Air vent clearing in Exeter
Professional air vent clearing services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
30-45 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Blocked air vents cleared to restore proper ventilation. Kitchen, bathroom, and wall vents cleaned of dust, grease, and debris for better airflow.
When Did You Last Clean Your Vents?
Those little grilles in your walls and windows? They're absolutely choked with dust and grease if you haven't cleaned them in a while. Blocked vents mean poor airflow, condensation on windows, musty smells, and mould growth. Quick clear-out sorts it.
💡 Pro tip: Kitchen vents near hobs get a coating of sticky grease that traps dust. Regular cleaning prevents it building up to the point where no air gets through.
Why Proper Vent Cleaning Matters
| ✅ Clear Vents | ❌ Blocked Vents |
|---|---|
| Fresh air in, stale air out | Stuffy rooms and poor air quality |
| Moisture escapes properly | Condensation runs down windows |
| No mould or damp smells | Black mould in bathroom corners |
| House feels fresher | Can't shift that musty smell |
What You Get
🔧 The Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Identify | Locate all vents needing attention |
| Remove | Take off grilles and covers where needed |
| Clean | Degrease, scrub, vacuum all components |
| Refit | Put everything back working properly |
📦 You're Left With
- All vents flowing freely
- Grilles cleaned and refitted
- Better air circulation throughout
- Reduced condensation and damp risk
Pricing Guide
| Vent Type | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Standard house (6-10 vents) | 30-45 mins | £60 |
| Heavy grease buildup | 1 hr | £60 |
| Extensive cleaning or difficult access | 1+ hrs | £60+ |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Often combined with extractor fan cleaning.
Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ Condensation issues - windows always wet in morning
✅ Musty smells - especially in bathroom or kitchen
✅ Not been done in years - probably well overdue
✅ New tenant/buyer - fresh start with clean ventilation
Why Choose Us for Air vent clearing in Exeter?
Kitchen and bathroom vents cleared properly
Better airflow reduces condensation
Removes dust, grease, and debris buildup
Helps prevent damp and mould issues
What to Expect
Step 1: Locate All Vents
I'll check each room and identify all the vents that need attention - wall vents, window trickle vents, ceiling grilles.
Step 2: Clean Thoroughly
Remove grilles where possible, degrease kitchen vents, vacuum out ducts, scrub everything clean. Properly clean, not just a wipe.
Step 3: Test and Refit
Make sure airflow is working, refit all grilles securely, clean up all mess, and leave you with vents that actually ventilate.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to maintain them yourself? Here's how:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Screwdriver to remove grilles
- Degreaser (for kitchen vents)
- Vacuum with brush attachment
- Bucket of soapy water
- Old cloths or sponges
- Step ladder if needed
📐 Cleaning routine
- Remove grilles and covers (most just unscrew)
- Soak grilles in hot soapy water with degreaser
- Vacuum inside the vent opening
- Scrub grilles with brush
- Wipe down around vent opening
- Dry and refit grilles securely
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Only wiping the front - missing all the buildup behind
- Using too much water - can damage some vent types
- Not securing grilles properly when refitting
- Forgetting about window trickle vents - they block too
💡 Pro trick: For greasy kitchen vents, soak overnight in biological washing powder solution. Cuts through grease better than most degreasers and costs pennies.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎨 Getting a decorator in? Get vents cleaned first - they'll mask around clean grilles, and you won't ruin fresh paint removing them later.
Combining jobs? If I'm cleaning vents, often makes sense to do extractor fan cleaning at the same time. Both involve similar work and access.
Older houses? Victorian and Edwardian houses often have lovely cast iron or decorative ventilation grilles. They clean up beautifully and look great once the grime's removed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What vents are we talking about?
Any ventilation grilles in your walls, windows, or ceilings. Kitchen extractor vents, bathroom vents, trickle vents in windows, wall-mounted air vents. They all get blocked with dust, grease, and grime over time and need clearing to work properly.
How often should vents be cleared?
Kitchen vents (especially near hobs) need doing every 6-12 months because of grease buildup. Bathroom and general room vents, once a year is usually plenty. More often if you've got condensation or air quality issues.
Can't I just vacuum them?
You can try, but it usually only gets the surface dust. The grilles often need removing to properly clean behind them, and grease buildup needs degreasing not just hoovering. I'll get them actually clean, not just superficially tidy.
Will it help with condensation?
Often yes - blocked vents mean moisture can't escape, leading to condensation on windows and walls. Clear the vents and you get proper airflow again. Won't solve every damp issue, but it definitely helps, especially in bathrooms and kitchens.
What about the mess?
Cleaning vents is dusty work, but I'll contain the mess and clean up properly. Put down dust sheets, vacuum as I go, wipe down surfaces. Won't leave your house covered in dust and grime.
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