Yes, we will modify or replace dryer vents that fit the home or needs of the customer. Some dryer vents that are neglected may accumulate so much lint that it becomes saturated with moisture until it begins to sag, collapse or disconnect under the house, in the walls or in the attic. Repairing or replacing dryer vents may be necessary if the material is outdated or damaged.

The clothes will not dry

There dryer vent being blocked is one of the main reasons for failures in the dryer. It could be a heating element, or high limit fuse going out. It will cause the dryer to over heat and force lint into the dryer cavity and could cause a fire.

It is typically $119 for the standard dryer vent cleaning. To get in the crawl space, attic or on the roof it can go up. It also can depend on the condition of the dryer vent pipe. A full service fire prevention will include the dryer vent and dryer cavity cleaning. That service is $199.

The standard is less that 30 feet. The shorter the better.

Dryer vents offer exhaust or exit to the outside of the house through the roof, or under the house to the outside. You can often find the exhaust next to the A/C unit outside, or straight up to the roof from the back of the dryer.

Fema recommends to clean your dryer vent once annually, but it can depend on many variables. The number of people in the house causes the use of the dryer to go up. The length of the dryer vent pipe can factor into the amount of air being pushed from the dryer and will lose velocity and cause more lint to settle in the dryer vent. Anything over 30 feet can stress the dryer motor. A good rule of thumb is to not wait longer than 2 years for any size house or family.

FEMA recommends once annually! It can depend on the amount of use the dryer has, and the size of the loads. It is a safe bet to not wait longer than 2-3 years for the average use, but at least once annually for heavy use. Even every 6 months may be needed if your dryer is used in a business setting like a hair solon or pet grooming!