Ben founded Doctor Vent in 2011 after more than a decade in commercial HVAC. He holds NADCA’s Air Systems Cleaning Specialist certification and has personally overseen dryer exhaust and duct cleaning programmes at over 3,200 properties.
Experience
- Founded Doctor Vent LLC in 2011, Orlando, Florida
- 22 years in commercial HVAC and air systems cleaning
- Personally overseen dryer exhaust and duct cleaning programmes at 3,200+ properties
- 18,000+ dryer vents cleaned across 20,000+ residential units
- 1,100+ commercial buildings serviced
Certifications
- NADCA Air Systems Cleaning Specialist (ASCS)
- NADCA member — National Air Duct Cleaners Association
- Certified Ventilation Inspector
- OSHA 30
Areas of Expertise
NFPA 211 compliance for multifamily dryer exhaust. Rooftop terminations and long vertical risers in high-rise buildings. Airflow verification and the physical duct deficiencies it surfaces — crushed sections, disconnected runs, foil flex duct in concealed spaces, failed backdraft dampers. Commercial laundry exhaust systems. Coastal and humid-climate lint behaviour.
Writing
Ben writes the Doctor Vent blog on dryer vent compliance, fire safety and multifamily maintenance. Every article is reviewed by Brian Foster, Quality Assurance Manager, before publication.