Dryer vent inspection in San Leandro, CA

A video inspection looks inside the dryer vent where you cannot see. It shows whether the duct is blocked or damaged, so you know what the vent needs before anything is repaired or replaced.

Camera inside the duct
Blockages and damage found
Know before you repair

A slim inspection camera on a flexible cable fed into a round wall duct opening beside a tablet

What a camera inspection shows

Most of a dryer vent runs behind a wall or above a ceiling, out of sight. A camera on a flexible cable goes inside the duct and shows what is actually there.

That means a blockage, a crushed section or a bad connection can be found and pointed out, instead of guessed at.

A look inside the duct, not just at its ends
Blockages and damage identified
Installation problems pointed out

What you get with Dryer Vent Inspection

See inside the duct
The camera shows the inside of the vent, so what you are told about it is something you can see too.
Blockages found
A buildup or an obstruction that slows the air down shows up on camera, wherever it sits along the run.
Damage identified
Crushed, kinked or disconnected sections can be located, which tells you whether the vent needs repair.
A clear next step
Once the problem is visible, the next step, cleaning or repair, is easier to decide.

When an inspection makes sense

An inspection is a good first step when you know something is wrong but not what.

The dryer takes too long to dry even though the lint trap is clean
You moved into a home and do not know how the vent was installed
A previous cleaning did not fix the problem
You want to confirm the vent is clear

Dryer Vent Inspection questions

What does a dryer vent inspection involve?

A small camera on a flexible cable is passed through the dryer vent so the inside of the duct can be seen. It is used to identify blockages, damage and installation problems along the run.

Why inspect instead of just cleaning?

Cleaning removes lint, but it cannot fix a crushed or disconnected duct. An inspection shows which of the two your vent needs, so you are not guessing at the cause of the problem.

Can an inspection lead to a repair?

Yes. If the camera shows damage, we can talk through repair or replacement of the damaged section. If it only shows buildup, cleaning may be all you need.