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[EmpireRanch]

Hi ,

Has anyone know good reputable firms for dryer vent cleaning?

Where do the dryer vent come out of externally?

Thanks

[Terry]

Hi ,

Has anyone know good reputable firms for dryer vent cleaning?

Where do the dryer vent come out of externally?

Thanks

I've heard good things about dryerventcare.com which is here in Folsom. Haven't had to use a commercial company to clean the vent since ours vents to the outside. If you live in Empire Rancho your dryer vent probably vents vertically up a wall to the roof - thus you'd need a commercial company to do the job so they can use their tools from up on the roof. It should be less than $100.00 if it's a normal cleaning job. Post and let us know how it goes.

[jtroiano]

I've heard good things about dryerventcare.com which is here in Folsom. Haven't had to use a commercial company to clean the vent since ours vents to the outside. If you live in Empire Rancho your dryer vent probably vents vertically up a wall to the roof - thus you'd need a commercial company to do the job so they can use their tools from up on the roof. It should be less than $100.00 if it's a normal cleaning job. Post and let us know how it goes.

Yes, please let us know who you chose and how much it costs. I have been considering doing the same. My old dryer is taking a bit longer to dry our clothing than it used to and I am thinking my vent may be getting clogged.

[MikeinFolsom]

Wow, I'm thinking dryer vents should never vent vertically. Do they really? Most should vent horizontally so that any type of obstruction will occur over a greater length of piping instead of the lowest point. If you do have a vertical vent, I'd check that baby out at least once a month. Also, when checking venting, make sure to take the front portion of your dryer off and look for accumulated lint around the motor housing.

[Terry]

Wow, I'm thinking dryer vents should never vent vertically. Do they really? Most should vent horizontally so that any type of obstruction will occur over a greater length of piping instead of the lowest point. If you do have a vertical vent, I'd check that baby out at least once a month. Also, when checking venting, make sure to take the front portion of your dryer off and look for accumulated lint around the motor housing.

It seems to me that every home in Folsom built in the last 15 or so years has a dryer vent through a roof vent. I know those in the Parkway do (several friends live there and have had theirs cleaned out) so I'm assuming it's been allowed (vertical venting) for at least that long. I'm thinking it has a lot to do with concrete slab foundations and laundry rooms being inside the living area rather than in the garage like they used to be.

[Deb aka Resume Lady]

In addition to cleaning the dryer vent, do you wash your lint trap? Most people don't realize that the use of dryer sheets (and perhaps other anti-static products) clog the holes in the lint trap. If you place the lint trap under running water you'll notice that most of the water pools and doesn't run through. A simple and quick scrub with a sponge and dish soap (I prefer Dawn) will do and you'll notice that the water will run through.

[AMETHYST PRODUCTIVITY]

Here's an old topic about Greg from Dryer Vent Care... http://www.tomatopag...=1

He was excellent.

[gbfolsom]

I’ve used Dryer Vent Care twice since that original discussion on the forum and was very happy with them. My dryer vents to the roof and I seriously doubt that the previous owners ever had the vents cleaned. My dry time was so much quicker afterwards and I don’t worry about my dryer starting on fire! They also cleaned up the back of the dryer, the lint filter, and the laundry room in general (mine is a laundry closet). I do believe he is located in Folsom which is another bonus.

[eVader]

Our dryer is taking 2 or more cycles to dry jeans and towels and i recalled this thread (love myfolsom.com for biz references). I called DryerVentCare and scheduled an appointment. Sounds like they are busy and booking a week out but i have waited long enough for me to finally call them. Will report how much better our dryer is after the service call.

[The Average Joe]

Dryer Venting Guidelines

• All dryer ducting must be a minimum of 4" in diameter. Clean, unobstructed, frictionless ducts encourage air flow efficiency, quickens drying times, adds longevity to clothing's life and reduces utility bills.
• Flexible transition hose between the dryer and the wall outlet should be either the foil type or the aluminum flexible duct (most preferred). Do not use the plastic or vinyl.
• Concealed ducting must be rigid metal (galvanized or aluminum) duct.
• Duct joints shall be installed so that the male end of the duct points in the direction of the airflow.
• Joints should be secured with metal tape (not duct tape). Do not use rivets or screws in the joints or anywhere else in the duct as these will encourage lint collection.
• Length of concealed rigid metal ducting shall not exceed 35 feet (25' for IRC). Deduct 5 feet from the allowable length for every 90 degree elbow and two and a half feet for every 45 degree fitting (the Dryer-Ell is an exception under 2006 IRC Section M1502.6, 2009 IMC Section 504.6.4 and 2009 IRC Section M1502.4). These lengths may vary per local codes and dryer manufacturers recommendations.
• Dryer venting shall be independent of any other systems (chimneys or exhaust vents)
• Termination of dryer venting must be to the exterior with a proper hood or roof jack equipped with a backdraft damper. Small orifice metal screening should not be part of the hood or roof jack as this will catch lint and block the opening in a very short time. The hood opening should point down and exhibit 12 inches of clearance between the bottom of the hood and the ground or other obstruction.

[folsom500]

Our dryer is taking 2 or more cycles to dry jeans and towels and i recalled this thread (love myfolsom.com for biz references). I called DryerVentCare and scheduled an appointment. Sounds like they are busy and booking a week out but i have waited long enough for me to finally call them. Will report how much better our dryer is after the service call.

First thing you need to do ( on a regular basis) is to clean the dryer lint screen with soap and water and a sponge to remove the stuff that comes off the dryer sheets (if you use them) - A simple test is to put the lint screen under the faucet and see if the water beads up. If so then you need to clean it. The Dryer sheets are known to coat the lint screen.

[sactokngs]

We also used Dryer Vent Care roughly three months ago I believe. I don't remember the exact cost but it was a little under $100. It had never been done in our house. Our vent goes up to the roof as well, we live in Briggs Ranch. My wife said she could notice the difference in the dryer. The real reason I had it done was just because I knew it hadn't been done before. I prefer it when our house does not catch on fire.

[eVader]

First thing you need to do ( on a regular basis) is to clean the dryer lint screen with soap and water and a sponge to remove the stuff that comes off the dryer sheets (if you use them) - A simple test is to put the lint screen under the faucet and see if the water beads up. If so then you need to clean it. The Dryer sheets are known to coat the lint screen.

I clear the lint trap every load and do not use dryer sheets. We do however use fabric softener which i was told is not as bad but still causes build-up.

Avg Joe, i have seen recommendations to replace plastic or aluminum foil stretch ducting from dryer to wall with a rigid metal duct.

[eVader]

I hightly recommend Dryer Vent Care. From their professionalism and positive attitude making the appointment to the guy thoroughly cleaning the vent, Dryer Vent Care is a great business. He called prior to the service call to confirm, arrived on time and did a thorough job and our dryer now drys on the 1st cycle.

In our case we have a mostly blocked vent and alot of moisture remaining in the water catch basin causing us to run it 3-5 times for towels or jeans. We were told that the vent is generally ok if it drys on one cycle and you see air and moisture escaping from the vent top to the outside on a cold morning. Call these guys - best $89 we have spent.

[Darth Lefty]

Ace Hardware in Orangevale seems to have more of a focus on home maintenance than home improvement, they have a lot of tools for cleaning gutters, clearing vents, and maintaining swamp coolers than you will see at Home Depot or Lowes