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Training - in person training packages are listed at the lower part of this page


To get started cleaning dryer vents, you will need a few things:
Training
Equipment
Customers

We can help with all 3!

Training
One-on-one training in your marketplace will help you prepare to start your business or add on this service to your current activities.

You will be trained in person by Alisa LeSueur, Certified Dryer Exhaust Technician.

There are more details on the lower half of this page.

What will you learn?
Techincal skills
You will achieve your Certified Dryer Exhaust Technician (CDET) designation from the Chimney Safety Institute of America.

You will be taught in a classroom format, then on-site at homes in your area cleaning out dryer vents.

Customer Service techinques
Classroom as well as in-person training will hone your skills to this industry.

Customer Aquisition models
You will learn how to position yourself in your area as the only logical choice when a dryer vent needs to be cleaned.


See our package costs in the next section below.

Continuing Education
Monthly teleconferences
Annual meetings in exotic locations
Individual attention as needed


Equipment needed

You might have some of this equipment, the rest you will need to aquire. 
We can help.

Work Vehicle
Ladders
cordless drill
screw drivers
electric blower
aluminum tape
transition duct
clamps
wire cutters
shears
vent pipe
dust pan and brush set
invoices
business cards
promotional magnets


Specialty Equipment
RoVac brush/rod system
Pro-Spin brush/rod system
or
Air-Care vacuum/brush/cable system

Vane Anemometer






In Person Training Package costs >> 

Do you want to know how to clean dryer vents, AND position yourself in your community
as the only logical choice for this service? 

Here is an example of what the in-person training can do for your business positioning:

Clean dryer vent san antonio

Watch the video of Alisa being interviewed
by Leslie Bohl Jones on
WOAI Channel 4's San Antonio Living.
Click Here 
There is a 15 second commercial first,
so be patient!




The Cost
Training and specialty equipment is available in package formats. 
Experience indicates that new dryer vent cleaners are in one of two positions:
low budget or more budget. 


Low-budget start up:
5 days of in-person training
Pro-spin equipment
CDET review class (taught by Alisa LeSueur) and proctored test
customer acquisition methods

$6500 + trainer's travel/lodging costs




Professional package
6 days of in-person training
Air-Care equipment
CDET class and test
Customer acquisition methods including arranging for and conducting television and radio interviews with you to position yourself in the marketplace as the only logical choice when a dryer vent needs to be cleaned.

Alisa is an expert at getting on television and radio for interviews which bring in clients and raise your public awareness.

$9800 + trainer's travel/lodging costs



We do not offer in-house financing yet, although most can be charged to a major credit card.

If you want to charge your training to a credit card, please PayPal the cost to txtophat@mail.com


Order from below ONLY IF you are not taking the training package.
If you are taking the training package, some of these items are included.


CDET training
Prices do not include shipping and are subject to change
When you order, please tell them that you are referred by Alisa LeSueur in San Antonio, of Dryer Vent Cleaners of America 

Order form for materials
$115 for manual
$400 for test review
$374 for test
$889 total
Chimney Safety Institute of America CDET page 
You will see discounts for NCSG members (National Chimney Sweep Guild).
Membership in NCSG is $430/year and is not mandatory.


Equipment

Pro-Spin can be purchased at Copperfield Chimney Supply
Prices do not include shipping and are subject to change
When you order, please tell them that you are referred by Alisa LeSueur in San Antonio, of Dryer Vent Cleaners of America
Order the Pro-Spin starter kit costs around $650


Air-Care    Prices do not include shipping and are subject to change
When you order, please tell them that you are referred by Alisa LeSueur in San Antonio, of Dryer Vent Cleaners of America

CE1445  Hand held blower  $466
CE3045 Vane anemometer $134
CE3046C Vent Vac Pro 4x4  $3520
CE1990  Dryer Duct Cable  $241
Total  $4361 + shipping



Dryer Vent Cleaners of America association was founded in 2005 by Certified Dryer Exhaust Technician Alisa LeSueur.

The Certified Dryer Exhaust Technician program is a national certification awarded by the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) as part of their venting professionals' training responsibility. 
Alisa has had her CDET credential since the program was first offered. 
Her national certification badge number is 14.