Our Service Areas:
Our Service areas include Moorhead, Detroit Lakes, Fergus Falls, Wadena, Brainard, Little Falls, Alexandria, Morris, Willmar, Litchfield and St. Cloud.
Our Service areas include Moorhead, Detroit Lakes, Fergus Falls, Wadena, Brainard, Little Falls, Alexandria, Morris, Willmar, Litchfield and St. Cloud.
Dryer Vent Cleaning
- Clogged vents restrict the airflow to your dryer.
Have you ever noticed that your clothes might take two or more cycles to dry? One reason for this might be that your dryer vent is clogged with lint and other debris. Removing the contaminants will allow the air to circulate and properly dry your clothes in one cycle, saving you money on your energy bills?
- Debris in dryer vents is a serious fire hazard.
Each year in the U.S., clogged dryer vents are responsible for 24,000 fires and $50 million in damages, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Fires can occur when lint builds up in the dryer or in the exhaust duct. Lint can block the flow of air, cause excessive heat build-up, and result in a fire in some dryers.
To protect your family from the hazards of a fire, dryer vents should be cleaned to remove lint, dust and other debris that accumulates in the vent line?
Dryer Vent Cleaning - FAQs
Why is vent cleaning so important?Proper vent maintenance will reduce the amount of time it takes to dry a load. A dryer with a blocked vent can take 3 to 4 times as long to dry costing upwards of $3.00 per load compared to $.75. If your dryer is unable to let the hot air escape properly it will produce an unsafe amount of heat. This becomes a huge fire risk. When your dryer gets too hot a switch automatically shuts it down, Dryer Fires occur when this switch fails.
How often do I need to have my dryer vent cleaned?
Most Dryer Vents should be cleaned at least every two years. Some dryer ducts need more attention. Some determining factors include.
- How many people are using the same dryer?
- Is the dryer more than ten years old?
- Is your dryer vent more than ten feet long?
- Does your dryer vent have at least one 90 degree turn.
- Does your dryer vent have a screen?
Most vents can be cleaned within an hour. Excessive lint buildup and the presence of a birds next can take additional time.
What should I do prior to the technicians arrival?
Remove all items in and around your washer and dryer, the less stuff in the way the better. Also, remove all clothing from washer and dryer.
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