Dryer Vent Cleaning: There is always something that needs a homeowner’s attention, including yard maintenance, appliance maintenance, plumbing, electrical and much more! It all can be very overwhelming; some important things are often forgotten.
Dryer Vent Cleaning is the most common appliance maintenance issue often overlooked by homeowners. We throw in a load of wet laundry, set the dial and take it for granted as it usually gives us the result we are looking for; dry clothes.
Unless you’re one of the unfortunate people who have experienced a dryer fire you probably don’t give much thought to dryer vent cleaning. Do you know that over 15,000 dryer fires are reported annually? Almost every one of these fires is caused by failure to maintain with proper dryer vent cleaning.
Your dryer duct system removes the moisture, heat and lint from your laundry as it dries. If you have a gas dryer, it also removes gas by-products that you don’t want venting into your home as they pose a carbon monoxide risk. Dryer vent cleaning prevents these problems.
Approximately 60% of the lint is caught in the lint screen that should be cleaned after each load of laundry. The other 40% escapes into your dryer duct system where some of it makes it to the vent outside. Some gets stuck in the ducts along the way. As the lint builds up, air flow is restricted; therefore, the heat and moisture cannot escape and clothes take longer to dry.
Sticky, moist lint attracts more lint. It can build up quite quickly. Lint is combustible; a dryer fire will spread very quickly. A professional dryer vent cleaning specialist can inspect your system to be sure it meets today’s safety codes. Not only is dryer vent cleaning essential; proper installation of proper materials is important to ensure safety.
Emilie Benvegna, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard, provides dryer vent cleaning, dryer vent repair, dryer vent installation and dryer exhaust services for homes and businesses in Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Davidson, Concord, Huntersville, Pineville, Cornelius, Salisbury, and neighboring cities and communities.
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Monday, October 26, 2009
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Dryer Vent Cleaning: The Lint Filter is just a Start
When you’re doing your annual spring cleaning, and you pull out the washer and dryer to sweep behind it and retrieve socks and other items that have fallen back there, do you also see a lot of lint and dust? Where does it all come from? I thought all the lint was caught by the lint screen which I clean after each load of laundry! Well, if there is a large pile of lint behind the dryer, think how much could be built-up and trapped in the dryer ducts that should have went outdoors through the dryer vent.
Cleaning the lint screen after each load of laundry is very important, but it is just a start. Some lint escapes the screen and goes out through the dryer ducts and vent. Unfortunately, some of the lint does not make it all the way outdoors; it becomes trapped in the dryer ducts where it eventually builds up and causes problems with air-flow which is necessary for the dryer to function properly.
The dryer vent system removes heat, moisture and lint from your clothing and vents it outdoors. Some dryer vent systems are very efficient; however, all can become trapped with lint build-up over time. As moist lint sticks to the sides of your dryer duct, more lint is attracted to this area and it builds up. As the lint dries, it forms a hard crust; therefore, it becomes trapped here, and reduces air flow. The reduced air flow just allows more lint to build up; without proper air flow, the lint will not be able to travel the entire length of your duct to the vent outdoors.
As lint continues to build up and air flow is restricted, heat and moisture cannot escape from the dryer drum. This is the reason your dryer can be taking two or three cycles to properly dry a load of clothes. The dryer is working much harder to complete its task; therefore, using more energy. When an appliance is overworked, it is most likely to break down. In the case of extreme lint build-up, you will be lucky if your only problem is a broken-down clothes dryer.
Lint is highly flammable; if a dryer continues to operate when the ducts are clogged with lint, it can start a fire that will burn very hot and spread very quickly. You can get special equipment for cleaning out your dryer duct system, or have a professional come in once a year to do a good cleaning. The service fee for dryer vent cleaning is minimal compared to the cost of your home and all you could lose in a fire. A clean dryer vent system will allow the clothes dryer to operate more efficiently, without being overworked; therefore you will save on energy bills and avoid expensive appliance repair bills.
