Dryer Vent Cleaning

Dryer Vents are the major keys to the operation of your clothes dryer. Without the vents, the dryer will be unable to dry your clothing and they pose a significant risk of fire. Yeah, you heard me right. Dryer vent fires are responsible for numerous house fires each year. This is why they have to be installed properly and cleaned regularly. If you have not had your dryer vent cleaned in a long time, then you could be danger. At Clean Ducts Florence, one of the services that we offer include dryer vent cleaning. One of the reasons why dryer vent fires happen is because most folks are not able to recognize the signs that a dryer vent is in need of cleaning. Here are some signs that will tell you that your dryer vent needs cleaning.

Increase In Drying Time
When your dryer vent is clogged with lint, it traps moist in the dryer for a longer time which will make it harder for your clothes to dry properly. It should take a standard cycle to dry your clothes. If it takes more than one, then you may need to have your dryer vent cleaned. You can give us a call today to find out more.

Lint Build Up and Burning Odor Emitting From The Dryer
When a dryer vent has not been cleaned for a very long time, a buildup of lint will clog the dryer vents. Then if you start to smell a burnt scent coming from your dryer vent, it is probably the dryer lint that is burning. You don’t have to wait for the burning smell, if you spot lint peaking out from around the opening of the dryer, then you should get it cleaned as soon as possible.

Hot to Touch Dryer
When the vents are clogged and unable to exhaust air properly, the dryer will feel hot to touch at the end of a standard cycle.  When dryer begins to feel too hot to touch, you should make sure that you get the vents cleaned

When and Why You Should Clean Your Dryer Vents
Your dryer vents should be cleaned out by a professional at least once a year. This will protect you, your family, and your home from the harmful effects of having a clogged up dryer vent. When you have us come over to clean your dryer vents, we will not only clean out trapped dryer lint, we will also remove all the other flammable debris that may be there like bird’s nest and loose articles of clothing. Also, you get to reduce the drying time of your clot, save a lot on energy bills and increase the efficiency of your dryer if you have the vents cleaned regularly. You can also improve the air quality of your home by cleaning your dryer vents. This is because a clogged air dryer will give room for the release of harmful gases like carbon monoxide into your home. So why don’t you give us a call today so you can hire our dryer vent cleaning service.