Almost always the vent, not the dryer. Lint builds up inside the vent line until the hot, wet air has nowhere to go — so the dryer runs and runs and the load stays damp. A full cleaning of the whole run, from the dryer to the outside wall, fixes it in nearly every case. Call (888) 258-4505 and we'll test the airflow and show you the reading.

Once a year for most homes. Book it sooner if you do laundry for a big family, have pets, or your vent run is long or climbs to the roof — those fill up faster. If loads start taking two cycles again, don't wait for the year to be up.

Yes — that's the serious part of this work. Lint is highly flammable, and a vent packed with it sits right against a heating appliance that keeps getting hotter the less air moves through it. Cleaning the line out and proving the airflow at the outside wall is what removes that risk.

Yes — bird nest removal is one of our regular services. We take the nest out, clean everything it left behind out of the line, and fit a proper vent cover that birds can't get past but air still flows through freely.

It is — and a common one. A crushed or loose hose leaks lint and moist air into the wall and strangles the airflow. We replace bad hose with the right material, routed the shortest safe way, seal the joints, and test the airflow before we leave.

No — and be wary of anyone who does. Every vent run is a different length, route and condition, so a phone price is a guess that changes at your door. Our inspections are free: a tech looks at the actual vent, then gives you one clear price before any work starts.