Dryer Vent Cleaning
Expert dryer vent cleaning
The basics of dryer vent cleaning
Getting a dryer vent cleaned to remove clogs is important for two primary reasons: safety and efficiency.
Cleaning the dryer vent properly will ensure the safety and efficiency of the usage will last much longer.
Safety
Most of us do not realize the importance and urgency of a dryer vent cleaning. Many people believe that cleaning the filter in the lint trap after each drying cycle is enough. However, over time, lint builds up in the dryer vent. This buildup creates severe clogs that can completely block the airflow. As a result, the air coming from your dryer struggles to push its way out.
The fact is that enough flammable lint can bypass the filter, create a blockage in the vent and cause a fire.
The National Fire Protection Association reports that failure to remove lint build-up is the primary cause of hundreds of injuries and even deaths.
The United States Fire Administration says clothes dryers can be blamed for over $100 million dollars in losses every year.
Efficiency
Faster drying
A clean vent allows air to flow freely, helping your dryer work more efficiently.
Lower energy use
Efficient airflow reduces drying time, which can lower your energy bills.
Less wear on dryer
When your dryer doesn't have to work as hard, it lasts longer and performs better.
Clogged dryer vent,
Bigger problems
When your dryer vent is clogged, the air has nowhere to exit in some cases. This creates much higher heat inside your dryer. As a result, the sensor shuts down the dryer heaters to prevent a fire. When the heaters cannot work for the full programmed interval, your dryer cycles through without heat. You may find your clothes still wet after two or three cycles. This issue forces you to run your dryer many more times. Consequently, you end up using a lot more electricity than necessary.
In addition, a clogged dryer vent can lead to disconnected vent parts inside your wall or ceiling. While the lint block the airflow, it pushes back towards the machine while over time can cause the vent parts to come apart. We have seen countless homes that had broken dryer vents in the wall and when we opened the wall to repair the vent it was filled with years of lint build up.
Also, when your dryer vent exhausts inside the wall, it evaporates the fumes into your wall while also creating elevated levels of humidity. There has been many cases of some water damaged caused to a drywall due to long time of venting inside the wall.
Moreover, the most common issues that a clogged dryer vent can cause are with your appliance. Your dryer will have a broken fuse to protect you from fire. In addition, the elevated levels of lint inside your machine may cause a burning smell, and wear and tear to your rollers and belts.
Higher heat
inside your dryer
Sensor shuts down
the dryer heaters
to prevent a fire
Dryer cycles
through without
heat
Clothes still wet
after two or three
cycles
You end up using
a lot more electricity
than necessary
See the Difference
We offer same day dryer vent cleaning
As we explained the urgent need for dryer vent cleaning, it is quite often that you will need our services as soon as possible. Therefore, we have perfected our same day dryer vent cleaning service over the years in order to give you a faster and more reliable dryer vent cleaning solutions.
Here are some of our common reasons for same day dryer vent cleaning requests by our customers.
- ➜ You may thought your old dryer is not working and bought a new dryer.
- ➜ The last load of dryer you ran came out smelling like smoke.
- ➜ You just smelled a terrible dead rodents smell when the dryer was on.
- ➜ Your dryer was not able to dry properly for a few weeks.
Our dryer vent cleaning prices
Dryer vent cleaning – $149
(covers up to 10 feet) any additional foot is $15. Includes complete inspection and assessment.
Dryer vent repair (starting $75)
including repairs needed on the roof or in the attic.
* Ask us about our dryer vent yearly maintenance program.