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Dryer Vent Cleaning Get the Lint Out! Sound Advice from the Dryer Vent Cleaning Wizard of Stockton, CA

2010-03-09T09:18:00.000-08:00

Dryer vent cleaning is so important for a number of reasons! Dryer vent cleaning prevents dryer fires and promotes maximum dryer performance. Clean dryer vents to reduce wear and tear on your appliance and save money on energy bills

Clothes dryers are reported to be the cause of over 15,000 house fires each year. Poor dryer vent maintenance is the number one cause of dryer fires. Professional dryer vent cleaning is recommended each year to prevent dryer fires and to keep your dryer working efficiently.

Dryer vent systems remove heat, moisture and lint from your home. The lint that manages to escape the lint screen should end up outdoors, through your dryer vent; but some will get stuck and attract more lint as it continues to build up. Lint build-up restricts air flow required for the dryer to perform its job. As the dryer labors to dry your laundry, it consumes more energy. Poorly maintained dryer vent systems can result in spending an additional $200 – 300 per year on energy bills, not to mention repair bills when the appliance breaks down.

When dryer vent systems become clogged with lint, they will overheat and cause a rapidly spreading fire. Another cause of dryer fires is drying rags soaked with flammable chemicals. These should be line dried, even if they have been washed, as residue can remain. The heat from the dryer can cause the materials to ignite inside your dryer.

For your safety as well as proper maintenance of your appliance, here are some tips:

Clean the lint screen after every load to maintain air flow needed by your clothes dryer to work more efficiently, saving you money on utility bills and preventing a fire.

Wash the lint screen periodically to remove residue build-up caused by dryer sheets.

Do not place rags soaked in flammable substances in your dryer; these should be line dried.

Do not store flammable chemicals near the dryer.

Do not go to sleep or leave the home when the dryer is running

Have a qualified dryer exhaust specialist clean your dryer vent system at least once a year, more often if you have a large family and are doing over 8 loads of laundry per week.

Following these tips will ensure your clothes dryer is working more efficiently reduce your energy costs and help to prevent a fire. Proper appliance maintenance will also increase the life of your appliance and reduce the need for repairs.

This article was written by James Smith, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard in Modesto, California. James provides dryer vent cleaning, repair and installation while educating consumers on the importance of proper dryer exhaust maintenance to prevent fires and help reduce energy consumption.

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 Stanislaus County, Modesto, Oakdale, Riverbank, Waterford, Ceres, Turlock, Patterson, Grayson, Hughson, Newman, Salida, Keyes, Denair, Livermore, San Joaquin County, Tracy, Stockton, Manteca, Lodi, Lathrup, Escalon, Ripon, and neighboring cities and communities.

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Is Danger Lurking in your Clothes Dryer? Clean Dryer Vents says the Wizard of Stockton

2009-10-16T14:54:00.000-07:00

Evil Dryer Vent Lint Threatens your Home in Stockton, CA

Dryer vent lint is an evil danger that lurks in your clothes dryer. When you are doing your spring cleaning projects, the laundry room is usually a place of interest. If you are really focused on doing a good cleaning, you will pull out the washer and dryer to sweep behind and under them. It’s just amazing how dirty this area gets. There is gunk from dripping laundry soap and other cleaning products to be scrubbed off the appliances. Oh! And there’s the missing socks that you thought the washer or dryer ate! What should be your most important concern is the pile of lint on the floor behind the dryer. Where did this come from?

Dryer Lint Filter – Lint Cleaning Tips for Stockton Consumers

Even if you are in the habit of cleaning the lint filter after every load, you need to be aware that only 60 percent of the lint removed from your laundry is trapped in the dryer lint screen. The rest escapes into the back of the dryer or in the dryer vent system; very little makes it to the dryer vent outside.

In addition to cleaning the lint screen between loads, you need to wash the lint screen every few months to remove residue build-up from dryer sheets. While you’re at it, check the lint filter for damage. Is it bent or torn? If so, you need a new one.

Dryer Lint Clogged in the Slot is another Problem in Stockton, CA

While you have the filter out of the dryer, it's time to clean the areas around it. That whole space where your lint filter fits is probably lined with a bit of lint itself. You can purchase a lint brush that has a long, hose-like handle to clean some of this out, or even use a shop vac or the nozzle attachment on a regular vacuum to remove some of the lint and dust that has piled up inside.

When you pull the lint filter out to clean it, do you notice some of the dryer lint falling off and going down into the slot? Though it seems to be a small, harmless amount, it does add up. Where does this dryer lint go when it escapes the lint screen? Some of it builds up at the bottom of the slot. You might be able to use a shop vac to blow it through to the dryer ducts or suck it out if you have an attachment that fits down in there. There are other places where the dryer lint goes that will cause a problem.

