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Dryer vent cleaning
Lint doesn't stop at the screen. It builds up inside the dryer, in the duct behind it and all the way to the vent on the outside wall. We clean all of it so your dryer can breathe again, across Haldimand County, Hamilton, Brantford and nearby.
- Certified technician
- Insured
- Close to 10 years
- Family-owned
- Flat-rate pricing
The vent matters as much as the dryer
A dryer works by pushing warm, damp air out of the house. When the vent is choked with lint, that air has nowhere to go. Loads take longer, the dryer runs hotter, and lint, which burns easily, keeps piling up close to the heat.
Vents clog faster than people expect: long runs with lots of bends, flexible ducts that get crushed behind the dryer, outside flaps that stick, and rentals and Airbnbs doing load after load between guests.
A vent cleaning visit covers both ends. We clear the duct from the back of the dryer to the outside hood and check the flap opens and closes freely. Then we open up the dryer itself: we clean out the lint inside, clean the drum wheels, and grease the moving parts as needed. If something is worn or damaged, we'll show you and give you an estimate before any repair.
- Service
- Vent, duct & inside the dryer
- Includes
- Clean the wheels, grease as needed
- Good for
- Homes, cottages, rentals
- Brands
- Samsung, LG, Bosch, Miele, Whirlpool, Frigidaire & more
- Pricing
- Flat rate, estimate before any repair
- Call or text
- 905-531-7000
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–7 p.m.
Sat 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Sun closed
Common problems we fix
What we find in clogged vents
Packed duct
Lint lining the duct from the dryer to the wall, narrowing the path for air.
Crushed duct
Flexible duct squashed flat when the dryer was pushed back against the wall.
Stuck outside flap
A hood flap that's jammed with lint, painted shut or broken, so air can't get out.
Nests and debris
Birds and mice like a warm vent opening. Their nests block it fast.
Long runs and tight bends
Every bend is another place for lint to settle, so long vents need checking more often.
Lint inside the dryer
Lint that got past the screen and into the dryer itself. We open the dryer up and clean it out.
Dry, noisy wheels
Drum wheels caked with lint start to squeak or thump. We clean them and grease them as needed.
Signs it needs a technician
Your vent may be blocked if…
- Loads that used to take one cycle now take two
- The laundry room gets hot and humid when the dryer runs
- The outside flap barely moves while the dryer is on
- You can see lint around the outside vent hood
- There's a hot or burning smell
- The dryer shuts off part way through a cycle
Simple, safe things to try
Easy things you can do
- Clean the lint screen after every load.
- Once in a while, go outside with the dryer running and check that air is pushing out.
- Keep the outside vent hood clear of snow, leaves and plants.
- When you push the dryer back, leave room so the duct doesn't kink or crush.
- Unplug the dryer before you pull it out from the wall.
- Read our post on the second lint filter to see where lint hides.
When to stop and call
Leave it to us if…
- The vent comes out high on the wall or through the roof. Don't climb a ladder for it
- You smell burning, even after cleaning the screen
- The duct runs inside a wall or ceiling where you can't see it
- The dryer keeps shutting off mid-cycle
- You'd need to take panels off the dryer
- The duct is torn, crushed or disconnected
If it smells hot, unplug the dryer and leave it off until it's been checked. Call or text 905-531-7000.
How it works
How a vent cleaning works
Call or text
Call or text 905-531-7000, or send a request online. We call you back to set a time. Nothing is booked automatically.
Same or next-day visit
We aim for a same-day or next-day visit where possible. Tell us where the vent comes out.
Flat-rate estimate
We find the cause and give you a flat-rate price before any work starts. No surprises, and it's your call.
Repair
We clean the vent and the inside of the dryer, grease what needs it, then run it to check air is moving freely at the outside hood.
FAQ
Dryer vent questions
How often should a dryer vent be cleaned?
It depends on how much laundry you do and how long the vent is. Checking it about once a year is a good habit, and more often for big families, pets, rentals or long vent runs.
Isn't cleaning the lint screen enough?
No. The screen catches most lint, but some gets past it every load and collects in the screen slot, inside the dryer and in the vent. Our second lint filter post explains why.
What's the difference between vent cleaning and dryer repair?
A vent cleaning clears the path from the dryer to the outside, and we also open the dryer to clean the inside and the wheels and grease what needs it. Dryer repair replaces a part that has failed, like a heater, belt or motor. A slow dryer can need one, the other or both, and we'll tell you which.
Do you do vent cleaning at cottages and rentals?
Yes. Rentals and Airbnbs run a lot of loads between guests, so their vents fill up faster. We work with owners and property managers on access.
Is vent cleaning a do-it-yourself job?
You can keep the screen, the screen slot and the outside hood clear. Long runs, high vents, and cleaning and greasing inside the dryer are best left to us.
Which brands do you repair?
We work on the major brands sold in North America, and we're especially well known for Samsung, LG, Bosch, Miele, Whirlpool and Frigidaire, along with their sister brands. See brands we repair. Not sure about yours? Send a photo of the model sticker with your request.
Which areas do you cover?
We're based in Fisherville, in Haldimand County, and serve Hamilton, Brantford, Norfolk and the towns in between. See the service areas page. In Haldimand County and nearby, the service call is $89. Places further from our base have a small travel charge added to the service call, and we'll tell you the amount when we call you back.
Google reviews & our work
Real work, real reviews
Real customers on Google, and real repairs on our Instagram.
We were having a little problem with our dryer and I called in for solution. The next day Wes solved the problem. I will definitely recommend him.
Excellent, prompt, and friendly service. The product was as advertised and we are very happy with our dryer purchase. The next day service we received for delivery and installation was beyond our expectations.