Residential Dryer Vent Cleaning in West Hartford

Lint buildup in dryer vents is a leading cause of home fires and forces your dryer to work harder. We clear the full vent run, restore airflow, and cut your dry times — a perfect add-on to your annual chimney sweep.

Why Dryer Vents Belong on Your Chimney Sweep’s To-Do List

You already trust us to clean the flues that carry smoke and combustion gases out of your home. Dryer vents work on the same principle — a duct that carries hot, moist air and lint out of your laundry area. When that duct clogs, the same category of risks show up: fire, carbon monoxide (from gas dryers), and mechanical failure.

The U.S. Fire Administration lists lint buildup in dryer vents as one of the leading causes of residential fires. That’s not a scare-tactic; it’s the reason we started offering dryer vent cleaning as an add-on to our chimney sweep service.

What a Professional Dryer Vent Cleaning Includes

• Full vent run cleaning — from the dryer to the exterior hood, including elbows and long runs through basements and attics
• Rotary brush cleaning — specialized brushes pushed through the entire duct
• Vacuum extraction — HEPA vacuum captures all removed lint
• Exterior vent hood service — clearing the flap and screening that often clog first
• Airflow test — confirming restored airflow at the exterior hood
• Inspection report — noting any duct damage, kinks, or code issues (like foil flex duct that should be replaced with rigid metal)

Signs Your Vent Is Overdue

• Clothes take two cycles to dry
• The dryer is hot to the touch during operation
• Burning smell during a drying cycle
• Visible lint at the exterior vent hood
• Excess humidity in the laundry room
• The dryer shuts off before the cycle finishes (over-temperature safety)

Bundle With Your Annual Sweep

We charge less when you add dryer vent cleaning to a chimney sweep visit. Same truck, same day, one invoice. Ask when you book.