Dryer Vent Cleaning Hauppauge: Dryer vent cleaning removes lint build-up, starting in the dryer cabinet, leading to the dryer ducts and the dryer vent attached to the outside of your home. Dryer vent cleaning eliminates a fire hazard and promotes maximum air flow for dryer efficiency. Here are some frequently asked questions and answers about dryer vent cleaning:
Q: Honestly, is dryer vent cleaning really necessary?
A: Yes! One of the leading causes of house fires is the clothes dryer! Failure to clean dryer vents and dryer exhaust ducts is the number one cause of dryer fires.
Q: How often is dryer vent cleaning recommended?
A: Dryer vent cleaning is recommended at least once a year; more often if you have a large family or several pets as pet hair also builds up in the system.
Q: How can I tell if dryer vent cleaning is necessary?
A: The number one sign indicating the need for dryer vent cleaning is increased drying time. Lint build-up in the dryer ducts blocks air flow so heat and moisture are unable to escape the dryer drum.
Q: My home is a newer model with the laundry facilities upstairs near the bedrooms; does this mean my dryer vent system is more efficient; therefore requiring less need for maintenance?
A: No! Though there are advantages to newer systems being more energy efficient, your clothes dryer requires proper air-flow in order to perform its job. The location of your laundry room requires longer exhaust ducts; therefore, more places for lint to build up and create a problem. In fact, longer ducts means less air-flow and increased lint build-up.
Q: My old dryer does take longer to dry a load of laundry; could it be wearing out?
A: Not likely; this is a sure sign of lint build-up. If your dryer is heating up and clothes are not drying, it is because there is no air-flow. Lint has built up so heat and moisture cannot escape from the dryer drum. Even a brand new dryer will not work if the dryer ducts are blocked.
Most dryer vents are mounted about two feet above the ground on the wall outside of the laundry room. Some dryers are vented through the roof. Some dryer ducts are very short and straight; others are very long, especially if the laundry room is upstairs or in the basement. Some systems are quite easily cleaned by the average homeowner; others require special tools and equipment. A certified dryer vent professional will have the necessary tools to do the job.
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John Ryley ownes Dryer Vent Wizard in Suffolk County. John recommends professional dryer vent cleaning for everyone who owns a clothes dryer. Even a very simple dryer vent system that can easily be cleaned by the homeowner should be inspected by a dryer exhaust specialist to be sure it is properly installed. John Ryley finds a problem with 9 out of 10 dryer vent systems that he inspects and services. Get peace of mind…contact the Wizard to be sure your clothes dryer is fire-safe and energy efficient.
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