Dryer vent cleaning is very necessary appliance maintenance. Dryer vent cleaning promotes maximum air flow so your dryer works efficiently. Dryer vent cleaning prevents dryer fires and prolongs the life of your dryer.
So why do people neglect to do this important chore? Most people take their appliances for granted…until they break down, or worse, cause a fire.
The Lint Trap
The lint screen should be cleaned after every load of laundry. When the dryer lint screen is full, air flow is restricted and your dryer works harder to dry your clothes. Heat and moisture need to escape in order for clothes to dry. Over time, the lint screen can become clogged with residue from dryer sheets, so it should be cleaned every few months with soapy water.
Dryer Ducts and Dryer Vent
Only about 60% of lint removed from laundry is caught in the lint screen. The rest escapes into the dryer ducts and the inside of your dryer. Air flow forces the lint in the direction of the dryer vent outdoors; however, much of it gets trapped somewhere in the system. Eventually, it builds up to the point of restricting airflow which causes overheating. Lint is combustible. An overheated dryer is likely to throw sparks. When added to the lint this completes the recipe for disaster…a dryer fire!
Clothes dryers are by nature very sturdy and hard working machines; however, they do have limitations. Dryer vent cleaning and proper maintenance will keep your dryer operating safely and at maximum performance for years.
Keith O’Loane owns Dryer Vent Wizard, specializing in dryer vent cleaning, dryer vent repair and dryer vent installation in Jefferson County, Oldham County, Shelby County, Woodford County, Franklin County, Louisville, Lexington, Frankfort, Shelbyville, Nicholasville, Elizabethtown, Lawrenceburg in Kentucky, Clark County, Floyd County, Jeffersonville and New Albany in Indiana and neighboring cities and communities.
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Dryer Vent Cleaning Frankfort KY 502.235.0734 Dryer Vent Wizard specializes in dryer fire prevention and “urgent response” dryer vent cleaning, dryer vent repair and dryer vent installation. Dryer vent services by the Wizard keep dryers functioning properly, prevent dryer fires and reduce energy costs.
So Many Dryer Vent Cleaners; Yet, So Many Dryer Vent Fires
Faulty dryer vents and failure to clean dryer vents are the cause of over 15,000 clothes dryer fires each year. Cleaning dryer vents is the number one prevention of clothes dryer fires.
There are many different companies who provide dryer vent cleaning and installation services. The internet is flooded with information and warnings to consumers about the danger of clogged dryer vents. Clogged dryer vent systems also result in higher energy bills.
So Many Dryer Vent Cleaners; Yet, So Many Dryer Vent fires
Murphysboro, IL: A crew of electric company linemen helped save a home from total devastation by fighting flames until the firemen arrived. The fire started in a lint-clogged dryer vent and spread through the wall. The workmen’s efforts minimized the potential damage that could have been caused.
Brewster, Massachusetts: A home was damaged when a fire started in the dryer vent which was clogged with lint. It spread through the wall to the floor above. The fire was quickly extinguished with minor damage to the building. The house did require smoke ventilation and a final inspection by fire officials. Luckily, the family was able to stay in their home.
Fayetteville, NC: Firefighters wee called to a home around 11:00pm when a fire started in the laundry room. A dryer vent that was clogged with lint overheated and ignited. Flames gutted the laundry room and caused extensive smoke and soot damage throughout the home. Four adults and a teenager escaped safely and are being assisted by the Red Cross.
Pittsburg, PA: A house fire started in the evening when a clogged dryer vent caught fire in the garage. One resident suffered minor smoke inhalation when he ran inside to check on six people who he thought were still inside. It was later determined that all residents made it out of the home. The fire was contained to the garage with major smoke damage to the entire two-story home.
Lisle, NY: An early morning fire left a family homeless and closed off two miles of Route 79. Fire investigators determined the cause to be a faulty dryer vent that caught fire in the ground floor of the two story house. One adult and one child escaped safely.
