If your dryer is taking too long to dry clothes, the problem is often not the dryer itself, but a restricted or clogged dryer vent.
Many homeowners are told they need a new dryer, when in reality the appliance is doing exactly what it’s supposed to do — it just can’t breathe.
Dryer fires happen more than most people think in Ontario, we are not sure why there is very little awareness as to how important it is to carry out dryer duct cleaning, but it is what it is! One thing can be said for not recognizing lint build up in the dryer is that ones dryer and duct work looks the same now as it did when it was first installed.
Dryer vent cleaning is something home owners in Milton Ontario should be considering. With over 15,000 dryer fires each year it is no something to be passed by. Many homes in Milton have dryers located on the second or main floors in the middles of the house. This means the dryer vent is long and may need professional dryer vent cleaning.
Dryer fires are caused by lint not being able to escape outside due to the outside vent not operating properly. Louvred dryer vent caps should be cleaned on a regular basis to ensure they open and close freely. Screens should not be used as they over time cause the lint to accumulate and thus prevent further lint from escaping.
Dryer manufacturers recommend you have your dryer vent cleaned every 12-24 months depending on how many are using the dryer. They also recommend you clean inside the dryer cabinet regularly too, this ensures lint is removed throughout the dryer vent so the risk of fire is reduced.
Dryer vent cleaning for your Milton home makes sense as you will benefit from;
Dryer vent cleaner specializes in dryer vents that’s all we do, each dryer vent is different and some need extra attention. Duct cleaning companies are not equipped to ensure your dryer vent is properly cleaned. We provide a free inspection service with an air flow analysis before and after. Our dryer vent and dryer cleaning package ensures all lint is removed and peace of mind for you. Call the Milton dryer duct cleaning specialists today on 9059660838
Birds in Milton love to find vents that are worn as they make easy access to a great place to make a nest. We offer to replace worn and damaged vent caps on the outside of your home.
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.
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.
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.
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.
