This plastic dryer booster fan repair was relatively simple. But made a huge difference and saved the homeowner the cost of a new fan. For this Dryer Booster Fan Repair and remount , was able to quickly get it back working. This model of fan tends to come apart on...
Burning Dryer Booster Fan
Have you ever considered the hidden dangers lurking in your home appliances? Recently, I encountered a burning dryer booster fan that could have easily sparked a fire. Despite being jammed for months, this fan continued to receive power, leading to a dangerous buildup of lint and heat. The situation was...
DBF110 dryer booster fan
This old DBF110 dryer booster fan wasn't working and had not been working for a very long time. I would have expected that the duct cleaning company would have been servicing it but that was not the case. The resident called the company that cleans their ducts and was quoted...
5.0 Rating on Google
Why choose Dryer Booster Fan Services? Many reasons. Just one of those is that I have a 5.0 rating on Google. Currently over 48 reviews. Working on dryer booster fans is the only thing I do. I've been in the dryer duct cleaning business for 20 years as of 2025....
Dryer Booster Fan Not Working
Is your dryer booster fan not working? Do you need to repair it? Can you wait to repair it? A booster fan is typically installed in concrete high rise buildings all around the Metro Vancouver area. The dryer ducts in these buildings are long, narrow and very restrictive. A dryer...
Old dryer booster fans
Recently I completed a large job for a Vancouver strata building. They had a few dryer booster fans that had started to fail. The building is 20 years old, so the fans are also 20 years old. So they had me replace all the old dryer booster fans. This big...
Booster Fan Fire Hazard
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...
Dryer booster fan was installed wrong
I was called out to a suite where they were having lots of problems the their dryer. The dryer was over heating and clothes were not drying. They had the ducts cleaned and this didn't solve the problem. The ducts were clear but not venting very well. The duct cleaners...
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 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...
Poor quality dryer booster fan
This type of plastic dryer booster fan is very susceptible to many problems. Over time the plastic degrades and becomes very brittle. Pieces will start falling off from the exterior. Once this happens I can usually do some fixes unless it's too badly damaged. In which case a new fan...
Broken plastic dryer booster fan replacement: June 2023
Here is an example of what happens to a plastic dryer booster fan. Over time the plastic gets brittle and then the fan breaks. Often times I can repair these types of dryer booster fans but not in this case. Here I had to replace the fan with a new...
Canadian Condominium Institute Webinar Video
Here is the video of the Canadian Condominium Institute webinar video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwzSezVxuOQ The video covers such topics as landscaping, window washing, dryer vent cleaning and of course dryer booster fans. For more info on this see the previous post https://dryerboosterfan.ca/canadian-condominium-institute/
Troubleshooting dryer booster fan and new dryers 2023
If you have a high-efficiency dryer in your home or building, you may run into an issue with your dryer booster fan and new dryers not working correctly together. The sensor that triggers the booster fan to turn on may not get a signal from the lower electric use of...
Canadian Condominium Institute – Webinar April 2023
Canadian Condominium Institute Spring Maintenance Webinar. April 25 2023. The days are getting warmer, the flowers are blooming, and it is time to complete your Spring clean up! Tune in for a basic walk through of Springtime to do's with representatives from local service companies including dryer duct cleaning, window...
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...
Remember to clean your dryer duct and booster fan in 2023
If you're experiencing issues with your dryer booster fan, it could be due to a build-up of lint. This was the case for a recent repair job I completed in Surrey
Broken Dryer Booster Fan Blades
Eventually most fan blades will break. No need for a whole new dryer booster fan, we can just replace the motor. This is an example of a fan repaired in Vancouver BC. We carry parts to fix almost every kind of dryer booster fan. Causes There are several different causes...
Tight spaces
These dryer booster fans were installed in very tight spaces around very large washer/dryer sets. Where needed we can make room to fit dryer booster fans in most laundry closets.
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...