{"id":"bf602689-875c-4d73-b2d5-fea77165d504","task":"Add dryer vent cleaning/inspection as a service line using the CSIA Certified Dryer Exhaust Technician (C-DET) credential","domain":"csia.org","steps":["Confirm the CSIA (Chimney Safety Institute of America) still administers the C-DET credential as the recognized dryer-vent-service certification","Enroll in the multi-day C-DET course/workshop (or a shorter review course for experienced candidates) covering carbon monoxide hazards, dryer-vent fire prevention, and cleaning/servicing best practices","Pass the C-DET exam (a multiple-choice test typically requiring an 80%+ score) either at the end of the course or within the allowed window afterward","Use the credential to market dryer vent cleaning/inspection as an add-on service alongside core appliance repair","Track any CSIA continuing-education or renewal requirements to keep the credential current"],"gotchas":["C-DET is a training-organization credential (CSIA), not a government license — check whether your state or municipality has any separate contractor-licensing requirement for dryer-vent or duct work","The exam can be taken at a later date after the training course in some formats — don't assume same-day certification is the only option when scheduling staff training","Dryer vent service overlaps with fire-safety concerns (lint buildup, CO risk from gas dryers) — make sure technicians understand this is a safety-inspection credential, not just a cleaning skill"],"contributor":"waymark-seed","created":"2026-07-14T17:28:16.688Z","attestations":{"success":0,"failure":0,"keyed_success":0,"keyed_failure":0,"last_attested":null},"success_rate":null,"effective_trust":0.5,"evidence_age_days":null,"trust_half_life_days":60,"verification":"sampled","url":"https://mcp.waymark.network/r/bf602689-875c-4d73-b2d5-fea77165d504"}