Dryer Vent Cleaning in Franklin, MA

According to U.S. Fire Administration 2,900 home clothes dryer fires are reported each year and cause an estimated 5 deaths, 100 injuries, and $35 million in property loss.  Failure to clean the dryer is the leading cause of home clothes dryer fires.  More home clothes dryer fires occur in the fall and winter months, peaking in January.

Clean the lint filter before and after each load of laundry.  Lint builds up on the back of the dryer and especially in the vent pipe.  The longer the pipe and the more turns and bends in the pipe lead to greater buildup.  The U.S.F.A recommends the machine and pipe be cleaned every 3 months.  The vent pipe I just cleaned was near completely blocked! There are DIY vent cleaning kits homeowners can purchase on line or at the big box stores.  They are relatively inexpensive and I considered purchasing one….but I didn’t!  The thought of it breaking off or simply coming apart deep in a vent brought sweat to my brow!   First the rods of the DIY kit are fairly stiff and not sure how it would navigate corners.  Second and most concerning is they are screwed together! Accidentally put the drill in reverse and your brush will be lodged in your vent! I offer dryer vent cleaning service.

I have a professional setup that will clean pipes up to 40′ long.  I use a powerful HEPA vacuum that I attached via a special adapter.  I thoroughly clean the back, underside and inside the machine and I inspect and repair any necessary hardware.  Please feel free to contact me at: https://thetchandyman.com/new-quote-page/