Lint-X Dryer Vent Cleaning

What Lint-X Dryer Vent Cleaning does

Lint-X Dryer Vent Cleaning is a privately held, owner-operated home services company founded in 2006 and headquartered in Patterson, New York. The company provides professional dryer vent cleaning, inspection, installation and replacement, air duct cleaning, booster fan service, bird guard installation, and multi-unit building services across Westchester, Putnam, and Dutchess Counties in New York and Fairfield County in Connecticut. Service delivery is performed on-site by mobile technicians dispatched in branded cleaning vans using professional-grade rotary brush and vacuum systems, duct inspection cameras, manometers, and airflow measurement tools.

The business model is direct-to-consumer field service. Customers book through a public phone number, the company website contact form, or via referrals and online review channels including Google, Facebook, and Yelp. Pricing is quote-based across all services and is not publicly disclosed. The customer base is concentrated in two primary segments: individual residential homeowners seeking preventive maintenance for fire safety and dryer efficiency, and property managers of apartment complexes and condominiums seeking bulk cleaning contracts. The company cites 800+ 5-star customer reviews as its principal trust signal and operates 10 cleaning vans as of November 2023.

Lint-X is a founder-owned small business with no disclosed external funding, parent company, partnerships, or franchise structure. The owner and operator is Charlie Gossett. The company's competitive positioning rests on local brand reputation, comprehensive service coverage across the dryer vent ecosystem, licensed and insured operating status, and two decades of continuous regional presence.

Name

Lint-X Dryer Vent Cleaning

Legal name

Lint-X

Website

https://lint-x.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Lint-X is a privately held, owner-operated home services company founded in 2006 in Patterson, New York, providing professional dryer vent cleaning, inspection, installation, air duct cleaning, and multi-unit vent services to residential homeowners and property managers across four counties in New York and Connecticut via a mobile field-service model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential HVAC Cleaning and Maintenance Services

NAICS

Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Services (56174)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

Dryer Vent Cleaning & Lint Removal (HSAEANAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dryer Vent Cleaning & Maintenance (HSAOAIAB), Dryer Vent Inspection, Repair & Rerouting (HSAEANAH), Washer & Dryer Installation & Minor Repair (HSAGANAH)

Keywords

• Dryer vent cleaning
• Air duct cleaning
• HVAC maintenance services
• Vent inspection services
• Residential cleaning services

Headquarters

HQ city

Patterson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Dryer Vent Cleaning Services: Primary revenue stream from residential and commercial dryer vent cleaning services. The company provides on-site professional cleaning using specialized equipment. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.
2. Air Duct Cleaning Services: Professional air duct cleaning services for residential customers, extending indoor air quality services to the same customer base.
3. Dryer Vent Installation & Replacement: Installation and repair services for dryer vent systems, including rerouting, upgrades, and new installations using rigid metal ducting.
4. Booster Fan and Bird Guard Services: Cleaning, installation, and maintenance services for dryer vent booster fans and bird guards to protect vent systems from pests.
5. Multi-Unit Dryer Vent Cleaning: Specialized bulk cleaning services for apartment complexes, condominiums, and multi-unit residential buildings for property managers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Lint-X provides on-site professional dryer vent and air duct maintenance services to residential and multi-unit property customers in the Hudson Valley and Fairfield County region. Services include dryer vent cleaning, inspection, installation and replacement, air duct cleaning, bird guard installation, booster fan service, and multi-unit building vent cleaning, all delivered by mobile technicians dispatched in branded service vans.

