DRYER VENT CLEANING

Why is dryer vent cleaning important?

As with chimneys that are not maintained properly, dryer vents that are not maintained properly can cause fires.

What you need to know

Dryer vents need to meet the following conditions:

1) Dryer vents need to be attached to the dryer. Check to be sure your vent has not become disconnected. The connection should be either behind the dryer or underneath it. If it is not attached correctly, your dryer will not vent properly.

2) Nothing should be blocking the vents. Check the area where your dryer vent releases its exhaust to be sure there is nothing in front of it. Also, check the vent itself to be sure it is not bent or crushed. Avoid vinyl dryer vents or the flexible foil ducts that have paper within them. The safest material for dryer vents are the all metal aluminum ducts that can not be easily bent, kinked, or crushed.

3) The vents must be clean. When your clothes are being cleaned, water vapor leaves the clothes through the dryer vents. However, lint also makes its way into the dryer vents and often does not make its way out. When the lint builds up, the dryer can no longer easily release water vapor and heat builds up in the machine. If this condition gets bad enough, the dryer can overheat, the lint can catch fire, and a house fire can result.

Chimney Champ would like to do its part to help you keep your home safe from fire. If you need dryer vent cleaning, contact us to clean your chimney.