Dryer Vent Rerouting & Installation in Pinellas County
Some dryer vents can't be fixed by cleaning. The run is too long, it has too many bends, it ends in the attic or the garage, or the laundry moved and the vent never followed. A shorter, straighter route fixes the problem for good.
We plan the new route, show you a fixed price, install it in smooth rigid metal to the Florida Building Code, and prove it with an airflow reading. Local teams in Clearwater, Largo and Seminole.
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Rerouting and installation prices
Dryer vent rerouting
We measure the current run, plan the shortest route and quote it before any work.
New dryer vent installation
For remodels, new laundry rooms and moved dryers: duct, wall or roof exit and cap.
Cleaning only
If the route is fine, a full cleaning with airflow readings may be all you need.
No work starts until you approve the price. We also tell you when cleaning alone will do the job.
When a dryer vent needs a new route
The run is too long. Under the Florida Building Code a standard 4-inch dryer exhaust is limited to 35 feet, minus 5 feet for each 90° elbow and 2.5 feet for each 45° (unless the dryer maker allows more). Long runs clog again within months no matter how often they're cleaned.
It doesn't end outside. We find vents that stop in the attic, blow into a soffit, end under a manufactured home or exhaust into the garage. All of them put hot, wet lint where it doesn't belong.
The laundry moved. Remodels and post-storm rebuilds often leave a dryer connected to a long, improvised run.
It's the wrong material. Foil or plastic duct inside walls and ceilings crushes, sags and can't be cleaned properly. It has to be replaced with rigid metal.
Signs your vent route is the problem
The vent clogs again within a few months of a cleaning.
Weak airflow even right after cleaning, measured at the outside cap.
You can't find where the vent exits the house.
Lint or moisture in the attic, garage or crawl space.
Foil duct visible in the attic or behind a wall opening.
The laundry was moved or rebuilt and nobody checked the vent.
How a reroute works
- We measure the current run and the airflow at the cap.
- We plan the shortest route to an outside wall or the roof, counting every bend.
- You see the plan and a fixed price before we cut anything.
- We install smooth rigid metal duct, joints in the direction of airflow, sealed with foil tape and supported along the run.
- We fit a proper exterior cap with a damper, sealed against rain.
- We connect the dryer with a listed transition hose, 8 feet or less.
- We test the airflow and send photos of the finished route.
Rerouting in Pinellas homes
Concrete block walls are standard in Pinellas homes. A new wall exit means a clean 4-inch opening through the block and a cap sealed so wind-driven rain stays out.
Condos and townhomes usually need association approval for any new opening in an outside wall. We can provide the details your board asks for. See condo and HOA programs.
Manufactured homes often vent through the floor and under the home. The run must end outside the skirting with a proper cap.
Roof to wall: when a laundry room sits on an outside wall, moving a roof vent to that wall usually cuts the run in half. See roof dryer vent cleaning.
What you can do, and what to leave to us
| Job | Do it yourself | Call a pro |
|---|---|---|
| Choosing the route | Tell us where the laundry is | Planning and measuring |
| Cutting through block or roof | — | Always |
| Transition hose | Keep it short and uncrushed | Listed semi-rigid metal |
| Testing | — | Airflow reading |
More in our DIY vs. professional cleaning guide.
What our customers say
“Such a great experience they fixed a big problem that I wasn’t able to handle myself. Appreciate it!”
Ismel R., Google review, October 2026“Very deep dryer vent cleaning and a dryer vent repair. They are very professional and honest”
VriliX, Google review, September 2026“It was a very good experience they cleaned my vent and repaired it in a very professional way!”
Don W., Google reviewDryer vent rerouting questions
How long can a dryer vent be in Florida?
For a standard 4-inch duct, 35 feet from the dryer connection to the outside cap, minus 5 feet for each 90° bend and 2.5 feet for each 45° bend, unless the dryer manufacturer allows a longer run. Smooth long-radius elbows count for less.
Can a dryer vent go into the attic or garage?
No. A dryer exhaust has to end outside the building, with a damper and no screen.
Can you move my vent from the roof to a wall?
Often, yes. If the laundry room is on an outside wall, a wall exit is usually much shorter. We measure both and quote the better one.
Do condo owners need approval?
Usually. Most associations must approve a new opening in an outside wall or roof. We give you the route and cap details to submit.
Can a booster fan fix a long run instead?
The 2023 Florida Building Code doesn't allow ordinary household booster fans in dryer exhaust. We shorten the run first; it's the fix that lasts.
What about ventless dryers?
Listed condensing and heat-pump dryers don't need an outside vent. If you're remodeling and can't get a good route, they're worth asking your appliance dealer about.
More answers in our dryer vent safety guide and our dryer vent guides.
Call the team nearest you
Clearwater team
1727 Coachman Plaza Dr, Clearwater, FL 33759
(727) 454-0061
Covers Clearwater, Countryside, Dunedin, Safety Harbor, Palm Harbor, Oldsmar, Clearwater Beach, Feather Sound. Dryer vent cleaning in Clearwater
Largo team
13801 Walsingham Rd, Largo, FL 33774
(727) 662-5045
Covers Largo, Belleair Bluffs, Belleair, Indian Rocks Beach. Dryer vent cleaning in Largo
Seminole team
7821 Seminole Blvd, Seminole, FL 33772
(727) 855-3490
Covers Seminole, Bardmoor, Pinellas Park, Kenneth City, Madeira Beach, St. Petersburg. Dryer vent cleaning in Seminole
Also serving parts of Tampa. See all service areas.
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Get a fixed price for your new route
Call (727) 454-0061 or request a quote. We measure, plan the shortest route and show you the price before any work.
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“Dryer Vent Cleaning Experts has Done a flawless cleaning job On Both of my homes.”
Howard Griffin
BBB A+ Certified
5.0 on Google · NADCA certified · Serving Pinellas since 2012 · Fully insured
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We call you back the same day. No spam, ever.