Dryer Vent Cleaning - Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
Why Potomac Services?
We are a C-DET certified dryer vent cleaning company and use the latest tools and technology. Our truck mounted systems have video inspection equipment, a wide assortment of brushes, whip, and disinfectant equipment. Our benchmark for success is to ensure your complete satisfaction. Our technicians will visually show you what your dryer vent looks like before and after cleaning.
Why is being certified important?
Standards and training are important for every organization. C-DET membership provides us with training tools, updates on industry standards, information on new cleaning procedures and government regulations.
How often do vents need cleaning?
Most vents need cleaning every two to three years depending on a couple factors. The better a dryer vent blows, the less lint builds up in it. Short vents blow better than long ones. Full size dryers blow better than smaller stack dryers or older dryers. Vents with a lot of turns and elbows blow worse and build up more lint. Very short vents attached to full size dryers may never need cleaning.
How do we clean dryer vents?
We perform two types of cleaning: "Routine Cleaning"and "Problem Cleaning". Routine Cleaning: All dryer vents are cleaned from the outside using a high pressure, compressed air tool - a jet-snake. The jet-snake shoots down the vent like a rocket, blasting loose lint, debris, and nests, sending it to the outside, where we catch it in a special bag. It will normally turn 2 or 3 corners, cleaning to the flexible hose behind the dryer. No lint enters the dryer or residence. "Routine cleaning" is usually performed on large quantities of vents at apartments and condominiums. Problem Cleaning is performed when an individual dryer is not drying clothes fast enough. We disconnect and pull the dryer out, install a large blower on the vent, and blow, brush, vacuum and/or dismantle - whatever it takes to get the vent clean! Commercial dryers in central laundry rooms are also cleaned this way.
Where does Potomac Services provide dryer vent cleaning services?
Potomac Services provides dryer vent cleaning in Northern Virginia, including Ashburn, Dulles, Great Falls, Herndon, Leesburg, Potomac Falls, Reston, Sterling, and surrounding areas.
