Dryer vent cleaning eliminates a lot of threats, including dryer fires, carbon monoxide and mold and mildew damage to your home. Dryer vent cleaning also promotes maximum air flow needed to keep your dryer operating efficiently to save energy.
Over 80 percent of American homes have the same hidden fire hazard; a clothes dryer! When dryer exhaust vents are clogged with lint, they become a fire hazard. Poorly vented dryers can also cause mold and mildew damage to your home. Carbon monoxide is another dangerous issue with poorly vented gas dryers.
Professional dryer vent cleaning is recommended to remove the lint build-up and to be sure the dryer exhaust system meets current safety standards. Many homeowners like to do this themselves to save paying for professional services.
Some dryer vents are very short and easily accessible; therefore, they are easy to maintain. Other systems require the use of special tools and equipment to access the hard to reach areas. Professional dryer vent cleaning by a dryer exhaust specialist is advised to be on the safe side.
Hardware stores and home improvement stores carry dryer vent cleaning tools for the do-it-yourself homeowner. The rotating action of an auger brush, which can be attached to a drill, and flexible rods will help with cleaning the areas of your dryer ducts where lint builds up. Several flexible rods can be screwed together to reach into longer vents. Use a shop vac to blow out the vents after cleaning
Fire departments strongly recommend dryer vent cleaning at least once a year to remove lint accumulation before it becomes dangerous. Lint build-up can also prevent proper ventilation of carbon monoxide if you have a gas dryer.
If you are the type who likes to do it yourself to save money then at least have your system inspected and professionally cleaned one time to be sure it is safe. Safety standards have been updated; therefore, it may be necessary to replace your dryer vent system for maximum efficiency and safety.
Keith O’Loane owns Dryer Vent Wizard, the largest dryer vent cleaning, repair and installation franchise with over 50 locations in the US. Keith provides dryer vent cleaning, dryer vent repair and dryer vent installation for homes and businesses in 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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Dryer Vent Cleaning New Albany Indiana 502.235.0734 Dryer Vent Wizard specializes in dryer fire prevention and “urgent response” dryer vent cleaning, dryer vent repair and dryer vent installation. Dryer vent services by the Wizard keep dryers functioning properly, prevent dryer fires and reduce energy costs.
