There are so many daily tasks that go into maintaining a home and one very important but often overlooked chore is getting your dryer vents cleaned on a regular basis. While it can sometimes be pushed to the back of your mind, getting your dryer vents cleaned can be one of the most important things you can do for the safety and efficiency of your home.
Dryer vents should be professionally cleaned at least once a year for the prevention of fires in your home, the efficiency, and maintenance of your dryer.
Regular cleaning also prevents the build-up of mold and the increased possibility of dangerous carbon monoxide poisonings. Air duct cleaning is important for these reasons and more, so you may want to think about having those cleaned at the same time.
The following are some important reasons to have your dryer vents as well as your air ducts cleaned out by a professional service.
Fire Safety
The most important reason to get your dryer vent professionally cleaned is for the safety of your home and family. Dryer ducts are designed to vent off the excess heat and moisture that is created from drying clothes. A byproduct of this process is the dryer lint that you clean out of your filter after every cycle. While clearing the filter is good and necessary, it doesn’t catch or remove all the lint produced.
A good amount of the lint is blown into the vent with the excess moisture and heat. This lint will build up over time and if it is not removed, it becomes a literal tinder box. Lint is extremely flammable and the heat from a dryer that is not venting properly can easily lead to a house fire. The best way to avoid this is simple; hire a professional to clean your vents once a year so the lint buildup is removed, and your duct is clear.
Efficiency
Proper venting of excess heat and moister is virtual to the drying process. If the ducts and vent are clogged with lint, the machine will not run efficiently. This can double drying times and waste electricity leading to higher energy bills as well as being a safety hazard. Even high-efficiency machines will not function properly without clean vents.
Maintenance
When any machine has to run longer because of poor maintenance, that machine is going to wear out faster and break down more often. This leads to costly repairs, and even the need to replace the machine before its time. The strain on the dryer caused by dirty and clogged vents is so easy to avoid just by regularly hiring a professional to clean them.
Mold Build Up
Considering the main purpose of the dryer’s vent is to release hot and moist air, is it really surprising that a clogged and dirty vent can lead to mold buildup? Mold and mildew can cause an unpleasant smell in your freshly cleaned laundry and in your home. More concerningly, mold and mildew can cause air quality issues leading to health and safety issues. Regular cleaning of the vent removes mold spores before they get established and growing.
Increased Possibility of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Another safety issue that can result from clogged dryer vents is the increased danger of carbon monoxide poisoning. Some gas dryers created carbon monoxide as a byproduct of the drying process. This gas is normally vented off harmlessly but in a dirty and clogged duct, the gas can be prevented from escaping. Carbon Monoxide can be deadly and therefore it’s a serious concern and reason to regularly have your dryer vent professionally cleaned.
Get Professional Dryer Vent Cleaning Once a Year
This routine and important maintenance can truly save you on energy prices, prevent costly repairs and machine replacements and keep your family safe from home, mold, and dangerous carbon monoxide buildup. Luckily, these complications can be avoided by hiring a professional duct cleaning service to clean your dryer vents at least once a year.
Make sure your air ducts are clean as well. Having clean air ducts goes hand in hand with the air you breathe and is not limited to your HVAC system. As discussed, a clogged dryer vent can not only have negative effects of the safety of your home but the air you breathe as well.
Unique Air Duct Cleaning in Livonia provides superior air duct cleaning services and dryer vent cleaning services that keeps homes safe and the air clean throughout the Detroit Metro area. Our Michigan family-owned business is fast, efficient and professional, making sure the job is done right so that you can rest and breathe easy. Call for a Free Estimate today!