Dryer Vent Cleaning Of Charlestown

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Clean Dryer Vents to Prevent Fires
Clean Dryer Vents allow maximum air flow for your clothes dryer to work efficiently. The dryer vents are responsible for removing heat and moisture from your wet laundry as it tumbles to the outside of your home. When the dryer exhaust ducts are clogged with lint the system overheats and a spark from the clothes dryer will cause the lint to ignite, causing a rapidly spreading dryer fire.

A mobile home in Worthington Springs was destroyed by an early morning clothes dryer fire. The cause of the fire was determined to be lint build-up. Firefighters from Union County were assisted by the Alachua County Fire Department who arrived to provide extra water to douse the flames.

Luckily, the fire was contained and no damage was done to nearby mobile homes. None of the residents were injured but the home and all the contents were destroyed. The family lost everything.

Manufacturers recommend homeowners clean dryer vents at least once a year to prevent dryer fires and to be sure their clothes dryer is operating efficiently. Lint clogged dryer exhaust ducts are the number one cause of dryer fires.

Dryer Vent Wizard provides dryer vent cleaning, dryer vent repair, dryer vent installation and all dryer exhaust services to make clothes dryers operate safely and efficiently. Dryer Vent Wizard has made a commitment to make 1 million clothes dryers safer and greener by the year 2010.

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Vent Cleaning Tools

Dryer Vent Wizard has professional dryer vent cleaning tools that scrub your dryer vent to help keep your home safe from a dryer fire.
Our Vent Cleaning Tools

Our trained technicians use devices to measure back-pressure and/or airflow velocity and the temperature of the air in your dryer vent line. These tools allow us to properly gauge the efficiency of the dryer unit and provide solutions to your dryer vent problems.

Dryer Vent Wizard also uses a set of vent cleaning tools that scrub the vent line and aid in the removal of any obstructions. In addition, our technicians may utilize a special device to safely move your dryer unit and will make every effort to protect your floors! Dryer Vent Wizard also cleans up after each and every job and will offer to sanitize any vents that have been exposed to potential viruses from pests.

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Dryer Vent Materials

Dryer Vent Wizard ensures that your dryer vent materials are in compliance with the recommendations and requirements set forth by one or more of the following: current IRC (International Residential Code), Underwriters Laboratory, dryer manufacturers, Consumer Product Safety Commission, and/or the National Fire Protection Association.

Rigid metal is the proper material for the construction of a dryer vent because it has a smooth interior finish that allows lint to easily pass through reducing the buildup of lint. Rigid metal ducts also have a maximum flame-spread index of zero which means the rigid metal is less likely to burn rapidly and spread flames.

Semi-rigid metal pipe is only intended for connecting the dryer vent system to the dryer for transition ducts and should not be used for the entire dryer duct run.

The parts of a dryer vent system need to be connected using metal foil tape, not screws, duct tape, or other fastening means. Foil tape can withstand greater temperature variations and seal connections securely.

If your dryer duct run exceeds 25 feet (with no bends), a booster fan is recommended to help your dryer run efficiently. A booster fan allows proper airflow throughout the entire run.

To prevent pests from entering the dryer vent, a no pest vent cap that has a low profile hood with a pest proof door may be used. The hood has low airflow resistance and the pest proof door eliminates pests from entering while still allowing for adequate venting.

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No Lint on the Lint Screen
No lint collecting on lint screen.

If no lint is present on the lint screen after a drying cycle, or if lint is on the wrong side of the screen, this problem could mean that rather than collecting in the lint trap, the lint is backing into your dryer. The lack of lint is a sign of an obstructed dryer vent. If lint builds up, back pressure can cause the heating element to overheat. When a dryer overheats, the lint trapped inside the dryer can easily catch fire.

It’s important to clean the lint screen before and after each drying cycle and to have your vent inspected if there is no lint on the lint screen. Request an appointment online today to schedule your dryer vent inspection and cleaning.

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Longer Drying Time
Clothes are taking more than one cycle to dry -especially jeans and towels.

Longer drying times are an indication that airflow in your dryer vent is constricted. Inadequate airflow can be the result of a clog or obstruction in your dryer vent system, most commonly dryer lint. Excess dryer lint is a major fire hazard, can cause your dryer to become damaged, and also reduces the efficiency of your dryer. The Dryer Vent Wizard cleaning system ensures that your dryer vent is clear of constrictions. Doing so will ensure that your dryer is operating efficiently resulting in reduced drying time. Reduced drying time saves energy, which can mean smaller utility bills!

If you are experiencing longer drying times and cycles, you should have your dryer vent inspected and cleaned by a professional immediately. Request an appointment online today to schedule your dryer vent cleaning service.

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Dryer Vent Cleaning Charlestown MA. Dryer Vent Wizard professionally inspects and cleans clothing dryer vents for homeowners and in commercially-owned buildi...