Dryer Vent Cleaning

Residential Dryer Vent Cleaning | Commercial Dryer Vent Cleaning

Congested dryer vents can lead to an appliance fire, threatening your home or business. It is crucial that dryer vents be cleaned regularly, for safety reasons, and for economic reasons, as well. The more efficiently a dryer vent exhausts, the less lint collects in the vents, and the better dryer operates. This means lower utility bills, since a clean dryer is more energy efficient.

Teasdale Fenton’s trained technicians have powerful vacuum equipment to clean dryer vents quickly and completely. You can rely on us to keep your dryer vents clean, safe, and worry free.

Commercial or residential dryer vents are cleaned periodically to reduce the risk of fire. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that in 1998, clothes dryers were associated with 15,600 fires, resulting in 20 deaths and 370 injuries. Fires can occur when lint builds up in the dryer or in the exhaust ductwork. Lint can block the flow of air, cause excessive heat build-up, and result in a fire in some dryers.

Dryer Vent Fires — A Common Problem:

Lack of maintenance is the leading cause of dryer fires with lint identified as the source material igniting the fires. The fires may be caused by:

  • Failure of mechanical and/or electrical parts within the dryer
  • Improper materials placed in the dryer
  • Insufficient airflow as a result of improper installation

Advanced Warning Signs

  • Clothes (especially towels or jeans) that take a long time to dry
  • Clothes are hotter than usual at the end of the cycle
  • Flapper on vent hood doesn't open when dryer is on

If you notice any of these signs, schedule a professional dryer vent cleaning or inspection immediately.

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The use of proper venting materials helps to achieve maximum performance and extend the life of your dryer. When clothes are given the appropriate amount of air, they dry quicker, are subject to less tumbling, and result in less electric or gas usage from your dryer.  

These images show samples of dryer vents before and after cleaning:

air duct before
Before Cleaning		 air duct after cleaning
After Cleaning