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# Dryer Vent Cleaning: Dryer vent cleaning is the removal of accumulated…

**Category:** General Home Repair · **Complexity:** Simple · **Also known as:** dryer duct cleaning, lint trap cleaning, vent line cleaning

## Definition

Dryer vent cleaning is the removal of accumulated lint and debris from the duct line connecting a clothes dryer to the home's exterior vent. The U.S. Fire Administration attributes roughly 2,900 home fires per year to clogged dryer vents — most preventable with annual cleaning.

## Common Questions

### How often should dryer vents be cleaned?

Annually for most households, more often for large families or homes with long vent runs. If drying takes noticeably longer than usual, the vent likely needs cleaning sooner.

### Can I clean the vent myself?

The lint trap and short accessible sections, yes. Full vent runs — especially on second floors or with multiple turns — usually require professional equipment to clean safely and completely.

## Real-World Example

You'd see this when a homeowner in Vancouver, WA notices clothes taking two cycles to dry — CRM Services performs a full vent cleaning and identifies a partially crushed duct elbow that's also reducing flow.

## Why It Matters

Dryer vent cleaning is a high-margin, fast-turn service that fits naturally into CRM Services' annual maintenance plans and as an à la carte add-on.

## Related Terms

- [Annual Maintenance Plan](https://www.crmsvc.com/glossary/annual-maintenance-plan.md): An annual maintenance plan is a subscription-based service where homeowners pay a recurring fee in exchange for scheduled seasonal visits, preventive maintenance tasks, priority response, and discounts on additional services.
- [Preventive Maintenance](https://www.crmsvc.com/glossary/preventive-maintenance.md): Preventive maintenance is the practice of regularly inspecting and servicing property systems and components before problems occur, catching small issues early and avoiding costly emergency repairs.
- [Emergency Maintenance](https://www.crmsvc.com/glossary/emergency-maintenance.md): Emergency maintenance refers to urgent repairs that must be addressed immediately due to safety risks or habitability threats — burst pipes, heating failures, gas leaks, or major roof damage.

## Related Services

- [services](https://www.crmsvc.com/services.md)
- [property managers](https://www.crmsvc.com/property-managers.md)

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