"I hired DMV Air Duct & Dryer Vent Cleaning to clean my dryer vent. Great communication, great work/ service, reasonable price, and an honest business owner. Highly recommend Victor and DMV Air Duct & Dryer Vent Cleaning!"
"Julio did a great job with our air duct cleaning, the air flows through our town home much better than it was for the last 12 years! We were very pleased with his work and overall thoroughness of the job he performed. We highly recommend Julio with 'Details' Air Duct/Dryer Duct cleaning services!"
"DMV Pro Service, LLC's thorough dryer vent cleaning exceeded my expectations. Faster drying and reduced fire risks are real benefits of their expertise"
"Vaccumed ducts at each return and delivery vent. Only one very high return was missed. Santizer fog placed in returns and thru the house. Dryer vent cleaned from outside. Before photos shown for a few vents but no after photos provided."
"Damien did an outstanding job cleaning the air ducts, furnace, and dryer vent in our home. He was prompt, professional, and fairly priced. I appreciated him explaining the process as well. We will definitely use Macks Home Services again!"
"The guys showed up and were able to tackle the dryer vent cleaning. Glad I called because dryer lint had accumulated 13yrs! They did a great job. Would def call back."
"I liked the fact that they did the vent cleaning from the outside so I didn't have to worry about making space in the laundry room so they could get to the dryer. My only complaint is that it took them a while to get to me, even though I said I needed it done quickly. I had to call twice to get the job moved up, but I am happy with the work."
"Excellent company. Showed up a bit early, got right to work. Answered my questions with a recommendation. Wore the face mask and shoe covers. Cleaned up the lint from cleaning the dryer vent. Simply put, this is absolutely the BEST company ! Bonnie Reston, Va"
"The service people were friendly and professional from when they came to provide the quote to when they came to do the work. They cleaned up after themselves and made sure all was good. I appreciated the work effort. I would recommend them without hesitation."
Dryer Vent Cleaning questions, answered by experts
You should clear your dryer lint trap after every cycle, but a deeper clean is needing only one a year. Failure to clear your lint trap regularly results in lint building up over time, making it harder to clean and more expensive.
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.
Use air purifiers, clean regularly, and ensure proper ventilation to reduce pollutants.
You have two different types of air vents in your home: supply and return air vents. Your supply air vents are responsible for pushing air into your home. Meanwhile, return air vents draw warmer air back into the ductwork to condition it by removing the warm molecules from it. Both types of vents are necessary to a working HVAC system and a comfortable home.
Your dryer vent hose should be as straight as you can possibly get it. A straight vent means less lint buildup in the hose. If the hose has a lot of bends and turns, it’s much easier and much more likely for lint to get stuck along the line, meaning you’ll have to clean it out a lot more often to decrease the risk of a total blockage or a fire.
The Chantilly, VA homeowners’ guide to dryer vent cleaning services
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