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Last update on November 19, 2025

Reviewed in August 2025
Overcharged me, didn't clean my tub, or take out the trash.
MOLLY MAID
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Reviewed in August 2020
He was great . On time, did the work, stayed to the budget and cleaned up after themselves. I would hire and recommend them to anyone looking for people who care about their work.
RICO Painting, Drywall & Flooring
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Reviewed in October 2014
Great. They showed up with the big loud truck and vacuumed all the heating and dryer vents. It was touch going on the dryer because it apparently had never been done. Feeling much safer now.
Alaska Power Vac LLC
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Reviewed in September 2014
Within a day or so of the cleaning my dogs started "marking" and the tech who came to clean the mattress cleaned up the "marking" spots. I'm thinking the dogs thought there was an "intruder" and had to reestablish the territory. Perhaps the odor of the cleaning solution caused this. I will...
J & S Steamway Carpet Cleaning
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Reviewed in December 2013
Cleaned out a gutter.
Sunshine Window Cleaning
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Reviewed in November 2013
Prompt and on time, has assistant with him, did a good job of cleaning the carpet,
DNP Carpet Cleaning
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Reviewed in July 2013
Elmer was prompt, cleaned up all the debris, and if there are no leaks next winter, I will highly recommend him to others.
Roof Leak Services LLC
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Reviewed in March 2013
Sheet rock installed. Taped, primered, mudded, textured, and painted. House cleaned up. All within a couple of weeks. Great Quality of work.
IMAGE DRYWALL & PAINT
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Reviewed in September 2012
I first started using Mt Mechanical when my boiler went out 5 years ago. At the time, I called around and got three estimates. Mt Mechanical was the cheapest by about $3000. The work was done quickly and beautifully. They agreed to move the furnace so that I could put my dryer in a more...
Always On Call Mountain Mechanical Corp
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Reviewed in June 2012
My furnace and water heater was due for its yearly maintenance. And I was having problems with my heater not working properly. I'd come home and the place would be freezing. So I called Anchorage Plumbing & Heating and I'm glad I did. The guys (Mark and Jared) came in cleaned the burners...
Anchorage Plumbing and Heating
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Dryer Vent Cleaning questions, answered by experts

A burnt rubber smell coming from your clothes after they’ve been in the dryer can be the result of too much lint in the lint trap. This prevents air from circulating properly, and the lint may even come into contact with the heating element. It could also be the result of bigger issues like a faulty thermostat or worn-out dryer belt. A burnt rubber smell can even come from elastic waistbands or rubber decals in your clothes. To remedy this, dry clothes on a lower heat setting or allow them to air dry instead.

If your dryer is wet inside, it could be due to a poorly designed ventilation system. This happens more frequently during the hotter months as heat is trapped inside the vent duct. Broken or failing seams and seals on the vent pipe can also allow warm air to enter. If changing the ventilation is not an option, consider insulating your vent pipes to reduce moisture capturing.

Regularly cleaning filters, lint traps, and vents and maintaining balanced loads aid in optimizing performance and longevity.

You will know if your dryer is overheating by placing your hand on top to feel its temperature. If it’s hot to the touch, that’s a clear sign the dryer is overheated. Other signs include your laundry coming out hotter than usual, a burnt smell when it’s running, or burn marks on your laundry.

The length of an allowable dryer vent varies based on the local building codes and regulations. Typically, the maximum range is 25 to 35 feet. However, if the vent must have any 90-degree turns, you may see a reduction of five feet from the maximum. Some municipalities may have no specific maximum allowable length as part of the code. Typically, installers will run the vent over the shortest possible distance for safety. The dryer vent cleaning cost is less with a shorter vent length as well.

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