Flowery Branch GA Dryer Vent Cleaning
Most people regularly clean their dryer FILTER either before or after running it, but don’t realize the build up of lint, hair, etc. that accumulates in the dryer VENT. Dryer vents should be cleaned out at a MINIMUM of
once a year. If you have a larger family, thus doing more laundry utilizing the dryer more often, it should be cleaned more often.
CLOGGED DRYER VENTS ARE ONE OF THE MAIN CAUSES OF HOUSEHOLD FIRES
Clogged dryer vents cause thousands of house fires annually and are the No. 1 cause of appliance-caused fires in homes. Unfortunately, homeowners often ignore or don’t recognize the signs of a clogged dryer vent until it’s too late. Your home and your furniture, valuables and keepsakes could go up in flames.
The best way to prevent house fires from starting in or around your dryer is to have your dryer vent regularly serviced.
Dryer vent cleaning is recommended annually to avoid dryer fires, reduce drying times and prolong the life of the dryer’s thermostat and heating elements. Cleaning your dryer vent can also reduce your electric bill by helping your dryer run more efficiently.
A clogged dryer vent can be more than an inconvenience to drying clothes-it can be a fire hazard to your home. In fact, clothes dryers are the leading cause of house fires in the US. That’s why it’s important to get your dryer ducts cleaned regularly.
The biggest clue is a build up of lint outside on the ground near the outside opening or in the protective grate/screen.
Another “give away” is when your dryer vent needs servicing is that your clothes take a long time to dry, longer time than “usual.” If clothes are damp after a completed cycle, you probably will benefit from having your dryer vent cleaned.
Another way to detect if your dryer vent needs cleaning is to use your nose. Does your laundry room smell a bit musty? Does the air feel moist? These are signs that air is not properly making its way outside.
If you are living in a new to you home and aren’t sure when the dryer vent was last cleaned, you may want to go ahead and schedule a dryer vent cleaning. This way, you have peace of mind, and you can add this task to your routine annual maintenance in the future.
When you are looking for Flowery Branch GA dryer vent cleaning, give us a call or a text and we would be happy to help make your home cleaner and SAFER!
Unfortunately when you can’t see the build up in the dryer vents you don’t know it’s there! We’ve all moved once or twice in your lives and know how much lint we find behind the dryer. That is usually lint that “escaped” and obviously made it past the dryer’s lint filter and some how “missed” the dryer vent and ended up on the floor or against the wall! Well image all the lint that made it into the vent!
Flowery Branch GA Dryer Vent Cleaning Benefits
Getting your dryer vent cleaned annually will help:
- Improve dryer performance. A clogged dryer vent will limit how much air and moisture is removed from your clothes, making your dryer run longer than necessary. Plus, the excess wear and tear on the unit means more frequent repairs and/or replacement.
- Reduce energy bills. Because a dryer duct cleaning will improve dryer performance and cut down on drying time, you can expect to pay less in utility bills.
- Prevent house fires. Dryer lint is extremely flammable. And when lint clogs your dryer, the unit overheats, significantly increasing the chances of a fire. Clothes dryers are the leading cause of house fires in the United States.
“Failure to clean” is the leading factor contributing to clothes dryer fires in residential buildings.
A clear dryer vent can improve energy efficiency, allow clothes to dry more quickly, and lower utility costs.
Flowery Branch GA Dryer Vent Cleaning
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