What questions should I ask prospective air duct cleaners?

• <div><p>If you just moved into a new house or found significant mold, dust, or pest remnants in your vents, or you see <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/stop-condensation-on-air-vents.htm">condensation on your air vents</a>, you can easily find a highly trained pro to do the job correctly by asking a few key questions:</p><ul><li><p>Do you have proof of liability insurance?</p></li><li><p>What about worker's compensation insurance?</p></li><li><p>Are you a member of the NADCA?</p></li><li><p>Have you worked on my model of HVAC system before?</p></li><li><p>What is included in your contracted amount?</p></li><li><p>Can you provide local references?</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Q: Is it normal for a dryer vent to be wet?

• <div><p>If you happen to disassemble your dryer vent and feel the inside of the duct immediately after drying a load of laundry, it will likely feel damp and warm. That&rsquo;s normal, as the vent has just finished moving the humidity and moisture from your laundry to the exterior of your property. However, if your dryer vent has water droplets in it at any time, it&rsquo;s a sign that there&rsquo;s trouble with the machine&rsquo;s ventilation. You should call in a professional right away to get the issue fixed. </p></div>

Q: Are air ducts and dryer vents the same?

• <div><p>No, air ducts and dryer vents are not the same. The dryer vent is connected to a specific appliance, the dryer, and is meant to direct the hot, moist air from the washed clothes to the outside of the home. Air ducts move air from the HVAC system around the home. It&rsquo;s essential to schedule cleanings for the dryer vent and the air ducts. </p></div>

Q: What maintenance helps keep dryer vents clear?

• <div><p>Regularly check and clean the lint screen, inspect vent connections, and ensure proper airflow to maintain clear vents and reduce blockages or buildup.</p></div>

Q: Can I clean my dryer vent myself?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s possible to clean your dryer vent yourself in most cases, but it&rsquo;s usually best to leave this important task to a professional. If you make a mistake when reinstalling the vent, you could kink it, which makes it easier for a blockage to form. Instead, call in a professional annually to do a thorough cleaning and an inspection. They will make sure there are no kinks in the vent that could promote blockages in addition to cleaning it. If your vent runs through a wall, you&rsquo;ll need help from a professional regardless.</p></div>

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Barnes N? Roofs is spectacular. They know how to show up when they say, with materials, and a couple funny jokes. Great people all around and they were 100% cleaned up even earlier than they said they?d be. Highly recommend these guys!
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Reviewed in March 2024
I hired Annex Builders LLC to build a garage including the concrete slab. The work was done very professionally and quick. Once the garage was done, Annex Builders LLC replaced the roof on my house with propanel to match the garage. Today they finished painting the garage and the entire house,...
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Reviewed in May 2021
We had an overall outstanding experience with Creative Stone Countertops! Justin recommended several countertops for us to choose from within our budget. He gave us an estimated timeframe of 3 weeks to install in our new construction and had them in within that timeframe. They spent an entire...
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Reviewed in September 2020
When it came to make the decision to purchase my wood stove Regina at the Santa Fe Dreamstyle office worked with me to correctly size the heater, then shortly after Clint, Paul, and Jessie set up a date that would work for me they showed up on time on the date set and installed a very clean and...
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Reviewed in April 2020
As a professional woman running two businesses from home, I needed HELP. Eric handled the first inquiry for housekeeping services services in a very professional manner. Two very capable women are on -site cleaning. I'm delighted with the services of La Mesilla and highly recommend them.
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Reviewed in July 2019
Martin, the owner, and his crew of 3 other men were very skilled, quick and did a great job at clean-up. I would and intend to hire them again. The tree they removed from my property was a globe willow that was 5 feet in diameter and they always had control, over giant limbs. Their complete...
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Reviewed in December 2018
Excellent customer service - showed up when they said they would and did the work in a quick efficient way-dryer works like new!
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Reviewed in May 2018
We encountered Roadrunner at the Santa Fe Home Show, were very impressed with their presentation. We scheduled a appointment for an estimate. Dave showed up at the agreed date and time. He was able to offer some great suggestions as to the type of system that would work best for us and delivered...
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Reviewed in March 2018
Ray was there a little early and his pricing was great. Real clean, and organized. He replaced our water heater professionally and I highly recommend his service to everybody!
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I called the Santa Fe Office and they sent out Dominic, one of their techs, in about a week. He was very informative and checked all the access points for mice. I showed him the droppings in the registers, so we knew they are strictly mice. The news was not good for total elimination but with a...
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Dryer Vent Cleaning questions, answered by experts

If you happen to disassemble your dryer vent and feel the inside of the duct immediately after drying a load of laundry, it will likely feel damp and warm. That’s normal, as the vent has just finished moving the humidity and moisture from your laundry to the exterior of your property. However, if your dryer vent has water droplets in it at any time, it’s a sign that there’s trouble with the machine’s ventilation. You should call in a professional right away to get the issue fixed.

If you just moved into a new house or found significant mold, dust, or pest remnants in your vents, or you see condensation on your air vents, you can easily find a highly trained pro to do the job correctly by asking a few key questions:

Do you have proof of liability insurance?
What about worker's compensation insurance?
Are you a member of the NADCA?
Have you worked on my model of HVAC system before?
What is included in your contracted amount?
Can you provide local references?

No, air ducts and dryer vents are not the same. The dryer vent is connected to a specific appliance, the dryer, and is meant to direct the hot, moist air from the washed clothes to the outside of the home. Air ducts move air from the HVAC system around the home. It’s essential to schedule cleanings for the dryer vent and the air ducts.

Regularly check and clean the lint screen, inspect vent connections, and ensure proper airflow to maintain clear vents and reduce blockages or buildup.

It’s possible to clean your dryer vent yourself in most cases, but it’s usually best to leave this important task to a professional. If you make a mistake when reinstalling the vent, you could kink it, which makes it easier for a blockage to form. Instead, call in a professional annually to do a thorough cleaning and an inspection. They will make sure there are no kinks in the vent that could promote blockages in addition to cleaning it. If your vent runs through a wall, you’ll need help from a professional regardless.

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