Dryer Vent Cleaning Services
Dryer vents are serviced from the exterior; a rotary brush is inserted from the outside while the dryer is turned on for one full cycle at the lowest temperature setting, and is spun the entire distance to the dryer's breach. For this reason, the dryer must be functional, and connected to its designated duct.
Dryer vent cleaning services can vary greatly in cost, correlating to the termination's location, the duct's overall length, as well as the time of year when service is requested. Price is subject to increase if deck boards must be removed, or if roof and/or attic access is required.
Please keep in mind that roof-borne services are not performed when there is snow or ice, and servicing may have to wait until more favorable weather.
Mt Freedom Chimney doesn't perform dryer appliance repair, and cannot order replacement parts. Dryer vents may require replacing duct components due to damage or faulty installation. Company policy does not permit the usage and installation of customer-supplied parts, materials, tools, and equipment.
HVAC heating/cooling air duct cleaning is not a provided service.
Dryer Vent Considerations
Ground Level Terminations
Ground Level Terminations
Ground Level Terminations
For most private homes, a dryer is usually installed on the 1st floor against an exterior wall, making for a relatively quick and inexpensive service. Duct length can be as short as one foot, and are allowed to be as long as thirty-five feet.
Ground Level Restrictions
Ground Level Terminations
Ground Level Terminations
Occasionally, ground level terminations can be in areas difficult to access, or may be partially obstructed. During the winter months with snow accumulation, servicing can be moderately annoying to a half-frozen technician, particularly difficult, or even downright impossible.
Second Floor Terminations
Ground Level Terminations
Second Floor Terminations
Aside from the 1st floor and basement, dryers may be installed on the 2nd floor. The termination could vent horizontally, whereas a ladder is required to gain access. In most townhouses, however, the duct is routed into the attic, and breaches the roofline.
Rooftop Terminations
Rooftop Terminations
Second Floor Terminations
Attic and roof access are most likely required for dryer vents that breach the roofline. Attic access alone isn't acceptable for thorough servicing most times. For these reasons, servicing from November through February is suspended, in favor of working during more forgiving weather, from March through October.
Townhouses & Condos
Rooftop Terminations
Townhouses & Condos
Dryer vent ducts are typically cleaned by default; visually assessing and inspecting require complete disassembly of the entire vent lateral, which could be hidden behind sheetrock walls, within ceilings, and venting through attics. Dryer vents are cleaned from their exterior termination using a rotary brush; the dryer appliance must be operational, and connected to its corresponding vent.
HOA Requirements
Rooftop Terminations
Townhouses & Condos
Supplementary to an invoice, separate fireplace and dryer vent inspection forms are remitted (only after posting payment) to satisfy HOA insurance requirements. Access indoors is required, and roof access is necessary when a dryer duct vents through the roof. Roof and ladder access is suspended from NOV-FEB due to weather, and residents must plan accordingly for scheduling an appointment.