Dryer fires are caused by excessive heat and obstructed air flow. If there is a lint build-up in the system then you have the combustibles needed to start a fire
Check the internet and you will find it flooded by dryer vent cleaning companies in your area. With so many dryer vent cleaners, there is no reason for so many dryer vent fires. Annual dryer vent cleaning is recommended to prevent clothes dryer fires. Have a dryer vent cleaning specialist inspect your dryer vent system to be sure it is safe and your dryer is operating efficiently.
Keith O’Loane is the owner and operator of Dryer Vent Wizard of Northern Kentucky and Southern Indiana. Dryer Vent Wizard specializes in dryer vent cleaning and all dryer vent exhaust issues while educating consumers on dryer fire prevention and energy savings.
Dryer Vent Wizard of Kentuckiana provides dryer vent cleaning, dryer vent repair, dryer vent installation, dryer vent inspections and all dryer vent services for homes and businesses in Louisville, Lexington, Frankfort, Shelbyville, Nicholasville, Elizabethtown, Lawrenceburg in Kentucky and Jeffersonville and New Albany in Indiana and neighboring cities and communities.
40221, 40222, 40223, 40224, 40203, 40205, 40204, 40206, 40507, 40510, 40513, 40516, 40601, 40065, 40356, 42701, 40342, 47129, 47130, 47150
There are many different companies who provide dryer vent cleaning and installation services. The internet is flooded with information and warnings to consumers about the danger of clogged dryer vents. Clogged dryer vent systems also result in higher energy bills.
So Many Dryer Vent Cleaners; Yet, So Many Dryer Vent fires
Murphysboro, IL: A crew of electric company linemen helped save a home from total devastation by fighting flames until the firemen arrived. The fire started in a lint-clogged dryer vent and spread through the wall. The workmen’s efforts minimized the potential damage that could have been caused.
Brewster, Massachusetts: A home was damaged when a fire started in the dryer vent which was clogged with lint. It spread through the wall to the floor above. The fire was quickly extinguished with minor damage to the building. The house did require smoke ventilation and a final inspection by fire officials. Luckily, the family was able to stay in their home.
Fayetteville, NC: Firefighters wee called to a home around 11:00pm when a fire started in the laundry room. A dryer vent that was clogged with lint overheated and ignited. Flames gutted the laundry room and caused extensive smoke and soot damage throughout the home. Four adults and a teenager escaped safely and are being assisted by the Red Cross.
Pittsburg, PA: A house fire started in the evening when a clogged dryer vent caught fire in the garage. One resident suffered minor smoke inhalation when he ran inside to check on six people who he thought were still inside. It was later determined that all residents made it out of the home. The fire was contained to the garage with major smoke damage to the entire two-story home.
Lisle, NY: An early morning fire left a family homeless and closed off two miles of Route 79. Fire investigators determined the cause to be a faulty dryer vent that caught fire in the ground floor of the two story house. One adult and one child escaped safely.
Dryer fires are caused by excessive heat and obstructed air flow. If there is a lint build-up in the system then you have the combustibles needed to start a fire
Check the internet and you will find it flooded by dryer vent cleaning companies in your area. With so many dryer vent cleaners, there is no reason for so many dryer vent fires. Annual dryer vent cleaning is recommended to prevent clothes dryer fires. Have a dryer vent cleaning specialist inspect your dryer vent system to be sure it is safe and your dryer is operating efficiently.
Keith O’Loane is the owner and operator of Dryer Vent Wizard of Northern Kentucky and Southern Indiana. Dryer Vent Wizard specializes in dryer vent cleaning and all dryer vent exhaust issues while educating consumers on dryer fire prevention and energy savings.
Dryer Vent Wizard of Kentuckiana provides dryer vent cleaning, dryer vent repair, dryer vent installation, dryer vent inspections and all dryer vent services for homes and businesses in Louisville, Lexington, Frankfort, Shelbyville, Nicholasville, Elizabethtown, Lawrenceburg in Kentucky and Jeffersonville and New Albany in Indiana and neighboring cities and communities.
