Chicago / South Side
Dryer Vent Cleaning & Inspection on the South Side
South Shore (60649) is a lakefront mix of prewar courtyard buildings, two-flats, and condo conversions. We inspect, clean, document, and certify compliance with Chicago Building Code 18-28-504, including airflow and carbon monoxide measurements before and after service.
Neighborhoods we serve on the South Side
- South Shore (60649)
- Jackson Park Highlands
- Bryn Mawr East
- 71st Street corridor
- Rainbow Beach area
What we see in South Side buildings
South Shore units often have original duct material that no longer meets code. Replacing the duct with code-compliant rigid metal commonly recovers significant airflow and keeps carbon monoxide at zero through the exhaust path.
Measured Case Study
South Shore, 60649 — Single-family home
- Duct material (pre)
- Non-compliant — replaced
- Duct material (post)
- Code-compliant rigid metal
- Pre-service airflow
- 925 FPM
- Post-service airflow
- 1,412 FPM
- Pre-service carbon monoxide
- 0 ppm
- Post-service carbon monoxide
- 0 ppm
- Verdict
- Pass
Original non-compliant dryer duct material was removed and replaced with code-compliant rigid metal per Chicago Building Code 18-28-504. Airflow measured at the exterior hood rose from 925 FPM to 1,412 FPM after the duct replacement. Carbon monoxide read 0 ppm both before and after service. Pass verdict issued.
Three services, one standard
Cleaning
Pre/post airflow measured in FPM.
Inspection
IRC M1502 + Chicago 18-28-504.
Audit
Full forensic report w/ photos.