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Dryer Vent Cleaning Cost

$149 for 1st floor

$199 for 2nd floor

Improve Dryer Safety with Dryer Vent Cleaning

Flat-rate price based on where your dryer vents from the home, not the length of the run!

Clogged dryer vents are a safety hazard! Avoid one of the major causes of house fires in the United States with a dryer vent cleaning. According to the NFPA, 32% of dryer fires were caused by a “failure to clean.” Quality Comfort Home Services provides professional dryer vent cleaning for residential homes and small commercial businesses. We can clean dryer vents that vent out up to two stories high. We can also tackle any dryer vent cleaning in an apartment or condo. Protect your home by having your dryer vent cleaned regularly.

What Causes Dryer Fires?

  1. Lint – lint is the leading cause of dryer fires because it is highly flammable and comes off our clothes in large quantities with every load. Besides getting the dryer duct cleaned once a year, it is imperative to make sure you also clean your lint trap after each and every load.
  2. Accordion-Style Ducts  – these pieces of duct to connect the dryer to the dryer vent are very common. These ducts are easily crushed when pushed back against the wall and are very prone to sagging. This blocks airflow and allows lint to build up behind the dryer. Professionals recommend a rigid metal duct or flexible metal duct to improve airflow and reduce lint buildup.
  3. Clogged Exhaust Vents – if you notice the exhaust vent outside of your home has no air coming out or is blocked by lint, a bird’s nest or other debris then this means your dryer is unable to vent air properly and eventually cause a fire.
  4. Long Dryer Vent Runs – dryer fires were decreasing in frequency, however in recent years occurrences have been picking up again. The reason? New home layouts are often being built using extended dryer vent ductwork runs. This means the duct that goes from the back of your dryer to vent out of the home is very long and sometimes has twists and turns. This added length can cause airflow and backup issues that lead to an increased chance of fire.

Schedule Dryer Vent Cleaning

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Our Process

Quality Comfort cleans your dryer vent line from the outside in. We use one or both of two types of different systems to complete your vent cleaning depending upon the setup of your dryer vent. The first system is compressed air with a specific fitting while the other is a powered rotary brush. Both of these cleaning processes do a thorough job and clean the entire line that a standard DIY dryer vent kit may not be able to reach well, especially if your dryer line twists and turns. If there are multiple turns or your vent is especially long, then the compressed air will work to push all the debris from the turns.

Here is what you can expect during your dryer vent cleaning:

  • 1. Pre-Clean Airflow Test

    We will perform a pre-clean airflow test. This tells us how quickly your dryer is venting out air.

  • 2. Turn your dryer on and start cleaning

    Depending on your dryer vent, we will begin cleaning with the brush or compressed air system from the outside all the way inside. We do this multiple times until the vent line is clean and no more debris is found.

  • 3. Post-Clean Air Flow Test

    This will allow us to see the improvement in the air flow in your dryer vent that we have accomplished from the dryer vent cleaning.

  • 4. Check Dryer Vent Termination

    During your clean we will also be checking your dryer vent termination for any damage or hazards.

  • 5. Clean Up

    We will clean up all of our debris that may have fallen and leave your home and your yard just as we found it!

  • 6. You Receive a Post Clean Report

    All of the information on what we checked, any recommendations we have, and your airflow will be part of your post cleaning report that will be emailed to you after completion of your dryer vent cleaning.

For second-story homes, condos, or other dryer vents that may be difficult to access, we can reach up to 30 feet to clean your dryer vent line. If you have a patio or other outside access to the dryer vent, we can use this to access your line as well.

DRYER VENT CLEANING RESULTS

How Often Should I Clean My Dryer Vent?

The NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) recommends that the average home should have their dryer duct cleaned at least once a year. Quality Comfort also recommends having your home or business’ dryer vents cleaned once or twice a year depending on the length of your dryer vent line and the frequency in which you use the dryer. For businesses such as salons and spas that use a large amount of towels you may need your dryer vent cleaned more often due to utilizing the dryer more frequently. This will help prevent clogged dryer vent lines and ensure your dryer runs at peak efficiency, minimizing the time it takes to dry each load.

Can’t I Clean My Own Dryer Vent?

Dryer vent cleaning kits that contain brushes and instructions on “how to clean the dryer vent” are readily available in retail stores like Lowe’s and Home Depot. Make sure you know the length and layout of your dryer vent before attempting a DIY cleaning. The length and layout of dryer vent lines varies drastically from home to home. Depending on your layout, many kits to be unable clean the entire length properly. A brush will not be able to maneuver any twists or turns properly. Being able to test the airflow is also especially helpful in this process. This is why Quality Comfort Home Services recommends professional dryer vent cleaning services to ensure your dryer is free of debris and safe to operate.

Schedule Dryer Vent Cleaning

Dryer Vent Cleaning Cost

$149 for 1st floor

$199 for 2nd floor

5 Warning Signs Your Dryer Vent May Need Cleaned

Clothes are warmer than usual at the end of the cycle

Clothes take longer to dry

Outside of the dryer gets very hot

Outside exhaust vent flap does not open as much as expected

Burning smell is noticeable in laundry room

Animal Proof Dryer Vent Covers

animal proof dryer vent coverMost homes are built with the old plastic louvered dryer vent cover design. These types of dryer vent covers do not hold up well to the elements and often one of the louvers eventually erodes or breaks due to UV damage. The other issue with these types of caps is that they are easily accessible to birds, mice, bugs, etc. Many of our dryer vent cleaning calls are to remove birds’ nests from dryer vent lines. All of our dryer vent termination cover replacements are animal proof and feature a removable bird and rodent guard. They are durable and weather-resistant to last through the changing weather for years to come. The vent closure is also designed for optimum airflow.