In Cary's older neighborhoods, the most common finding is a vent that's never been touched since the home was built — often 15, 20, or more years of accumulation. Unlike newer construction, these vents frequently show joint separation where sections have shifted apart over decades, creating ledges just inside the seams where lint catches and builds rather than simply blowing through. What starts as a small ledge can become a near-complete blockage over enough years.
The second issue we regularly find in Cary is aluminum flex duct used for the full vent run instead of rigid metal — common in homes built before current code tightened material requirements. Flex duct's accordion-style interior is far more lint-prone than smooth rigid duct, and combined with age, these sections are often the most restricted part of the whole system. We document the condition and explain options clearly before any work begins.
The Air Ducters has been serving Cary and the Triangle for over 10 years. Every dryer vent cleaning includes before and after airflow testing, photo documentation of joint and duct condition, and a clear verbal summary of what we found. Every one of our 88 Google reviews carries a five-star rating — earned the same way on every job: honest assessment, thorough work, and results you can see.
