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Dryer Vent Cleaning |
Why have the dryer vents cleaned?
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission's 1995 Residential Fire Loss Estimates (latest information available) - 15,800 residential fires originated from dryer vents. The previously reported number from 1991 was 13,700. The number of residential fires attributed to dryer vents in on the increase.
Reasons for inspection and cleaning:
- Reduces chance of dryer vent fire. When the dryer is used, over time lint will collect and adhere to the inside of the dryer vent walls. The larger the buildup, the larger the risk of having a dryer vent fire.
- Reduces "wasted electricity" and "appliance stress". Use of a dryer with a dirty vent can cause the dryer to run longer to dry the same amount of clothes because the hot air being expelled cannot freely exit the vent. Longer drying time takes more electricity and puts added stress on the appliance.
- Metal connector requirements. All connection pieces to the dryer vents should be inspected to make sure they are properly attached and up to the newer building code requirements. Regular maintenance will keep the dryer vent clean and the dryer working properly.
What we do:
Depending on what type of dryer you have - stackable, side-by-side, gas or electric - and how your dryer is vented - through the wall, up through the roof, across the inside of the ceiling, etc. - the basic procedure is the same.
Our service technician will come inside and unhook the connection piece that goes between the dryer and the vent. We'll run the vent cleaning equipment from the dryer side out to the end of the vent while using a industrial type air blowing motor. Once the cleaning equipment has traveled the length of the vent enough times to thoroughly clean the vent, we'll clean out the connection piece, reattach your dryer and recheck the vent while your dryer is operating.
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Dryer Vent Cleaning
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