I came across this Dryer Booster Fan control switch completely melted and burnt out. The worst I've seen. In this case the only symptom of a problem was the booster fan wasn't working. In other cases there might be a burnt smell associated. It's not often that Dryer Booster Fans...
New Van for May 2024!
Introducing the new van. This will make it so much easier work out of. It will also be cheaper to operate. Most days I drive in to Vancouver from Langley. This is so much more fuel efficient. All the tools, equipment and fans all in one spot. Ready to fix...
Dryer Vent Screen
Just a quick update. I came across this plugged up and damaged lint screen. The screen had been painted over with lint still on it. This nearly completely blocked the screen. The paint used wasn't meant for metal and as a result was peeling off. With a plugged screen the...
Dryer Booster Fan in ceiling
Here I came across a dryer booster fan in the ceiling. It hadn't been serviced in a very long time, if ever. It was completely broken and as such it had to be replaced. Usually this type of fan can be repaired or even just needs a minor service but...
Quality Dryer Booster Fan Repair: Apr 2023
Use an experienced technician. While visiting a building in Burnaby's Brentwood area today, I came across a malfunctioning dryer booster fan. Despite recent attempts to fix it - the motor had been replaced - the fan still wasn't working. Having repaired many of these fans before, I was confident that...
SV156 and Screens
Flappers for dryer vents are generally considered better than screens for a few reasons: Better air flow: Flappers allow for better air flow through the dryer vent, which can improve the efficiency of the dryer and reduce the risk of lint buildup. Screens can trap lint and debris, which...