Dryer Vent Cleaning Rock Hill, SC

Clothes Dryer Care: Dryer Vent Cleaning, Dryer Ducts and Lint Traps

2009-06-02T11:41:00.000-07:00

The clothes dryer is a convenience most people refuse to be without and many take for granted. It seems to be the simplest appliance that rarely breaks down; it just keeps working. It may be slowing down over the years, but don’t all clothes dryers eventually take an extra cycle to get the laundry dry? Sadly, this is misconception; many people think it is normal when an older dryer takes longer to dry a load of clothes.

The most common cause of a dryer cycle taking longer to complete is lint build-up in the dryer duct and vent system. The lint that escapes the trap should make it outside, but some gets trapped in the ductwork along the way. Eventually, it builds up and reduces the air flow needed by the dryer to properly dry the clothes. The duct system is responsible for removing the lint and moisture from the laundry as it dries. Without air flow, the hot moisture is trapped in the dryer drum with the wet laundry.

The Lint Screen

The lint screen catches most of the lint that is removed from your laundry and should be cleaned after each load. Notice as you pull it out that not all of the lint remains on the screen. Some is already dusted on the housing for the screen; some probably fell off way down in there. It will be forced down further as you replace the lint screen. It isn’t much, but this much, each time you do a load of laundry, adds up.

Dryer Ducts and Dryer Vent

The dryer ducts and vent that leads to the outside of your home is designed to remove the heat and moisture from the dryer as the clothing dries. With sufficient air flow, a great deal of the lint that escaped the screen should float out through the vent as well; however, moist lint can easily stick to the sides of the ducts, especially if your duct system is very long or if it takes one or more turns on the way to the vent. Moist lint attracts more moist lint; it eventually builds up and clogs the vent, reducing air flow and increasing drying time.

Proper Maintenance

Keeping the lint screen clean after each load of laundry is only one small part of clothes dryer maintenance. A professional dryer vent cleaning specialist should inspect your dryer vent system and perform a thorough cleaning at least once a year. Dryer vent cleaning will make your clothes dryer run more efficiently, save on drying time and energy costs, reduce the chances of break-down, avoiding appliance repair bills and increase the life of your appliance. Most importantly, dryer vent cleaning will prevent a clothes dryer fire which is the ultimate result of lint build-up in a dryer vent system.

This article was written by Emilie Benvegna, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard of Charlotte, North Carolina. Emilie happily began her rewarding career in the dryer vent cleaning business in 2006. Her goal is to provide great customer service and educate consumers with tips to save energy and prevent fires with proper dryer maintenance. Dryer Vent Wizard services consumers in Cabarrus and Mecklenburg Counties, Charlotte, Concord, Huntersville, Kannapolis, Harrisburg, Matthews, Pineville, Monroe, Mooresville, Gastonia, Rock Hill, Fort Mill, Cornelius, Monroe, Salisbury, Lake Norman Ballentine and neighboring cities and communities.

Dryer Vent Cleaning: Going Green in Rock Hill, South Carolina

2009-04-20T15:37:00.000-07:00

Going Green to Save Money: Dryer Vent Cleaning

What is “going green”? Going green is a phrase referring to the individual action that a person can consciously take to curb harmful effects on the environment and save on energy consumption. Taking steps to conserve energy in the laundry room will save you money and prolong the life of your appliances.

The Green Clothes Dryer

The greenest of clothes dryers, of course, is the clothesline! Automatic dryers have been hailed as a miracle of modern housekeeping, but it came with a price; about 6% of the total energy used by Americans. Mother Nature provides the sun and breeze; this is free for us to use and it provides the fresh smell that people pay for in artificial products they purchase.

There are many positive benefits to using a clothesline; however, for most people, it just isn’t an option that will be considered over the convenience of the automatic clothes dryer. There are steps you can take to reduce the negative impact that clothes dryers have on the environment and your energy bills.

Lint is not GREEN!

The number one tip to operating a clothes dryer ‘in the green’ is to keep the lint filter clean. A clogged lint filter restricts air flow required to dry laundry, therefore, taking longer to dry each load and using up to 30% more energy!

Overloading

Drying only a few items at a time is inefficient and a waste of energy as the clothes dryer is made to dry a full load at a time. This does not mean overloading will be even more efficient though; overloading will reduce the amount of air needed to circulate and dry the laundry.

Proper Loading

Separate heavier weight items from lighter weight items before drying. This will avoid wasting energy over-drying the lighter weight items, while the dryer continues to run to finish drying the heavier items.

