Dryer vent and air duct questions
Short answers to what people ask us most. If yours is not here, call or send a request and we will answer it.
Dryer vents
How often should a dryer vent be cleaned?
A yearly cleaning suits most homes. A big household, pets, or a long or bent duct run may call for it more often, and a vent that has never been cleaned is worth starting with.
How do I know my dryer vent is clogged?
Clothes that stay damp after a full cycle, a hot laundry room or dryer top, a burning smell, and little air at the outside cap are the usual signs.
Is cleaning the lint trap enough?
No. The trap catches part of the lint, and the rest settles in the duct and the cap. Cleaning the trap after every load is a good habit, and it does not replace cleaning the vent.
Do you clean commercial dryer vents?
Yes. We clean the vents of commercial dryers in laundries and multi-unit buildings as well as in homes.
Air ducts
How often should air ducts be cleaned?
There is no single schedule. Pets, recent work or a musty smell may call for it sooner, and many homes go years between cleanings. We can tell you what we see inside your ducts.
Does cleaning the ducts improve airflow?
It can help when a duct is partly blocked with debris. If a room still gets little air, the cause may be a leak or a disconnected run, and that is a repair.
How do I know if my ducts leak?
Rooms that stay warm, weak airflow from a register, and a system that runs long without cooling are common signs. A look in the attic shows loose joints, torn duct and dried tape.
Can you add ducts to a new room?
In most cases, yes. We look at the equipment and the space, and tell you what the room needs and how the run would go.
Booking and visits
When can I reach you?
The office is open every day from 7 am to 9 pm. You can send a request through the form at any hour, and it is answered when the office opens.
Do you work in homes and commercial buildings?
Yes, in both: single-family homes, condos and townhomes, and offices, laundries and multi-unit buildings.
Which towns do you serve?
Palm Desert, Indian Wells, La Quinta, Rancho Mirage, Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Bermuda Dunes, Indio and Thousand Palms.
Is the estimate free?
Estimates are free. Call or send a request, and we will tell you what the visit involves.
Request an estimate
Dryer vent or air ducts? Tell us which, leave your number, and we call to set a time.