Clean Dryer Vents: Advice from the Wizard of Monroe, NC

There is a hidden fire hazard in over 80 percent of American Homes; a clothes dryer! The real danger is in the dryer vent and dryer exhaust ducts. Over time, lint build up in the dryer exhaust ducts, restricts air flow, causing overheating that can result in a dryer fire.

Dryer vent cleaning is recommended annually to remove the lint build-up to prevent a fire and to ensure the dryer is operating efficiently. Many homeowners prefer to do as much as they can, on their own, rather than paying for professional services.

Some dryer vents are very short and easily accessible; therefore, they can be maintained by the homeowner. Other systems require the use of special tools and equipment that a dryer vent cleaning technician uses to do the job.

For the do-it-yourself type hardware stores and home improvement stores have various tools and equipment designed to clean dryer vents. There is an attachment that can be attached to a drill. The rotating action of the auger brush and flexible rods will help access and clean the areas of your dryer ducts where lint builds up. The tool comes with several flexible rods that screw together to reach into longer vents. Once you have scrubbed the ducts, you can blow them out with a shop vac. A variety of hand tools are also available to purchase.

Some dryer vent systems are longer and more difficult to access. If this is the case then it is a good idea to have a professional dryer vent cleaning specialist do the job. A dryer vent exhaust technician will also inspect your dryer vent system to be sure it meets current safety codes.

Manufacturers recommend dryer vent cleaning at least once a year to remove lint accumulation before it becomes a fire hazard. Lint build-up can also prevent proper ventilation of carbon monoxide if you have a gas dryer.

If you are the type who likes to do it yourself to save money then at least have your system inspected and professionally cleaned one time to be sure it is safe. Then do the maintenance on your own. In any event, you should have a dryer vent cleaning and repair specialist inspect your dryer exhaust and dryer vent system to be sure it is properly installed.

Jim and Sue Evans, owners of Dryer Vent Wizard, are specialized, trained and certified dryer vent technicians. They provide professional dryer vent cleaning, repair and installation while educating their customers on the importance of proper dryer exhaust venting to prevent fires and keep your clothes dryer operating efficiently.

Dryer Vent Cleaning and Maintenance Prevents Fires in Monroe, NC

With over 15,000 clothes dryer fires occurring each year, causing deaths, injuries and loss of homes, it is important that we work to increase public awareness of preventing clothes dryer fires. Most of the reported fires were due to improper dryer vent cleaning and maintenance.

Dryer Vent Cleaning and Maintenance Tips for Monroe Residents

It is recommended that all dryer vent systems be inspected by a dryer vent professional to ensure that they are up to code and working safely and efficiently.

It is also most crucial that everyone who uses a clothes dryer understand proper maintenance between professional visits. Here are some useful tips for maintaining your dryer vent system:

• Keep the lint screen clean, removing the lint after every load
• Wash lint screens monthly with soap and water to prevent residue buildup caused by dryer softener sheets
• Do not use your dryer for fabrics covered in combustible substances
• Store flammable items far away from your dryer
• Have your dryer professionally inspected and cleaned annually
• Make sure the dryer vent system is up to code according to city, state, and manufacturer standards
• Use only semi-rigid or solid metal material for venting systems
• Frequently check outside vent cover for signs of blockage, freezing, or damage
• Be sure to have dryer vents cleaned seasonally

Dryer Vent Cleaning Wizard of Monroe, North Carolina Neighborhoods

Dryer Vent Wizard will do a thorough inspection of your dryer vent system to be sure it is made of proper construction and that it is properly installed. They will do the necessary corrections to be sure that it meets current UL safety standards.

Dryer Vent Wizard provides dryer vent cleaning, repair, maintenance, installation, and dryer vent systems inspections for residential and commercial buildings. They strive to educate consumers on dryer vent cleaning and maintenance for fire prevention.

More Fire Safety Tips for Monroe area Homes and Businesses

Here are some more tips to enhance the safety of your family, home or business:

• Maintain working fire extinguishers, including one designed for use in the laundry area
• Be sure to test fire alarms, replacing batteries frequently
• Store flammable items away from all appliances
• Keep up with professional maintenance on all appliances
• Develop a fire safety and emergency fire-escape plan for your household.

Besides fire safety and prevention, proper maintenance insures your clothes dryer will operate more efficiently, and cost less to operate, saving on energy costs. Dryer Vent Wizard has a policy that all technicians help educate their customers. Their job is not complete until the customer understands the function of their dryer vent system and how they can help maintain it between annual professional visits.

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Dryer Vent Wizard provides dryer vent cleaning, dryer vent repair, dryer vent installation, dryer vent inspections and all dryer vent services for homes and businesses in North and South Carolina, Union County, Monroe, Wingate, Waxhaw, Indian Trail, Mineral Springs, Cleveland County, Shelby, Kings Mountain, York County, Rock Hill, Fort Mill, Cherokee County, Gaffney, Blacksburg, Spartanburg County, Cowpens, Boiling Springs, Spartanburg, Greenville County and neighboring cities and communities.