How do I maintain my dryer?

• <div><p>Taking good care of your dryer will help ensure its longevity and keep your clothes nice and dry. Some <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/5-ways-youre-destroying-your-dryer.htm">dryer maintenance tips</a> include:</p><ul><li><p>Clearing the lint screen after every use</p></li><li><p>Deep cleaning the lint screen with detergent every three months</p></li><li><p>Don’t overload your dryer</p></li><li><p>Cleaning the dryer vent at least once a year</p></li><li><p>Cleaning the dryer drum twice a year with a microfiber cloth and rubbing alcohol </p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Can you put boric acid in vents?

• <div><p>You should not put <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/boric-acid-safe-use-pest-control.htm">boric acid</a> into your home’s air vents. While sprinkling boric acid in roach-prone areas is an effective way to get rid of them, it’s not safe to introduce those chemicals into your home’s air system. Instead, put boric acid or diatomaceous earth in a spot that roaches may walk through, infesting them and the rest of the infestation.</p></div>

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Q: How do I know if I have dampers?

• <div><p>You might have dampers if you have a ducted heating and cooling system. To find out for sure, find the main trunk line on your HVAC unit, then look for levers or handles on the ductwork. Contact a local HVAC professional if you can&rsquo;t find any dampers or want to install some.</p></div>

Q: What do I do if my dryer catches on fire?

• <div><p>Call 911 immediately. If you have a fire extinguisher or fire blanket near the laundry room, you can attempt to extinguish the fire, but don&rsquo;t open or touch the dryer. If you can&rsquo;t put the fire out, evacuate yourself, your family, and your pets from the house, closing the laundry room door behind you. Turn off the electricity to your home via the outside fuse box, then wait for the fire department. After a dryer fire, have your home&rsquo;s electrical system inspected to make sure there isn&rsquo;t any damage.</p></div>

Q: Can you put boric acid in vents?

• <div><p>You should not put <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/boric-acid-safe-use-pest-control.htm">boric acid</a> into your home&rsquo;s air vents. While sprinkling boric acid in roach-prone areas is an effective way to get rid of them, it&rsquo;s not safe to introduce those chemicals into your home&rsquo;s air system. Instead, put boric acid or diatomaceous earth in a spot that roaches may walk through, infesting them and the rest of the infestation.</p></div>

Q: Do services include duct and exhaust cleaning?

• <div><p>Yes, professionals clean ducts and exhaust fans to ensure complete system efficiency and compliance with safety codes.</p></div>

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Last update on October 16, 2025

Reviewed in June 2024
Great service. Deep clean. Super nice people and very efficient work.
New England Cleaning Company LLC
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Reviewed in June 2023
I have know Peter Duchesney when he first started this Business. He and his crew are polite and always prompt, work well together as well asVery organized. And the windows look amazing afterwords, AlsoThey put my screens away every fall And clean them and put them back in after the pollen ...
Duchesney Window Washing, Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2023
I would recommend. They clean up when they finish.
Portanova Roofing North
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Reviewed in June 2015
Great job! They were able to come the same afternoon I called and had the parts they needed available. They showed up a few minutes early. A lot of our screws were rusted into place but they drilled them out with no complaints even though the job took longer than they expected. Dryer is now...
Appliance Works of Boston
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Reviewed in October 2014
Everything was fine. The only disappointment was that they couldnt clean the gutters out. But they were prompt and efficient.
A Stewart Roofing and Waterproofing
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Reviewed in February 2014
It went well. I will say that I misunderstood the services in the Groupon a bit. I thought it was to do as many returns and vents when it was just a few. So I had extra cost there. Also it didn't involve the real deep cleaning of the system as explained, as part of the process,. so I ended up...
Puroclean Emergency Restoration Services
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Reviewed in September 2013
Owner Mike Norris returned my initial call promptly and inspected the job when he said he would. I wanted only the attic vents originally and he was concerned that my roof might have two layers of shingles but it didn't, as he ascertained with closer inspection. He called back and told me I...
Casco Bay Roofing & Renovations
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Reviewed in June 2012
Great! He was prompt and came within a few hours of my call. He came back the next morning when the project became much bigger than he expected and did not leave until he was sure the drain was clear. He communicated well throughout and even cleaned out the bathroom sink as a bonus. Highly...
Drain Flow Heating & Drain Cleaning
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Reviewed in March 2012
They are reliable and they do an excellent job. They are absolutely trustworthy, excellent cleaners and reliable.
Ann and I
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Reviewed in February 2003
I HAVE USED THIS COMPANY SINCE ABOUT 1998. SHE HAS ALTERED AND DRY CLEANED SEVERAL ITEMS FOR ME. DRESSES, JACKETS,COATS, ETC. I HAVE BEEN VERY PLEASED WITH ALL HER WORK. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HER TO ANYONE.
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Dryer Vent Cleaning questions, answered by experts

Taking good care of your dryer will help ensure its longevity and keep your clothes nice and dry. Some dryer maintenance tips include:

Clearing the lint screen after every use
Deep cleaning the lint screen with detergent every three months
Don’t overload your dryer
Cleaning the dryer vent at least once a year
Cleaning the dryer drum twice a year with a microfiber cloth and rubbing alcohol

You might have dampers if you have a ducted heating and cooling system. To find out for sure, find the main trunk line on your HVAC unit, then look for levers or handles on the ductwork. Contact a local HVAC professional if you can’t find any dampers or want to install some.

Call 911 immediately. If you have a fire extinguisher or fire blanket near the laundry room, you can attempt to extinguish the fire, but don’t open or touch the dryer. If you can’t put the fire out, evacuate yourself, your family, and your pets from the house, closing the laundry room door behind you. Turn off the electricity to your home via the outside fuse box, then wait for the fire department. After a dryer fire, have your home’s electrical system inspected to make sure there isn’t any damage.

You should not put boric acid into your home’s air vents. While sprinkling boric acid in roach-prone areas is an effective way to get rid of them, it’s not safe to introduce those chemicals into your home’s air system. Instead, put boric acid or diatomaceous earth in a spot that roaches may walk through, infesting them and the rest of the infestation.

Yes, professionals clean ducts and exhaust fans to ensure complete system efficiency and compliance with safety codes.

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