Dryer Vent Cleaning

Benefits of Cleaning Your Dryer Vent

With new technology, many jobs that were performed manually are now completed using machines. Cleaning clothes and drying them can be hectic and tiresome when done the traditional way. In today’s world, we have machines working for us. Regular maintenance is required to keep them running.

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Dryer Vent Cleaning
Frequent or regular cleaning of your dryer exhaust duct is very important; however it is not given the attention that it deserves. Many people tend to overlook this, and there for risk many accidents which could occur. Cleaning and inspection of the dryer vents should be done on an annual basis. When your vents need cleaning call Any Home Repairs to complete the task.

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How Do You Know Your Dryer Vent Needs Cleaning?

 

Are your clothes taking longer than usual to dry?  

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Is your dryer overheating?

When the drying cycle is over, do your clothes tend to be hotter?

Is the flapper that is fixed to the vent hood failing to open when you turn on the dryer?

The above signals of a dryer requiring cleaning are caused by reduced airflow in the duct and accumulation of lint. This prevents a faster drying process which leads to overheating.

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Advantages of Having Clean Dry Vents

1. Ensure safety. Having clean vents reduces risks which may  occur from hazards such as fire, which in the event of occurrence, can lead to damage of property and loss of life.

2. Increase performance due to optimal air circulation.

3. Reduces time taken for your clothes to dry.

4. Saves on expenses which would arise from increased electricity bills due to poor performance of the vent.

5. Lowers health complication issues which may arise due to clogging of lint in the vent that may lead to air pollution.

6. Cleaning vents ensure your clothes are free from damage and their quality is not destroyed during washing.
 

7. Regularly cleaned vents reduce time taken for clothes to dry making the washing less time consuming.