How do I know my dryer vent is clogged?
Common signs include long drying times, a hot dryer, lint near the exterior vent, a burning smell, or weak airflow outside while the dryer runs.
When to book dryer vent cleaning
Dryer vent cleaning removes lint and debris from the vent line so the dryer can exhaust air properly. It is especially important for long vent runs, second-floor laundry rooms, condos, rental units and homes where clothes take more than one cycle to dry.
- Clothes take longer than normal to dry.
- The dryer or laundry room feels hotter than usual.
- Lint collects around the exterior vent opening.
- The vent line is long, routed through a wall, or serves a second-floor laundry room.
- You manage a rental, condo unit or multi-unit property.
Dryer vent cleaning pairs naturally with whole-home duct cleaning.
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Dryer vent cleaning questions.
Can you clean condo dryer vents?
Yes, depending on vent access and building rules. Condo owners should confirm access requirements with property management before booking.
Is dryer vent cleaning separate from duct cleaning?
Yes. Dryer vents are separate from the HVAC duct system, but many homeowners book both during the same visit.
Do you serve Brampton, Oshawa and Markham?
Yes. TT serves those hubs and nearby GTA communities including Mississauga, Caledon, Whitby, Ajax, Pickering, Scarborough and Richmond Hill.
How often should dryer vents be cleaned?
Many homes benefit from annual dryer vent cleaning. Larger families, long vent runs, condos or heavy laundry use may need service sooner.
Is cleaning the lint trap enough?
No. The lint trap should be cleaned every load, but fine lint can still collect inside the exhaust vent, bends and exterior hood.
What should I do if I smell burning from the dryer?
Stop using the dryer and request service. Burning smells, overheating or repeated shutdowns can indicate restricted airflow or an appliance issue.
Should the outside dryer vent flap open when running?
Yes. Weak airflow, a flap that barely opens, lint packed at the hood or heavy winter ice can point to a vent restriction.
Are plastic or thin foil dryer ducts safe?
Rigid or semi-rigid metal venting is preferred because flimsy plastic or thin foil can kink, sag, trap lint and increase risk.
Can you clean a long second-floor dryer vent?
Yes, access permitting. Long runs and second-floor laundry rooms are common reasons homeowners request professional dryer vent cleaning.