Franchise Deep Dive: Dryer Vent Wizard Franchise Costs, Fees, Profit and Data

This franchise was born out of the demand for dryer vent specialists. Today, the Neighborly-owned brand has nearly 100 locations.

By Victoria CampisiStaff Writer

9:09AM • 12/21/23

LAST UPDATED: November 2023

FRANCHISE WEBSITE: https://franchise.neighborly.com/dryer-vent-wizard/

NUMBER OF LOCATIONS: ~100

REPORTED COST TO GET IN: $80,700 to 159,400

REPORTED ROI (Item 19): N/A

Dryer Vent Wizard is a professional dryer vent cleaning services franchise that services homes and businesses. For almost 20 years, it has been an industry leader in vent cleaning, inspection, installation and repair services.

The franchise is owned by Neighborly, a parent franchisor with?29 home service brands and more than 4,800 franchises?in nine countries.

How Many Dryer Vent Wizard Locations Are There?

The Dryer Vent Wizard franchise system was founded in 2004 in the Boston area by David Lavalle, who also founded the Mr. Handyman franchise. The idea for Dryer Vent Wizard was born when Lavalle realized the need for a specialist for dryer vents. Lavalle frequently encountered homeowners who had dryer vent issues that required an urgent response but had no one to go to for service. The issues he noticed the most were the result of dryer vent lint accumulation, blockages, disrepair or improper venting configurations.

The franchise quickly expanded, specializing in dryer fire prevention and energy savings through vent cleaning, inspection, repair, and maintenance for residential and commercial properties. Dryer Vent Wizard has now grown across the United States and Canada with nearly 100 locally owned and operated franchise locations.

What Is the Dryer Vent Wizard Business Model?

In addition to dryer vent cleaning, Dryer Vent Wizard offers a selection of dryer vent system services for residential and commercial customers, including inspections, installations and repairs.

As a mobile, home-based business, Dryer Vent Wizard franchisees benefit from a straightforward business model that doesn't require a lot of staff or a hefty upfront investment. And as part of Neighborly, franchisees receive an ongoing training and support system that is designed to provide the tools that will set them up for sustained success. This system combines front-end training with continued marketing, sales and scheduling support.

Notably, Neighborly’s national scheduling center takes calls and books appointments for franchisees. The scheduling center operates between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. During off hours, calls are forwarded to an answering service where customers can speak with a live representative. The staff at the scheduling center logs all appointments in our web-based calendar, where franchisees submit their weekly availability. They also call existing customers to schedule re-cleaning, which generates repeat business.

Dryer Vent Wizard franchise owners also may gain exposure and leads via customers of other Neighborly brand franchises in their community. The parent company offers cross-marketing promotions and campaigns to generate business for the Neighborly family of home service brands.

How Much Can Dryer Vent Wizard Franchise Owners Make?

Earnings for Dryer Vent Wizard franchise owners are not publicly available.

How Much Does It Cost To Open a Dryer Vent Wizard?

The total estimated initial investment is $80,700 to 159,400. Franchisees also must have an available liquid capital of $30K and a minimum net worth of $100K.

What Is the Franchise Fee for Dryer Vent Wizard?

The franchise fee is $49,900.

Who Is the Leadership of Dryer Vent Wizard (Neighborly)?

Jon Shell — Interim Chief Executive Officer
Mary Kennedy Thompson — Chief Operating Officer
Heather Robertson — Interim Chief Financial Officer
Amer Waheed — Chief Technology Officer
Roger Chacko — Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer
Brad Stevenson — Chief Development Officer
Grayson Brown — Executive Vice President and General Counsel
Kevin Busch — President of Dryer Vent Wizard

What Helpful Articles Can I Read to Learn More About Dryer Vent Wizard?

Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only. You should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. Nothing contained on this site constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or offer to buy or sell any franchises, securities, or other financial instruments in this or in any other jurisdiction in which such solicitation or offer would be unlawful under the franchise and/or securities laws of such jurisdiction. All content in this article is information of a general nature and does not address the detailed circumstances of any particular individual or entity. Nothing in the article constitutes professional and/or financial advice, nor does any information in the email constitute a comprehensive or complete statement of the matters discussed or the law relating thereto. You alone assume the sole responsibility of evaluating the merits and risks associated with the use of any information or other content in this article before making any decisions based on such information or other content.