Some signs you may need dryer vent cleaning include:
1) A dryer that takes more than one cycle to dry your clothes. 2) If your clothes are hot after one cycle of drying. 3) If your dryer is hot to the touch while it is on. 4) If you notice lint accumulation around and behind the dryer. 5) Your laundry room is humid or warm while using your dryer. 6) You have musty-smelling clothes in the dryer. 7) Increasing amount of time to dry a load of clothes.
Should you notice any of these signs, be sure to call a professional dryer vent cleaning service.
Yes, dryer vent fires are one of the leading causes of home fires in the United States. According to the National Fire Protection Association, an average of 15,000 dryer fires are reported annually, causing more than $110 million in damages. All dryer vents need to be cleaned at some time. For reliable dryer vent cleaning, get in touch with us today.
What actually constitutes the dryer vent is commonly confused. Some people believe that the lint trap that needs to be cleaned out after each use of the dryer is the dryer vent. However, the dryer vent is the tube behind the dryer that connects your dryer to the wall and runs until it eventually exits the home by a vent hood located on the sidewall or the roof. For quality dryer vent cleaning services, give us a call today.
No. A dryer vent is required to be composed of solid metal ducting with no screws to hold the tubing together and should have the proper metal tape securing the joints together. Contact us today for all your dryer vent cleaning needs and more.
Yes. Your dryer is one of the most expensive appliances to operate. Having your vent cleaned on an annual basis can save you an average of $20 per month on your utility bill. For quality dryer vent cleaning services, give us a call today!