What a slow dryer really costs.
Put in your loads, how long they take now and how long they should take, and see the extra energy a restricted vent burns every year, and when a cleaning pays for itself.
- Add your numbers
- See the waste
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How this works
- We assume an electric dryer uses about 4 kWh for each hour it runs, and a gas dryer about a quarter of a therm plus a little electricity.
- Extra minutes come from the difference between what your loads take now and what they take with a clear vent.
- These are planning numbers. Your dryer, rates and loads will differ.
Saved. Your answers will travel with the quote form at the bottom of the page.
Extra minutes add up all year.
Loads per week
More loads multiply every extra minute.
Minutes today versus clear
The gap is the extra running time.
Energy price
Electricity or gas rates change the yearly cost.
Cleaning cost
Compare it with the waste to see the payback.
Dryer Cost Calculator questions
How often should a dryer vent be cleaned?
At least once a year is the usual starting point. Large households, pets and long runs with many bends may need it every six months. Our Cleaning Schedule tool gives a suggestion for your home.
How do I know my dryer vent is clogged?
Clothes that are damp after a full cycle, a dryer that is hot to the touch, a hot or humid laundry room, a burning smell, lint around the vent hood and a flap that barely opens are the common signs.
How long does a cleaning take?
Many standard jobs take about an hour. A long run, a roof exit, a heavy clog or a multifamily building takes longer. We tell you what to expect before we start.
Ready to stop the waste?
A cleaning clears the vent and an airflow reading shows the result.