We Provide dryer duct cleaning services
Built-up lint can cause your machine to work less efficiently and lead to fire risk. Much like cleaning the dyer's lint trap regularly, the vent leading away from your dryer must be checked for blockages from time to time to make sure it is free from debris.
Built-up lint can cause longer drying times, make your machine work less efficiently, and also lead to fire risk for you and your family.
Make sure to take this important step in maintaining your home and book a dryer vent cleaning now! We typically suggest to have them checked and cleaned every two to three years.
All American Chimney Sweeps of Austin provides dryer duct cleaning services for all of Central Texas.
Air Contaminant Concerns
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90% of air duct and HVAC failures are caused by uncleaned build ups of dirt and dust in vents
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Half of all airborne illnesses are caused by air pollutants
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An HVAC systems performance can degrade by over 20% by just 0.04 inches of dust build up
Questions You need to answer
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Have your dryer vents been serviced in the last 2-3 years?
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Do you notice constant dust in your house shortly after cleaning?
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Would clean air in your household make you and your family healthier?
Dryer Vent Cleaning Services for Austin, San Antonio and all of Central Texas
All American Chimney Sweeps provides on-time, high-quality dryer vent cleaning services at a fair price to all of Central Texas.
Our area of operation includes Austin, San Antonio, Westlake, Round Rock, Pflugerville, Cedar Park, Leander, Manchaca, San Marcos, New Braunfels, Elgin, Hutto, Taylor, Bastrop, Manor, Dripping Springs, Kyle, Buda, Selma, Elmendorf, Seguin, Somerset, Cibolo, and Stockdale.
If you are located in a nearby town and are unsure if you fall within our service area, please give us a call! We love helping our fellow Texans from all over!
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How much does it cost to clean a dryer vent?
We charge $175 for a standard dryer cleaning. This keeps your dryer running at optimal condition for 6 months to a year before requiring another service. Dryer vent cleanings can take up to an hour to complete.
2. How often should a dryer vent be cleaned?
We recommend machines enduring heavy use, such as house holds of three or more, be cleaned every 6 months to a year. If you live alone or with one partner, you may be able to service your machine annually without any major risk of damage or wear and tear.
3. Do HVAC companies clean dryer vents?
There are many companies that handle dryer vent cleaning services, including HVAC providers. Those companies are spread thin across many different services. Results may vary.
We focus on dryer and chimney cleaning exclusively. I, Wyatt Richards, am the sole service provider. This elevates our consistency, quality, and trustworthiness ahead of your run-of-the-mill HVAC company.
4. How do you clean out a dryer vent?
If you feel comfortable cleaning your dryer vent yourself, you will need to complete a few key steps:
1. Locate your dryer vent on the exterior of your home.
2. Safely disconnect the power from the dryer and carefully remove the dryer vent connection.
3. Ensure a clean work environment, including garbage bags to collect lint and other debris. DRYER VENT CLEANING CAN GET MESSY.
4. Purchase a dryer cleaning kit from your local hardware or appliance store. The most important piece of this is a min. 2 foot flexible brush.
5. Thoroughly clean out all areas of the dryer vent to the best of your ability.
6. Once complete, tidy up, dispose of all waste, and reconnect your machine. Make sure you perform a test run on the dryer to ensure it is properly connected.
Need to clean your dryer vent? Want to try it yourself? We are here to help either way.
Give us a call, and we'll be happy to guide you through the process.
We can visit on-site and clean your dryer vent if you want it handled by an expert.
Why You Should Clean Dryer Vents
Clogged dryer vents means air flow is being blocked within your machine. Even if you regularly clean you lint trap, the dryer accumulates excess lint and dust over time, and require periodic cleaning.
Not only is a dirty dryer inefficient, it can pose a major fire risk.
The US Fire Administration writes:
Facts about home clothes dryer fires
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2,900 home clothes dryer fires are reported each year and cause an estimated 5 deaths, 100 injuries, and $35 million in property loss.
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Failure to clean the dryer (34 percent) is the leading cause of home clothes dryer fires.
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More home clothes dryer fires occur in the fall and winter months, peaking in January.
A dirty dryer takes longer to dry clothes. You might notice it takes multiple cycles to dry a load of clothes whereas that was not the case before. A clogged or blocked dryer vent will increase energy usage and result in higher energy bills.
A machine that needs cleaning will be hotter, noisier, and on certain machines display error messages. You may also have a defective or detached dryer vent hose or duct. This will require replacement or adjustment.
After a thorough dryer vent cleaning, you will notice your machine runs more efficiently, and clothes requiring less time and cycles to complete a dry.
If your dryer is running poorly, and you are considering replacing your dryer, think again. It may just be time to hire a dryer vent cleaning service to perform the necessary actions.
Why Vacuum Your Dryer Vent?
Vacuuming a dryer requires taking the dryer apart and cleaning the individual parts beyond just the cleaning of the dryer hose. Even lint outside of the air duct will slow your machine and make it less efficient.
An additional consideration after cleaning your dryer vent is the purchase of an animal cap to ensure critters from outside don’t enter the dryer duct. We offer animal caps for both dryers and chimneys in white/black stainless steel and galvanized steel.
The Risk of Toxins and Allergens Circulating In Your Home
Another major reason to clean and vacuum the dryer is to reduce harmful fumes that arise from detergents and fabric softener chemicals. According to research from the University of Washington, there are over 25 dangerous chemical compounds that get released over the course of a typical drying cycle.
Not only are chemicals released inside of your home, but dirt and dust will spread as well. This poses a significant threat for families with adults or children who suffer from respiratory issues like asthma and chronic bronchitis.
What is a Dryer Vent?
You may know that your dryer needs service, but are unsure exactly what the vent part of it is. The dryer duct or vent is the piping that extends from the machine through the exterior of your home and releases chemicals to the outside
What Does a Dryer Vent Cleaner Do?
As a dryer vent cleaner, my main goal is to help families live in happier, safer, and more cost efficient homes. As a dryer vent and chimney sweep expert I focused on building trust and making sure you get the best bang for your buck when you use my service.
What Should You Expect When Hiring a Dryer Vent Cleaning Service?
Step one is always to have a consultation. Call me at 512-914-6972 or book online, and we can discuss a visit to inspect the machine.
If I determine a cleaning or repair needs to be made, and we agree together that it is the right time to do so, we will quickly carry out the job and make sure it’s done in the timely manner and the area around the machine is spotless and left exactly how it was when I arrive.
Let me know if you’d like to discuss an issue you are having with your dryer. I’m here to help.
-Wyatt Richards, Owner and Founder of All American Chimney Sweeps