Product overview

Lint-X Dryer Vent Cleaning is a service company offering a comprehensive suite of residential and commercial dryer vent and air duct maintenance solutions. The company operates as a single-service business with multiple service offerings rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core product portfolio includes: Dryer Vent Cleaning (the most requested service for preventative maintenance and fire prevention), Dryer Vent Installation & Replacement (using rigid metal ducting for safe, code-compliant systems), Dryer Vent Inspection (using camera technology to identify hidden issues), Air Duct Cleaning Services (for indoor air quality improvement), Bird Guard Cleaning & Installation (pest prevention), Booster Fan Cleaning & Installation (for long vent runs), and Multi-Unit Dryer Vent Cleaning (for property managers and apartment complexes). These services are designed to work together as a complete dryer vent ecosystem—preventive cleaning prevents fires, inspections identify problems early, installations ensure proper setup, and specialized services for multi-unit buildings and booster fans address unique property needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dryer Vent Cleaning Professional preventative cleaning service that removes lint buildup from the entire dryer vent system to prevent dryer fires, reduce drying times, and maximize dryer performance. Targeted at residential homeowners and property managers.
• Dryer Vent Installation & Replacement Installation, rerouting, and replacement service for dryer vent systems, using rigid metal ducting to ensure safe, efficient, and code-compliant venting. Targeted at homeowners needing repairs, upgrades, or new installations.
• Dryer Vent Inspection Inspection service using duct inspection camera technology to identify hidden issues such as breaks, disconnections, or blockages in dryer vent systems. Targeted at homeowners and home inspectors who need visibility into vent condition.
• Air Duct Cleaning Services Professional HVAC air duct cleaning service that reduces allergens and dust in homes and follows the highest industry protocols for safe and effective HVAC system cleaning. Targeted at residential homeowners concerned with indoor air quality.
• Bird Guard Cleaning & Installation Cleaning and installation of bird guards to protect dryer vents from bird nests, debris, and pest intrusions, preventing blockages in the vent system. Targeted at homeowners with outdoor-exposed vent terminations.
• Booster Fan Cleaning & Installation Cleaning, replacement, and installation of dryer vent booster fans to enhance airflow in longer vent systems and ensure optimal dryer performance. Targeted at homeowners with extended dryer vent runs.
• Multi-Unit Dryer Vent Cleaning Specialized bulk dryer vent cleaning service for apartment complexes, condominiums, and duplexes that addresses the higher demands of shared laundry systems. Targeted at property managers and multi-unit building owners for fire risk reduction, energy efficiency, and appliance longevity across multiple units.

Quantifiable outcome

• U.S. Fire Administration estimates 2,900 residential dryer fires annually, with failure to clean dryer vents being the leading cause in 34% of incidents
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dryer Vent Wizard: National franchise specializing exclusively in dryer vent cleaning, inspection, repair, and installation. Closest direct comp to Lint-X in service mix and customer value proposition.
• Duct Doctor: Franchise focused on air duct and dryer vent cleaning for residential customers. Comparable in field-service model, equipment-based differentiation, and home-services go-to-market.
• Mr. Duct: Regional dryer vent and air duct cleaning service operating with mobile technician crews. Highly comparable on service offering, pricing model, and customer base.
• The Vent Guys: Regional dryer vent and air duct cleaning specialist using rotary brush and vacuum systems. Directly comparable in equipment, service menu, and residential customer base.
• Dryer Vent Squad: Multi-location dryer vent cleaning franchise serving residential and multi-unit customers. Directly comparable in service menu, mobile-technician model, and B2B multi-unit segment.

Broad incumbents

• Stanley Steemer: National cleaning franchise best known for carpet cleaning but expanding into air duct and dryer vent services. Broad incumbent with overlapping duct-cleaning capability and much larger marketing footprint.
• SERVPRO: Large national franchise providing fire/water restoration and air duct cleaning as adjacent services. Competes for commercial property-manager budgets that include vent cleaning.
• COIT: National cleaning services franchise offering carpet, upholstery, and air duct cleaning. Overlaps with Lint-X's air duct cleaning service line for residential and commercial customers.
• Aire Serv: National HVAC franchise under Neighborly; handles ductwork, ventilation, and dryer vent lines as part of broader HVAC service. Adjacent competitor for installation/inspection work.

Emerging players

• HouseMaster: National home inspection franchise; Lint-X already lists home inspectors as a referral-adjacent customer segment. Comparable overlap on dryer vent inspection during real-estate transactions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Lint-X
• Facebookfacebook.com/reviews

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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