Dryer Vent Cleaning
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U.S. Fire Administration reports there are approximately 15,600 house fires, 400 injuries and 15 deaths each year due to clothing dryer fires. Along with improper installation and maintenance, failure to clean lint is a leading cause of fires. Clothing dryers use hot air to dry clothes and the lint that produces in this process is mostly caught by a screen called a lint trap, which only catches about 70% of the lint. The rest builds up in the dryer machine and the dryer vent. These build-ups not only reduce the airflow but also but also provide a highly flammable source of fuel for a residential fire. Read some articles of recent dryer fires.
Warning signs you need to watch for
– It takes more time than usual to dry a regular load. – There is excessive moisture in your laundry room or a musty smell.- You can clearly see the lint sticking out of your dryer vent exhaust outside. – You notice lint around your dryer in the laundry room- Your dryer vent has not been cleaned in over a year.- Your dryer vent flap outside is not moving when the dryer is on.
Not all the dryers are the same. Taking more then one cycle to dry clothes is one of the most significant signs that the house dryer vent hose may be due for cleaning or even clogged. If your dryer vent line is longer than a standard size (8 ft) and has a couple of elbows, you may want to consider hiring professional and certified duct cleaning technician to clean your dryer vent right away. Using the dryer that is not vented properly is very dangerous for house structural integrity, may produce mold due to excessive moisture, and troubles with the dryer machine.
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