Are you sure? I sent a message to The Villages Utility department, and here is the reply I received this afternoon.

"Good Afternoon,
All potable meters have a backflow preventer.
Thank you,

Happy Holidays!

-Brandi"

Using this kit there is no need to go on the roof:
Access Denied
Might need the extensions for longer reach:
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My outlet on the roof has a gooseneck duct and a screen. I'm not sure you can remove all the lint without going on the roof. I don't know if Desmond Harris goes on the roof, but I think he does. In any event, this is not a DIY project for me.

It may depend on the age of the home. June 2000 construction, no backflow preventer in the meter / shutoff box or in the box right next to the house. No expansion tank either.

Don't consider calling Desmond Howard a waste of money it is a valuable deed that you are doing for yourself and your family, It is not a learn-as-you-earn type of job. It is usually horrendous cleaning a dryer vent and wondering if you got all the lint or missed some of it. Don't be a stiff get someone to do it who is a pro!

This is correct, gunk gets stuck in the roof vent that requires checking from the roof.

These guys do a good job also.

https://lakesumterdryerventcleaning.com/

In my case one definitely has to go up onto the roof to check for lint. After 6 years of not doing this I found handfuls of lint gathered / stuck to the inside and outside of the vent flap. The flap was held in the open position by all the lint. If it was held closed, we could have had a real problem.

Check your model home - if your dryer is directly vented outside the wall behind your dryer. You can easily do it your self. Most in The Villages are roof vents and you need someone with the proper tools. ANCHOR floor model is a direct vent through the wall the run is about 6 inches . Just look outside on the wall for the vent cover.

I decided to try Complete Dryer Vent Services on 352-653-0809 from a friend in Fenney who recommended them.

My dryer vent is on the roof and i've cleaned the vent and ducts myself when i moved in but i had to climb on the roof in order to complete the job.

Complete Dryer Vent services is going to probably cost more that the local handyman or companies who clean vents BUT they did the most complete and thorough job that i've ever seen.

They first go on the roof and clean out the vent with several different brushes. They then pull out the dryer and systematically clean out the dryer lint trap and the ducting. They are very careful not to damage the floor and will put sliders under the dryer. The technician had several smaller brushes and maybe even a tooth brush that he used in all the nooks and crannies that he could reach when cleaning the dryer lint trap and duct work. They then use a special rotary brush to clean out the main duct going to the roof. Once done they go back on the roof to clean any additional dirt that came out and check the air flow with a special meter and then use a blower to remove any dirt/lint that got blown around the roof. They did everything along with taking before and after pictures that are sent to you with the bill. The technician reviews everything and shows you the before and after pictures at the end of the job. He spent about an hour and 15 minutes solidly working.

They used mats on the roof so not to damage any of the shingles. They used a special gutter cover so the ladder wouldn't scratch the gutter when they climbed onto the roof. When they cleaned ducts that were in the house they used a damp towel to wipe everthing down after they used the brushes. They did a great job of vaccuming and even cleaned under the washing machine. I just never saw anything like this ever when i've had my dryer ducts cleaned by other professionals in the past.

This might sound like overkill but this company doesn't just run a brush up and down the duct and leave.They have special rotary brushes that remove all the built up dirt and lint so you see clean metal duct work when completed. This means the ducts will take longer to build up dirt and lint than just brushing.

I was very satisified with the work and felt the cost was worth all the work that was done. I guess you get what you pay for. I highly recommend this dryer duct cleaning company even though they are slightly more expensive than the rest. Since you only have to do this service usually once a year the cost is not an issue. There is a special price right now so if you are interested give them a call.

Thank you
 

This was very thoughtful of you.

It’s excellent.

Thanks so much.

(Clicking on the plus sign is just not enough!)

What did they charge you? Don't need the work done now.

Thanks for this information.

Correct, most homes have that "goose neck" type of vent on the roof that collects lots of lint. If you have a screen take it off because that will clog very quickly. There is really no way to clean the roof vent from the inside of the house because lint will accumulate on the top of the vent and as this person explained it could keep the flapper from opening fully which would be the worst case to happen because that could lead to a fire.

It's best to just give them a call because i don't know if the charge varies from area to area. But it's definetly worth the money to get this extreemly thorough cleaning done at least once a year. If you are handy and want to run a brush up the vent 6 months in between, that can't hurt.

The key is if you don't scrape all the lint off the metal duct, as you use the dryer new lint will accumulate quicker in the duct. Starting off with a totally clean duct right down to the metal is best because it will take longer for the lint to accumulate.

Our ProFlo has a build code 12/09 and is still functioning.Reads 65 psi. Replacement unit on order though.