Dryer Vent Cleaning Services

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.