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✦ Certified Dryer Exhaust Technician · C-DET · CSIA

Charleston's Most Thorough Dryer Vent Cleaning

Dave Kelly is the only dryer vent specialist in Charleston who cleans inside the dryer cabinet — where fires actually start.

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"How do you know it's clean if you can't see it?" — Valentine 360 Visibility
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$200
Flat Rate · All-Inclusive
5★
Google & Nextdoor
C-DET
CSIA Certified
90-Day
Clog-Free Guarantee
Every Visit Includes
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Comprehensive evaluation of the entire dryer vent system
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Back pressure test at your dryer (before & after)
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Airflow test at exterior vent cover (before & after)
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Full vent run cleaning with professional equipment
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Interior dryer cabinet cleaning — where fires start
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Complete video inspection of entire vent system
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Results documented and explained to you
$200 flat rate · everything included
no hidden fees, ever
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The Fire Risk Is Real — And Preventable
Two leading fire safety organizations document the danger of poorly maintained dryer vents:
16,000
Home dryer fires responded to by U.S. fire departments annually
NFPA — National Fire Protection Association
2,900
Residential dryer fires documented each year
USFA — U.S. Fire Administration
#1
Leading cause of all dryer fires: failure to clean
Both NFPA and USFA
Annual professional cleaning is recommended by both the NFPA and the U.S. Fire Administration. Don't become a statistic — schedule your cleaning now.
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Hidden Danger

The Threat You Can't See: Disconnected Vents

Standard vent cleaning cannot detect a disconnected vent. When a vent separates at a joint inside a wall or attic, the dryer appears to function completely normally — but every cycle pumps hot, moisture-laden air directly into your home's structure.

  • Mold growth — persistent moisture in enclosed spaces creates ideal conditions for mold, which can spread through wall cavities and require costly remediation
  • Termite infestation — warm, moist wood in attic framing and wall studs is a prime breeding ground for termites and wood-destroying insects
  • Structural damage — years of moisture accumulation can rot framing, compromise insulation, and lead to expensive repairs
Only a video inspection can confirm full vent integrity. Valentine Vents runs a professional-grade camera through your entire vent system after every cleaning — giving you documented confirmation that your vent is fully clear, properly connected, and terminating correctly at the exterior. This is Valentine 360 Visibility.
Disconnected dryer vent discovered in attic — lint visible around separated joint
Disconnected vent in attic — homeowner had no idea
Vent disconnected inside condominium floor cavity
Vent pumping into floor cavity — 4-story condo
Valentine Vents video inspection camera showing disconnected vent joint
Actual video inspection footage — a disconnected vent joint discovered inside the wall
Valentine 360 Visibility

"How do you know it's clean
if you can't see it?"

Following every cleaning, Dave runs a professional-grade inspection camera through your entire vent system. This goes beyond standard cleaning and addresses one of the most serious hazards most homeowners never know about.

The video inspection confirms:

  • The vent is fully clear of lint, debris, and obstructions after cleaning
  • All vent sections are properly connected — no gaps or separations
  • No crushed, kinked, or collapsed sections restricting airflow
  • The vent terminates correctly at the exterior vent cover
  • No bird nests, pest activity, or foreign objects present

You watch the footage with Dave. Nothing is hidden, nothing is assumed. You get documented proof — not just a promise.

Our Services

Everything Your Dryer Vent Needs

From routine annual cleaning to full inspections and duct repairs, Valentine Vents handles it all with the same level of thoroughness every time.

Dryer vent video inspection
Inspection

Dryer Vent Inspection

Full camera video inspection of your entire vent run — the only way to confirm a vent is truly clear and fully connected. Identifies disconnections, blockages, crushed sections, and code violations. When a disconnected vent is found, Valentine Vents restores it on the spot. Footage is shared with you before Dave leaves — proof you can see and keep.

Before dryer vent cleaning — vent packed with lint Before
After dryer vent cleaning — vent completely clear After
Cleaning

Dryer Vent Cleaning

Professional cleaning of your full vent system using commercial-grade agitation, vacuum, and high-pressure air equipment — the right tool selected for each job. Back pressure and airflow tested before and after so improvement is documented in measurable terms, not just assumed.

Improper flex foil transition duct requiring replacement
Repair & Restoration

Vent Repair & Restoration

From improper flex foil transition ducts to disconnected joints, crushed sections, and non-compliant installations — Valentine Vents corrects the full range of dryer vent system problems. Many repairs are completed on the same visit. You are always informed and asked before any additional work is performed.

The Step Others Skip

Interior Dryer Cabinet Cleaning

Cleaning the vent alone does not eliminate the fire risk. The real danger is inside the dryer itself — and Dave Kelly is the only dryer vent specialist in Charleston who addresses it.

