryer vent cleaning prices in Eliot
| Service | Price | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Standard vent (ground floor or basement, under ~15 ft) | $149 | About 1 hour |
| Long run, interior or second-floor laundry | from $229 | 1.5–2.5 hours |
| Condo and apartment buildings, 4+ units same day | $99–119 per unit | 8–10 units a day |
| Semi-rigid transition duct, installed | $49 | Add-on |
| New vent hood or critter guard, installed | $59–89 | Add-on |
Same prices everywhere we work, with no trip charge for Eliot. What changes the price
Neighborhoods we cover in Eliot
- South Eliot
- Eliot village
- Scotland Bridge
- Route 103 along the river
- Route 236
- Sturgeon Creek area
When to book
Eliot is about 15 minutes from Portsmouth over the bridge. Pricing is the same as in New Hampshire, and evenings and Saturdays are available.
Eliot dryer vent questions
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Book in Eliot
Standard vent $149, about an hour. About 15 minutes from Portsmouth.
Book a cleaningOr call or text 603-660-9800
Book your Eliot cleaning
Pick a time that works and we confirm by text. Standard cleaning is $149, about an hour, with before-and-after airflow readings.
or call or text
603-660-9800