Dryer vent cleaning in San Leandro, CA

Lint builds up inside the dryer vent a little with every load. We remove that buildup so air can leave your home the way it should, which helps lower fire risk, shorten drying times and extend the life of your dryer.

Lint buildup removed
Shorter drying times
Longer life for your dryer

A foil flexible duct clamped to the outlet of a dryer with a light layer of grey lint around the joint

Why the dryer vent needs cleaning

Every load sends lint and moisture down the vent. Over time the lint collects along the duct and at the exterior hood, and the air has less room to leave. The dryer works harder, loads take longer, and the lint itself is a fire hazard.

Emptying the lint trap after each load is a good habit, but it does not reach the vent behind the machine. That part of the path needs to be cleaned on its own.

Lint buildup removed from the vent
Fewer long drying cycles
Less strain on the dryer
Less lint where heat is present

A white front-load dryer pulled slightly forward in a bright laundry closet with its duct going into the wall

What you get with Dryer Vent Cleaning

Lower fire risk
Lint is flammable. Removing the buildup from the vent takes away fuel that would otherwise sit next to hot air.
Shorter drying times
When air leaves freely, clothes dry in fewer cycles, which saves time and energy on every load.
Longer life for your dryer
A dryer that is not fighting a blocked vent runs under less strain, which helps the machine last.
A vent that works as it should
The goal is simple: warm, moist air goes outside and stays out of the laundry area.

Signs the vent needs attention

Your dryer usually tells you first. Any one of these is a good reason to call.

Clothes take longer to dry than they used to
The dryer feels hot to the touch
A burning smell while the dryer runs
Visible lint around the dryer hose connection

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Dryer Vent Cleaning questions

How often should a dryer vent be cleaned?

We suggest at least once a year. Homes with heavy laundry use or a long vent run may need cleaning about every six months. If you notice any warning sign sooner, do not wait for the date.

What are the signs of a clogged dryer vent?

Common signs are clothes that take longer to dry, a dryer that feels hot to the touch, a burning smell while it runs, and visible lint around the dryer hose connection.

Is emptying the lint trap enough?

Emptying the lint trap after every load is a good habit, but it only catches part of the lint. The rest travels into the vent, which is why the vent itself needs cleaning from time to time.