Dryer vents
Dryer vent cleaning
The cheapest job we do, and the one that prevents the most expensive problem. For homes, laundromats and multi-housing laundry rooms.
Why it matters more than it sounds
According to the U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA), “Clothes Dryer Fires in Residential Buildings”, U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated 2,900 clothes dryer fires in residential buildings per year, causing an annual average of 5 deaths, 100 injuries and $35 million in property loss. The leading factor contributing to ignition was failure to clean.
That is a maintenance problem, not a manufacturing one — which means it is almost entirely preventable, and cheaply.
The symptom most people notice first
Long before it becomes a safety issue, a restricted vent shows up as a dryer that needs two or three cycles to dry one load. Owners usually read that as a failing dryer and start pricing replacements. In a large share of cases the machine is fine and the vent line is packed.
Check the vent before you replace the dryer. If you have booked us for a dryer repair and the vent turns out to be the fault, we will tell you — it is a cheaper job for you and an honest one for us.
What the job covers
- Full vent line cleared from the appliance to the exterior termination
- Lint trap housing and blower area cleaned
- Exterior vent hood and flap checked for obstruction and correct operation
- Duct condition and routing inspected — crushed flexible duct is a common find
- Airflow confirmed before we leave
Laundromats and multi-housing
Shared laundry rooms accumulate lint far faster than a household, and a single blocked line in a bank of dryers can throttle the whole room. We clean these on a schedule as part of preventative maintenance, alongside the commercial laundry equipment itself.
- U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA), “Clothes Dryer Fires in Residential Buildings” — an estimated 2,900 residential clothes dryer fires per year, with an annual average of 5 deaths, 100 injuries and $35 million in property loss; failure to clean is the leading contributing factor.
Answers
Frequently asked questions
How often should a dryer vent be cleaned?
How do I know my vent is blocked?
Is a blocked dryer vent actually a fire risk?
Can you clean vents in an apartment building or laundromat?
Will cleaning the vent fix a dryer that is not heating at all?
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