Dryer Vent Cleaning & Installation
Without proper and professional Dryer Vent Cleaning, your clothes dryer can pose a hidden fire hazard. Clothes dryer vents or ducts accumulate lint in a similar fashion to the way plaque deposits build-up in human blood vessels, and dirt builds up in a home’s duct work. Even an occasional bird’s nest finds its way inside the vents. Birds are attracted to the lint as a source of nesting material and they may decide to build a nest inside the vent as a way of getting out of the elements.
The resulting blockage from lint or straw causes your dryer to overwork and overheat which can lead to a deadly house fire. In fact, over 14,000 house fires are caused each year by clothes dryers. Sometimes Chadds Ford Chimney Sweeps is called just in time, and the lint we remove from a dryer housing is charred, just a few days away from starting a house fire. Often the first sign of a clogged vent is that clothes seem to take longer to dry. Many people assume their dryer is just getting old, but the real culprit is a clogged vent.
Here are the most common warning signs:
• Clothes (especially jeans and towels) take too long to dry.
• Clothes are extremely hot when removed from the dryer.
• The top of the dryer is very hot.
• The flapper valve at the exhaust hood does not open fully.
Even if your dryer exhibits none of the above symptoms, most experts recommend an annual cleaning. Some experts think 6-months is even better.
A Clean Dryer Even Saves You Money:
While the peace of mind that comes from knowing your dryer is safe is the main benefit of cleaning the vent, you’ll also realize real savings from:
• Lower utility bills (And the savings can be significant given high PECO rates).
• Less wear and tear on you clothing because it dries faster and tumbles less.
• Time saved drying clothes.
• Extended clothes dryer life and lower repair bills.
Chadds Ford Chimney Sweeps Offers Thorough, No Short Cut Cleaning:
Chadds Ford Chimney Sweeps goes the extra mile by performing procedures that less fussy dryer vent cleaners ignore, like measuring air flow before and after cleaning to make sure your vent was cleaned properly. Why? Because its these extra steps that prevent clothes dryer fires.
Dryer Vent Installation:
We also install new dryer vents, using only high quality metal duct materials and construction techniques that maximize air flow to reduce clothes drying times.
For more information about Chadds Ford Chimney and dryer vent cleaning services please contact us at 610-388-1316. If you’d like a free estimate on specific services, please click here.
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