THE HIDDEN DANGER IN YOUR HOME
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Who needs this service?
Almost everyone with a dryer!
Especially those homes with dryers located inside walls, or those located on a second floor laundry rooms. These centralized locations cause dryers to be vented greater distances, or up to over 50 feet. This can result in lint build-up and other obstructions which can seriously affect the performance of dryers.
Why use our system?
Our system combines one of the most powerful vacuums in the industry today, with a strategic rotating brush.. This enables us to remove almost any type of blockage, including birds' nests, from your dryer's duct system.
Also, your technician will inspect your system for any damaged or disconnected vents. We can also tell you if your venting system is up to your dryer's manufacturer's recommended specifications.
With lower utility bills and the longer life for your dryer and clothing, this service will practically pay for itself - not to mention the peace of mind you will have in knowing that you have averted a potentially dangerous fire hazard in your home.
Before
After
Lint build-up can cause reduced airflow, which in turn causes overheating. When this happens the high temperature limit safety switch cycles on and off. Most switches weren't designed to cycle on and off continuously which can cause them to fail.
Accumulation of lint and reduced exhaust airflow prove conditions ripe for a fire. Lint is highly combustible and it is also one of the main ingredients in a recipe for home-made fire starters.
Prevention Tips:
- Read the manufacturer's instructions and warnings upon installation and be sure that your dryer is installed by a knowledgeable professional and that the correct electrical plug and outlet are used.
- Clean the dryer lint filter before and after each load of laundry.
- Clean the filter with a nylon brush at least once every six (6) months or more often if it becomes clogged.
- Completely clean lint out of the vent pip every three (3) months.
- Check occasionally through the venting system behind the dryer to ensure it isn't damaged.
- Put a cover on outside wall dampers to keep out the elements.
- Ensure the outdoor vent cover opens when the dryer is on.
Things you should know:
According to the National Fire Protection Association, nearly 17,000 home clothes dryer fires are reported each year. These clothes dryer fires cause around 51 deaths, 380 injuries, and $236 million in property loss. Unsurprisingly, the leading cause of these fires, at 34%, is the failure to clean dryer vents.
Warning Signs of a Clogged Dryer Vent:
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- A musty odor is discovered in the clothing following the drying cycle
- Clothes seem unusually hot to the touch
- Excessive heat is noticed in the room in which the washer and dryer are operated
- The dryer vent hood flap does not open properly when you use the dryer (this is the slitted vent opening to the exterior of your home)
- Debris is noticed within the outside dryer vent opening
- Large amounts of lint build-up in the lint trap during each cycle
- Odor noticed from dryer sheets used during the drying cycle