40221, 40222, 40223, 40224, 40203, 40205, 40204, 40206, 40507, 40510, 40513, 40516, 40601, 40065, 40356, 42701, 40342, 47129, 47130, 47150
Dryer Vent Cleaning Advice from the Wizard of Frankfort, Kentucky
Don’t Let Your Dryer Start a Fire! Keep Your Frankfort Home Safe and Sound
Most people have their furnaces cleaned regularly; however, very few people think of the clothes dryer in relation to appliance maintenance. According to the National Fire Protection Association over 15,000 dryer fires are reported each year. Failure to clean the dryer vent and duct system is the cause of most of these fires. Believe it or not, your clothes dryer is more likely to cause a fire than your furnace or stove! Dryer Vent Wizard recommends annual dryer vent cleaning.
Dryer Vent Cleaning Prevents Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Frankfort, KY
Besides being a fire hazard, improper dryer venting also poses a carbon monoxide risk. The dryer vent system removes gas by-products from your home if you have a gas dryer. Dryer Vent Wizard recommends a complete inspection of your dryer vent system to be sure it is functioning safely.
Dryer Vent Cleaning Reduces Energy Bills for Frankfort Residents
When a dryer vent and the dryer ducts are clogged with lint, air flow is restricted, causing your dryer to work harder and use more energy. This creates higher utility bills and a greater chance of the appliance breaking down. Appliance repairs and/or replacement can be expensive. You can prolong the life of your clothes dryer with proper dryer vent cleaning and maintenance. Dryer Vent Wizard provides dryer vent cleaning, maintenance, repairs, installation and dryer vent inspections for homes and businesses in your area.
Dryer Vent Cleaning Prevents Fires in Frankfort, Kentucky
A clothes dryer fire is caused by lint build-up which restricts airflow and leads to overheating. Dryers produce a lot of lint and simply cleaning the lint screen is not enough. Though the lint filter catches most of the lint, some will escape and end up in the dryer vent system. The dryer ducts remove lint and moisture from your clothes; the moist lint doesn’t always make it to the vent outside of your home. It can stick to the sides of the ducts where it builds up and eventually dries to a hard paste. This hard paste attracts more sticky lint, eventually creating a blockage which can cause a fire.
Dryer Vent Inspections and UL Safety Standards in Frankfort, KY
Underwriters Laboratories is an independent product safety certification organization that has been testing products for safety for over a century. Dryer Vent Wizard will inspect your dryer vent system to be sure it meets UL Safety standards in your community.
Dryer Vent Wizard of Frankfort Recommends Shorter Dryer Ducts
It used be that most clothes dryers were in the basement, on an outside wall, with a relatively short, straight vent to the outdoors. These days many newer homes tend to have their laundry area located away from an outside wall; some are on the second floor. This means dryer vents are much longer and contain some elbows and bends where lint can accumulate. They’re also harder to reach therefore more difficult to keep cleaned. The ideal dryer vent system is short and straight. Dryer Vent Wizard has special tools for reaching the hard to get to places.
Dryer Vent Wizard of Frankfort Uses Rigid Venting Material, not Vinyl
Dryer ducts should be made of rigid or semi-rigid metal, not the flexible foil or vinyl type that was used in the old days. The flexible vinyl type of tubing crushes easily and restricts air-flow. Dryer Vent Wizard professionally installs semi-rigid metal dryer vent systems in homes and commercial buildings.
Dryer Vent Wizard of Frankfort Inspects to Ensure Proper Installation
Dryer Vent Wizard does not advise use of sheet metal screws when attaching multiple sections of vent pipe together. They use foil tape instead to eliminate protuberances that cause obstructions where lint can accumulate, eventually leading to a restriction which hampers dryer vent cleaning and allows lint to build up.
Wash the Lint Screen to Remove Residue Build-up
Few people are aware that the dryer vent screen should be washed thoroughly with warm soapy water every few months to remove residue build up caused by dryer sheets. It is actually possible for the lint screen to have so much build-up on it that it will hold water! This definitely restricts air flow and causes the dryer to take more than one cycle to properly dry a load of clothes.
Bugs, Mice, Birds and Critters in Frankfort, Kentucky
If you have mice in your house, you have probably called exterminators or tried your own critter traps to get rid of the pests. But this is just a temporary solution until more critters come in. The only effective way to get rid of them for good is to stop them from getting into your home in the first place. The one major path of entry that mice have into your home is the dryer vent.
