A Vadnais Heights, MN chimney sweep for chimney and dryer vent care

Chimney sweep in Vadnais Heights, with the dryer vent in one visit

A fireplace flue and a dryer vent both carry exhaust out of the house, and both fill with something that burns: soot and creosote in the flue, lint in the vent. The tools are close cousins too, brushes, rods and a vacuum.

Booking them together saves you a second trip. A combined visit runs like this:

1. We lay drop cloths at the hearth and the laundry area.
2. The flue is swept, and we look over the firebox, damper and cap.
3. The dryer vent is cleared from the back of the machine to the outside hood.
4. We show you what we found and what, if anything, needs a repair.

What does a clogging dryer vent look like in the laundry room?

The dryer usually warns you before it quits. Match what you notice to the likely cause.

What do we look at on a chimney nobody has checked since you moved in?

We start with the parts within reach: the firebox, the damper and the lowest stretch of the flue. Then we check the cap and crown above the roof and the flue for soot, creosote and damage. A camera shows the inside of the flue when the job calls for it, and a Level 2 inspection always uses one.

If the fireplace is gas, the visit becomes a service of the burner and venting. A gas fireplace needs a yearly check too.

A chimney fire shows itself as flames at the top or a roar inside. Everyone goes outside first, and 911 is the call.

A good vent cleaning ends outside, with the hood flap swinging free. You will find starting prices for both jobs on our services page, and the dryer vent cleaner you pick should clear the whole run.