Quick AnswerIf your clothes are taking longer to dry, the laundry room feels unusually hot during a cycle, or it’s been over a year since your last cleaning, your duct run likely has lint buildup. Most homes need this once a year; longer or more bent duct runs may need it more often.
What’s Included
We treat the dryer vent as a full system, from the back of the dryer to the exterior termination point, not just a quick pass at the easy-to-reach section:
- Full Duct-Run Cleaning. We use a rotary brush and HEPA-filtered vacuum to clear lint from the entire duct run between your dryer and the exterior vent, including bends and transitions where lint typically packs tightest.
- Exterior Vent Hood Check. We clear the exterior termination hood and confirm the flap opens and closes freely, since a stuck or damaged flap traps moisture and invites pests along with restricting airflow.
- Connection & Airflow Inspection. We check the dryer-side connection for a secure, code-compliant fit and confirm airflow at the exterior vent is back to normal once we’re done, so you can see the improvement immediately.
Signs You Need This
- Clothes take more than one cycle to fully dry
- The dryer or laundry room gets unusually hot during a cycle
- You notice a burning smell while the dryer runs
- Visible lint has collected around the exterior vent hood
- It’s been more than a year since your last cleaning
Our Process
Inspect
We check the duct run length, material, and current airflow to gauge how much lint has built up.
Written Estimate
You get a flat-fee, written quote up front — no surprises on the invoice.
Clear the Duct Run
We rotary-brush and vacuum the full run from the dryer to the exterior termination point.
Airflow Test
We confirm strong airflow at the exterior vent before we consider the job done.
FAQs
We’re a professionally trained, family-owned crew already equipped with the same rotary-brush and vacuum equipment we use for chimney sweeping, so dryer vent cleaning is a service we can schedule alongside a chimney visit or on its own, anywhere across every city we serve.
Most manufacturers and fire-safety authorities recommend once a year for typical household use. Homes with longer duct runs, large families doing frequent laundry, or dryers that already take noticeably longer to dry a load may need it more often.
Clothes taking longer than usual to dry, the dryer or laundry room feeling unusually hot during a cycle, a burning smell, visible lint around the exterior vent hood, and the exterior vent flap not opening freely are all signs lint has built up in the duct run and it’s time for a cleaning.
The U.S. Fire Administration lists failure to clean as a leading contributing factor in home dryer fires, since trapped lint is highly combustible and builds up fastest in long or bent duct runs. Beyond fire risk, a clogged vent forces your dryer to run longer and hotter than it should, increasing energy costs and appliance wear.