Emilie Benvegna, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard, provides dryer vent cleaning, dryer vent repair, dryer vent installation and dryer exhaust services for homes and businesses in Cabarrus and Mecklenburg Counties, Charlotte, Concord, Huntersville, Kannapolis, Harrisburg, Matthews, Pineville, Monroe, Mooresville, Gastonia, Rock Hill, Fort Mill, Cornelius, Salisbury, Lake Norman, South Park, Indian Trail, Weddington, Waxhaw, Ballentyne and neighboring cities and communities.
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Cleaning the lint screen after each load of laundry is very important, but it is just a start. Some lint escapes the screen and goes out through the dryer ducts and vent. Unfortunately, some of the lint does not make it all the way outdoors; it becomes trapped in the dryer ducts where it eventually builds up and causes problems with air-flow which is necessary for the dryer to function properly.
The dryer vent system removes heat, moisture and lint from your clothing and vents it outdoors. Some dryer vent systems are very efficient; however, all can become trapped with lint build-up over time. As moist lint sticks to the sides of your dryer duct, more lint is attracted to this area and it builds up. As the lint dries, it forms a hard crust; therefore, it becomes trapped here, and reduces air flow. The reduced air flow just allows more lint to build up; without proper air flow, the lint will not be able to travel the entire length of your duct to the vent outdoors.
As lint continues to build up and air flow is restricted, heat and moisture cannot escape from the dryer drum. This is the reason your dryer can be taking two or three cycles to properly dry a load of clothes. The dryer is working much harder to complete its task; therefore, using more energy. When an appliance is overworked, it is most likely to break down. In the case of extreme lint build-up, you will be lucky if your only problem is a broken-down clothes dryer.
Lint is highly flammable; if a dryer continues to operate when the ducts are clogged with lint, it can start a fire that will burn very hot and spread very quickly. You can get special equipment for cleaning out your dryer duct system, or have a professional come in once a year to do a good cleaning. The service fee for dryer vent cleaning is minimal compared to the cost of your home and all you could lose in a fire. A clean dryer vent system will allow the clothes dryer to operate more efficiently, without being overworked; therefore you will save on energy bills and avoid expensive appliance repair bills.
Emilie Benvegna, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard, provides dryer vent cleaning, dryer vent repair, dryer vent installation and dryer exhaust services for homes and businesses in Cabarrus and Mecklenburg Counties, Charlotte, Concord, Huntersville, Kannapolis, Harrisburg, Matthews, Pineville, Monroe, Mooresville, Gastonia, Rock Hill, Fort Mill, Cornelius, Salisbury, Lake Norman, South Park, Indian Trail, Weddington, Waxhaw, Ballentyne and neighboring cities and communities.
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Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Clothes Dryer Care: Dryer Vent Cleaning, Dryer Ducts and Lint Traps
The clothes dryer is a convenience most people refuse to be without and many take for granted. It seems to be the simplest appliance that rarely breaks down; it just keeps working. It may be slowing down over the years, but don’t all clothes dryers eventually take an extra cycle to get the laundry dry? Sadly, this is misconception; many people think it is normal when an older dryer takes longer to dry a load of clothes.
The most common cause of a dryer cycle taking longer to complete is lint build-up in the dryer duct and vent system. The lint that escapes the trap should make it outside, but some gets trapped in the ductwork along the way. Eventually, it builds up and reduces the air flow needed by the dryer to properly dry the clothes. The duct system is responsible for removing the lint and moisture from the laundry as it dries. Without air flow, the hot moisture is trapped in the dryer drum with the wet laundry.
The Lint Screen
The lint screen catches most of the lint that is removed from your laundry and should be cleaned after each load. Notice as you pull it out that not all of the lint remains on the screen. Some is already dusted on the housing for the screen; some probably fell off way down in there. It will be forced down further as you replace the lint screen. It isn’t much, but this much, each time you do a load of laundry, adds up.
