He also explains how the dryer lint screen is an important safety feature and energy saver
Stocktonvalleydryerventing technicians combine an important home service with education to promote dryer fire prevention and energy savings. Their customers appreciate the dedication to excellence and attention to detail as the technician cleans and repairs the dryer vent to ensure safety and maximum dryer performance.
Over 17,000 dryer fires occur each year with failure to clean dryer vents being the leading cause. Poorly installed dryer vent systems can also be hazardous. The local dryer vent cleaning technician is especially concerned with people using the vinyl, plastic or flexible foil dryer ducts. Another concern is in older homes where the dryer vent leads into the crawlspace under the home.
The clothes dryer is one of the most likely appliances to cause a fire and one of the biggest energy users in the home. Most new dryer models have a moisture sensor that will automatically turn the dryer off when clothes are dry. This prevents over drying which can damage clothing and waste energy. Of course, the dryer is only as efficient as the user, so even older models without the auto-dry sensor can be operated more efficiently by adapting the following tips:
Dry full loads or reduce drying time for partial loads. Operating a dryer for an extra 15 minutes per load can cause damage to clothing and waste energy.
Clean the lint trap after every load. Dryers work by moving heated air through wet laundry, evaporating and then venting the vapor outdoors. If the lint screen is full, airflow is reduced and clothes will take longer to dry.
Have a complete dryer vent inspection performed by a qualified dryer vent service technician to ensure it is properly installed according to current safety standards.
Schedule dryer vent cleaning service periodically to remove lint accumulation in the dryer duct and dryer cabinet to eliminate a fire hazard and improve dryer performance.
Dryer vent cleaning is the best way to prevent dryer fires and save energy. A poorly vented clothes dryer can cost an additional $300 per year to operate. Poorly vented gas dryers can be a carbon monoxide threat.
Stocktonvalleydryerventing specializes in commercial and residential dryer vent service, dryer vent cleaning, repair and new dryer vent installation.
About Stocktonvalleydryerventing: Stocktonvalleydryerventing recommends annual, professional dryer vent cleaning and inspections to be sure the dryer vent system is working properly and the dryer has the air-flow needed to work efficiently. CSIA Certified in dryer exhaust services. Contractor license #943017 for dryer venting in the state of California.