Dryer Vent Cleaning in Palm Coast, FL
Clothes taking two cycles? The vent is clogged.
- Cleaned from dryer to roof
- Airflow checked
- Lower fire risk
There's a reason neighbors call us first
- A real person answers
- We text when we're on the way
- Photos when we're done
- We clean up after ourselves
- We make it right, free
Two cycles to dry a towel is one cycle too many.
Why it matters
Failure to clean is the leading cause of home dryer fires, about a third of them, according to U.S. Fire Administration and NFPA data. Lint is very flammable, and it builds up deep in the vent where the lint screen can't catch it.
How it works
- Call or text us. Tell us where your dryer vents out (wall or roof) if you know.
- Get your price. Before we come, so there are no surprises.
- We clean the vent and check the airflow. It usually doesn't take long.
More details
Signs your dryer vent needs cleaning
- Clothes take more than one cycle to dry
- The dryer, or the laundry room, gets very hot
- A burning smell when the dryer runs
- Lint collecting around the door or behind the dryer
- The flap outside barely opens, or is stuck shut, when the dryer is on
- It's been more than a year, or you don't remember the last time
What's included
- The vent run cleaned end to end: from behind the dryer to where it exits the house
- The outside flap or roof cap cleared of lint and anything that's moved in
- The connector hose checked: we tell you if it's crushed, kinked or the flimsy foil kind
- An airflow check with the dryer running when we're done
- Lint behind and under the dryer vacuumed up
Good to know: cutting a new vent opening through a wall or roof, and any work on a gas dryer's gas line, are jobs for a licensed contractor in Florida.
Roof vents and long runs
When the laundry room is in the middle of the house, the vent often runs up through the attic and out the roof. Those long runs and upward climbs trap lint faster than a short vent straight through an outside wall. Many Palm Coast homes have tile roofs, which crack when walked on, so we clear roof caps with care and from the ladder whenever we can.
Easy habits between cleanings
- Clean the lint screen after every load.
- Don't run the dryer when you leave the house or go to bed.
- Keep the area around the dryer clear of boxes, laundry and cleaning supplies.
- Watch the outside flap once in a while. It should open when the dryer runs.
- Going north for the summer? Have it cleaned when you come back, since pests can move into an unused vent. Home watch visits can keep an eye on it while you're gone.
Got other things on the list? We can also take care of small handyman jobs or clean the gutters on the same visit.
Common questions
How often should a dryer vent be cleaned?
At least once a year for most homes. Busy households and long or roof vents may need it more often.
How do I know it's clogged?
Long drying times, a very hot dryer or laundry room, a burning smell, lint around the door, or a flap outside that barely opens.
Can a clogged vent cause a fire?
Yes. Failure to clean is the leading cause of home dryer fires, about a third of them, according to U.S. Fire Administration and NFPA data.
Do I need to be home?
Yes, for this one, since we need to get to the dryer inside.
Two cycles to dry a load?
Call or text us. No pressure, no sales pitch.
Call (315) 542-8036Or text (315) 542-8036, or email hello@finduntappedgrowth.com