Minneapolis-St. Paul & surrounding areas
Dryer Vent Cleaning
Lint cleared from the full run, so loads dry in one cycle.
- The whole run cleaned, not just the first few feet
- Outside hood cleared and checked
- Airflow tested before we leave
- Free in-home estimates
- Fully insured
- Photos of what we find
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Every load of laundry leaves a little lint in the vent. Over a year or two it packs into the bends and the outside hood, the air slows down, and the dryer runs longer and hotter to do the same job.
We clean the whole run, from the back of the dryer to the hood on the outside wall, and check the duct and hood while we are there.
Signs you'd notice
- Clothes need two cycles to dry
- The dryer or the laundry room gets unusually hot
- A burning smell when the dryer runs
- Lint collecting around the outside vent hood
- More than a year since the vent was cleaned
What happens on the visit
- 1
Check the run
We look at the duct behind the dryer, the path through the wall and the outside hood, and how long the run is.
- 2
Clean the full length
Lint brushed and blown out of the whole vent, including the bends where it packs the hardest.
- 3
Clear the hood
The outside hood and its flap cleaned so the air can actually leave the house.
- 4
Test the airflow
The dryer runs again and we check the air coming out at the hood.
Why it matters
A clogged dryer vent is a fire risk, and it costs money every load: the dryer runs longer and works harder. Cleaning it takes a single visit.
Recent work
What the work looks like
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Questions
Dryer Vents: what people ask us
How long does the visit take, and will you make a mess?
Visit length depends on the chimney, roof access, inspection level, and amount of buildup. The office can confirm the expected scope once those details are known. Chimney sweeping should contain soot at the fireplace opening rather than spread it through the room.
Do I need to be home for the appointment?
Someone should be available when interior access to the fireplace or appliance is needed. Roof access alone does not expose the full venting system.
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While we're up there
Chimney Sweeping
Creosote, soot, and blockages cleared out of your flue.
Chimney Inspections
A documented look at the whole system, firebox to crown.
Chimney & Masonry Repair
Tuckpointing, brick replacement, and rebuilds — above and below the roofline.
Caps, Crowns & Chase Covers
The lid on your chimney. Keeps rain, leaves, and animals out.
Get a free estimate on your chimney
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