Dryer Vents are one of the least known and most risky areas of damage, danger and destruction in your home! Why should we service your dryer venting system, specifically?
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* Lint clogs the vent path with the following results:
- Moisture is not extracted and expelled efficiently — longer drying times.
- Your dryer has to work harder and longer, shortening its life.
- Heating costs increase.
- The lint is flammable.
- Total blockages can eventually occur to interrupt service.
- Clogs can take extra labor and cost to remove, especially in long, convoluted vents.
- Unblocking a badly clogged vent sometimes damages the vent itself, especially if it is constructed of subpar materials.
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* At least 50% of the venting systems for dryers we service are subpar and subcode — these issues need to be resolved in each household before there are serious or inconvenient consequences.
- Vinyl hose should never be used as a connector from dryer to vent — only aluminum (flexible) or steel.
- Flexible (aluminum) hose should not be used behind or beyond the dryer room wall — only rigid aluminum or steel.
- Flexible vent hose collects lint faster and is too flimsy to risk perforation when beyond the wall.
- Screws should not be used as fasteners since they collect lint and impede flow — aluminum tape should be used instead.
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* The lint traps in dryers themselves are a notorious collection point for flammable lint — both around the outer basket, and also deeper inside the unit. These areas need periodic cleaning.
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* Dryer Vent Service:
- Anytime, all year round.
- Discounts apply at time of chimney inspection/cleaning or during the winter months (January 15 through April 30).
- Your cost will depend on the complexity of your dryer venting system and ease of access — usually $125.00 - $200.00.
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