Dryer fire threat is very real and dangerous, as about 15,000 dryer vent fires are recorded yearly. Many areas have recorded dryer vent fires as one of the leading causes of household fires.
You can eliminate this threat by contacting a professional and having your dryer vent cleaned up and properly inspected and installed–at least once a year.
You deserve to have peace of mind.
Call us TODAY and schedule an inspection and cleaning.
BE AWARE OF THE POTENTIAL COSTS
Most people are aware of basic lint trap cleaning. However, they often miss the more considerable potential build-up inside the vent. Unchecked build-up can become a fire hazard because they are flammable. Some dryer vent systems need to be correctly installed, which adds to more problems in detecting additional lint build-up.
Not only as a fire hazard, but lint build-up also adds to the weight of your dryer vent system. The weight contributes to mold and mildew build-up and increases drying times. Longer drying times mean more energy costs of about $18 to $24 per month. Aside from being more costly, you add more wear and tear to your clothes when the dryer runs longer than necessary.
LOOK OUT FOR THESE WARNING SIGNS
- Drying times take more than one cycle or more than 50 minutes for just one laundry load.
- You find excessive lint on dark-colored clothes.
- While running, the dryer top is too hot to touch.
- You find dryer lint accumulating on the dryer door.
- You notice a slight burning smell while the laundry is drying.
- The dryer door starts showing signs of humidity.
- Find water inside the transition hose that connects the dryer to your walls.
- You start detecting a moldy or musty smell on your clothes.
- Your dryer vent system has never been cleaned before.
- There are portions of your dryer vent run that are sagging or have kinks.
