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Dryer Vent Cleaning in London and Southwestern Ontario
We provide professional dryer vent cleaning services across London and Southwestern Ontario. Lint packs hardest at the exterior hood, where you cannot see it. We clean the dryer duct from the exterior dryer exhaust.
Have it done on its own or on the same visit as a duct cleaning: the form’s first question asks which one you need.
Prefer to call? (519) 686-3595
Why it matters
Why Have Your Dryer Vent Cleaned?
In recent years, dryer vent cleaning has become more publicized on websites, TV shows, magazines, and more. In Ontario alone, news outlets publish regular articles about local fires that were caused by dryers, in homes and businesses alike.
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Dryer fire safety
Dryer fires can be caused by lint, dust, and pet hair buildup. Cleaning the lint trap before each use reduces the lint that enters the vent, but even with regular cleaning, a proper dryer vent cleaning every few years is still worth considering.
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Drying time
A built-up, clogged vent makes it harder for air to escape through the exhaust, so the dryer takes longer than it once did to dry the clothes. A dryer vent cleaning clears that buildup out of the run.
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Energy and wear
A dryer working longer and harder uses more energy. That can mean higher utility bills, extra wear from longer cycles, or even a second cycle to finish the same load.
Dryer fires in the local news
Stories from across Southwestern Ontario, each summarized on our articles page with a link to the original report.
- Lint-filled dryer vent likely cause of a London townhouse fire Estimated $40,000 in damage. Fire officials reminded Londoners to clean their dryer vents.
- Fire erupts at Wallaceburg laundromat Smoke was seen coming from one of the clothes dryers. Damage estimated at $175,000.
- Dryer fire causes Talbotville restaurant to temporarily close The restaurant had to close its doors to the public after a fire in a dryer.
- Sarnia basement fire traced to clothes dryer Damage estimated at $20,000.
- New Hamburg family displaced after dryer fire The clothes dryer caught fire, causing smoke damage to the entire house.
- Chatham dryer fire causes $80K in damages The fire department said a dryer was to blame.
How we do it
How We Clean a Dryer Vent
We clean the run with high-pressure compressed air tools combined with powerful suction from the exterior dryer exhaust, then check airflow at the hood to confirm it is actually clear.
Our dryer vent cleaning service focuses on restoring airflow from the dryer to the exterior vent, helping appliances operate as intended and reducing unnecessary wear from extended drying cycles.
- Cleaned from the exterior dryer exhaust
- Compressed air and suction
- On its own or with a duct cleaning
On the job
Watch a Dryer Vent Cleaning From the Outside
Each was filmed on one of our own jobs, at the dryer vent on the outside of the house. Look at the lint that comes out.
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Siding vent · November 18, 2020
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Brick wall vent · December 3, 2020
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Siding vent · December 4, 2020
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Reviews
Here’s What Your Neighbors Say
Platinum Air Care is rated 4.9 from 2,300+ Google reviews across London and Southwestern Ontario. Here is what our duct cleaning customers say.
Same visit
Add a Duct Cleaning to the Same Visit
We typically recommend having the dryer vent cleaned on the same visit as the ducts.
We clean every supply and return back to the furnace with truck-mounted suction, not just the vent faces. The work area is sealed before anything runs. Pick “Both” on the form to have them done together.
FAQ
Dryer Vent Cleaning Questions
How often should your dryer vent be cleaned?
We suggest every 3 to 5 years on average, at the same time as the ducts. If the dryer is used more than once a day, consider every 2 to 3 years.
How is dryer vent cleaning done?
With high-pressure compressed air tools combined with powerful suction from the exterior dryer exhaust.
How long does dryer vent cleaning take?
Depending on the difficulty of access, a standard single dryer vent cleaning can take anywhere from 20 minutes to 1 hour.
Is dryer vent cleaning worth it?
It removes the lint and debris that build up in the dryer’s exhaust duct, so less combustible material sits in it, and it can improve drying times. As long as you use your dryer regularly, we recommend a professional dryer vent cleaning every few years.
Can you clean the dryer vent and the ducts on the same visit?
Yes, and it is what we typically recommend. Pick “Both” on the form.
How much does dryer vent cleaning cost?
It depends on the home, starting with where the dryer sits, which is one of the form’s questions. No deposit, and you will know the cost before anything is booked.
Still have a question?
Call (519) 686-3595 and speak to a real person.
London and Southwestern Ontario
Get a Dryer Vent Cleaning Quote
Tell us a little about your home. Pick “Dryer Vent” on the form, or “Both” to have the ducts done on the same visit. No deposit, and you will know the cost before anything is booked.
- Dryer vents
- Air ducts
- No deposit
Rather talk to someone? Call (519) 686-3595