Dryer vent cleaning in Tampa and Hillsborough County
Dryer vent cleaning in Tampa, from the back of the dryer to the cover outside
The lint trap catches only part of the lint. The rest builds up inside the vent line, where it slows the dryer and raises the fire risk. We clear the whole line and test the airflow, and the estimate is free.
Call (813) 560-8177Request a free estimate
- Free estimates, no obligation
- Homes and businesses
- 30-60 min
- for most homes
- Yearly
- the usual cleaning interval
- 2,900
- home dryer fires a year in the U.S. (USFA)
- Free
- estimate, no obligation
In short
Why clean a dryer vent at all?
Every load pushes hot, damp air and fine lint out through the vent. The lint trap stops some of it. The rest settles along the duct, and more of it sticks in a humid climate like Tampa’s. As the line narrows, the dryer runs longer, the clothes stay damp, the machine wears faster and the heat has nowhere to go. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, about 2,900 home clothes-dryer fires are reported each year, and failure to clean is the leading cause, behind 34% of them.
Ecovent Dryer Duct Solutions Tampa cleans dryer vents for homes and businesses in Tampa and across Hillsborough County. Most cleanings take 30 to 60 minutes. Plan on once a year, and more often for a big household or a dryer that runs most days. Call (813) 560-8177 for a free estimate.
2,900
residential clothes-dryer fires are reported each year in the U.S. Failure to clean the dryer is the leading factor, behind 34% of them.
Source: U.S. Fire Administration
The visit
How a dryer vent cleaning goes
We follow the same four steps every time.
Free estimate
Call or send the form. Tell us where the vent leaves the house and what the dryer is doing. The estimate costs nothing.
Inspection
We check the vent system for blockages, damage and poor installation before the cleaning starts.
Deep cleaning
Lint, debris and clogs are removed from the entire vent line with professional tools, and the mess is contained.
Safety check
We test the airflow to confirm the dryer vents properly, and recommend any maintenance or repair it needs.
Warning signs
Signs the dryer vent needs attention
You can check all of these yourself. Each one means air is not leaving the dryer the way it should.
Drying takes longer than one cycle
The damp air cannot get out, so the clothes stay wet and you run the dryer again.
The dryer is unusually hot
The outside of the machine, or the room around it, is hotter after a load than it used to be.
A burning smell
Switch the dryer off and leave it off until the vent has been checked.
Excess lint around the dryer
Lint on the floor behind the machine, or around the outside cover, is lint the vent could not carry away.
Energy bills with no explanation
A dryer that runs longer to do the same loads uses more electricity or gas.
The outside flap does not move
With the dryer running, the flap on the outside cover should open. If it stays closed, something is holding it.
Price
What goes into the price of a dryer vent cleaning
A short vent straight through a wall and a long one up to the roof are different jobs, so the estimate depends on three things.
How long the vent is
A vent that goes straight out through a wall is quick. One that crosses the attic to the roof, with several bends, takes longer.
How much buildup there is
A vent cleaned every year clears fast. One that has gone years without cleaning holds more, and denser, lint.
How many dryers
One dryer in a house is the simplest case. A business or a building with several dryers is priced as a larger job.
Included every time
- An inspection of the vent before cleaning
- Lint and clogs removed from the entire line
- An airflow test at the end
- Clear pricing, with no hidden fees
Questions
Dryer vent cleaning questions we hear in Tampa
How often should dryer vents be cleaned?
Once a year for most homes. A large household, or a family that does laundry nearly every day, may need it more often, and so does any vent that shows the warning signs.
Is it really necessary if I clean the lint trap?
Yes. The trap only catches part of the lint. The rest travels into the vent line and builds up there, where it restricts airflow and becomes a fire hazard.
How long does it take?
Usually 30 to 60 minutes, depending on how the vent is laid out and how much lint has built up.
Can a clogged vent damage the dryer?
It can. Restricted airflow makes the dryer work harder and run hotter, which wastes energy and wears the machine out sooner.
Is the cleaning messy?
No. The equipment is designed to contain the lint and debris it pulls out, so the laundry room is left clean.
Which areas do you cover?
Tampa, eleven other places in Hillsborough County from Westchase and Lutz to Brandon and Riverview, and Largo, Clearwater, Pinellas Park and St. Petersburg in Pinellas County. The full list is on the service areas page. If yours is missing, call and ask.
A clean vent is one less thing to worry about.
The U.S. Fire Administration reports that home dryer fires climb in the fall and winter. A cleaning usually takes 30 to 60 minutes.