Dryer vent cleaning New London: Dryer vent cleaning is necessary to remove lint build-up and ensure your dryer is operating safely and efficiently. One of the most common signs that your dryer vent needs to be cleaned is when the dryer starts taking longer to dry your clothes.
If you neglect to clean dryer exhaust ducts you might notice more bad signs, like clothing wearing out and towels losing their fluff. Are clothes very hot when you remove them from the dryer; or is the room excessively hot and humid when the dryer is running? This is because there is not enough air-flow. Where do you think the moisture and heat are going as laundry is drying? The dryer exhaust ducts and dryer vent are responsible for removing heat and moisture from the dryer drum.
I am a dryer vent cleaning and dryer vent installation specialist. One of the most common complaints that I hear from customers is the dryer is taking much longer to dry a load of laundry. Of course, I happily suggest they make an appointment with me to inspect their dryer vent system and make the necessary corrections. One recent customer replied, “Well, I think I’ll buy a new dryer first; that way, everything will work better.” I explain that they will be wasting their money. Longer dry cycles rarely indicate a worn out appliance. This is a sure sign of blocked air-flow, likely caused by lint build-up. Even a brand new dryer will take longer to dry a load of laundry if there is not efficient air flow.
The customer agreed to allow me to check things out. The first thing I noticed when I went into the basement was the flexible metal dryer exhaust duct which traveled up from the back of the dryer and then turned to head about 4 feet to the dryer vent outside. The 4 foot extension was installed at a slight decline. Can you guess what I found in this dryer vent?
I unscrewed the clamp and emptied about a gallon of lint, dust and water from the dryer duct. I explained to my customer that this is a very poorly installed dryer vent system. The decline allowed cold air to cause steam from the dryer to liquefy and become trapped in the pipe, already clogged with lint. The flexible duct material, sagging between the joists allowed the lint and water to pool in a low spot and block air flow from the dryer.
I take pride in my work and my relationship with my customers. I explained why the dryer vent system she had was not in compliance with current safety codes. I installed a new dryer duct system made of rigid metal, and strapped it to the joists properly so that it led to the dryer vent at a slight incline. The customer was very happy to call me with the news later that day. She dried a load of towels in just 40 minutes and they came out nice and fluffy. I promised to contact her every year to set an appointment for dryer vent cleaning to keep the dryer operating safely and efficiently.
Don Brusseau is a CSIA certified dryer exhaust technician who specializes in dryer vent systems only. He takes great pride in building relationships with customers by educating them on the efficient use and maintenance of their dryer exhaust system. In addition, Don respects his customer’s home and personal property, leaving his work area as clean or cleaner than it was when he arrived on the job.
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