The Most Combustible Material in Your Home
Regular and thorough cleaning of the dryer vent system is critical for the following reasons:
- Lint buildup
- Dryer must work harder and longer to appropriately perform its function
- Decreased energy efficiency
- Increased risk of fire
- Potential for nesting debris due to animal entry
Flat Rate Pricing
Ground Level $149.95:
Online scheduling is available for ground level dryer vents only.
Online scheduling is available for ground level dryer vents only.
Upper-Level or Rooftop $249.95
If your vent is located above the first floor, we may or may not be able to assist you. We would need to determine whether or not your upper level dryer vent is accessible with a standard ladder. You will need to provide your address and photos of the vent from the exterior of the home (showing the side of the house the vent is on including the ground). You can email or text this information, or fill out this form here.
*Service not available during hazardous weather and wintertime.
If your vent is located above the first floor, we may or may not be able to assist you. We would need to determine whether or not your upper level dryer vent is accessible with a standard ladder. You will need to provide your address and photos of the vent from the exterior of the home (showing the side of the house the vent is on including the ground). You can email or text this information, or fill out this form here.
*Service not available during hazardous weather and wintertime.
Not sure what you have? Some Helpful Hints:
- If your dryer (laundry room) is located in the basement, then you have a ground-level dryer vent.
- If your dryer (laundry room) is on the second level or higher then you have an upper-level dryer vent.
- Please note that some one-level slab-on-grade, ranch style, and rambler homes may have dryers that vent out from the rooftop
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The ProcessThe technician will clean the dryer ducting system, and outside vent.
In most cases, the tool of choice is a reverse-blowing skipper ball for its ease of use and extreme effectiveness. During the process it is:
There are many ways residential clothes dryers are vented, which plays a role in the method of cleaning utilized. Sometimes the dryer venting is only a few feet long and a straight shot from the unit to the outside vent, resulting in a relatively simple job. But some systems can be very long and have several twists and turns, making the cleaning process more labor-intensive.
The material used for venting dryers varies as well. Some vent lines are made of galvanized pipes (preferred), while others consist of flexible aluminum or coiled plastic venting. |
Recommended Frequency
The more often you use your dryer, the more often the vent line should be cleaned. However, the method of venting also plays a role. If the dryer vent line is relatively long or has multiple or sharp turns--a setup more inviting to clogging--it should be cleaned more frequently. Most experts agree that having the dryer venting system cleaned every 500 loads or so should suffice, but you should have your dryer vent professionally inspected at minimum once a year. Additionally, you should clean out your dryer's lint trap after every load of laundry.