Dryer vent cleaning is the only way to eliminate problems caused by dryer vent lint. Dryer vent lint cleaning will increase the efficiency of your dryer and eliminate a fire hazard. Other problems caused by dryer lint build-up include mold related illnesses, mildew damage and carbon monoxide poisoning.
The automatic clothes dryer is a wonderful invention; very convenient; but, it comes with a price. Your clothes dryer, whether gas or electric, is one of the most expensive household appliances to operate. A poorly vented dryer will cost $200 – 300 more in energy bills.
Where does the heat and moisture go as your clothes tumble dry? Code states that clothes dryers must be vented outside; however, some dryers are vented to a crawl space or an attic, causing mold and mildew problems which lead to upper respiratory related illnesses, among other hazards.
If you have a gas dryer, the dryer vent system is also removing gas by-products from your home, including carbon monoxide. Proper dryer vent cleaning, installation and maintenance is vital to your safety.
As your clothes dryer runs the blower motor forces hot, moist air out of your home through the dryer vent system. There is a limit as to haw far this air can be pushed without causing the dryer to overwork. If the duct is too long or the pipe is clogged with lint, air flow is reduced, creating a serious fire hazard. The type of vent, length of pipe and material used affects how your dryer vent system operates.
A smooth metal material is much better than the plastic corrugated ducts that were used in the past. Plastic and vinyl material deteriorates, becoming cracked and brittle over time, causing overheating and adding fuel to the fire. Dryer vent cleaning specialists only use semi-rigid metal for dryer duct systems today.
Reducing the number of bends and turns is very important for optimal air flow and less lint accumulation. In cooler climates, it’s a good idea to insulate your venting pipe to prevent condensation which will run down the pipe and can even pool under your dryer.
The inside of the dryer duct should be very smooth to allow optimum air flow. Sections of dryer ducts should be joined with foil tape, not screws which protrude inside the ducts, where lint can become caught and accumulate.
Keith O’Loane, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard, is a dryer vent cleaning and installation specialist. Dryer vent service is all he does, so he is the expert! Keith will do a thorough inspection of your dryer vent system to be sure it meets current safety codes. He will provide the necessary upgrades to be sure your dryer vent system is safe and efficient.
Dryer Vent Wizard provides dryer vent cleaning, dryer vent repair, dryer vent installation, Jefferson County, Oldham County, Shelby County, Woodford County, Franklin County, Louisville, Lexington, Frankfort, Shelbyville, Nicholasville, Elizabethtown, Lawrenceburg in Kentucky, Clark County, Floyd County, Jeffersonville and New Albany in Indiana and neighboring cities and communities.
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