Question 1

How do I know if my dryer vent needs a cleaning?

Accepted Answer

Even if your dryer vent is cleaned annually, dryer vents can still accumulate enough lint to hinder the dryer's performance.  Here are a few good reasons to call a dryer vent technician:   • The dryer is getting hot, but the clothes still come out damp • There is wet lint sticking to the inside of the dryer after the cycle has completed • The dryer is no longer getting hot • The dryer shows a blockage or low flow warning • What if you just moved in, or can't remember the last time it has been cleaned?  It's highly likely you need a cleaning.   If any of these issues sound like something you are experiencing, call us now at (720) 295-2848, or email us at info.codryervent@gmail.com.

Question 2

Do I really NEED a dryer vent cleaning?

Accepted Answer

Even if you clean the lint trap every time, your dryer vent can still accumulate lint through regular use. Not having a periodic dryer vent cleaning can cause the dryers heating element to fail, forcing you to pay high dryer repair costs.  In some cases, having a clogged duct causes a fire.  A clogged dryer vent causes heat to build up in the line, and lint provides the perfect kindling to start a house fire. We recommend you clean your dryer vent every 12-18 months depending on how frequently you use your dryer.  For commercial dryers, such as in laundromats, we recommend more frequent cleanings, every 6-12 months.

Question 3

How do I know if I have the right kind of dryer duct?

Accepted Answer

Dryer vents should be comprised of a few parts: • A fire-resistant slinky hose cut to be as short as possible, no longer than 8ft • Fully ridged solid metal ducts, connected by heat-resistant metal tape • An open-ended sidewall vent cap or roof vent cap – we recommend Braun caps with NO bird screen for roof caps and magnetic vent caps for sidewall vents. • (optional) Some ducts have a booster fan to increase airflow in long ducts   Dryer vents should NOT have any of the following: • Screws used to attach pieces of ducting together • Cages, bird screens, chicken wire, or anything else obstructing lint from exiting the dryer vent on the exterior vent cap • Plastic ducting or hoses • Semi-ridged hoses

Question 4

Are you guys able to do big repairs?

Accepted Answer

Yes!  Our team of professional dryer vent technicians are trained to do a myriad of repairs and installations.  We can do everything from exterior penetration to roof cap and full dryer vent installations.  Just give us a call, or schedule an appointment.

Question 5

How long should a dryer vent be?

Accepted Answer

Code dictates that a dryer vent should be no longer than 25ft in effective airflow length.  All that means that you need to account for the obstruction that any right angles cause in the airflow.  A good rule of thumb is to add 5ft to the actual length of your duct for each 90° turn in the line.  So if your dryer vent is 10ft long but has 2 right angle turns, your 'effective airflow length' is actually 20ft long. For any duct longer than 25ft straight, we recommend using a booster fan to increase airflow.    The best way to test your airflow is to schedule cleaning with us so our technicians can give you a full run down of your dryer vent system.

Question 6

Can I put a screen on the vent cap to keep birds and rodents out?

Accepted Answer

No, any type of screen (even chickenwire) on the vent cap catches lint and creates a clog, which is counterproductive to the goal of cleaning the dryer vent. If you're concerned about animals in your vent, we offer a magnetic vent cover installation service.  Magnetic vent covers only open when the dryer is on and pushing air out; when the dryer is not in use, the vent cover is kept shut using magnets.      It's also a more attractive option that blends in well with house exteriors, for consumers interested in aesthetic upgrades to existing systems.

Question 7

Is any hose fine to use on my dryer?

Accepted Answer

No, not at all.  Many commercially available products marketed as 'dryer vent hoses' are a huge fire hazard.  We have replaced some of these dryer ducts that had holes burned into them from the heat of the dryer.   Dryer vents should be comprised of a few parts: • A fire-resistant slinky hose • Fully ridged solid metal ducts, connected by heat-resistant metal tape • An open-ended sidewall vent cap or roof vent cap • (optional) Some ducts have a booster fan to increase airflow in long ducts   Dryer vents should NOT have any of the following: • Screws used to attach pieces of ducting together • Cages, bird screens, chicken wire, or anything else obstructing lint from exiting the dryer vent on the exterior vent cap • ANY plastic pieces • Semi-ridged hoses

Question 8

How do you guys clean out the dryer vent?

Accepted Answer

We use many different methods depending what is best for your dryer vent set up. We have tools such as custom rod and brushes, reversed air flow compressors, and HEPA vacuums. We will get through every inch of the dryer vent.

Question 9

Do your technicians need to get on the roof?

Accepted Answer

If while we are cleaning we notice a roof cap adjustment or that roofers have installed the wrong roof cap we can discuss these findings and are ready to make those repairs.

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