"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 cleaned my air ducts recently and did an amazing job. He was very thorough, explained everything that he was doing, gave me great advice, and was polite/ friendly. He took before and after pictures of the ducts and emailed them to me which was nice. I hadn't realized just how dirty my ducts were- gross! I highly recommend Julio to others considering having their ducts/vents cleaned."
"DMV Pro Service, LLC's thorough dryer vent cleaning exceeded my expectations. Faster drying and reduced fire risks are real benefits of their expertise"
"Extremely happy with the dryer vent cleaning service! The technician was on time, professional, and took the time to explain exactly what he would do and quoted me correctly. Highly recommend!"
"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."
"Hired FCS for dryer vent cleaning. The owner was very responsive, gave us a great rate (half the cost of some of the other quotes), sent a tech out the same day as we accepted their bid. Tech arrived promptly, was friendly and professional, cleaned out years of accumulation in a flurry of lint. We will hire these folks again."
"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."
"Erick was kind, professional and knowledgeable! He was thorough and took the time to ensure the dryer vent/duct was clear when my dryer kept giving the error code to clean the duct."
Dryer Vent Cleaning questions, answered by experts
To lower humidity quickly, run a dehumidifier or your home's air conditioner or turn on exhaust fans to extract moisture. These methods can quickly and effectively bring your home's humidity levels to a comfortable condition. However, you should consistently practice humidity-reducing tasks to maintain proper indoor humidity levels.
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.
A thorough dryer vent cleanout improves efficiency, reduces energy consumption, extends the dryer's life, and decreases fire risk from lint buildup.
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.
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.
The Chantilly, VA homeowners’ guide to dryer vent cleaning services
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