Northern Virginia Dryer Vent Cleaning - SweepMasters Professional Chimney Services LLC

Why Dryer Vent Cleaning Is So Important!

Why Dryer Vent Cleaning Is So Important!

• Each year, 15,000 American families suffer home fires associated with their clothes dryers. These fires are responsible for approximately 10 deaths, 310 injuries, and $96,000,000 in property damage.



• Fires can occur when lint builds up in the dryer or in the exhaust duct (the duct pipe that runs from your laundry room, inside your walls and terminates either through the roof or the side wall). Lint can block the flow of air, cause excessive build-up and can result in a fire in dryers and where they are located.



• Dryer vents clogged with lint cost $18-24 more per month



• Dryer manufacturers recommend you clean your dryer vent every 6-12 months, depending upon usage to ensure safe and efficient operation



• Regular dryer vent maintenance prolongs the life of your dryer
  

Our Quality Dryer Vent Cleaning Services... and More

Our CDET certified dryer exhaust technicians are equipped with special tools specifically designed to thoroughly clean dryer vents and keep your dryer performing at maximum efficiency and safety. In our dryer vent cleaning process, we work from both the outside and inside of the home to ensure both maximum effectiveness and thoroughness of cleaning. We use a combination of a high-power blower together with special agitation and spinning brushes connected to flexible rods to dislodge and remove caked-on lint and other debris from the dryer exhaust vent.  All debris is blown to the outside of the home where it is collected. Our equipment can remove even the most difficult blockages, such as that caused by excessive lint buildup or animal nesting material.  We clean all the way to the flexible hose behind the dryer. Once your dryer vent is cleaned, maximum airflow is restored increasing efficiency and reducing the risk of fire.

As part of every routine cleaning, we also visually inspect the dryer vent to check that it is properly routed, that there are no damaged or disconnected vents, and to identify any repairs that may be needed. 

In addition to cleaning, we also perform dyer vent repairs and other vent services that include: installing dryer vent caps, installing bird guards, and replacing or repairing venting to ensure your venting system is safe and up to today’s local codes, many of which now require all metal venting.