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Commercial dryer vent cleaning removing lint buildup from laundromat exhaust system

Commercial Dryer Vent Cleaning in Ontario

Lint is highly flammable. Commercial dryers generate massive amounts of it. Every year, clogged dryer vents cause thousands of fires—many in laundromats, hotels, and multi-family buildings. Ontario Hood Cleaning cleans your entire vent system from dryer to rooftop, eliminating the fire hazard.

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The Hidden Fire in Your Walls

Your dryer lint traps catch about 75% of lint. The rest travels into the vent system—accumulating in ducts, elbows, and rooftop terminations. This lint is essentially kindling waiting for a spark. When dryer elements get hot enough, ignition happens.

Ontario Hood Cleaning provides complete commercial dryer vent cleaning from the dryer connection to the exterior termination. We remove all lint buildup using rotating brushes and high-powered vacuums. The result: eliminated fire hazard, improved dryer efficiency, and faster drying times. We service laundromats, hotels, hospitals, multi-family buildings, and any commercial operation with dryers.

Complete Vent System Cleaning

  • Lint trap housing and surrounding areas
  • Interior vent duct (full length)
  • Elbows and transitions (high accumulation points)
  • Vertical risers (in multi-story buildings)
  • Rooftop or wall terminations
  • Connection points and dampers
Before and after commercial dryer vent cleaning showing lint removal
Benefits

Why Dryer Vent Cleaning Saves Lives and Money

Clogged dryer vents cause fires, waste energy, and destroy equipment. Regular cleaning prevents all three.

Fire Prevention

Fire Prevention

Dryer fires cause $35 million in property damage annually in North America. Lint ignites at just 480°F—well within reach of overheated dryer elements. Clean vents remove the fuel that makes dryer fires possible.

  • Eliminate fire hazard
  • Protect property and lives
30% Energy Savings

30% Energy Savings

Clogged vents restrict airflow. Your dryers run longer cycles to dry the same load—using more gas or electricity. Clean vents restore designed airflow, reducing energy costs by up to 30%.

  • Faster drying cycles
  • Lower utility bills
Extended Equipment Life

Extended Equipment Life

Restricted vents make dryers work harder and run hotter. Motors burn out. Heating elements fail. Bearings wear faster. Clean vents reduce equipment stress, preventing premature failure and expensive replacements.

  • Fewer breakdowns
  • Longer dryer lifespan
Insurance Compliance

Insurance Compliance

Many commercial property insurance policies require documented dryer vent cleaning. Without records, claims get denied. We provide detailed documentation that satisfies insurance requirements.

  • Meet policy requirements
  • Documented service records
How We Work

Our Dryer Vent Cleaning Process

Complete lint removal from dryer to rooftop. Every inch of ductwork cleaned.

Our cleaning process

5

Steps

01

System Inspection

We inspect the entire vent system—measuring lint accumulation, identifying restrictions, and checking vent condition for damage.

02

Equipment Connection

Specialized rotating brush and vacuum equipment is connected at the dryer end. Debris is captured, not blown into the building.

03

Power Cleaning

High-powered rotating brushes scrub vent walls throughout the entire duct length. HEPA-filtered vacuum captures all lint and debris.

04

Terminal Cleaning

Rooftop or wall terminations are cleaned and inspected. Dampers are verified to operate properly.

05

Verification

Airflow is measured to confirm proper ventilation. Before-and-after documentation is provided for your records.

FAQ

Common Questions

It depends on usage. High-volume laundromats and busy hotel laundries typically need quarterly cleaning. Medium-volume operations like apartment buildings benefit from semi-annual service. Low-use commercial dryers should be cleaned at least annually. We can recommend a schedule based on your dryer count and volume.
Pricing depends on vent length, accessibility, and number of dryers. Single dryers typically run $100-$200. Laundromats with multiple dryers range from $400-$1,500 depending on dryer count and vent complexity. We provide itemized quotes for your specific configuration.
Watch for: longer drying times (the clearest indicator), excessive heat in the laundry area, burning smell during operation, visible lint around the dryer or vent opening, dryer shutting off mid-cycle (thermal cutoff), or hot clothes at cycle end. Any of these signals immediate need for cleaning.
Yes. We clean dryer vents in all building types—single-story laundromats, mid-rise apartment buildings, and high-rise facilities. Vertical risers in multi-story buildings are actually higher risk because lint accumulates at elbows and transitions. We have equipment to reach all vent configurations.
Individual dryers take 30-45 minutes depending on vent length and condition. A typical 8-dryer laundromat takes 4-6 hours for complete service. We can service during business hours (one dryer at a time) or overnight for minimal disruption.
Absolutely. Restricted airflow forces dryers to run longer and hotter. This causes premature failure of heating elements, motors, and thermal fuses. Dryers are designed for free-flowing exhaust—when vents clog, equipment suffers. Regular cleaning protects your investment.
Yes. Most clients report immediately faster drying times—often 20-30% reduction in cycle time. That means more loads per hour, lower energy costs, and happier customers (in self-service operations). The improvement is measurable.
Lint is the primary fuel, but other factors contribute. Bird nests and debris in outdoor terminations, damaged vent materials, and disconnected joints all increase fire risk. Our inspection identifies all hazards—not just lint buildup. We note any damage or issues requiring attention.
Our standard service cleans the vent system from the dryer connection to the exterior termination. We also clean the lint trap housing area at the dryer. Full internal dryer cleaning (motors, drums, internal airflow paths) is available as an additional service for heavily used equipment.
Yes. Every service includes a detailed report with before-and-after documentation, service date, and technician certification. This satisfies insurance policy requirements for maintained dryer vent systems. Keep these records—you'll need them if you ever file a claim.
Yes. If we find issues during cleaning—damaged vent material, excessive restrictions, missing termination caps, or poor routing—we can often address them during the same visit. Major modifications are quoted separately, but minor improvements can be handled on the spot.
DIY cleaning can address simple, short vents. But commercial vents are often long, have multiple elbows, and include vertical risers that consumer equipment can't reach. Professional rotating brush systems and high-powered vacuums remove lint that brushes alone push further into the system.

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