Dryer Vent Cleaning

It is recommended that dryer vents are cleaned when your furnace and duct cleaning is done both in order to save you money and also to keep a good maintenance schedule.

The standard length dryer vent (6-10 ft) should be cleaned every 2 years.   

However, that can change depending on conditions and use. For example, in a household that does laundry almost daily, the dryer vent can be plugged within 6 months.

Rooftop dryer vents should be cleaned yearly typically, as the exterior vent has a screen that clogs quickly.  The same goes for any dryer vent that has been equipped with a bird guard.

A typical accessible dryer vent cleaning in the Calgary area is $59 as an add-on service to our furnace cleaning service.

Dryer vents not easily accessible such as those in rooftops or hard-to-reach areas are quoted on a per-case basis depending on the length, width, location, and other factors. 

As a general rule we do not recommend this for a number of reasons: 1) most households do not have the tools to reach the entire vent 2) some cleaning methods might cause damage to your appliance and vent 3) if the vent is not easy to reach this may pose a safety danger for the cleaner if not trained properly

There are a number of factors that can point to a clogged dryer vent. Some of the most prominent are:

1) Your dryer machine not drying properly. 
2) Dirt showing up from the vent exterior.
3) Your laundry room/machine hat excessively when drying a load.