Hence you have been noticing that it is now taking longer to dry your clothing. And perhaps you have received a postcard in the post from a company offering to wash your clothing dryer vents. Like many people, you're also perhaps wondering about whether dryer vent cleaning is really necessary.
According to a June 2003 Consumer Good Safety Commission report*, in 1998 garments dryers were connected with 15,600 fires, which ended in 20 deaths and 370 wounds. The work goes on to elucidate that fires can occur when lint builds up in the dryer or in the exhaust duct. Lint can block the flow of air, cause over the top heat build-up, and result in a fire in some dryers.
Dryer vents are one of those “hidden” maintenance items that is often forgotten. The old adage; “out of sight, out of mind” really remains true when it comes to cleaning dryer ducts. Sadly, neglecting this area of your home can produce dangerous and in some instances, even deadly results.
A restricted vent from your attire dryer extends dryer run time, requiring more energy (your hard earned money) and can be an extreme fire jeopardy. Because so many houses burn every year due to dryer vent fires, it is recommended your garments dryer venting be cleaned annually.
Some garments dryers have vents which are readily accessible while others have long duct runs where moisture condenses and creates restriction. Still other dryer vents have pointed turns and twists or use flexible channeling which further proscribes air-flow.
It is also critical to keep the lint screen clean after each load of garments and that only aluminium ductwork is used to vent heat and moisture away from the dryer.
Annual clothing dryer vent cleaning DC, keeping your lint screen clean, and having short, straight, ductwork will help guarantee the safeness of your home. Using only aluminum channeling will further help stop overheating and will add to your family’s safety.
The seriousness of dryer vent cleaning and air duct cleaning Maryland is frequently overlooked. This piece of writing explains what it is and how AirWiz Clean Air can help you