Birds have been known to build nests in dryer vents which prevent lint from escaping. Bees, wasps and hornets nests have also been found in dryer vents. Dryer Vent Wizard recommends annual dryer vent cleaning and regular inspections to be sure the dryer vent system is free of clogs.
Dryer Vent Cleaning and Tips from Dryer Vent Wizard of Frankfort, KY
• Make sure your dryer vent system is up to city, state and manufacturer’s codes
• Replace plastic or foil vent with semi-rigid or solid meta material
• Keep the lint screen clean; check before and after each load
• Wash lint screens with soap and water every few months to remove residue from fabric softener sheets
• Have professional dryer vent cleaning done annually
• Don't keep combustibles like chemical cleaning products or chemical laden rags near your clothes dryer
• Don't leave the house or go to sleep with your dryer running
• In cold weather, check outside vent cover to make sure it's not blocked or frozen shut
Dryer Vent Wizard of Frankfort Shares Warning Signs to Watch for
• The dryer takes more than one cycle to get a load dry
• No lint visible on lint screen
• Dryer repeatedly stops during a cycle
• Clothes have moldy smell after dry cycle
• Clothes are very hot after a dry cycle
Dryer Vent Wizard of Connecticut is the dryer vent cleaning and repair expert to call for service. The service call is very little compared to the loss of your home or the lives of you and your family if you should experience a clothes dryer fire.
Please watch this video provided by Dryer Vent Wizard of Frankfort, KY
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/26507771#26507771
Dryer Vent Wizard of Kentuckiana provides dryer vent cleaning, dryer vent repair, dryer vent installation, dryer vent inspections and all dryer vent services for homes and businesses in Louisville, Lexington, Frankfort, Shelbyville, Nicholasville, Elizabethtown, Lawrenceburg in Kentucky and Jeffersonville and New Albany in Indiana and neighboring cities and communities.
40201, 40207, 40210, 40212, 40214, 40216, 40217, 40219, 40505, 40508, 40511, 40514, 40517, 40601, 40065, 40356, 42701, 40342, 47129, 47150
Most people have their furnaces cleaned regularly; however, very few people think of the clothes dryer in relation to appliance maintenance. According to the National Fire Protection Association over 15,000 dryer fires are reported each year. Failure to clean the dryer vent and duct system is the cause of most of these fires. Believe it or not, your clothes dryer is more likely to cause a fire than your furnace or stove! Dryer Vent Wizard recommends annual dryer vent cleaning.
Dryer Vent Cleaning Prevents Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Frankfort, KY
Besides being a fire hazard, improper dryer venting also poses a carbon monoxide risk. The dryer vent system removes gas by-products from your home if you have a gas dryer. Dryer Vent Wizard recommends a complete inspection of your dryer vent system to be sure it is functioning safely.
Dryer Vent Cleaning Reduces Energy Bills for Frankfort Residents
When a dryer vent and the dryer ducts are clogged with lint, air flow is restricted, causing your dryer to work harder and use more energy. This creates higher utility bills and a greater chance of the appliance breaking down. Appliance repairs and/or replacement can be expensive. You can prolong the life of your clothes dryer with proper dryer vent cleaning and maintenance. Dryer Vent Wizard provides dryer vent cleaning, maintenance, repairs, installation and dryer vent inspections for homes and businesses in your area.
Dryer Vent Cleaning Prevents Fires in Frankfort, Kentucky
A clothes dryer fire is caused by lint build-up which restricts airflow and leads to overheating. Dryers produce a lot of lint and simply cleaning the lint screen is not enough. Though the lint filter catches most of the lint, some will escape and end up in the dryer vent system. The dryer ducts remove lint and moisture from your clothes; the moist lint doesn’t always make it to the vent outside of your home. It can stick to the sides of the ducts where it builds up and eventually dries to a hard paste. This hard paste attracts more sticky lint, eventually creating a blockage which can cause a fire.
Dryer Vent Inspections and UL Safety Standards in Frankfort, KY
Underwriters Laboratories is an independent product safety certification organization that has been testing products for safety for over a century. Dryer Vent Wizard will inspect your dryer vent system to be sure it meets UL Safety standards in your community.
