Lint on top of the dryer. A hot laundry room. Clothes that come out hotter than they should. Those are venting problems, not dryer problems. Many Alexandria homes run long duct paths from a basement laundry up and out through brick, and every foot collects lint. That restricts airflow, stretches dry times, and raises real fire risk. We clear the full run, check the hood flap outside, and replace crushed or foil duct with proper rigid pipe. Stop drying loads until it is cleaned. Call us or use the quote form to get on the schedule.
Taking calls until 5:00 PM ET

From Alexandria we cover 22301, 22304 and 22306 along with Rose Hill, Lincolnia, Baileys Crossroads and Arlington.
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Once a year works for most households. Go more often with a long duct run, several kids' worth of laundry, or a pet that sheds. If cycle times creep up before the year is out, that's your signal to schedule sooner.
Yes. Packed lint is fuel, and blocked exhaust makes the dryer run hotter than designed. Gas dryers can also push combustion byproducts back into the room. That's why we check the full run, not just the first few feet.
Only short, listed transition hose belongs there, and it can't be crushed against the wall. Inside walls and joists, rigid metal duct is what holds up. We swap out plastic or damaged foil when we find it.
Often, yes. Long vertical runs collect the most lint and need brushing from the accessible end with a vacuum pulling debris. We'll look at your setup and tell you straight if it needs a roof specialist instead.
Most weeks we hold same-week slots across 22302, 22305 and the rest of the city. Morning and afternoon windows are available, and we call before we roll up so you're not sitting by the door. Parking in Old Town can be tight — let us know if we need a permit or a spot behind the building.
Call us or fill out the form. Describe what you hear, smell or see. Brand and rough age help. We ask a few questions so the tech arrives with likely parts on the truck.
Pick a window that works. Our tech tests the machine, checks power, water and drainage, then explains what failed in plain words. No jargon, no guessing out loud at your kitchen table.
Most jobs finish the same visit. If a part must be ordered, we tell you what and why. If the unit isn't worth fixing, we say that too, and you decide.
Ask these of anyone you let into your home — us included. Call and we'll answer all five before you book anything.
Describe the fault, approve the written quote, get it fixed. Starting takes about a minute.
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