Can you use a leaf blower to clean a dryer vent?

• <div><p>Using a leaf blower to clean your dryer vent isn't a good idea. Theoretically, the leaf blower should push the lint and debris toward the exterior vent opening, helping it exit. That's usually not what happens, though. </p><p>Instead, the lint can get stuck further in the vent, creating a blockage and making the problem worse. You need a scrubbing tool, such as the rotating brush head on a dryer cleaning kit, to push the lint out of the ductwork.</p></div>

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Q: What is a dryer vent inspection?

• <div><p>A dryer vent inspection is simply the process of checking the vent for the possibility of damage or clogs. You can do it yourself or hire a pro. Pull the dryer away from the wall and inspect the portion of the vent that&rsquo;s behind the appliance for lint buildup or kinks. Check the connection of the vent to the wall for loose parts or lint that&rsquo;s escaping the vent. Check the exterior exhaust vent for signs of damage or lint blockage. A pro can check the length of the vent inside the wall for you. </p></div>

Q: How often should I have my dryer vent cleaned?

• <div><p>You should have your <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/4-common-dryer-vent-cleaning-questions.htm">dryer vent cleaned</a> by a professional at least <b>once per year</b>. Over time, lint and other debris from your laundry get caught throughout the vent, causing a few different issues. A less severe problem caused by a clogged dryer vent is extended drying time for your clothes, which increases energy costs. More importantly, lint in a clogged dryer vent can easily catch fire, putting your household members and your home at significant risk. Keep in mind that decades-old dryer vent systems may need increased cleaning, so plan to complete this task twice per year.</p></div>

Q: How do I locate where the smell is coming from?

• <div><p>While a professional can always help, there are some common plumbing culprits you can check yourself to see if you can find the sewer gas smell. For example, you should check your water traps, sometimes called P-traps and S-traps, which are located under sink, shower, and laundry drains. The wax ring beneath the base of your toilet, which creates a watertight seal with the plumbing, could also have gone bad.</p></div>

Q: What are the signs of poor indoor air quality?

• <div><p>Odors, humidity problems, and health symptoms like headaches or allergies.</p></div>

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Last update on October 17, 2025

Reviewed in September 2025
Very clean unfortunately wish would took some pic
Myers Elite Cleaning Service, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2024
Very professional,cleaned work space when job completed.
Heckert Tradesman Services
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Reviewed in November 2023
Did not hold up to contract and does not pull inspection slips. Left half the old duct work and did not seal all the old vents. After all that they broke my gas line to my water heater and clamped it off. Now I have to have someone else come in and fix it, Cochran was going to charge me for...
Cochran Heating and Air Conditioning
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Reviewed in May 2019
Great, get a good job with clean up too
Roof WRX, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2018
Tech came out and did a diagnostic on my dryer. Because of the age of the age/make of the dryer repair would be an expensive option. He said he'd be willing to make the repair and laid out my options. I appreciated his willing to stop and speak with me about different options to take.
BOWERS SERVICE CO
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Reviewed in August 2017
Car was clean for a really good price!! I really like the touch-less with the dryer.
CRYSTAL CLEAN WASH
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Reviewed in July 2014
I was satisfied with the job, except the new vents were somewhat discolored around the shingles. I have a very dark shingle, so it wasn't a big problem. He was somewhat in a hurry, however if I had known it was going to discolored, I would have had second thoughts. It is not really noticeable,...
(JCR) John Cotten Roofing & Home improvement
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Reviewed in January 2012
About 1.5 years ago I really needed to get my carpet cleaned so I called in PRO SYSTEMS CARPET CLEANING to help me get this done. I have been using the guys over at PRO SYSTEMS CARPET CLEANING for years now and are very happy with the service they provide. The team at PRO SYSTEMS CARPET CLEANING...
Pro System Carpet Cleaning
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Reviewed in June 2011
Clean cut guys with real good attitudes and seem to really care about there work.
K-K Drywall And Painting
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Reviewed in May 2008
Rough in seemed just fine. Let him know 3-4 weeks before that we would like to move in and he didn't get the job finished. Called him the week we were moving in and he had gone on vacation. Got his substitute and he got us up, with running water, in most of the house, the day we moved in. No hot...
BUCK PLUMBING CO
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Dryer Vent Cleaning questions, answered by experts

A dryer vent inspection is simply the process of checking the vent for the possibility of damage or clogs. You can do it yourself or hire a pro. Pull the dryer away from the wall and inspect the portion of the vent that’s behind the appliance for lint buildup or kinks. Check the connection of the vent to the wall for loose parts or lint that’s escaping the vent. Check the exterior exhaust vent for signs of damage or lint blockage. A pro can check the length of the vent inside the wall for you.

Using a leaf blower to clean your dryer vent isn't a good idea. Theoretically, the leaf blower should push the lint and debris toward the exterior vent opening, helping it exit. That's usually not what happens, though.

Instead, the lint can get stuck further in the vent, creating a blockage and making the problem worse. You need a scrubbing tool, such as the rotating brush head on a dryer cleaning kit, to push the lint out of the ductwork.

You should have your dryer vent cleaned by a professional at least once per year. Over time, lint and other debris from your laundry get caught throughout the vent, causing a few different issues. A less severe problem caused by a clogged dryer vent is extended drying time for your clothes, which increases energy costs. More importantly, lint in a clogged dryer vent can easily catch fire, putting your household members and your home at significant risk. Keep in mind that decades-old dryer vent systems may need increased cleaning, so plan to complete this task twice per year.

While a professional can always help, there are some common plumbing culprits you can check yourself to see if you can find the sewer gas smell. For example, you should check your water traps, sometimes called P-traps and S-traps, which are located under sink, shower, and laundry drains. The wax ring beneath the base of your toilet, which creates a watertight seal with the plumbing, could also have gone bad.

Odors, humidity problems, and health symptoms like headaches or allergies.

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