Dryer Ducts and Dryer Vent
The dryer ducts and vent that leads to the outside of your home is designed to remove the heat and moisture from the dryer as the clothing dries. With sufficient air flow, a great deal of the lint that escaped the screen should float out through the vent as well; however, moist lint can easily stick to the sides of the ducts, especially if your duct system is very long or if it takes one or more turns on the way to the vent. Moist lint attracts more moist lint; it eventually builds up and clogs the vent, reducing air flow and increasing drying time.
Proper Maintenance
Keeping the lint screen clean after each load of laundry is only one small part of clothes dryer maintenance. A professional dryer vent cleaning specialist should inspect your dryer vent system and perform a thorough cleaning at least once a year. Dryer vent cleaning will make your clothes dryer run more efficiently, save on drying time and energy costs, reduce the chances of break-down, avoiding appliance repair bills and increase the life of your appliance. Most importantly, dryer vent cleaning will prevent a clothes dryer fire which is the ultimate result of lint build-up in a dryer vent system.
This article was written by Emilie Benvegna, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard of Charlotte, North Carolina. Emilie happily began her rewarding career in the dryer vent cleaning business in 2006. Her goal is to provide great customer service and educate consumers with tips to save energy and prevent fires with proper dryer maintenance. Dryer Vent Wizard services consumers in Cabarrus and Mecklenburg Counties, Charlotte, Concord, Huntersville, Kannapolis, Harrisburg, Matthews, Pineville, Monroe, Mooresville, Gastonia, Rock Hill, Fort Mill, Cornelius, Monroe, Salisbury, Lake Norman Ballentyne and neighboring cities and communities.
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The most common cause of a dryer cycle taking longer to complete is lint build-up in the dryer duct and vent system. The lint that escapes the trap should make it outside, but some gets trapped in the ductwork along the way. Eventually, it builds up and reduces the air flow needed by the dryer to properly dry the clothes. The duct system is responsible for removing the lint and moisture from the laundry as it dries. Without air flow, the hot moisture is trapped in the dryer drum with the wet laundry.
The Lint Screen
The lint screen catches most of the lint that is removed from your laundry and should be cleaned after each load. Notice as you pull it out that not all of the lint remains on the screen. Some is already dusted on the housing for the screen; some probably fell off way down in there. It will be forced down further as you replace the lint screen. It isn’t much, but this much, each time you do a load of laundry, adds up.
Dryer Ducts and Dryer Vent
The dryer ducts and vent that leads to the outside of your home is designed to remove the heat and moisture from the dryer as the clothing dries. With sufficient air flow, a great deal of the lint that escaped the screen should float out through the vent as well; however, moist lint can easily stick to the sides of the ducts, especially if your duct system is very long or if it takes one or more turns on the way to the vent. Moist lint attracts more moist lint; it eventually builds up and clogs the vent, reducing air flow and increasing drying time.
Proper Maintenance
Keeping the lint screen clean after each load of laundry is only one small part of clothes dryer maintenance. A professional dryer vent cleaning specialist should inspect your dryer vent system and perform a thorough cleaning at least once a year. Dryer vent cleaning will make your clothes dryer run more efficiently, save on drying time and energy costs, reduce the chances of break-down, avoiding appliance repair bills and increase the life of your appliance. Most importantly, dryer vent cleaning will prevent a clothes dryer fire which is the ultimate result of lint build-up in a dryer vent system.
This article was written by Emilie Benvegna, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard of Charlotte, North Carolina. Emilie happily began her rewarding career in the dryer vent cleaning business in 2006. Her goal is to provide great customer service and educate consumers with tips to save energy and prevent fires with proper dryer maintenance. Dryer Vent Wizard services consumers in Cabarrus and Mecklenburg Counties, Charlotte, Concord, Huntersville, Kannapolis, Harrisburg, Matthews, Pineville, Monroe, Mooresville, Gastonia, Rock Hill, Fort Mill, Cornelius, Monroe, Salisbury, Lake Norman Ballentyne and neighboring cities and communities.
