There’s a hidden fire hazard in almost every home…


The Facts:

Last Year the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission reported: 16,800 residential fires were caused by a clothes dryer or dryer vent. Over 97 Million in damage was caused by these fires. Over 400 civilian injuries were caused by these fires.

The Cause:

Over time, your dryer vent fills with lint that sneaks by your dryer's filter, lint and other debris build up in your dryer vent or in the exhaust duct. Lint can then block the vents, reducing air flow to the dryer causing excessive heat build-up, backing up dryer exhaust gases, creating a fire hazard and result in a fire in some dryers.

"Clothes dryers are an appliance that make our lives easier but we often take them for granted. We shouldn’t,"

"We need to maintain them and most importantly have their vents cleaned."

said MJ Smith founder of Airfresh Duct Cleaning
Kevin Tretina, a dryer vent technician, said the first sign that you might have a clog is when your dryer stops drying your clothes in one cycle. "The dryer is designed to exhaust the heat and the moisture while it's drying. If that heat and moisture cannot get out of the dryer, then the dryer just sits there and keeps working itself but it can’t accomplish the drying. that means the dryer works harder and heat builds up and that is what can lead to a dryer vent fire." Tretina said it's a bigger problem in new homes, where the dryer is placed in the center of the home rather than up against an outside wall. "As a result, the vent can run quite a long distance. We see 15, 20, 25 foot vents all the time. The longer the vent, the harder it is for the dryer to get the lint out. Those homes with longer vents are more susceptible to fire."

Signs that it's time to clean your vent:

  • Clothing does not dry completely dry after a normal drying cycle.
  • Debris is noticed within the outside dryer vent opening.
  • Airfresh Duct Cleaning recommends you leave dryer vent cleaning to the professionals. “They have the proper tools and additionally they know whether your dryer vent meets code and they can fix it if it doesn’t."
  • Airfresh Duct Cleaning Tips:

    Dryer vent cleaning and cost

    Dryer vent cleaning is relatively inexpensive given its benefits. A cleaning typically costs between $129 and $180, depending on the length and location of the vent. In addition to the reduced threat of fire, a cleaning can actually pay for itself in less than a year through the improved efficiency with less drying time required.

    Always Hire a pro:

    Though there are do-it-yourself vent cleaning kits available, they typically aren't as effective as the tools used by professionals. One advantage to having an experienced, qualified and reliable professional clean your system is that he or she has likely seen just about every make and model and will likely be able to clean the interior components more efficiently than you will. Plus, you'll have the assurance that the job was done correctly and safely.

    Start with an inspection:

    A qualified company should do an inspection of the dryer vent prior to a cleaning.

    Licensing requirements:

    The Chimney Safety Institute of America recommends that homeowners look for the Certified Dryer Exhaust Technician designation.

    Annual cleanings:

    Dryer vents should be cleaned at least once a year to reduce the risk of fires, gas leaks, and operate efficiently.

    Do not restrict airflow:

    The transition vent between the dryer and the wall goes INSIDE the pipe leading to the wall. Also, the length for the transition vent should be as short as possible.

    Airfresh Duct Cleaning tips to decrease debris

    Limit the use of dryer sheets used when drying clothing.
    Instead of dryer sheets for liquid fabric softener.

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