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.