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Dryer Vent Cleaning and 6 More Money Saving Tips for Charlotte, NC Consumers
Attention Residents with Clothes Dryers in Charlotte, NC
Your clothes dryer is among the top 5 energy consumers in your home. Here are some tips for saving energy when drying laundry. Whether your dryer is gas or electric, both operate the same, drying your laundry by heating and tumbling. Both require proper air flow to avoid over-working and to accomplish this task efficiently.
Dryer Vent Cleaning tips for Charlotte Consumers
Proper dryer vent cleaning and maintenance ensures proper air-flow, which is most vital to avoid overworking the clothes dryer and to prevent a potential fire hazard. When the dryer vent system is clogged with lint, it will obstruct air-flow, cause severe overheating, and eventually, a fire. Dryer vent cleaning, by a dryer vent specialist, is recommended at least once a year; more often if you have a large family.
Maintain the Lint Filter, says Dryer Vent Wizard of Charlotte, NC
Most everyone knows to clean the lint filter after every load; however, few are aware that the lint screen should be washed in warm, soapy water periodically. The use of fabric softener sheets, like Bounce, can cause a film to build up on the lint screen. This will restrict air flow needed for your dryer to work efficiently.
Do Full Loads – Don’t Over-load, as advised by Charlotte Dryer Vent Cleaning Company
Try to only do full loads of laundry; small loads waste a lot of energy that could be used for washing and drying a full load. Be careful not to over load as this will cause the washer and dryer to overwork; additional wear and tear leads to the expense of repairing and/or replacing your appliances.
Separate Light and Heavy Weights
Heavier items, such as jeans and towels naturally take longer to dry than lighter weight items like T-shirts. It has been suggested to dry the different weights separately, but you can also start them together, and stop the dryer to remove the lighter items that are dry, and then take advantage of the already heated drum to dry the rest. This way, you aren’t allowing a cool down between loads; you save the energy that would otherwise be used to heat the drum again.
About Dryer Sensors and Energy Saving Features on Newer Clothes Dryers
Clothes dryers have become more energy efficient as most new models have dryness sensors so that the dryer automatically moves on to the cool-down cycle or turns off when laundry is dry. The sensors prevent over-drying of clothes which prolongs the life of your clothing while saving energy.
Solar Drying is Free in Charlotte, NC
When the weather is right, hang laundry outdoors and let Mother Nature’s sun and breeze dry your laundry free. This can be inconvenient for some, but even if you just hang a small amount, like sheets and towels, you will be saving energy.
Clothing Rods are Popular Money Savers in Charlotte, NC
Clothing rods are good for use indoors or outdoors. The clothing rod is a great money saver. You can dry your laundry for a short time, to remove wrinkles, remove your laundry when it is still damp and hang to finish drying.
Your clothes dryer is one of the top energy consumers in your home. Reducing the energy cost of doing laundry will help save money on utility bills. Proper appliance maintenance is also a major money saver, saving on utility bills, and appliance repair bills. A well maintained appliance will work more efficiently and have less risk of failure.
Emilie Benvegna, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard in Charlotte, NC, specializes in dryer vent cleaning, repairs and inspections. Emilie will make sure your dryer vent system is up to code and working at top efficiency. Dryer Vent Wizard (http://www.charlottedryerventlady.com/) technicians always take the time to explain proper maintenance to their customers, so that they understand the importance of dryer vent cleaning to prevent dryer fires.
Please watch this video provided by Dryer Vent Wizard of Charlotte, NC
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/26507771#26507771
Dryer Vent Wizard of Charlotte, NC provides dryer vent cleaning, dryer vent repair, dryer vent installation, dryer vent inspections and all dryer vent services for homes and businesses in Cabarrus and Mecklenburg Counties, Charlotte, Concord, Huntersville, Kannapolis, Harrisburg, Matthews, Pineville, Monroe, Mooresville, Gastonia, Rock Hill, Fort Mill, Cornelius, Monroe, Salisbury, Lake Norman Ballentyne and neighboring cities and communities.
