When reminded of maintenance that needs to be done around the home many people are guilty of putting it off. This could be for a number of reasons, including being busy, distracted or overwhelmed. Maybe you're waiting for the next paycheck to hire it done or just procrastinating. One very important area to get into a good maintenance habit with is the clothes dryer. Of the 15,000, plus dryer fires that occur each year in the US, most of them can be prevented with proper dryer vent cleaning and maintenance.
Prevent a Home Fire
The biggest threat from a dryer is fire. Think of the heat generated to dry a load of clothes within an hour. This heat escapes from your home through dryer ducts and goes out the dryer vent, along with the lint that is being removed from clothing. Lint can stick to the sides of the duct work and accumulate, eventually restricting air-flow. Lint is combustible; sparks from the dryer can cause it to ignite. A professional dryer vent cleaning should be done at least once a year, by someone who specializes in dryer vent repairs and maintenance. They have special tools to do the job effectively.
Avoid Costly Repairs
Regular dryer vent cleaning and maintenance keeps the dryer running efficiently. The dryer has to work harder when lint is clogging the system, restricting air-flow. The longer the dryer is under this heavy workload, the more chance it has of breaking down or causing a fire. Proper dryer vent maintenance will prolong the life of your dryer. Annual inspections and professional dryer vent cleaning is a good idea to prevent mechanical breakdown to avoid costly repairs.
Save Energy
Many people think it is normal, especially for older dryers, to take more than one cycle to dry a load of clothes. The common cause of this problem is not mechanical; it is due to not properly maintaining the dryer vent. Lint has most likely built up, restricting air-flow and causing the dryer to work harder and accomplish less. A good dryer vent cleaning by a professional will take care of this.
Proper dryer vent cleaning and maintenance prevents dryer fires, saves money on energy bills and helps to prevent mechanical break down to avoid costly repair bills.
This article was written by Chris Wiley, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard in Maricopa County, Arizona. http://www.dryerventwizard.com specializes in dryer vent cleaning, repair and alterations, and serves consumers in Dryer Vent Wizard services Maricopa County, Arizona including Anthem, Avondale, Buckeye, Desert Hills, El Mirage, Fountain Hills, Goodyear, Gilbert, Glendale, Litchfield Park, Circle City, Mesa, New river, Paradise Valley, Peoria, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Sun City, Surprise, Temple, Tolleson, Wittmann, Youngtown and neighboring cities and communities.
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