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Where fires actually start: Lint accumulates around the motor, heating element, and drum seals inside the dryer cabinet — not just in the vent line. This lint is in direct contact with heating components.
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What most technicians do: Clean the vent from the wall to the exterior. Leave the inside of the dryer untouched. Collect payment. The primary fire hazard remains.
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What Valentine Vents does: Opens the dryer cabinet, removes and documents all lint buildup around the internal components, and provides before-and-after photos of what was found and removed.
Inside dryer cabinet before cleaning — heavy lint buildup
Before cleaning
Inside dryer cabinet after cleaning
After cleaning
Singed lint removed from dryer cabinet — brown and burned showing extreme fire risk
Singed lint removed from this dryer's cabinet. The brown coloration indicates extreme heat exposure. This home came very close to a fire.
Our Process

What Happens on Every Visit

A Valentine Vents appointment is thorough, documented, and fully transparent. You know exactly what was found and what improved — before Dave leaves.

1

Comprehensive Evaluation of the Entire Dryer Vent System

Dave begins every visit with a thorough evaluation of your dryer vent system — assessing the vent routing, transition duct condition, exterior vent cover, and any visible signs of blockage, damage, or code violations before any work begins.

2

Back Pressure Test at the Dryer

Dave measures back pressure at the rear of your dryer to establish a baseline reading. This detects whether your vent may be disconnected inside the walls — something no visual inspection can reveal.

3

Airflow Test at the Exterior Vent Cover

Dave walks to the exterior vent cover and measures output airflow. A low reading indicates a serious blockage or improperly routed duct. Both pressure and airflow readings are recorded and compared at the end of the job.

4

Professional Vent Cleaning

Using a rotary screw air compressor delivering 175 PSI and 55 CFM, the full vent run is cleared of all lint and debris. This is professional equipment — not a shop vac and a brush.

5

Interior Dryer Cabinet Cleaning

Dave opens the dryer cabinet and cleans the interior — the motor, heating element, and drum seals — where lint accumulates in direct contact with heat sources. Most technicians skip this step entirely.

6

Complete Video Inspection

A professional camera runs through your entire vent system so you can see exactly what's inside — disconnections, bird nests, crushed flex duct, and any code violations. Nothing is hidden from you.

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Final Tests & Documentation

Back pressure and airflow are re-tested and compared to the before readings. Results are documented and explained to you so you have measurable proof of improvement. Proof, not just a promise.

Simple Pricing

One Flat Rate. No Surprises.

Everything is included in a single transparent price. You will never be hit with hidden fees, unexpected charges, or a bill that doesn't match what you were quoted.

Complete Service Package
The Valentine Vents Standard
$200
flat rate  ·  everything included  ·  no hidden fees
  • Back pressure test (before & after)
  • Airflow test at exterior vent cover
  • Complete video inspection
  • Full vent system cleaning
  • Interior dryer cabinet cleaning
  • Before & after documentation
  • Code compliance check
  • Dryer efficiency improvement
Transition Duct Replacement — If your transition duct is found to be out of code, Dave can replace it on the same visit for an additional $60. You are always informed and asked before any additional work is performed.
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90-Day Clog-Free Guarantee

Every vent Valentine Vents services is backed by documented before-and-after photos and a full video inspection — so you have proof, not just a promise. If a clog occurs within 90 days of service due to any fault of our work, Dave will return and correct it at no charge.

Guarantee does not cover clogs caused by bird nests, pest activity, or conditions unrelated to our cleaning work.

About the Owner

Hi, I'm Dave Kelly

Dave Kelly — Owner, Valentine Vents, Certified Dryer Exhaust Technician
Certified Dryer Exhaust Technician — Chimney Safety Institute of America

Valentine Vents is a professional dryer vent cleaning company based on Daniel Island, SC, dedicated to fire prevention and home safety. I founded Valentine Vents in 2023, driven by two frustrating personal experiences with dryer vent cleaning companies. Those experiences felt hurried and imperfect, lacked any meaningful documentation, and left me feeling overcharged for underdelivered work. I founded Valentine Vents with a direct commitment to correcting every one of those deficiencies.

I hold the Certified Dryer Exhaust Technician (C-DET) credential, awarded by the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) — the gold standard of certification in the dryer exhaust industry. This demonstrates advanced knowledge of dryer exhaust systems, fire safety codes, and proper cleaning techniques.

When you hire Valentine Vents, you are hiring a trained, certified specialist — not a general handyman or an add-on service bundled into a home services company. Dryer vent cleaning is our profession. We are specialists, and it shows in every job we do.

C-DET Certified — Chimney Safety Institute of America
Based on Daniel Island, serving all of Greater Charleston
5-star rated on Google and Nextdoor
Photo and video documentation on every job
The only Charleston specialist who cleans inside the dryer cabinet
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Customer Reviews

What Charleston Homeowners Say

★★★★★ 5.0 rating · 21 Google + 12 Nextdoor Reviews
33
Total Reviews
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Average Rating
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Five-Star Reviews
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From the Blog

Dryer Vent Safety Tips for Charleston Homeowners

Warning signs, fire statistics, money-saving tips, and what a professional inspection actually reveals — written by Dave Kelly, C-DET.

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Service Area

Serving Greater Charleston

Valentine Vents serves residential customers throughout the Charleston metro area. Not sure if we come to you? Call or text Dave and he'll let you know.

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Real Work in Your Neighborhood

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