Here I removed a very old and broken dryer booster fan from this cupboard. I then installed a new fan in it's place. The owner was very pleased because the fan was able to be hidden from view. I was also able to put the fan in a spot that...
Lint Box with a Dryer Booster Fan
In this setup a lint box is installed before a dryer booster fan. This will keep the booster fan and duct clean. Having both a Lint Box with a Dryer Booster Fan is the best way to keep you dryer system working properly and problem free for many years. For...
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...
New West Booster Fan Install
This suite in New Westminster had a leak in the ceiling caused by the dryer duct. I installed a dryer booster fan to help prevent this from leaking in the future.
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...
Ceiling Leaks from a dryer duct Apr 2023
Ceiling leaks are a common problem in high rise buildings around Metro Vancouver. While there can be many causes of ceiling leaks, one of the most common culprits is the in-slab dryer ducts. These ducts are not typically one solid piece from the dryer to the exterior, but rather several...
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