Duct cleaning?

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September 9, 2015 at 9:16 pm #818398

anonyme
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I have a long stretch of dryer duct that needs cleaning. Does anyone out there have a recommendation?

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September 9, 2015 at 10:08 pm #827691

metrognome
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Anonyme – this is the company CondoManagements hired to clean our dryer vents (4 story bldg., vented to the roof.) I have no idea what they charge as owners weren’t billed separately. If they are coming to WS for another job, maybe you can piggyback to reduce any travel charge.

http://ventmasters.net/

Sears and Coit also do dryer vent cleaning as do some chimney sweeps.

Whomever you hire, make sure the vent hose is properly reattached; I recently discovered my dryer hose was disconnected and a clamp was missing. No idea when it happened, and it could have been when the dryer was serviced, but …

Also, while the dryer is moved out for the cleaning, you may want to change out the 2 washer hoses; they should be replaced every 5 years or so. Cheap insurance against a flood if they break.

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September 9, 2015 at 10:23 pm #827692

anonyme
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thanks, Metrognome – good advice. Didn’t know that about the washer hoses…I’ll pick up a couple. My Bosch stacking W/D is really heavy, so don’t want to move them often!

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September 9, 2015 at 11:47 pm #827693

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anonyme – if I remember correctly from earlier posts, you have an older home. Shut-off valves for washers weren’t common then (heck, w/d’s weren’t common then). If you don’t have them already, I think you can get in-line valves that don’t require a plumber so you can add them when you replace the hoses. True Value or McLendon’s can help with info on proper installation (do you need to tape the threads, etc.)

I also discovered that the shut-offs installed for the sinks, toilets, etc. in my 25 yo condo were cr@p. I would recommend a plumber replace those (one of mine literally fell apart when he tried to close it.) The cost will probably be less than your insurance deductible if they break and flood the place. YouTube has all kinds of DIY videos.

http://www.hometipsforwomen.com/replacing-washing-machine-hoses (not being sexist; this site had the best explanation)

http://www.ronhazelton.com/tips/how_to_remove_and_replace_washing_machine_water_supply_hoses

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September 9, 2015 at 11:57 pm #827694

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Thanks for those links, metrognome. I’ll give them a visit.

Yes, my house is about 80 years old – I’m impressed you remembered! I’ve gotten pretty good at fixing stuff myself, but had the house re-plumbed (by a pro) 10 years ago. The hookup should be up to code, but I’ll check that as well.

Meanwhile, I found a duct cleaning kit on Amazon with great reviews for $18. Worth a try!

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