Signs your dryer vent needs cleaning
- Clothes need more than one cycle to dry
- The dryer or the clothes are very hot at the end of a cycle
- A burning smell when the dryer runs
- Little or no air coming out of the outside vent hood
- Lint built up around the outside flap
What we do
- Disconnect the dryer and clean the transition duct behind it
- Rotary brush and vacuum the full duct run to the outside
- Clear the exterior hood and check the flap opens freely
- Check for crushed or plastic transition hoses and recommend replacement
- Reconnect and test airflow at the outside vent
Long runs and roof vents
Many DFW homes, especially two-story homes, have dryers on an inside wall with a long duct to the roof. Long runs and roof vents clog faster than short runs and need cleaning more often.
Every repair is priced in writing before any work starts, and repair estimates are free.
Questions about dryer vent cleaning
How often should a dryer vent be cleaned?
About once a year for most households, more often for large families or long duct runs.
Can I clean it myself?
You can clean the lint trap and the short hose behind the dryer. The full duct, especially a long run to the roof, needs rotary brushes and a strong vacuum.