Dryer Vent Cleaning
Dryer vent cleaning improves the safety and efficiency of your dryer. As your dryer vent becomes filled with lint and debris, the drying time increases which can cause the dryer to overheat. When your dryer takes longer than one cycle to dry clothes, the amount of wasted energy can be substantial.
DUCTS 101 can identify any problems which may be present in dryer ventilation systems. Our powerful compressed air tools thoroughly blasts through the entire vent system from the dryer to the exhaust vent hood to thoroughly remove lint build-up and other obstructions.
Why Dryer Vent Cleaning is Important
According to the Fire Department, the inside of your dryer cabinet should be cleaned periodically by a qualified individual, every 2-3 years, or more frequently, depending on usage. They also recommend that the vents and ducts be inspected and cleaned on a regular basis.
If the vent is clogged with lint, the air won’t be able to circulate properly, the clothes won’t dry, and the dryer runs longer, which wears it out faster and wastes energy- which costs more money. Most dryer manufacturers recommend that residential dryer ducts be cleaned annually for fire prevention and energy saving reasons. Another problem created by blocked dryer vents serving gas dryers is the possibility of carbon monoxide leaks into the home. If the dryer is not exhausting properly to the outdoors, carbon monoxide can back up into the house…causing a very dangerous- yet preventable- situation.
Tips to Help Prevent Dryer Vent Fires
- Clean the lint screen/filter before or after drying each load of clothes
- Clean the dryer vent and exhaust duct periodically
- Clean behind the dryer, where lint can build up
- Replace plastic or foil, accordion type ducting material with rigid or corrugated semi-rigid metal duct
- Take special care when drying clothes that have been soiled with volatile chemicals.
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