Air Compressor Tools vs. Brushing tools (A guide to dryer vent cleaning)
Dryer Vent Cleaners of Connecticut has been using compressed air brushing tools for dryer vent cleaning since we began business. Competitors in the industry have insinuated that these tools are inferior to the recommended brushing tools that they use. We’d like to tell you a bit about the different equipment our industry uses, and why air compressed tools are better.
Often times, other dryer vent cleaning companies will remove your dryer to get access to the vent. They will then proceed to use an articulating brushing tool (powered by a cordless drill) to clean debris from the back of your dryer. They are then supposed to go to the exhaust (where the vent terminates) and insert the tool to clean the rest of the vent. The brushes do a good job of loosening any debris inside the vent. The potential problems with this approach are that the brushes have a tough time navigating bends in the vent. The brushes can also cause a clog by loosening debris and pushing it into a centralized location (companies should be checking airflow after to ensure that they have not created a clog). The brushing approach can also be a bit rougher and can cause a loose pipe to disconnect. Finally, anytime the dryer is moved, there is potential to scratch your floor, and if your vent was securely attached there is no guarantee it will be put back correctly.
Dryer Vent Cleaners of Connecticut’s approach is a bit different. When we clean a vent, we first inspect the rear of the dryer. Our inspection is to ensure that the vent is properly connected. We then go to the vent’s termination point and insert an air powered brushing tool. Our tool is powered by compressed air and it loosens any debris inside the vent. The air which is shot through the tool is released backwards, which allows us to blow any loosened debris backwards. Our cleaning is done with the dryer running. The airflow from the dryer aids in pushing any debris out of your dryer. The running dryer also allows us to ensure that the vent has not become disconnected or clogged during cleaning. Through our process we are often able to clean the vent quickly and efficiently without removing the dryer. This ensures that your floors are not scuffed or damaged. Finally, we carry tools that use backward facing compressed air only with no brushing attachment. This tool is needed when we encounter an older and fragile dryer vent. A brush can rip or damage these types of vents, while compressed air will gently remove any debris.
You may be wondering, “why do our competitors use a different method?” – the appropriate air compressor and duct cleaning tools are thousands of dollars versus brushes that can be cheaply picked up at your local hardware store. Furthermore, the large equipment requires larger vehicles and periodic maintenance. This often deters their purchase. Our company carries the brushes used by our competitors and will use them when it is not possible to access a termination point of the vent. Mostly, this is not needed and the brushes tend to collect dust as the preferred tools are employed.
When searching for a dryer vent cleaning company we would recommend that you consider the quality of equipment used. Quality equipment will do a quality job. At Dryer Vent Cleaners of Connecticut we strive for quality with every cleaning. Call us today to get a quote about your next cleaning project: (860)414-4206.