Dryer vent cleaning should be a part of your annual household cleaning list. Dryer fires are one of the top causes of house fires and can be easily prevented by routine dryer duct cleaning.
Thinking about cleaning your dryer vents but need some information on how duct cleaning is done? In this article, we will discuss how condo vent cleaning is performed.
How Duct Cleaning Is Done: Tips for Homeowners
Why You Need to Clean Your Dryer Vents
Not only is putting off dryer vent cleaning a fire hazard, but it can also lead to health issues. Clogged dryer vents are filled with dust, dryer lint, and other debris, which can lead to mold and mildew growth. These particles could also trigger allergies and other health issues, especially for those with respiratory issues.
In the case of gas dryers, a clogged dryer duct could cause harmful gases, mainly carbon monoxide, to be released into the air. This, of course, can lead to deadly consequences. A clogged vent prevents hot air from escaping through the vents. In addition, the lint caught in the dryer exhaust system can become very hot. Both of these issues can be fire hazards.
In addition, if the vents are blocked, the dryer will have to work twice as hard, causing it to overheat, leading to dryer fires with gas and electric dryers. So as you can see, there are many reasons you should stay on top of dryer vent cleaning in Newmarket.
How Duct Cleaning is Done
Of course, you can take it upon yourself to do the job if you know how to clean ducts. You can easily purchase a vent cleaning kit at your local hardware store or online, but you will most likely have the necessary tools on hand.
First, you must ensure the dryer is off and unplug it from the outlet. If it is a gas unit, simply detach the gas valve. Next, you should clean the dryer lint trap in the dryer itself. This should be done after each load is finished drying, but you should also thoroughly clean it, including vacuuming the interior of the lint trap.
Next, you need to clean the ductwork. You can use a brush and/or vacuum cleaner to remove any debris trapped inside the vents. Don’t forget to clean the exterior vent outside your home as well.
However, hiring a professional vent cleaning company is the best way to ensure that your dryer vents are thoroughly cleaned. In the next section, we will explain how duct cleaning is done.
Professional Dryer Vent Cleaning
Upon arrival, the cleaning team will unplug and detach your dryer from the exhaust vent. Then, in most cases, they will start from the outside vent and use a long, thin tube-like vacuum system with a snake brush attachment to remove any dryer lint and other debris. If the vacuum doesn’t dislodge, they will use a separate snake brush to remove the remaining debris.
Next, they will return to the inside dryer exhaust vent and repeat this process. In some cases, they will run a diagnostic test to determine how much air pressure travels through the vent. This also can detect damages in the vent work. Some companies will charge extra for this test, while others do it at no cost to the consumer. However, not all companies include this in their dryer vent cleaning process, so it pays to ask.
Dryer vent cleaning is recommended at least once annually. Please contact DRVC if you need more info on duct cleaning. We can answer any of your questions and provide a free dryer duct cleaning quote.