A clean dryer vent dries clothes faster, uses less energy, and lowers the risk of a lint fire. Real Clean Air cleans residential and commercial dryer vents across Maryland, DC and Northern Virginia. We are locally owned, a NADCA member since 2013, ASCS-certified, not a franchise, and our own technicians do every job.
Why dryer vents clog
Every load sends lint into the vent. Most of it reaches the outside, but some sticks along the way, especially at bends and in long runs. Over time the vent narrows, air slows down, and the dryer runs hotter and longer to do the same job.
Signs it is time for a cleaning
- Clothes need two or more cycles to dry
- The clothes or the inside of the dryer are still damp or humid when the cycle ends
- The dryer or laundry room gets unusually hot
- A burning smell while the dryer runs
- Lint building up around the outside vent flap, or the flap barely opens
- Water stains on a ceiling or wall near the dryer vent. A fully blocked vent traps moist air, which condenses into water and leaks out at the vent joints. Why this happens
How often to clean a dryer vent
We generally recommend every two years. Homes with pets, frequent loads, or a long vent run may need it sooner. A dryer in the middle of the house, far from an outside wall, usually needs more frequent cleaning than one that vents straight out. Every home is different, so we will suggest a schedule after we see your vent. We also mail a reminder postcard every two years, which takes the worry out of remembering when it is time.
Hard-to-reach dryer vents
Some dryers sit in tight closets, stacked units or spots where the dryer is hard to pull out, which makes the vent difficult to clean. We install magnetic dryer vent connections that make these difficult-to-access dryer vents possible to clean.
Dryer vent cleaning by area
- Dryer vent cleaning in Frederick, MD
- Dryer vent cleaning in Columbia, MD
- Dryer vent cleaning in Bethesda, MD
- Dryer vent cleaning in Potomac, MD
- Dryer vent cleaning in Ijamsville, MD
What our customers say
“Amazing amount of lint from our dryer vent! A wasp nest on the outside vent flap prevented air from exiting vent and he removed this problem! Terrific work!”
— Don F., Google review
“James let me know his arrival ETA, introduced himself and was organized and polite. He was kind with my dog. He explained everything and showed me photos of hard to see spots. He cleaned and improved the dryer vents.”
— Samantha V., Google review
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Fill out our short form for basic pricing, or call (301) 524-7990, Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4 pm.