Dryer Lint Lurking Inside the Dryer is a Fire Hazard for Stockton Residents

A lot of the lint that gets past the lint trap becomes trapped throughout the dryer. Lint can build up inside the back of the dryer, around the motor, belts and pulleys. All it takes is a small spark to cause the flammable lint to ignite.

Dryer Lint in the Dryer Ducts Restricts Air Flow in Stockton Dryers

Dryer lint can become trapped in the dryer ducts that are designed to remove heat and moisture from the dryer drum to the dryer vent outside. Unfortunately, very little of the dryer lint makes it to the outside. It sticks to the sides of the dryer duct and builds up, reducing air-flow and making your dryer work harder to do its job. Lint build-up in the dryer ducts adds more fuel to the fire as the dryer vent system becomes overheated or the clothes dryer throws a spark.

Dryer Lint Clogging the Dryer Vents in Stockton, California

The final place that needs to be cleaned is the vent outside your house. This is the final destination of all that hot air. The vent needs to be checked for two reasons to make sure it’s not clogged with lint and to make sure it's intact, as any holes or tears could invite bugs and rodents into your house.

The end of the line is the dryer vent attached to the outside of your home. The dryer vent needs to be checked often to be sure it is working properly. When the dryer is running, check it to be sure the flaps are opening and you see dryer vent exhaust coming out. Check the dryer vent for damage, cracking, breaking, or missing flaps.

Let me Tell you about the Birds and the Bees in Stockton, CA

Your nice, warm dryer vent can be very inviting to birds, bees, bugs and rodents. If it isn’t dryer vent lint clogging the vent, it could be that critters have built a nest and set up housekeeping. Eventually, they will do enough damage to make it easy for them to invade your home as well.

There are several places where dryer vent lint builds up and becomes a fire hazard. Dryer vent lint cleaning is recommended annually to prevent fires and to ensure your clothes dryer is operating efficiently. When the dryer vent system is clogged with lint, you could be spending and additional $300 or more per year on utility bills.

Please watch this video provided by Dryer Vent Wizard of the Greater Modesto area:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/26507771#26507771

Dryer Vent Wizard of Greater Modesto provides dryer vent lint cleaning, dryer vent repair, dryer vent installation, dryer vent inspections and all dryer vent services for homes and businesses in Stanislaus County, Modesto, Oakdale, Riverbank, Waterford, Ceres, Turlock, Patterson, Grayson, Hughson, Newman, Salida, Keyes, Denair, Livermore, San Joaquin County, Tracy, Stockton, Manteca, Lodi, Lathrup, Escalon, Ripon, and neighboring cities and communities

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Clean Dryer Vents Show Spirit for National Fire Prevention Week in Stockton, CA

2009-10-16T14:45:00.000-07:00

The Dryer Vent Cleaning Wizard of Stockton says Clean Dryer Vents to Prevent Fires

When we think about National Fire Prevention Week, we might picture the fire department visiting kids at school to teach fire prevention and fire safety. Dryer vent cleaning companies also get involved with extra promotions to generate public awareness on dryer fire prevention.

There are many things we can do to support National Fire Prevention Week, including purchasing tickets to fundraisers…even if we cannot attend! The money will be put to good use, improving fire departments, training for volunteer fire departments, better equipment and much more.

More Fire Safety Tips from the Dryer Vent Cleaning Wizard of Stockton, CA

• Electrical cords – check for damage
• Extension cords – used safely; not under carpets or across doorways
• Smoke detectors working
• Fire extinguishers where needed
• Escape routes – clutter free and easily accessible
• No curtains or other combustible items near the stove top
• Space heaters – off when you go to sleep or leave the room; at least 3 feet away from anything that can burn
• Adult supervision when children help with cooking
• Annual professional cleaning and inspection of furnace and chimney
• Annual professional cleaning and inspection of dryer vent exhaust system

Thousands of people die each year in home fires that can easily be prevented. Unfortunately, dryer vent cleaning is the most often neglected maintenance and the result is over 15,000 dryer fires occurring each year.

Dryer vent lint builds up very quickly, restricts air-flow and prevents your dryer from operating efficiently. This can lead to premature mechanical break down, cost up to an additional $300 in energy bills, and a rapidly spreading dryer related fire.

As you think about supporting National Fire Prevention Week in October, contact a dryer vent exhaust specialist for an inspection of your dryer vent system to be sure it is fire safe.

James Smith, owner and operator of Dryer Vent Wizard of Modesto, California provides dryer vent cleaning, dryer vent repair, dryer vent installation, dryer vent inspections and all dryer vent services for homes and businesses in Stanislaus County, Modesto, Oakdale, Riverbank, Waterford, Ceres, Turlock, Patterson, Grayson, Hughson, Newman, Salida, Keyes, Denair, Livermore, San Joaquin County, Tracy, Stockton, Manteca, Lodi, Lathrup, Escalon, Ripon, and neighboring cities and communities.

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