Dryer Vent Cleaning: Danger Lurks In Dryer Exhaust Ducts

Professional dryer vent cleaning is recommended to remove the lint build-up and to be sure the dryer exhaust system meets current safety standards. Many homeowners like to do as much as they can, on their own, rather than paying for professional services. Dryer vent cleaning is easy when the dryer ducts are short and easily accessible. Some systems require the use of special tools and equipment. A dryer vent cleaning and installation technician has the equipment needed to do the job.
For the do-it-yourself type there are tools available in most hardware or home improvement stores. There is a tool that can be attached to a drill. The rotating action of the auger brush and flexible rods will help access and clean the areas of your dryer ducts where lint builds up. The tool comes with several flexible rods that screw together to reach into longer vents. Once you have scrubbed the ducts, you can blow them out with a shop vac. A variety of hand tools are also available to purchase.
If you have an exceptionally long dryer duct system, or if you are unsure as to whether or not your system is properly installed or if it meets current safety standards, it is a good idea to have a professional dryer vent specialist inspect the system, to be safe.
Fire departments strongly recommend dryer vent cleaning at least once a year to remove lint accumulation before it becomes dangerous. Lint build-up can also prevent proper ventilation of carbon monoxide if you have a gas dryer.
If you are the type who likes to do it yourself to save money then at least have your system inspected and professionally cleaned one time to be sure it is properly installed and meets current UL safety standards. Then do the maintenance on your own. Since a thorough cleaning is recommended each year, maybe you can pay for professional cleaning every two to three years, as long as youre doing your part too.
Ed Rauch, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard, professionally inspects and cleans clothing dryers for homeowners and in commercially-owned buildings. Poorly maintained dryer vents are fire hazards and cause clothes dryers to cost substantially more to operate. Visit http://dryerventcleaningcincinnati.blogspot.com/ for more information.
Contact:
Ed Rauch
Dryer Vent Wizard of Ohio
6113 Bridgewater Ct
Mason, Ohio 45040
513-505-9362
edrauch@dryerventwizard.com
http://www.ohiodryerguy.com

About the Author:
Dryer Vent Wizard is a nationwide company, Dryer Vent Wizard professionally inspects and cleans clothing dryers for homeowners and in commercially-owned buildings. Poorly maintained dryer vents cause fire hazards and cost substantially more to operate.

Dryer Vent Cleaning: Danger Lurks In Dryer Exhaust Ducts

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