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brentwood dryer vent cleaning: Dryer Vent Cleaning Is Important! Especially In The Winter Time! - 12/18/09 10:28 AM
Dryer Vent Repair and Maintenance
The most important thing your clothes dryer needs is clear exhaust; most dryers fail to operate as a result of inadequate dryer vent systems. Improperly maintained dryer vent systems can lead to premature failure of bearings, drum rollers, motor, element and other critical parts.
Indications of improper dryer venting includes:
Longer drying time; more than one cycle to dry a load
Clothes are unusually hot at the end of the dryer cycle
Dryer is noisy - thumping scraping sounds
Dryer repeatedly shuts off before clothes are dry
Automatic sensors fail to shut off
Clothes have … (1 comments)
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brentwood dryer vent cleaning: Dryer Vent Cleaning Franklin, Brentwood, Nashville - Warning Signs from your Clothes Dryer - 11/11/09 09:30 AM
Dryer Vent Cleaning Franklin, Brentwood, Nashville - Warning Signs from your Clothes Dryer
One way to keep your clothes dryer in good working order is to know the warning signs that can tip you off that something will go wrong if you don't act soon. It's best to be able to head off a problem before it becomes serious and the dryer no longer works or the problem leads to a fire.
Here are some of the warning signs to look for.
Clothes have a musty or mildew smell after you have run them through their cycle - This can tell … (1 comments)
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brentwood dryer vent cleaning: Dryer Vent Cleaning and Fire Safety FAQs Nashville, Brentwood, Franklin - 07/02/09 01:25 PM
Frequently Asked Questions: Dryer Vent Cleaning and Fire Safety
FAQs
Q: Do I really need to worry about getting my dryer vents cleaned?
A: Yes. One of the leading causes of house fires is the dryer. Between the years 2002-2004, an annual average of 12,700 clothes dryer fires occurred in homes causing over $88 million in property loss each year.
Q: How often should I have my vent cleaned?
A: We recommend having your vents inspected every year and cleaned as needed. Ask about our lifetime warranty program and our discounted annual service fees.
Q: How can I tell if … (1 comments)
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brentwood dryer vent cleaning: Nick Lovellette Becomes CSIA Certified Dryer Exhaust Technician Middle Tennessee - 06/15/09 02:05 PM
Nick Lovellette of Dryer Vent Wizard of Middle Tennessee recently passed the Chimney Safety Institute of America's rigorous exam to become a CSIA Certified Dryer Exhaust Technician. Nick Lovellette passed an exam based on standard dryer vent service practices. To pass candidates must earn a score of 80 or higher. Certification is valid for three years from the test date.
The exam is based upon a reference manual containing up-to-date technical information on the cleaning, maintenance, and repair of dryer exhaust vents.
CSIA Certification is the hallmark of excellence in the chimney service and venting technology industry. The credential signifies … (0 comments)
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brentwood dryer vent cleaning: Dryer Vent Safety Tips, Facts and Figures - 02/24/09 09:14 AM
Clothes dryers can be found in 80 percent, or 81.5 million homes throughout the United States.
A full load of wet clothes placed in a dryer contains about one gallon of water. As water is removed, lint is created from the clothes.
Clothes dryers are one of the most expensive appliances in your home to operate. The longer it runs the more money it costs you.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) estimates that 15,500 fires associated with clothes dryers occur annually. These fires account for an average of 10 deaths and 310 injuries and more than $84.4 million in … (0 comments)
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brentwood dryer vent cleaning: Dryer Vent Wizard Advises: Mold can be a Problem in Dryer Vents - 02/05/09 09:45 AM
MOLD, according to the dictionary, is a very large group of microscopic fungi that live on plant or animal matter. Most are filamentous organisms and produce spores that can be air-, water-, or insect-borne. We see them everywhere, even inside our homes. Outdoor, molds play a part in nature by breaking down organic matter such as fallen leaves and dead trees. Indoors however, they have a potential to cause health problems. Molds grow on wet and damp spots, that's why they are usually found in our bathrooms, laundry area and kitchen. Molds produce allergens and irritants. Inhaling or touching mold or … (1 comments)
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brentwood dryer vent cleaning: Frequently Asked Questions: Dryer Vent Cleaning and Fire Safety - 01/22/09 11:10 AM
FAQs
Q: Do I really need to worry about getting my dryer vents cleaned?
A: Yes. One of the leading causes of house fires is the dryer. Between the years 2002-2004, an annual average of 12,700 clothes dryer fires occurred in homes causing over $88 million in property loss each year.
Q: How often should I have my vent cleaned?
A: We recommend having your vents cleaned every year. Ask about our lifetime warranty program and our discounted annual service fees.
Q: How can I tell if I should have my vents cleaned?
A: Increased drying times are one … (1 comments)
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brentwood dryer vent cleaning: Dryer Vent Build Up: The Stuff of Nightmares - 11/04/08 04:38 PM
Without proper maintenance, the dryer vent is a potential fire hazard for homeowners, though most are unaware the problem even exists. The result is venting systems that clog over time, with each load of laundry creating more of a hazard.
"It's hard for people to think of their clothes dryer as a fire hazard," said John Ryley, owner of the Dryer Vent Wizard (DVW), Dry Clothes, Safe Homes franchise, whose company specializes in maintaining, cleaning, repairing, replacing and altering dryer vents for residential and commercial consumers.
Clothes dryer fires account for 15,600 structure fires, 15 deaths and 400 injuries each … (3 comments)
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brentwood dryer vent cleaning: The Wizard offers Tips to Prevent Clothes Dryer Fires-Dryer Vent Cleaning, Service and Maintenance - 09/09/08 07:16 AM
The National Fire Prevention Association reports over 15,000 clothes dryer fires annually; most of them could have been prevented with proper dryer vent maintenance. There are many warning signs that indicate a possible fire hazard:
Clothes taking several cycles to dry: A lot of people think this just means the dryer is old or the heat element is wearing out. This is rarely the case. There is usually an air flow problem caused by the vent being obstructed with lint build up Clothes smell moldy or they are unusually hot when they come out of the dryer No visible lint … (2 comments)
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