Dryer vent fires are the #1 residential fire cause in California. Lint buildup in the duct is invisible from the outside — but a single load of laundry can ignite it. Our inspection checks your dryer vent as part of the full 12-point assessment.
Lint is extremely flammable. Every load of laundry pushes lint through your duct. Over time it accumulates — and when the dryer overheats, it ignites. Fresno's dusty air accelerates accumulation.
Ducts with 90° bends, long runs, or flexible accordion-style tubing trap lint exponentially faster than straight rigid duct runs. Many Fresno homes have exactly this configuration.
Common FindingOlder homes often have plastic flexible dryer duct — a building code violation in California since 2002. Plastic ducts crush easily, restrict airflow, trap lint, and are themselves combustible.
Code ViolationMost homeowners clean the lint trap but never the duct. The duct should be professionally cleaned every 1–2 years. If yours has never been cleaned, it's a fire waiting for an opportunity.
Fresno's agricultural dust and particulates make their way into dryer intake air, adding to lint accumulation faster than in cleaner-air markets. Annual inspection is especially important here.
64% of Fresno properties we inspect have a clogged or improperly vented dryer duct. Our 12-point inspection includes a full dryer vent check — and everything else. From $95/mo.