Dryer Vents

A backed-up vent is a fire hazard.

The dryer vent from your laundry dryer to the outside is owned by the unit owner and each owner is responsible for ensuring that these vents are regularly cleaned.

Solution one

First take a look at the the helpful instructions - thoughtfully prepared by a volunteer resident on the HP communications committee: https://www.hudsonparkottawa.com/maintenance/2017/10/25/dryer-vents

Solution two

The HVAC company Dilfo Mechanical HVAC Services has offered to inspect unit dryer vents with each client for appropriate solutions. This company was the installer of the dryer vents at Hudson Park and their contact is: Dilfo Mechnaical: 1481 Cyrville Rd, Gloucester, ON K1B 3L7, (613) 741-7731.

Solution three

Vision Air (the HVAC company currently contracted to clean the building HVAC system) is quoting the cost of cleaning the dryer vent if residents want to group together:

An individual cost to clean out the lint trap and ‘reachable duct’ is $145.00 plus HST. Vision Air will also offer a group price (for approx. 7 units all done in the same day) for $89.00 per unit plus HST.