Dryer Vent Cleaning in Port St. Lucie, FL

Why a clogged dryer vent matters

Every load sends lint past the lint trap and into the vent line. Over months it builds up in bends, low spots and at the exterior cap. Airflow drops, the dryer runs hotter and longer, and the lint itself is very flammable. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, failure to clean is the leading cause of home clothes dryer fires.

A clogged vent also costs you money: two or three cycles to dry one load, a hot laundry room, and extra wear on the dryer's heating element and thermal fuse.

What our dryer vent cleaning includes

• Dryer pulled out and disconnected so we can reach the full line.
• Rotary brush cleaning of the entire vent run, including bends and long attic or wall runs.
• Exterior cap cleared and checked for a stuck flap, nesting birds or a missing guard.
• Transition hose checked. Crushed or plastic foil hose is a common problem; we'll recommend semi-rigid metal if needed.
• Airflow test at the exterior vent before and after.
• Before-and-after photos so you can see what came out.

Signs your dryer vent needs cleaning

• Clothes take more than one cycle to dry
• The dryer or laundry room gets very hot
• A burning smell when the dryer runs
• The exterior flap barely opens while the dryer is on
• Lint around the exterior vent or behind the dryer
• It has been more than a year since the last cleaning

When the vent needs more than a cleaning

If the line is crushed, disconnected inside a wall, too long, or vented with plastic hose, cleaning alone won't fix airflow. See our dryer vent repair and rerouting service, including bird guard and vent cover replacement.