We have been in the industry since 1978, making us the trusted chimney cleaning company in Missouri. We proudly serve Warrensburg, Missouri, Sedalia, Missouri, Clinton, Missouri, Knob Noster, Missouri, Centerview, Missouri, Kingsville, Missouri, Leeton, Missouri, Lone Jack, Missouri, and Columbus, Missouri.

How Often Do Dryer Vents Need to Be Cleaned?

The frequency of dryer vent cleaning depends on the size of your household and how often you use your dryer. On average, we recommend that you have your dryer vents inspected and cleaned at least once a year. Neglecting your dryer vent cleaning not only puts your home at risk of fire, but it can also end up costing you more money on your energy bills due to lost efficiency.

Lint and Heat: A Combustible Combination

Lint is the byproduct that comes off the laundry as they dry. It is carried out of the dryer along with the hot air, where the lint filter traps most but not all of the lint. The filter should be cleaned after every load, but even a regularly cleaned one will still allow some lint past the filter into the dryer vent duct.

Lint can also collect around the drum inside the body of the dryer itself and between the dryer and the wall of the room, near the connection between the dryer and the dryer vent duct. It collects most easily in flexible ducts due to the several ridges on the sides, or in ducts that curve or otherwise bend. 

When the lint settles on the sides of the duct, it sticks a bit from the residual moisture of the heavy, humid air, and later dries into an impacted mass that can’t be removed just by simply blowing it away. This buildup can restrict the airflow over time and the heat from the dryer can become even hotter in the confined space, possibly igniting the dryer lint stuck in the dryer vent or around the drum inside the body of the dryer.

Benefits of Using Dryer Vent Cleaning Services

As a homeowner, you shouldn’t look at cleaning your dryer vent as an option- it’s a necessity. It offers the following benefits.

Reduces the risk of dryer fires

In the United States, dryer fires are one of the leading causes of house fires. If you want to reduce the risk of dryer fires in your home, we recommend regular dryer vent cleaning. 

By removing the lint and other buildups from your dryer vent, you leave nothing for sparks to catch. If a spark has nothing to catch, it won’t start any fire.

Saves energy

Dryer vents collect more and more dust and debris over time. As this dust and debris accumulates, it leaves less room through which exhausted air can travel. As a result, your dryer must work harder to stay operational, which means higher energy costs.

So, if you want to save as much energy as possible, you need to clean out your dryer vent. When your dryer vent is clear, it will allow exhausted air to travel freely, placing no undue strain upon the dryer itself and requiring no additional energy.

Reduces wear and tear on your dryer

The dirtier your dryer vent is, the harder its adjoining dryer has to work. The harder the dryer has to work, the more wear and tear it will suffer.

If you want your dryer to run optimally, you need to have your dryer vent cleaned at least once a year. However, if you have a big household, you might want to consider cleaning your dryer vent every six to nine months.

Allows for faster drying times

The more lint that a dryer vent collects, the less efficiently the dryer will run. While it still gets the job done, it will take much more energy to do so.

Furthermore, it’s not only wasting energy. It will take more time as well. In fact, it could prevent clothes or bedding from being dried fully in a single cycle. 

This may force you to monitor your dryer carefully and run it in quick succession because if you fail to do so, your clothes and bedding may take on a musty odor and dingy appearance. If you don’t want to do this tedious task, regular dryer vent cleaning can help.

Keeps your clothing looking good longer

Every time you throw clothes into the dryer, it loses a small fraction of their quality. This is because heat deteriorates the small fibers within the clothing, causing it to become stretched and worn. 

There isn’t much you can do to prevent this from happening, but there is something you can do to slow down the process. Regular dryer vent cleaning can help. 

Keeps allergens at bay

Another issue with a dirty dryer vent is that it traps water from wet clothing. Once this water is trapped, it attracts all types of allergens from mold to dust and more. Unfortunately, these allergens can spread to the rest of your home over time. 

When this happens, a family member may develop a cough, a rash, congestion, or another similar symptom. That’s why a dryer vent cleaning can help keep allergens at bay and provide healthier air for you and your loved ones.

Why Choose Heritage Air Duct Cleaning & Chimney Sweeps?

We know it can be hard to find reliable dryer vent cleaning services these days. Some might say the whole idea is outdated. However, you can expect it from Heritage Air Duct Cleaning & Chimney Sweeps. 

Our professionals believe that courtesy is as important as great cleaning, and we show it with every service call with our customers.

We can sum up our cleaning philosophy pretty easily. Upon the completion of service, our customers will be healthier, with cleaner, safer, and more energy-efficient homes or businesses.

Certified, Licensed, and Insured

When you choose us, you get the peace of mind you deserve. We are fully insured, with all the relevant certifications and licenses for all of our services. We operate according to the latest industry standards for safety and efficiency, using modern equipment for the best results possible.

What You See is What You Get

Heritage Air Duct Cleaning & Chimney Sweeps charges fair and competitive prices, without any last-minute surprises. We offer a video inspection of your ducts before we start so that we can show you exactly what it looks like now and explain everything that we’ll do. Finally, we will get your approval before we start the work.

Indoor Air Quality- Health

Our team is passionate about indoor air quality. Indoor air pollution can have negative effects on your health. Eliminating environmental pollutants such as VOCs, mold, and allergens can greatly improve indoor air quality.

State-of-the-Art Equipment

There is a reason why you need a professional company to clean your air ducts. Only a professional company will take the time to do the necessary prep work properly, painstakingly sealing all the vents and registers beforehand to keep the air duct debris from contaminating your home. Furthermore, only a professional will have the professional equipment that scrubs every dust from the walls of the ducts and chimneys. Cleaning without using the proper equipment can actually increase indoor air pollution.

Comprehensive Services and Complete Cleaning Solution

Heritage Air Duct Cleaning & Chimney Sweeps starts with your indoor air quality and chimney system efficiency, but it doesn’t end there. We also cover everything you need to live and work in a clean and healthy environment, and air ducts are only one part of that. 

We offer a complete cleaning solution for all residential and commercial settings with chimney cleaning, chimney repair, chimney caps, chimney inspection, chimney relining, and furnace relining.

Long-Term Solutions at Prices You Can Afford

Heritage Air Duct Cleaning & Chimney Sweeps offers honest and competitive prices for quality services. Our rates are neither the lowest nor the highest, just standard expenses for cleaning services that consistently exceed expectations. 

100% Customer Satisfaction

Our 100% customer satisfaction guarantee is as simple as it gets. We promise you that you will be completely satisfied with our services. If in any way you are not satisfied with any of our services, just let us know and we will be happy to set things right.