Lint cleared from the full length of the dryer vent, so clothes dry faster, the dryer runs cooler and a common fire risk is reduced.
Dryers move a lot of hot, moist air and lint every week, and the lint settles inside the vent that carries it out of the house. Over time that vent narrows. Clothes take longer to dry, the laundry room gets warm and the dryer works harder. A clogged vent is also a leading cause of dryer fires, which is why a regular cleaning is worth doing.
Chimney work and vent work share a lot of tools and know-how, so we offer dryer vent cleaning alongside our chimney services. We clean the vent from the dryer to the outside with a rotary brush and a powerful vacuum, check the hose and the exit, and make sure the flap opens freely. We also explain simple habits that keep the lint down between visits.
Clothes that need more than one cycle, a dryer that feels hot, a burning smell or lint around the outside vent are all signs the vent needs cleaning.
We brush the entire vent run, including bends, and vacuum the lint out. Short, straight vents clean easily, and long or crooked ones take more time.
We inspect the flexible hose behind the dryer for kinks and crushing and check that the outside flap opens and the screen is not clogged.
Clean the lint trap every load, avoid plastic or foil hose and keep the area behind the dryer clear. Small habits make the vent last between cleanings.
Dryer to outside.
Lint removed.
Shorter cycles.
Less strain.
Kinks and clogs found.
Lasting results.
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
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You tell us about the chimney, fireplace or stove and what you have noticed, and we set a visit that fits your day.
We look closely at the chimney, inside and out, ask how you use it and take photos of anything of note.
We explain what is urgent, what can wait and what is optional, and give you a written scope and options.
We lay drop cloths, seal the firebox and protect the roof and landscaping before any work begins.
We sweep, repair or install with the right tools and materials, checking our work as we go.
We clean up, show you what we did, share tips and set a reminder for your next visit.
Once a year is a common recommendation, and more often for large families or long vent runs.
Long drying times, a hot dryer, a burning smell or lint outside are the usual signs.
You can clean the trap and the hose end, but the full run needs long brushes and a strong vacuum.
We clean the vent. Gas lines and appliance repairs are done by qualified trades.
Most take under an hour, depending on the length of the vent.
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Annual Chimney Maintenance PlansA simple yearly visit that sweeps, inspects and photographs your chimney, with reminders so nothing gets missed.Explore 
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Chimney InspectionsA careful look at the flue, firebox, crown, cap and masonry, with photos and a plain-language report on…Explore Tell us about the project and we will call you back to talk it through.
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