Categories Dryer Fire Prevention, Dryer Fire Safety, Dryer Vent Cleaning

Why Screens Should Not be Used on Dryer Vent End Caps

Clogged dryer vent

Screens Should Not be Used On Dryer Vent!

Screens should never be used on dryer vents for the simple reason they prevent lint escaping. Whilst this does not happen straight away it does so slowly over time, damp air escapes first followed by lint that sticks to the dampness inside the dryer vent and if a screen or grill is fitted the lint starts to bond to it too. Over a period of time this then forms a lint plug like you see in the photo.

Keep Pests Out Can Increase The Risk of a Dryer Fire?

Some people put screens over the end cap of their dryer vent to prevent birds or critters from moving in. Whilst this may seem to make sense, the truth is it is not the best of decisions as once the vent gets plugged at the end the lint has no where else to go. Just like cholesterol it builds up over time and starts to restrict the airflow thus lint starts to accumulate inside the dryer itself. Lint starts to settle inside the dryer cabinet and on or around the dryers heating element.

Dryer Fires Start Inside The Dryer

So the screen on the end of the dryer vent caused a lint plug, this then causes the lint to accumulate more through the dryer vent and inside the dryer. The lint inside the dryer is what causes dryer fires, the heating element glows red and reaches temperatures as high as 190 degrees fahrenheit all it needs is for a clump of lint to sit on the element and you can have a dryer fire on your hands.

Never Leave Your Dryer Running When No One is Home

The dryer should only be run when someone is in the house, also you should not run the dryer when sleeping at night this is not to scare you but just to draw attention to the fact there are hidden dangers in the home and the dryer is one of them.

 

Author VentExpert
Categories Press

Dryer Vent Cleaner Recommends Home Owners Carry Out Dryer Vent Cleaning To Save Money and Reduce the Risk of Fire

Over time dryer vents get clogged. Lint builds up in the back of your dryer and consequently your clothes take more than one cycle to fully dry. Or, the laundry room is warmer and more humid than usual. When any of this happens, residents in Burlington, Hamilton, Mississauga and Oakville need only call Dryer Vent Cleaner to put their mind at ease. They are specialists in assessing, estimating and performing cleaning services that restore your dryer to tip top operation and reduce the risk of fire.

Dryer Vent Cleaner services are available 6 days a week, from Monday to Saturday. They uniquely offer a video inspection of the dryer so that the homeowner can see what’s happening inside their dryer vent. They also take a reading of airflow before and after the cleaning is performed.

When to Get Your Dryer Vent Cleaned

Generally, if it has been more than a year since you last had your last dryer vent cleaned, it is time to get it done. When you notice any of the following issues taking place, Dryer Vent Cleaner is the call you need to make: Clothes have lint on them after drying; Louvre on exhaust termination barely opens when dryer is on; at the end of the cycle your clothes are damp or hotter than usual.

Clothes Take Longer to Dry

CEO, Iain Stubley, talked about their unique services that clearly put the customer and safety first. “Dryer vent cleaning is a service very few home owners know exists, often calling in an appliance company first only to learn their dryer is fine but the vent is clogged. We find a lot of homes with really long dryer vents, which are full of lint meaning the dryer is not running efficiently and the risk of a dryer fire is increased. We also get many customers who replace dryers because they think the drying time takes longer because of the dryer’s age, this is not the case. If the dryer vent is clogged the damp air cannot escape properly hence the long drying times“ he said.

About Dryer Vent Cleaner

Founded in 2011, Dryer Vent Cleaner is a fully insured and Burlington based company. Their services are cost-effective and save clients a great deal of money in the long run. A full cleaning by their trained professional technicians ultimately reduces the amount of time it takes to dry your laundry and will save you money on your utility bill. Clogged dryer vents cost on average $288 more per year to run. That is almost $300 per year in wasted electricity or gas. With over 15,000 house fires attributed to dryer vent fires in North America it is easy to see why having ones dryer vents cleaned makes a lot of sense.

For a Free Dryer Vent Inspection or to set up an appointment, visit: http://www.dryerventcleaner.ca/ or call 905 966 0838.

Author VentExpert
Categories Dryer Fire Prevention, Dryer Vent Cleaning

Think Your Dryer Vent Does Not Need Cleaning

So Did Over 15,000 Home Owners Last Year Before They had a Dryer Fire!

dryer vent cleaning before and afterSo you think you Dryer Vent is fine and does not need cleaning, the sad truth is most home owners think the same! Here at Dryer Vent Cleaner our job is to educate the home owner as well as to clean the dryer vent and inside the dryer itself? Being out of sight makes it so easy to assume all is well inside the dryer vent and dryer, however we always find this not so.

