Cleaning the lint trap after every laundry load is definitely a good idea to keep lint and debris out of your dryer vent system, but doing that alone isn’t enough. Lint comes in all shapes and sizes, and some of them are small enough to make it through the fine mesh of the lint trap. Over time, enough lint can build up to the point where it begins causing your dryer to malfunction.
Why is Dryer Vent Cleaning Important?
Lint that is small enough to pass through the lint trap on your dryer ends up getting blown back to your vent hose. Since these hoses are designed with many ridges, lint buildup happens very frequently, and this can lead to headache-causing problems such as increased energy bills, longer drying time, and in some cases, even house fires.
These problems might be within your reach especially if your dryer vent needs to turn any corners, or make any “stops” between the dryer itself and the vent. This is because the dryer not only vents air, but also heat. Due to lint being highly flammable, just the right amount of lint and heat could cause enough of a spark to create a fire.
Dryer vent lint buildup is often listed as a major cause of house fires. A thorough dryer vent cleaning service done by professionals eradicates this risk.
Efficient Dryer Vent Cleaning Service in Dallas
Clogged dryer vent ducts are known to lead to longer dry times for your clothes, higher energy bill costs, and worst of all, they could even cause house fires. Having professionally cleaned and flowing dryer exhaust ducts can rid you of these headaches.
Dryer vents with long runs often have many bends or “stops,” and pressurized air may not be enough to remove debris. With our team of certified technicians, we will be able to assess the situation of your dryer vent for you with an air flow reading, formulate a cleaning strategy tailored to your problem, and follow up with another air flow reading to help you be secure that all the lint and debris from your dryer vent has been removed. Our services take pride in these three key points:
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WHY DO DRYER FIRES OCCUR?
Dryer fires can happen when lint that bypasses the lint trap starts to build up in the exhaust duct or the dryer itself. Lint is a highly combustible material and is the main culprit for dryer fires; Excessive amounts of lint can be able to block air flow, and just the right amount of excess could result in a fire in where they were building up. The combination of lesser airflow from excess lint is a perfect environment to generate house fires, and such situations are fire hazards that need immediate attention.
Tips to Prevent Dryer Vent Fires
Always clean the lint filter before or after drying.
A typical drying cycle should be enough to make your clothes dry. If they are still damp after the expected duration, it may be a sign that your dryer’s exhaust duct is obstructed.
Check your dryer vent and exhaust duct regularly.
Make it a habit to check your dryer vent while operating to ensure that exhaust air is being released. If there are no signs of release, the vent or the exhaust duct itself might be blocked. In order to remove blockages in the exhaust path, it may be necessary to disconnect the duct from the dryer itself, and reconnect them before using the dryer again.
Clean behind the dryer.
Lint can build up when it bypasses your dryer’s lint trap. Have a qualified technician check and clean the dryer chassis in a regular cycle in order to minimize lint buildup. Also familiarize yourself in keeping the area around the dryer clean and free of litter.
How Can I tell if my Dryer Vent has been Obstructed?
- Your clothes take longer to dry than usual.
- Your dryer’s lint trap doesn’t fit right into its housing.
- The clothing feels very hot to the touch whenever it’s removed from the dryer.
- The exterior dryer vent doesn’t open while the dryer itself is operating.
- Your dryer is placed anywhere that requires a long distance between your dryer and the outside.
- Your dryer is equipped with a flexible vent hose.
- The clothing that you wash contains flammable materials.
Stay Safe. Choose US.
Clogged dryer vents are the primary causes of fires in the households. Hence, the need for an efficient and professional team to ensure your family and property’s safety. Thoroughly cleaning dryer vents are more than just keeping the lint screen clean – the back of the dryer, the walls, and even exiting the house are also imperative, because that’s where the real risks happen. For more details, dial 972-433-9636 now!
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