Residential Dryer Exhaust Cleaning & Inspection
Our most popular service. A full inspection, airflow test, and deep cleaning using a drill-attachment rotary brush and high-powered shop vac. We remove lint and debris from every inch of the vent - from the dryer connection to the exterior cap.
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Residential Dryer Exhaust Cleaning & Inspection in San Mateo, CA
Residential dryer exhaust cleaning removes the lint and debris that build up along your vent, from the dryer connection to the exterior cap. Every visit includes a full inspection, an airflow test, and a deep clean using a drill-attachment rotary brush and a high-powered vacuum.
Lint buildup is a real fire risk, not just a nuisance. The U.S. Fire Administration links clothes dryers to more than 15,000 home fires each year, and failure to clean them is the leading cause. Under IRC M1502, dryer exhaust ducts are limited to about 35 feet minus deductions for each bend, so long or kinked runs restrict airflow and raise both fire risk and drying times.
We have completed 320+ jobs across the San Francisco Peninsula. Most homes we service see faster drying and lower dryer temperatures after a single visit.
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“Dryer exhaust systems shall be independent of all other systems and shall convey the moisture to the outdoors. Exception: This section shall not apply to listed and labeled condensing (ductless) clothes dryers.”IRC M1502.2
- IRC M1502.2 - Independent Exhaust to Outdoors - A dryer vent must run on its own straight to the outdoors. It can never share ducting with another fan or empty into an attic, garage, or crawl space.
- IRC M1502.3 - Duct Termination Requirements - A dryer vent must end outside, at least 3 feet from any window, door, or air intake, with a damper that opens while the dryer runs. Screens are never allowed because they trap lint.
- IRC M1502.1 - General - Clothes Dryer Exhaust - A dryer has to be vented exactly the way its manufacturer specifies, which is the baseline for a safe, efficient exhaust system.
- NFPA General - Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents, and Solid Fuel-Burning Appliances - National fire-safety guidance calls for a professional dryer vent inspection every year so hazards are caught before they become dangerous.
- U.S. Fire Administration - Clothes dryer fire statistics - Clothes dryers cause about 15,000 home fires a year, and failure to clean them is the leading cause. (U.S. Fire Administration)