Why dryer vents need cleaning
Every load of laundry sends lint through the vent that runs from the back of your dryer to the outside of your house. The lint trap catches some of it. The rest builds up inside the duct, especially at elbows, long horizontal runs, and the exterior hood. Over time the vent narrows, hot air cannot escape, and the dryer works harder and longer. Lint is also highly flammable, and clogged dryer vents are one of the most common causes of home fires in the United States.
Signs your vent is clogged
Clothes take more than one cycle to dry. The dryer or the laundry room feels unusually hot. You notice a burning smell while the dryer runs. Lint collects around the exterior vent hood or the flap does not open when the dryer is on. Any one of these is a reason to have the vent inspected.
How we clean it
We disconnect the dryer, clean the transition duct behind it, and then work the full length of the vent with rotary brushes and high-powered vacuum from both the inside and the exterior hood. Long runs, roof terminations, and vents in multi-story homes and townhouses are all in scope. Once the vent is clear we reconnect the dryer, check that the exterior flap opens freely, and confirm airflow. If we find crushed or damaged ducting, or the flexible foil type that should not be in use, we will tell you.
Kansas City homes and dryer vents
Many homes across the metro, from older bungalows in Brookside and Waldo to newer builds in Lee's Summit and Olathe, have long vent runs through basements, crawl spaces, or up to the roof. Those are exactly the runs that clog quietly. If you cannot remember the last time your dryer vent was cleaned, it is due.
Call or request a quote. Dryer vent cleaning can be booked on its own or added to an air duct cleaning.