Dryer Manufacturers Recommend Dryer Vent Cleaning

There is a reason dryer manufacturers recommend dryer vent cleaning – they know just how much of a hazard lint accumulation really is. A 1/2 inch accumulation of lint in your dryer vent reduces your dryers efficiency by 50%, this means your dryer will take twice as long so uses double the hydro & double your time.

Dryer Takes Too Long to Dry

“Dryer takes too long to dry” “dryer not drying, we hear this so so often even from customers with nice new dryers they bought because they thought the old dryer was exhausted! When we take a call from customers with dryer takes longer to dry problems we ask if the dryer is getting hot? If the dryer is hot then the dryer itself is working fine and we just saved the customer from calling out an appliance company only to find they cannot clean the dryer vent! Then we explain the process we use to clean the dryer vent and the options we offer including cleaning out the dryer itself – this is recommended if the dryer vent is clogged as lint cannot escape via the vent so builds up through the vent and inside the dryer cabinet.

If you are having issues with your clothes dryer taking too long to dry,have been advised by an appliance company to get your dryer vent cleaned, have moved into a new home and are unsure of the dryer vent and dryer, or are just thinking you might need to get your dryer vent cleaned we are happy to take your call. Call your local professional dryer vent cleaning company Dryer Vent Cleaner on 905 966 0838

 

Author VentExpert
Categories Dryer Fire Prevention, Dryer Fire Safety, Dryer Vent Cleaning

Dryer Fire Prevention

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Dryer fire prevention is overlooked by many home owners, property managers and landlords, simply because they are not aware of the dangers that are associated with the dryer. Many things have changed over the years especially the length of the dryer vent and also the location of the dryer. Gone are the days where the dryer is in the basement close to the outside wall. Now they are situated in the middle of the home on the main or second floor, meaning dryer fire prevention is extremely important. Whats wrong with this is it’s hard for the homeowner to reach the exterior vent to remove lint and it’s a long run makes it hard to remove that lint accumulation. Dryer vents for dryers on the second floor tend to be located on the roof or on the side of the home, needing a 24 foot ladder or longer depending on the height of the ceilings.

Dryer Fire Prevention Stop Fires Happening

Over time lint builds up through the whole dryer exhaust system especially if the basic dryer fire prevention (maintenance) is not carried out . This then slows down the airflow which means the damp air is not able to make it to the end of the dryer vent so more moisture in the ducts, causing more lint to stick to the sides of the dryer ducts. This then accumulates back towards the dryer, if the dryer then gets clogged several things happen.

  • More lint will be present in the laundry room
  • The dryer will be hot to touch
  • Clothes take longer to dry
  • The laundry room gets humid
  • A dryer fire takes place

All the while lint is building up inside the dryer, circulating and settling inside the dryer, possibly escaping through the vents on the back of the dryer, also settling on top of the dryer heating element housing and element. This is where the real hazard lies, lint is easy to ignite and all it takes is one clump that’s settles on top of the element housing or by the element to spark and get moved through the dryer for a dryer fire to start.

Dryer Fire Safety Features inside a Dryer

Dryer manufacturers know the hazards exist and do their best to tell the homeowner what they need to do. However they have built in the following safety features to reduce the risk of a dryer fire. If the dryer vent gets clogged and is sufficient to block air flow, the thermal fuse may blow (one time fuse needs replacing). If the inside temperature of the dryer gets too hot the high limit fuse will cut off the element to cool the dryer down and reduce the risk of a dryer fire. The dryer thermostat will cut the dryer element signal so it only heats for a short while again to prevent dryer fires and reduce the risk of a dryer fire.

Dryer Manufacturers Recommend Professional Dryer Cleaning as Dryer Fire Prevention

The dryer manufacturers recommend having the dryer vent cleaned and having the inside of the dryer cleaned by a professional to prevent a dryer fire! However even the appliance service companies do not know who to refer homeowners to when the dryer vent needs cleaning. Dryer companies also recommend that plastic (vinyl) and thin foil transition hoses are not used to connect the dryer to the wall. All home owners can do is search the internet for terms like “Dryer Vent Cleaning in Burlington” or whatever your city name is this is the best way to prevent a dryer fire.

Professional Dryer Vent Cleaning Prevents Dryer Fires

Professional dryer and dryer vent companies are fully equipped to assist dryer fire prevention, by removing all lint build up inside the dryer and through the dryer vent system. Be sure to find your local dryer vent cleaner to help clean your dryer vent.

 

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