Dryer vent questions
Short answers to what people ask about dryer vents. If yours is not here, call (772) 320-5970 or send a request.
Signs and cleaning
How do I know my dryer vent needs attention?
Three signs are worth acting on: loads that take two cycles to dry, a dryer that runs very hot, and a burning or musty smell.
What does a dryer vent cleaning cover?
The full duct run, from the back of the dryer to the exterior hood. The lint trap housing and the transition hose are cleared, the run is brushed with a rotary brush, and the hood is cleaned and checked. Airflow is checked before and after.
Is cleaning the lint trap enough?
No. The trap catches part of the lint. The rest can collect in the housing, the hose and the duct. Emptying the trap is a good habit, and it does not replace cleaning the vent.
How often should a dryer vent be cleaned?
Follow the instructions that came with your dryer. If you notice any of the signs above, do not wait for a schedule: get it checked.
Repairs, hoods and inspections
Do you repair ducts as well as clean them?
Yes. We replace crushed or kinked transition hoses, reseal disconnected joints, swap plastic and foil duct for metal, and where possible shorten and straighten the route.
Why does the exterior hood matter?
It is the last place the air passes. Broken or stuck flaps, or a screened cover that traps lint, hold the air back. We replace those parts and seal the hood against the wall.
What does a safety inspection include?
A visual check of the full vent path, an airflow reading at the exterior hood, a review of the duct material and its connections, and a written summary of what we found in plain terms.
Why replace plastic or foil duct with metal?
Plastic and foil ducts crush and kink more easily than rigid or semi-rigid metal duct, and a crushed duct holds air back. Metal duct is what we swap them for.
Booking and visits
When can I reach you?
Call (772) 320-5970 any day from 7 AM to 9 PM, or send a request through the form at any hour.
Which towns do you serve?
We serve Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce, Ocean Breeze and Stuart. Not on the list? Call and we will tell you whether we can come.
Do I need to be home for the visit?
Ask when you call or send your request. It depends on where your dryer and its vent are, and we will go over it with you.
Contact
Request a visit
Tell us your name, your number and what your dryer is doing. We will get back to you.
What happens next
- You tell us your name, your number and what the dryer is doing.
- We get back to you.
- At the visit we check the vent path and tell you what we found in plain terms.