How do I know if I need my dryer vent cleaned?

• <div><p>There are a few things you can look out for that indicate it’s <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/10-signs-you-need-dryer-vent-cleaning.htm">time to clean your dryer vent</a>, including the following:</p><ul><li><p>It has been a year or more since the last professional cleaning.</p></li><li><p>Your clothes are taking longer to dry than usual.</p></li><li><p>Your clothes smell musty or burnt when they come out of the dryer.</p></li><li><p>You see lint building up around the outside dryer vent cap.</p></li><li><p>Your laundry room is unusually hot.</p></li><li><p>Your dryer is unusually hot to the touch during operation.</p></li><li><p>You notice a kink in or damage to the vent.</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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>

How much do dryer vents cost?

• <div><p>The average <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/dryer-vent-cost.htm">cost of a dryer vent</a> ranges from $100 to $300 for the various models, but that price doesn’t include installation. If you're hiring a pro, the labor cost to install a dryer vent will be an additional $20 to $35 per hour. The job takes roughly two to four hours, so that’s an extra $40 to $140 altogether.</p></div>

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Q: How do I get rid of the smell in my dryer?

• <div><p>If you're dealing with an odor in your dryer that transfers onto your clothes and linens, here's what you can do: start by cleaning the lint trap and drum with warm soapy water. Then wipe down the interior using a mixture of equal parts water and white vinegar to eliminate any lingering odors.</p><p>To get rid of odors you can try this method: take a cloth soaked in vinegar and put it inside the dryer. Run the dryer on a heat setting for 15 minutes. Afterward, make sure to dry the drum by running it with some towels. This technique helps eliminate any smells and leaves your dryer smelling nice and fresh.</p><p>If the odors remain, you may need to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-sanitize-dryer.htm">sanitize your dryer</a> or call in a professional house cleaner to handle the job.</p></div>

Q: Can a wet dryer vent grow mold?

• <div><p>Yes, mold can grow in a wet dryer vent. Mold is a type of fungi, and fungi thrive in warm, moist conditions. Dryer vents need to be aired out so heat can escape and moisture can dry. If your dryer vents aren&rsquo;t properly vented, the trapped heat and moisture will cause mold to grow, and the mold can spread to the dryer and even your clothes. Not only can this leave a musty smell on your freshly laundered clothes, but&mdash;more importantly&mdash;it also poses a health risk. </p></div>

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Matt is the consummate professional. He remodeled our main bath recently and it looks wonderful. We're tickled pink with the results of the first bath and are looking forward to him doing our second bath in October. If you want quality work at a fair price, Matt's your man!
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Took awhile to get on his calendar, but he was extremely quick and efficient once onsite. He was also willing to engage outside of standard business hours, which was appreciated.
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I found out I owned the power pole that rotted off and fell over in my back yard! Mike came up with a new pole and worked 6 straight hours in the broiling sun and humidity getting the pole, the new 200A exterior service box and all the related parts back together and working again. Not a cheap...
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Awesome job! Quick to respond and schedule. I didn't wait long at all. Very professional. Definitely recommend using for any hearing/cooling needs.
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I was very satisfied with Aim High Tree Service. They were very professional and knew what they were doing. They fell trees 80 + feet right near my home and put them right were they wanted them, WOW!!! I would hire them again and the cost was very reasonable. Excellent company very experienced...
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The provider arrived he was not cleanly he got overspill of the spray everywhere. he only did the base boards in kitchen and bathroom he said that the rest of the house and the cabinets did not need done! I believed him since he is the professional. at the end of October I was still seeing bugs...
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Dryer Vent Cleaning questions, answered by experts

If you're dealing with an odor in your dryer that transfers onto your clothes and linens, here's what you can do: start by cleaning the lint trap and drum with warm soapy water. Then wipe down the interior using a mixture of equal parts water and white vinegar to eliminate any lingering odors.

To get rid of odors you can try this method: take a cloth soaked in vinegar and put it inside the dryer. Run the dryer on a heat setting for 15 minutes. Afterward, make sure to dry the drum by running it with some towels. This technique helps eliminate any smells and leaves your dryer smelling nice and fresh.

If the odors remain, you may need to sanitize your dryer or call in a professional house cleaner to handle the job.

There are a few things you can look out for that indicate it’s time to clean your dryer vent, including the following:

It has been a year or more since the last professional cleaning.
Your clothes are taking longer to dry than usual.
Your clothes smell musty or burnt when they come out of the dryer.
You see lint building up around the outside dryer vent cap.
Your laundry room is unusually hot.
Your dryer is unusually hot to the touch during operation.
You notice a kink in or damage to the vent.

Yes, mold can grow in a wet dryer vent. Mold is a type of fungi, and fungi thrive in warm, moist conditions. Dryer vents need to be aired out so heat can escape and moisture can dry. If your dryer vents aren’t properly vented, the trapped heat and moisture will cause mold to grow, and the mold can spread to the dryer and even your clothes. Not only can this leave a musty smell on your freshly laundered clothes, but—more importantly—it also poses a health risk.

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?

The average cost of a dryer vent ranges from $100 to $300 for the various models, but that price doesn’t include installation. If you're hiring a pro, the labor cost to install a dryer vent will be an additional $20 to $35 per hour. The job takes roughly two to four hours, so that’s an extra $40 to $140 altogether.

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