Dryer Vent Cleaning is a very important issue of home maintenance, but is often overlooked. Dryer vent cleaning is recommended to remove lint build-up and eliminate a fire hazard. Dryer manufacturers, insurance companies, and the National Fire Protection Association recommend having your dryer vent cleaned twice a year. Lint is not the only culprit that can clog dryer vents. Advance Air Duct Cleaning often surprises our customers when we remove a bird or bee’s nest from their dryer vent. During the warmer season birds, bees, and rodents find dryer vent openings to be an ideal place to breed a new generation of pests. As the seasons change, this also a perfect time for outdoor critters to seek warmth and shelter. We recommend an inspection & cleaning in the early fall, then again in the spring. Area residents have noticed improved dryer performance and significant energy savings after the vent is cleaned by Advance Air Duct Cleaning Service. We have been servicing homeowners, multi-unit buildings, homeowner associations, residential property managers, hair salons, pet grooming parlors, fitness centers, commercial laundries, assisted living homes, nursing homes and anyone with a clothes dryer since 1989.
dryer vent cleaning indicators
- Drying times that surpass 35-40 minutes
- Clothes that are abnormally hot to the touch after drying
- Your outside vent hood flap does not open during dryer operation
- It has been a year since your last dryer vent cleaning
Fire Prevention The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that clothes dryers are associated with approximately 15,600 fires yearly. Fires can occur when lint builds up in the dryer or in the exhaust duct. Lint can block the flow of air, cause excessive heat build-up, and result in a fire in some dryers. Energy Savings According to recent industry studies, an excessively clogged dryer vent may add an additional $18-$24 dollars to your home's energy bill. That translates to almost $300 a year in unnecessary fees. Most dryer vent cleaning bills come well below this $300 mark, so it only makes sense to follow dryer manufacturer recommendations and have the cleaning performed once a year.
