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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 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.

 

Author VentExpert
Categories Dryer Vent Cleaning

Why Choose Us

Why Choose Us for Your Dryer Vent Cleaning?

We specialize in dryer vent cleaning, dryer vent installation and dryer maintenance, we do not clean any other ducts just the dryer exhaust system. We ensure your dryer exhaust system is fully to code and your dryer is running efficiently and as safe as can be. We use the best equipment to ensure the whole dryer vent is clean from the back of the dryer through the walls to where it terminates outside. When we come to clean your dryer vent we show you exactly what we are doing, explaining the process and educating on how you the homeowner can do essential maintenance to keep the dryer running efficiently.

Professional Dryer Vent Cleaning

We ONLY clean dryer vents, we do not offer to clean the dryer vent if you pay to have all your ducts cleaned. Many duct cleaning companies say they can clean dryer vents but to be honest they are not knowledgeable enough, there are codes that should be met, sometimes we need to access the roof, go in the attic, and even re-route the dryer vent. It is not just a matter of using an airline to try and blow out the lint, whilst we have compressors and airlines we have determined the bets way is the way we do dryer vent cleaning. We use special brushes and rods (we have compressors & air lines but they are not up to par) that brush over every inch of dryer duct to ensure all lint is removed, here at dryer vent cleaner we will advise on any issues and offer solutions to make your system safe.

Dryer Cleaning

Our qualified technicians are also able to clean inside the dryers. We strip the dryer down, removing the drum, removing all lint, cleaning around the heating element, inspecting the dryers drive belt and apply heatproof grease to any bearings. This when coupled with our dryer vent cleaning service ensures all lint is removed from the whole system. Dryer cleaning is recommended by dryer manufacturers, they say it should be done every couple of years.

Dryer Vent Cleaner Your Dryer Vent Cleaning Professionals

Servicing Ontario we are based in Burlington covering dryer vents in Oakville, Hamilton, Milton, Ancaster, Stoney Creek, Dundas, Waterdown and other local areas. We offer prompt service and a no obligation free inspection to determine any issues and the condition of your dryer vent and dryer.

 

Author VentExpert
Categories Dryer Vent Cleaning

Dryer Vent Cleaning Could Save You up to $300 Yearly in Energy Costs

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Everyone is looking for ways to save money, and quite rightly so. Nothing is getting any cheaper and if it is then the packet is getting smaller or the service being cut back. Around the home there are many ways to save money but what we want to concentrate on is what we know best … the dryer vent and having your dryer vent cleaned!

Save Money With Dryer Vent Cleaning

We all take the dryer for granted after all it always works when we go to use it, out of site out of mind. The clothes dryer is the second biggest consumer of electricity after the AC unit but that’s not used all year round. We see many dryers where the homeowner just was not aware of how badly the dryer was performing, as it happens gradually.

Newer dryers have moisture sensors that determine when each load is dry, this is a great idea but it can also be a costly feature. When new dryers are installed the appliance company never check the condition of the dryer vent even though it could be clogged. So the new dryer gets connected to the dryer vent it works fine, drys the clothes every time. However since the dryer has the intelligent moisture sensor you never note how long it takes to dry. It’s a great feature the utility companies love as it just lets the dryer burn energy like there’s no tomorrow.

Why Dryer Vent Cleaning?

Dryer vent cleaning is actually recommended by all dryer manufacturers, they also say you should have the dryer cleaned out regularly. With having your dryer vent cleaned you will save money in energy fees as much as $30 each month that’s over $300 per year – the service pays for itself. Also you reduce the risk of a dryer fire which happens in over 15,000 homes every year.

Looking for a Dryer Vent Cleaner?

Simply search online for a local dryer vent cleaning company, choose one that specializes in dryer vents, some duct companies say they clean dryer vents but the results we have seen are far from satisfactory. Live in the Burlington, Oakville, Mississauga, Milton, Ancaster or Hamilton area of Ontario then we would love to clean your dryer vent call 905 966 0838 today.

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