For over 20 years, Servus Group Lower Mainland has been a trusted leader in dryer vent cleaning services across the Lower Mainland. Dryer duct cleaning is a cornerstone of our operation, and we’ve cleaned hundreds of thousands of dryer vents—from single-room bungalows to high-rise apartment buildings. With extensive experience, our expert teams can quickly identify and resolve almost any dryer vent issues.
Why Regular Dryer Vent Cleaning is Crucial
Improperly maintained dryer ducts often lead to water damage, one of the most common and costly problems. When a vent becomes blocked, condensation forms inside the duct allowing wet debris to accumulate. Over time, this can cause sagging or cracks in the ductwork, potentially resulting in thousands of dollars in structural damage.
The Benefits of Annual Dryer Duct Maintenance
Routine dryer duct cleaning ensures optimal airflow, preventing inefficiencies and expensive damage caused by condensation buildup. Once a vent system is compromised, repairs can become costly and challenging, especially with slab ducts. For multi-unit properties, annual cleaning is essential to avoid these issues, maintain efficiency, and ensure long-term safety.
By choosing Servus Group, you’re investing in reliable, expert care that keeps your properties safe, efficient, and damage-free. Schedule your annual dryer vent cleaning today!
Dryer Vent and Duct Cleaning Technique
The primary method we use for vent and duct cleaning is to insert a skip into the duct that blows high-pressure air through. This system pulls (or pushes) any debris, like lint, dust or other small items, out of the ducting. This dryer vent cleaning process results in a clear and serviceable duct that will allow your dryer to vent its moisture outside and not back into the building
Exterior Dryer Duct Cleaning
The most crucial and effective part of our cleaning process always takes place from the outside. Exterior dryer duct cleaning involves accessing the exterior vent, where we insert an air hose or “skip” as far into the dryer duct as possible. Once the skip reaches its maximum depth, it is carefully extracted, bringing out any accumulated lint in the system. This process is repeated until no more lint is expelled. While exterior cleaning alone delivers excellent results and effectively clears most obstructions, we highly recommend combining it with our interior cleaning service for optimal performance and safety.
Interior Dryer Duct Cleaning (Suite Access Required)
Although the primary cleaning occurs from the exterior, interior dryer duct cleaning remains a vital and recommended step for several important reasons. By accessing the interior, our technicians can thoroughly assess the entire system for proper function and safety.
During the interior cleaning process, our technicians:
- Inspect the ducting system to ensure booster fans are functioning properly.
- Check that lint screens are clean and correctly installed.
- Verify that the flex hose is securely connected, free of kinks, and in good condition.
- Confirm that the dryer and ducting system are free of blockages and operating efficiently.
Additionally, technicians will clean and vacuum the lint screens and, whenever feasible, disconnect the flex hose from the wall. By using the air skip inside the system, they can mobilize debris deeper in the ducting, allowing it to be more effectively removed during the exterior cleaning process.
Why Interior Dryer Duct Cleaning Matters
Interior cleaning becomes especially critical when the duct system has structural challenges, such as:
- Excessive length: Long duct runs can trap more lint and reduce airflow.
- Multiple bends: Curves and sharp angles can increase the risk of blockages.
- Improper construction: The use of incorrect materials can lead to safety hazards and reduced efficiency.
Combining both interior and exterior cleaning ensures your dryer operates safely and efficiently, reducing risks of fire hazards and costly repairs.
SAFETY
Safety is our top priority when accessing dryer vents located over 10 feet high. All our teams are fully Fall Protection Certified and hold advanced Rope Access Certification, ensuring they are equipped to handle elevated work safely and efficiently.
Our technicians utilize a combination of aerial lifts, ladders, and rope access techniques, all supported by a compliant fall protection system to guarantee safety throughout the process. With our trained professionals and state-of-the-art equipment, you can trust us to deliver results while maintaining the highest safety standards.
Basic Definitions
Maintenance Dryer Duct Cleaning vs Restorative Cleaning
Maintenance dryer duct cleaning is an annual or biannual task intended to keep functional ducting functional. This service is meant to prevent problems; it is not intended to fix existing issues that have already occurred.
If maintenance duct cleaning is neglected, lint buildup can eventually lead to an obstruction, particularly where the design of the duct system is not ideal. This is where restorative cleaning comes in.
Restorative dryer duct cleaning is necessary once a dryer duct is already blocked. Any dryer duct that still has reduced airflow after standard maintenance cleaning requires restorative cleaning. Restorative cleaning takes additional time and specialized tools to accomplish. Because we never know what we might find when providing this service, it is always billed as an extra on a time and materials basis and the results are not guaranteed.
CLEANING PROGRAM FOR SHARED LAUNDRY ROOM VENTS
Servus Speciality Cleaning is launching a program for regular maintenance of common laundry room dryer vents across the Lower Mainland. The constant use of these facilities generates huge amounts of lint build-up in a very short period. This results is less efficient dryers, a risk of damage to the machines, and a greater risk of fires. Our maintenance program drastically reduces those risks and related costs.
To give an example, manufacturers recommend annual dryer vents vent cleaning for regular one-family use of a dryer. This is based on a few loads of laundry dried per week. Common laundry room dryers are used more daily than the average home dryer is during the whole week.
