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Clean the dryer vents of invited North Birmingham homes (2026-07-19)

Clogged dryer vents are a quiet fire risk and a steady energy drain, and in older homes the vent may never have been cleaned. A quarterly round with a brush kit clears the run from drum to exterior hood, cuts drying time, and removes a leading cause of house fires. Fifteen minutes per home, real risk removed. Standard: NFPA dryer-fire prevention guidance; SDG 7.3 and 11. Proof: Removed-lint photo plus clear-hood airflow photo Method (NFPA dryer-fire prevention guidance; SDG 7.3 and 11.): 1. Unplug the dryer and pull it clear with the host's help. 2. Brush and vacuum the duct from the drum connection to the exterior hood, ground-reachable runs only. 3. Clear the exterior hood flap and confirm it swings free. 4. Reconnect, push back, and run the dryer briefly to confirm strong airflow at the hood. 5. Photograph the lint removed and the clear hood with GPS and date. Done when: Removed-lint photo plus clear-hood airflow photo

Where: Host-invited homes near 41st Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35207
Pay: $140 proposed
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Proof: Removed-lint photo plus clear-hood airflow photo
This is exactly what gets it approved. Nothing settles without it.
Level: entry
Open until: 2026-10-19

How this work is done

A documented method, so this packet comes out the same whoever does it. Typically 30–120 minutes. Method of record: Existing-home envelope + drainage maintenance (gutter/downspout clearing, weep-screed and foundation-vent clearance, minor exterior envelope-crack sealing, dryer-vent lint clearance) — the entry-rung DIY-safe maintenance that keeps a home dry, pest-excluded and ready for the LBC Energy/Water petal work above it. DOE Weatherization Assistance Program envelope-maintenance practice + CPSC dryer-vent fire-safety guidance. SDG 11.1 (adequate, safe housing). assess->clear/patch->verify

Bring

ladder rated for gutter-line access (or a ground-level gutter-cleaning wand) + gloves
garden hose or gutter scoop + bucket for downspout flush
exterior-grade caulk/sealant + putty knife for minor envelope-crack sealing
flexible dryer-vent brush kit + shop vacuum for lint clearance
camera + GPS + tape measure

Steps

1. ASSESS: photograph each gutter run, downspout outlet, foundation weep screed/vent, exterior crack, and dryer-vent termination as found (debris, growth, buried screed, crack width, lint buildup).
2. Clear gutters and downspouts by hand or scoop, working from a stable ladder or ground-level tool; flush each downspout with water and redirect any outlet that discharges against the foundation to daylight at least 3 ft away.
3. Clear vegetation, mulch and debris from weep screeds and foundation vents so the wall assembly can drain and breathe; clean and prep any minor exterior envelope crack (non-structural, hairline to 1/4 in) and seal it with an exterior-grade sealant matched to the substrate.
4. Clear the dryer-vent duct run with a flexible brush kit from both the machine end and the exterior termination, and vacuum out the accumulated lint.
5. VERIFY: photograph each item from the matching before-vantage, pour a test cup of water down each cleared downspout to confirm flow, and confirm the dryer-vent damper opens and closes freely.

If it does not match the plan

Crack is wider than 1/4 in, stepped, or shows active movement -> STOP, do not seal, route to a licensed structural inspector.
Gutter-line access requires a ladder above 2 stories or a steep/wet roof -> route to a licensed/insured gutter contractor instead of DIY.
Weep screed or vent is buried under hardscape/grade that would require digging to expose -> document and route to a contractor rather than disturbing it.

What counts as done

Before/after photo pairs for every gutter run, weep screed/vent, crack and vent termination worked
Downspout water-flow test showing clear discharge routed away from the foundation
Dryer-vent damper opens/closes freely after clearing, with a lint-removal photo
No structural crack (wider than 1/4 in, stepped, or actively growing) sealed over — those route to a licensed inspector instead

Proof is measured against these, not judged by taste.

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