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Dryer Vent, Maintenance, Resources + Tips

How Often Should I Clean My Dryer Vent?

Dryer vent cleaning is cleaning of the flexible duct between the dryer and the point where the vent exits the house. Over time this duct may become filled with dust and lint from the dryer, and cleaning helps improve airflow from the dryer, increase energy efficiency, and reduces the risk of a dryer fire. 

Your dryer vent should be cleaned every 6 to 12 months depending on how much your dryer is used. A build up of lint and debris looks like this:

Between cleanings:

  • Check your dryer vent every few months to ensure that it is not blocked or full of lint.
  • If your dryer is taking an unusually long time to dry, or if clothes are always damp, your dryer vent may be clogged
  • You can check your dryer vent by moving your dryer away from the wall and detaching the flexible duct from the back and looking into it.
  • If you have a short duct directly to the outside and a shop vac, you may be able to clean the duct out quite easily on your own.

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What Our Customers Have To Say

The two guys were friendly and worked very quickly. They arrived well before the scheduled time, and the whole job was done within an hour. Our air vents are so much cleaner now, and noticeably more air is coming through compared to before. Great, efficient service — we’re very happy with the results and would definitely recommend them.”

- Taraima Mitchell

The fellows showed up and were expecting a simple dryer vent clean out. That wasn’t quite the case, it appears that, overtime, a few birds had moved in, building what could only be called a row house condo. Fortunately they were old nests but it was definitely more of a challenge to clean out the vent. Those two fellows did an amazing job, they didn’t give up, they kept at until that vent was completely cleaned out. Well done!

- Richard and Shirley Forbes

The two technicians are very polite, friendly and helpful. The girl who gave us the quote remind us to keep our cats safe as the noise might make them stressful. The two technicians remind us as well. They are very caring. Very happy with the service.

- Spruce

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