Dryer Vent Cleaning

The U.S. Fire Administration reports that clogged dryer vents cause approximately 2,900 residential fires every year, resulting in deaths, injuries, and significant property damage. Lint accumulates inside the vent duct with every load of laundry, gradually restricting airflow until the dryer overheats or the lint itself ignites. Campbell Brothers Chimney Sweep brings the same systematic approach we apply to chimney flue cleaning to your dryer exhaust system, using rotary brush kits and high-powered vacuum systems to clear the entire duct length from the dryer connection to the exterior cap.

Many Charlotte homes were built with long, flexible dryer duct runs that pass through interior walls, attic spaces, or crawl spaces before reaching the exterior. These configurations are particularly prone to lint buildup and kinking. Our technicians locate and clear blockages throughout the full duct path, inspect the exterior termination cap for damage or bird nesting, and verify that airflow at the exterior outlet meets safe operating standards before completing the job.

Signs that your dryer vent needs cleaning include clothes that take longer than one cycle to dry, a burning smell during operation, excessive heat from the outside of the dryer cabinet, and a lint cap that no longer opens freely during operation. Annual cleaning is recommended for average households and more frequently for larger families with heavy laundry use.