Dryer Vent Wizard of Frankfort Recommends Shorter Dryer Ducts
It used be that most clothes dryers were in the basement, on an outside wall, with a relatively short, straight vent to the outdoors. These days many newer homes tend to have their laundry area located away from an outside wall; some are on the second floor. This means dryer vents are much longer and contain some elbows and bends where lint can accumulate. They’re also harder to reach therefore more difficult to keep cleaned. The ideal dryer vent system is short and straight. Dryer Vent Wizard has special tools for reaching the hard to get to places.
Dryer Vent Wizard of Frankfort Uses Rigid Venting Material, not Vinyl
Dryer ducts should be made of rigid or semi-rigid metal, not the flexible foil or vinyl type that was used in the old days. The flexible vinyl type of tubing crushes easily and restricts air-flow. Dryer Vent Wizard professionally installs semi-rigid metal dryer vent systems in homes and commercial buildings.
Dryer Vent Wizard of Frankfort Inspects to Ensure Proper Installation
Dryer Vent Wizard does not advise use of sheet metal screws when attaching multiple sections of vent pipe together. They use foil tape instead to eliminate protuberances that cause obstructions where lint can accumulate, eventually leading to a restriction which hampers dryer vent cleaning and allows lint to build up.
Wash the Lint Screen to Remove Residue Build-up
Few people are aware that the dryer vent screen should be washed thoroughly with warm soapy water every few months to remove residue build up caused by dryer sheets. It is actually possible for the lint screen to have so much build-up on it that it will hold water! This definitely restricts air flow and causes the dryer to take more than one cycle to properly dry a load of clothes.
Bugs, Mice, Birds and Critters in Frankfort, Kentucky
If you have mice in your house, you have probably called exterminators or tried your own critter traps to get rid of the pests. But this is just a temporary solution until more critters come in. The only effective way to get rid of them for good is to stop them from getting into your home in the first place. The one major path of entry that mice have into your home is the dryer vent.
Birds have been known to build nests in dryer vents which prevent lint from escaping. Bees, wasps and hornets nests have also been found in dryer vents. Dryer Vent Wizard recommends annual dryer vent cleaning and regular inspections to be sure the dryer vent system is free of clogs.
Dryer Vent Cleaning and Tips from Dryer Vent Wizard of Frankfort, KY
• Make sure your dryer vent system is up to city, state and manufacturer’s codes
• Replace plastic or foil vent with semi-rigid or solid meta material
• Keep the lint screen clean; check before and after each load
• Wash lint screens with soap and water every few months to remove residue from fabric softener sheets
• Have professional dryer vent cleaning done annually
• Don't keep combustibles like chemical cleaning products or chemical laden rags near your clothes dryer
• Don't leave the house or go to sleep with your dryer running
• In cold weather, check outside vent cover to make sure it's not blocked or frozen shut
Dryer Vent Wizard of Frankfort Shares Warning Signs to Watch for
• The dryer takes more than one cycle to get a load dry
• No lint visible on lint screen
• Dryer repeatedly stops during a cycle
• Clothes have moldy smell after dry cycle
• Clothes are very hot after a dry cycle
Dryer Vent Wizard of Connecticut is the dryer vent cleaning and repair expert to call for service. The service call is very little compared to the loss of your home or the lives of you and your family if you should experience a clothes dryer fire.
Please watch this video provided by Dryer Vent Wizard of Frankfort, KY
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/26507771#26507771
Dryer Vent Wizard of Kentuckiana provides dryer vent cleaning, dryer vent repair, dryer vent installation, dryer vent inspections and all dryer vent services for homes and businesses in Louisville, Lexington, Frankfort, Shelbyville, Nicholasville, Elizabethtown, Lawrenceburg in Kentucky and Jeffersonville and New Albany in Indiana and neighboring cities and communities.
40201, 40207, 40210, 40212, 40214, 40216, 40217, 40219, 40505, 40508, 40511, 40514, 40517, 40601, 40065, 40356, 42701, 40342, 47129, 47150
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