It isn’t usually common knowledge that by neglecting to clean your dryer vents, you may be creating a fire hazard in your home. There are over 15,000 fires every year that start as a result of clogged dryer vents. Not only is it a fire hazard, but carbon monoxide poisoning is a common result of dryer vents not kept clean and clear of lint buildup. Air Supply Heating & Air Conditioning is here to talk about the risks involved in not having your dryer vents properly cleaned and some signs that it may be time to clean them.
How Do Dryer Fires Start?
When there is lint buildup found in your dryer vents, it restricts air flow and creates the perfect conditions for a fire. Dryers used to be located in the basement of most houses, but in recent years, more and more people have started putting their laundry room in different places throughout the house. There are many that want their laundry room to be near bedrooms, bathrooms, or kitchens to help with the onslaught of laundry in those areas. This makes doing laundry much more convenient, but can complicate things as well. When the dryer is located further into the home, the dryer vents have to be longer. This allows more places for the lint to gather and restrict air flow. These areas are also much harder to reach in the process.
Signs You Need Dryer Vent Cleaning
There are signs that you should be aware of that indicate your dryer vent needs to be cleaned. Those include:
• Your clothes are taking too long to dry. If you notice that they are taking longer than they usually have in the past to come out completely dry, you probably need to check your dryer vent.
• Heat on the Outside of Dryer. If your dryer is hot to the touch after it has been running, you might have a problem.
• Clothes are unusually hot. If your clothes are hotter than normal when you get them out of the dryer, you probably should check the vent.
• Humidity. If your laundry room feels abnormally humid, this is a sign of a clogged dryer vent.
• Burning Smell. If you walk into your laundry room after the dryer has been running and something smells like it is burning, this is a sign of danger.
Why Call a Professional Dryer Vent Cleaning Business
Like mentioned above, many people are moving their dryers further into the interior of their home which requires longer dryer vents. This makes cleaning the dryer vent on your own a very difficult task. You will need the proper tools to completely clean it, which most people don’t have. A professional uses special brushes and other equipment to completely clean your vent and ensure the air flows freely through the entire vent.
Dryer Vent Inspections & Cleaning in the Las Vegas Valley, Summerlin, North LV & Henderson Nevada
You would never knowingly put you or your family at risk. You don’t want to find yourself with a fire as a result of a clogged dryer vent. Air Supply Heating & Air Conditioning not only provides complete HVAC services, but they also offer dryer vent cleaning. Call us today to set up a time to inspect and clean your dryer vents.