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Your clothes dryer is among the top 5 energy consumers in your home. Here are some tips for saving energy when drying laundry. Whether your dryer is gas or electric, both operate the same, drying your laundry by heating and tumbling. Both require proper air flow to avoid over-working and to accomplish this task efficiently.
Dryer Vent Cleaning tips for Charlotte Consumers
Proper dryer vent cleaning and maintenance ensures proper air-flow, which is most vital to avoid overworking the clothes dryer and to prevent a potential fire hazard. When the dryer vent system is clogged with lint, it will obstruct air-flow, cause severe overheating, and eventually, a fire. Dryer vent cleaning, by a dryer vent specialist, is recommended at least once a year; more often if you have a large family.
Maintain the Lint Filter, says Dryer Vent Wizard of Charlotte, NC
Most everyone knows to clean the lint filter after every load; however, few are aware that the lint screen should be washed in warm, soapy water periodically. The use of fabric softener sheets, like Bounce, can cause a film to build up on the lint screen. This will restrict air flow needed for your dryer to work efficiently.
Do Full Loads – Don’t Over-load, as advised by Charlotte Dryer Vent Cleaning Company
Try to only do full loads of laundry; small loads waste a lot of energy that could be used for washing and drying a full load. Be careful not to over load as this will cause the washer and dryer to overwork; additional wear and tear leads to the expense of repairing and/or replacing your appliances.
Separate Light and Heavy Weights
Heavier items, such as jeans and towels naturally take longer to dry than lighter weight items like T-shirts. It has been suggested to dry the different weights separately, but you can also start them together, and stop the dryer to remove the lighter items that are dry, and then take advantage of the already heated drum to dry the rest. This way, you aren’t allowing a cool down between loads; you save the energy that would otherwise be used to heat the drum again.
About Dryer Sensors and Energy Saving Features on Newer Clothes Dryers
Clothes dryers have become more energy efficient as most new models have dryness sensors so that the dryer automatically moves on to the cool-down cycle or turns off when laundry is dry. The sensors prevent over-drying of clothes which prolongs the life of your clothing while saving energy.
Solar Drying is Free in Charlotte, NC
When the weather is right, hang laundry outdoors and let Mother Nature’s sun and breeze dry your laundry free. This can be inconvenient for some, but even if you just hang a small amount, like sheets and towels, you will be saving energy.
Clothing Rods are Popular Money Savers in Charlotte, NC
Clothing rods are good for use indoors or outdoors. The clothing rod is a great money saver. You can dry your laundry for a short time, to remove wrinkles, remove your laundry when it is still damp and hang to finish drying.
Your clothes dryer is one of the top energy consumers in your home. Reducing the energy cost of doing laundry will help save money on utility bills. Proper appliance maintenance is also a major money saver, saving on utility bills, and appliance repair bills. A well maintained appliance will work more efficiently and have less risk of failure.
Emilie Benvegna, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard in Charlotte, NC, specializes in dryer vent cleaning, repairs and inspections. Emilie will make sure your dryer vent system is up to code and working at top efficiency. Dryer Vent Wizard (http://www.charlottedryerventlady.com/) technicians always take the time to explain proper maintenance to their customers, so that they understand the importance of dryer vent cleaning to prevent dryer fires.
Please watch this video provided by Dryer Vent Wizard of Charlotte, NC
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/26507771#26507771
Dryer Vent Wizard of Charlotte, NC provides dryer vent cleaning, dryer vent repair, dryer vent installation, dryer vent inspections and all dryer vent services for homes and businesses in Cabarrus and Mecklenburg Counties, Charlotte, Concord, Huntersville, Kannapolis, Harrisburg, Matthews, Pineville, Monroe, Mooresville, Gastonia, Rock Hill, Fort Mill, Cornelius, Monroe, Salisbury, Lake Norman Ballentyne and neighboring cities and communities.
28202, 28203, 28204, 28205, 28206, 28207, 28208, 28209, 28210, 28211, 28213, 28214, 28215, 28216, 28217, 28223, 28226, 28035, 28036, 28025, 28027, 28078, 28134, 28031, 28144, 28146, 28147
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