Fire Prevention is our Business
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813-951-2024
Our Business HoursMon: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tue: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Wed: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Thu: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Fri: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Public Holidays : Closed
The Lint Surgeon LLC
Professional Dryer Vent Cleaning. Installations, Modifications and Repairs.We service residential and commercial businesses around the Tampa areas.
“Failure to clean dryer vents is a leading cause of household fires.”
According to NFPA Research around 16,000 household fires involve clothes dryers and washing machines each year.
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Neighborhood Special
The Cleaning Process
Regular cleaning is essential to keep your equipement operating effiencently, avoid potential fire hazzards and will help to reduce energy costs and longer running times.
Inspection
We will locate the vent hood outside the house, it could be either on the roof or to the side of the house. We may need to access it via ladders and climbing on the roof of the property.Then we go inside the laundry room and clean the system.If we find something that needs to be repaired, we inform the customer before repairing, we will take photos for you to highlight any problems before work commences.
Dryer Access
Lint Remvoal
We do not blow lint out into your yard, and we make sure we clean up the work area before leaving.
In addition, we deep clean your clothes dryer and its surrounding area.
We test to ensure everything is working effiently and correctly before leaving.As a courtesy, we also clean the lint trap cavity in the dryer.
Benefits of regular cleaning
Benefits
Regular servicing and maintenence protects and saves you.
Protection
Preventing risks of home fires.
Keeps Family and home safe.
Helps to preserve your clothes.
Reduces allergens in your home.
Less humidity in the home.
Decreased dust particles in the air.
Keeps homes cleaner.
Savings
Extends the life of your dryer.
Shorter drying times.
Less drying cycles required.
Saving on energy costs.
Reduces breakdown and repair costs.
We have technicians in your area
Repairs and Installations
Maintenance of ducts and vents is essential for effective drying and safety.
Repairs
We can repair old or damaged vent systems. Scott is certified to repair and install EPA and HVAC systems, he has over 40 years experience as building engineer.
Having knowledge of older and newer systems means you will always have the best solutions offered to you.
Installations
Need to upgrade or repalce an old system?
No problem we can install new vents and ducts proffessionally.
We have technicians in your area
Who we are
Professional - Protection - Personal
Our Mission.
To provide excellent service and guarantee satisfaction so we become the company that our customers, not only use every time they need service, but also the one they recommend to their family and friends.
Our Story.
The Lint Surgeon is a family owned company that was created in 2011.Scott having worked in property management realized so many homes and familes were unware of the dangers they lived in or how many familes when moving into a new home knew the risk that it could easily go up in flames.He was shocked to see no one ever checked or cleaned for lint build up from tumble dryer vents before buying a home.The solution was simple and easy to remedy, everyone needed the Lint Surgeon.Scott made it his personal mission to educate people on the importance of properly maintaining their dryer vent systems.Lint build up is a fire hazard and we wanted to keep our community safe from home fires.We saw the opportunity to educate the public and also a business opportunity.
Who is Scott Rosenfeld?
Scott is a US veteran. - "Thank you for your Service Scott"
He served overseas (in Korea) as a satellite communications technician.He has over 40 years of experience as a building engineer and a property manager. Owner and senior technician for the Lint Surgeon LLC.Professional Certifications:Universal EPA HVAC
Indoor Air Quality
Who is Claudia Rosenfeld?
Claudia manages the office and the public relations for the company.Her main goal is to make sure our customers are satisfied with the quality of our service.
Schedule for a technicians visit
To provide you with best professional service please provide us with the following information.We will contact you to schedule a time for our technician to visit your location.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you help Businesses?
Spas
Nail Salons
Hair Salons
Animal Hospitals
Chiropractors
Property Managers
Private Hotels
Why should I have my dryer vent system professionally cleaned?
Reduce the risk of a dryer related fire
Shorten drying times, number of dry cycles
Save money on utility bills
Reduce allergens in your home
Extend the life of your dryer
Preserve your clothes
How do I know if my dryer vent needs cleaning?
If you have never had your dryer vent cleaned.
If your clothes take an unusually long amount of time to dry.
If you can see lint build-up in and around the vent hood – (Usually located on the outside of your home).
If your dryer seems to run hotter than normal.
You notice more dust accumulating around the home quicker than normal.
You see condensation inside your dryer.
Your clothes seem damp after the drying cycle.
You always need another drying cycle or keep extending the dryer processing time.
How often should my dryer vent be cleaned?
Households of 1 person about every 18 months.
Households of 2–3 people every 12 months.
Households with 4+ people every 6 months or less depending on the amount of laundry processed.
Benefits of regular cleaning
How long does it take to clean my dryer vent?
Generally*, lint cleaning takes between ½ an hour to an hour for a regular home with a dryer on the ground floor.
Dryers that are positioned in large homes or far from the exit vent can take longer.
Vents on roofs may require additional time and staff.
We do not service 2 story buildings.
*First time customers or vents that have not maintained a regular cleaning schedule may take longer to be cleaned.
Times can also vary for underground systems.
What is the Price for Service
Our prices are some of the best in the market, and not one price can fit all types of jobs and homes.We pride ourselves on giving you the best price and service and part of that service we give is to quote you for the job you require and not a standard call out charge plus time for the job as found with many of our compeditors.The cost will vary for example if there is more than one storey or depending where your home or office is located.Sometimes we may have to replace parts. There will be additional fees for replacement parts, but we will advise you before replacing them.
Contact us Today for a Price Quote.
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