Automatic Cycles

Dryers are made more efficiently today, with automatic drying and cool down cycles. The auto-dry cycle stops the dryer when clothes are dry. The cool down cycle completes drying time with the remaining heat in the dryer to save energy. Both cycles prevent over-drying and clothes last longer.

Consecutive Loads

Time it so that you are doing one load after another; this will allow you to take advantage of the heat left in the dryer when you remove a load. Otherwise, the dryer is allowed to cool down completely between loads, making it work that much harder to heat up again.

Ventilation

When possible, open a window in the laundry room while the dryer is operating, to allow heat and humidity to escape. A closed up laundry area can become very humid, decreasing the efficiency of your clothes dryer.

Maintenance

Proper maintenance extends the life of your appliances and makes them operate more efficiently to save energy. Dryer vent and duct cleaning are important to maintain proper air flow and prevent the clothes dryer from overworking. Most importantly, dryer vent cleaning helps to prevent clothes dryer fires, which currently happen at a rate of about 15,000 per year.

A clothes dryer is a modern convenience that many of us refuse to be without. The price of energy consumed by clothes dryers is high, but there are steps one can take to reduce the cost. By taking the necessary steps to conserve energy in the laundry room, you will be rewarded with lower energy bills, your dryer will last longer, and so will your clothing. You will also be preventing the disaster of a clothes dryer fire where you could lose everything. A professional who specializes in clothes dryer vent systems will make sure your system is up to code and free from lint buildup.

Dryer Vent Wizard of Rock Hill, SC provides dryer vent cleaning, dryer vent repair, dryer vent installation, dryer vent inspections and all dryer vent services for homes and businesses in York County, Rock Hill, Fort Mill, York, Clover, Hickory Grove, Sharon, Tega Cay and neighboring cities and communities.

Dryer Vent Cleaning and Maintenance Prevents Fires in Rock Hill, South Carolina

2009-04-20T15:30:00.000-07:00

With over 15,000 clothes dryer fires occurring each year, causing deaths, injuries and loss of homes, it is important that we work to increase public awareness of preventing clothes dryer fires. Most of the reported fires were due to improper dryer vent cleaning and maintenance.

Dryer Vent Cleaning and Maintenance Tips for Rock Hill Residents

It is recommended that all dryer vent systems be inspected by a dryer vent professional to ensure that they are up to code and working safely and efficiently.

It is also most crucial that everyone who uses a clothes dryer understand proper maintenance between professional visits. Here are some useful tips for maintaining your dryer vent system:

· Keep the lint screen clean, removing the lint after every load
· Wash lint screens monthly with soap and water to prevent residue buildup caused by dryer softener sheets
· Do not use your dryer for fabrics covered in combustible substances
· Store flammable items far away from your dryer
· Have your dryer professionally inspected and cleaned annually
· Make sure the dryer vent system is up to code according to city, state, and manufacturer standards
· Use only semi-rigid or solid metal material for venting systems
· Frequently check outside vent cover for signs of blockage, freezing, or damage
· Be sure to have dryer vents cleaned seasonally

Dryer Vent Cleaning Wizard of Rock Hill Neighborhoods

Dryer Vent Wizard will do a thorough inspection of your dryer vent system to be sure it is made of proper construction and that it is properly installed. They will do the necessary corrections to be sure that it meets current UL safety standards.

Dryer Vent Wizard provides dryer vent cleaning, repair, maintenance, installation, and dryer vent systems inspections for residential and commercial buildings. They strive to educate consumers on dryer vent cleaning and maintenance for fire prevention.

More Fire Safety Tips for Rock Hill area Homes and Businesses

Here are some more tips to enhance the safety of your family, home or business:

· Maintain working fire extinguishers, including one designed for use in the laundry area
· Be sure to test fire alarms, replacing batteries frequently
· Store flammable items away from all appliances
· Keep up with professional maintenance on all appliances
· Develop a fire safety and emergency fire-escape plan for your household.

Besides fire safety and prevention, proper maintenance insures your clothes dryer will operate more efficiently, and cost less to operate, saving on energy costs. Dryer Vent Wizard has a policy that all technicians help educate their customers. Their job is not complete until the customer understands the function of their dryer vent system and how they can help maintain it between annual professional visits.

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Dryer Vent Wizard of Rock Hill, SC provides dryer vent cleaning, dryer vent repair, dryer vent installation, dryer vent inspections and all dryer vent services for homes and businesses in York County, Rock Hill, Fort Mill, York, Clover, Hickory Grove, Sharon, Tega Cay and neighboring cities and communities.