Clogged dryer vents are a fire risk you can schedule away.
Failure to clean is one of the leading factors behind residential clothes dryer fires, according to the U.S. Fire Administration — and in a multifamily building, one unit's fire is everyone's problem. Trash Chief schedules property-wide dryer vent cleaning building by building, and gives you a unit-by-unit log you can hand to your insurer, your owner or your fire marshal.
Why apartment dryer vents clog faster than you think
Apartment dryer vents often run longer distances than single-family homes, with more turns and routes to the roof or an exterior wall. Every turn catches lint. Residents rarely clean beyond the lint screen, and many never realize the vent is restricted until drying times double — which means the dryer runs hotter and longer, wearing out machines and raising energy use.
For the property, the risk is concentrated: a clogged vent in one unit can start a fire that damages the units around it. Insurers and inspectors increasingly ask whether vents are cleaned on a schedule and whether there's a record to prove it.
What the unit-by-unit log gives you
Every unit gets a status: cleaned, no access, or issue found. Issues — crushed transition ducts, disconnected runs, damaged exterior hoods, bird nests — are photographed and listed for your maintenance team. No-access units are rescheduled. At the end, you have a single document showing every unit's status and date, organized the way insurers and inspectors ask for it.
Dryer vent cleaning
Dryer vent cleaning is priced per unit, with roof-terminated vents and vents needing lift or roof access quoted separately after the survey. Multi-building properties scheduled in one program get a lower per-unit rate than one-off requests.
- Building-by-building scheduling with resident notices prepared for your office
- Cleaning from the dryer connection through to the exterior termination
- Inspection of transition ducts and exterior hoods
- Unit-by-unit service log: completed, no access, or issue found
- Photos of damaged, crushed or disconnected ducts for your maintenance team
- Annual reminder and rebooking so it never slips
Four steps, no chasing.
- 01
Survey
We look at vent routes (wall or roof termination), building count and access, then propose a schedule.
- 02
Resident notice
We prepare the notice; your office sends it so residents expect us.
- 03
Building blocks
Crews work one building at a time to keep disruption low and your team's escort time short.
- 04
Log and follow-up
You receive the unit-by-unit log and an issue list; no-access units are rescheduled.
- Garden-style and mid-rise communities with in-unit washers and dryers
- Properties preparing for insurance renewals or fire inspections
- Owners who want documented preventive maintenance across a portfolio
- Repairs and replacement of damaged ductwork are flagged for your maintenance team or contractor; we document them but don't perform construction repairs.
- Roof access is subject to safe access conditions confirmed during the survey.
Documentation that holds up
The log is organized by unit and date — the format insurers and inspectors ask for.
Bundled with your agreement
Same vendor, same invoice, same point of contact as valet trash.
Minimal disruption
We work in building blocks so your maintenance team isn't escorting a crew all week.
Common questions
How often should apartment dryer vents be cleaned?
At least once a year for most communities. High-use buildings and long or roof-terminated vent runs may need it more often. We recommend a schedule after the first cleaning based on what we find.
Do residents need to be home?
No, as long as your office provides access under your lease's notice terms. Units we can't access are listed and rescheduled.
Do you clean roof-terminated vents?
Yes, where safe roof access is available. Roof vents are quoted separately after the survey.
What do you do if you find a damaged duct?
We photograph it, note the unit and list it in the issue report for your maintenance team.
Will the log satisfy our insurer?
The log shows every unit's status and service date with photos of issues found. Confirm your carrier's specific requirements; most ask for exactly this kind of record.
Add dryer vents to your agreement
Tell us about your community. We'll schedule a walkthrough and send pricing for valet trash and any services you want bundled.