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Dryer Vent University Phase 1

Build the Skills, Standards, and Systems of a Master Forensic Technician.

Phase 1 is an intensive professional-development program for owners and technicians who want to move beyond basic dryer-vent cleaning and learn a complete approach to inspection, documentation, customer education, service presentation, field execution, and business implementation.

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Next scheduled training: Nashville, Tennessee — September 14–20, 2026

Who It Serves

Built for Owners, Company Teams, and Technicians.

Primary Audience

Business owners

Current or aspiring dryer-vent service business owners who want to develop a complete, professional service model and train themselves or their team — building a higher-value service, consistent technician training, clearer standards, and a business that can grow beyond the owner's individual labor.

Secondary Audience

Experienced technicians

Technicians who want a stronger professional identity, better field habits, more complete technical knowledge, and a defined credential pathway.

The Transformation

What You Should Be Able to Do Differently After Phase 1.

Stated as learning objectives — not guaranteed outcomes.

Approach a customer visit with a defined sequence
Inspect the taught components more methodically
Capture clearer photographic and written documentation
Organize findings before presenting recommendations
Explain evidence and value in plain language
Respectfully handle questions and declined work
Apply defined field procedures and verification habits
Use a more disciplined service and pricing architecture
Understand the responsibilities attached to a professional credential
Begin implementing owner scorecards and repeatable company systems
Curriculum

Twenty-Four Chapters, Organized Into Six Modules.

Module 1

The DVU Professional Standard

Mission, mastery, five pillars, creed, field principles, ethics, and responsibility.

Module 2

Complete-System Thinking

Laundry-area conditions, dryer components, exhaust path, connections, airflow, terminations, and the difference between looking and inspecting.

Module 3

Evidence and Documentation

Photography, findings, before/after records, verification, homeowner communication, and professional documentation.

Module 4

Customer Education and Presentation

Discovery, presenting findings, explaining value, questions, objections, homeowner choice, and refused recommendations.

Module 5

Field Procedures and Safety

Customer-visit procedures, cleaning and inspection procedures, awareness boundaries, code literacy, and safety references.

Module 6

Owner Implementation

Pricing architecture, scorecards, roles, lead-source measurement, customer retention, partnerships, financial discipline, and scaling foundations.

Training Experience

Schedule & Logistics

  • DatesSeptember 14–20, 2026
  • LocationNashville, Tennessee
  • VenueTo be confirmed
  • Daily scheduleTo be confirmed
  • Enrollment capacityTo be confirmed
  • Application deadlineTo be confirmed

Phase 1 is designed for serious owners and technicians who are prepared to learn, practice, follow standards, and implement what they are taught. Admission begins with an application and qualification conversation.

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Materials & Resources

What's Included.

Instructor-led Phase 1 training
Phase 1 Training Manual
Phase 1 Appendix Manual
Inspection and documentation resources
Customer-education and presentation training
Owner / business implementation materials
Safety and operational references
NEEDS CONFIRMATION — hands-on demonstration formatNEEDS CONFIRMATION — assessment & credential requirementsNEEDS CONFIRMATION — post-training support type and duration
Credential Pathway

A Standard You Can Point To.

Dryer Vent University is developing a credential pathway built around defined education, professional conduct, documentation, field habits, and continuing responsibility — for both individual technicians and companies.

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Owner Implementation

Module 6 Is Built for the Business, Not Just the Technician.

Pricing architecture, owner scorecards, roles, lead-source measurement, customer retention, and financial discipline give owners a foundation for scaling the standard across a team, not just their own truck.

Tuition

Program Investment.

Phase 1 training packages range from $10,000 to $15,000. The appropriate package depends on the number of participants, included implementation support, materials, and other confirmed components. After reviewing your application, DVU will explain the available option, exact tuition, payment schedule, and program terms before you make a decision.

Planning Label Only

Phase 1 Professional — $10,000

Core training for one owner/technician, manuals, assessment, and defined support.

Planning Label Only

Phase 1 Company — $15,000

Owner plus additional technician/team component, company implementation, and defined additional support.

NEEDS CONFIRMATION — final $10,000 / $15,000 package comparison, inclusions, limits, travel, lodging, refunds, and credential eligibility before publishing
Fit

Qualifications & Expectations

Good fit

  • You take professional responsibility seriously.
  • You are willing to follow a repeatable system.
  • You want to improve inspection, documentation, customer education, and service delivery.
  • You will invest time in practice and implementation.

Not a fit

  • You want a certificate without demonstrating participation or competency.
  • You want scripts that pressure homeowners.
  • You expect guaranteed revenue without implementation.
  • You are unwilling to follow safety, legal, insurance, and local requirements.
Questions

Frequently Asked

How much does Phase 1 cost?+
Available Phase 1 packages range from $10,000 to $15,000. The correct option depends on the number of participants and the included training and implementation components. Every applicant receives the exact price and written terms before enrolling.
Is this only a cleaning class?+
No. The curriculum includes complete-system thinking, evidence and documentation, customer education, professional presentation, field procedures, safety references, pricing architecture, and owner implementation.
Will Phase 1 guarantee that I earn more money?+
No. DVU provides education, systems, resources, and implementation guidance. Results depend on the student, market, pricing, lead flow, skill, costs, compliance, management, and many other factors.
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This Is a Serious Professional Program.

Not every applicant will be a fit. Applying is the first step. If the program appears aligned with your goals and responsibilities, DVU will invite you to a qualification call.

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