Dryer Vent Cleaning & Inspection
Your dryer is an incredibly hardworking, impressive machine. When you load your wet laundry to be dried, air is heated by elements in the dryer and passes through clothing to extract moisture. This hot air, moisture, and lint exit the machine via the dryer vent to be expelled outdoors.
But what happens if your dryer vent is clogged? First of all, your clothes will not dry properly. Because the moisture and hot air cannot escape, they return back to the dryer, leaving clothes damp and hot. Secondly, your dryer exerts more energy, which wears it out faster, increasing the likelihood of replacement.
As your dryer works harder, energy costs start to pile up. It is estimated that a faulty dryer vent can increase energy expenses by as much as $300 a year.
If you've considered what happens inside your dryer, we're talking about a ventilation system inside your dryer that pushes out the hot air. This air travels through the little removable lint trap (that you can take out and clean after every drying cycle), and then through what's underneath that lint trap and the several feet of ventilation pipe that goes from the dryer to the outside. If you look outside your house, you'll see a small pipe or vent that the hot dryer air escapes. We aim to clean and maintain that entire dryer vent for maximum efficiency.
But what happens if your dryer vent is clogged? First of all, your clothes will not dry properly. Because the moisture and hot air cannot escape, they return back to the dryer, leaving clothes damp and hot. Secondly, your dryer exerts more energy, which wears it out faster, increasing the likelihood of replacement.
As your dryer works harder, energy costs start to pile up. It is estimated that a faulty dryer vent can increase energy expenses by as much as $300 a year.
If you've considered what happens inside your dryer, we're talking about a ventilation system inside your dryer that pushes out the hot air. This air travels through the little removable lint trap (that you can take out and clean after every drying cycle), and then through what's underneath that lint trap and the several feet of ventilation pipe that goes from the dryer to the outside. If you look outside your house, you'll see a small pipe or vent that the hot dryer air escapes. We aim to clean and maintain that entire dryer vent for maximum efficiency.
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Dryer Vent Fire Prevention
A clogged dryer vent system makes a dryer work way too hard, which can overheat the heating element inside. Dirty vents also accumulate lint, which can catch fire and result in more damage.
As you might know, lint catches fire pretty easily, since it is a combination of clothing fibers (usually cotton or polyester) and dust. When you combine this lint buildup with very hot temperatures, the result is often a fire. If you're lucky, the fire could be minor and only produce a burning smell to help you detect the problem in time. If you're not lucky enough to catch it, well, the result could be catastrophic.
According to the USCPSC (US Consumer Product Safety Commission), over 15,000 fires are ignited every year by clothing dryers. Lint and other types of debris can build up in the dryer vent, which reduces air flow to the dryer itself, which then backs up the dryer's exhaust gases, creating a fire hazard.
To avoid this chain of unfortunate (and costly) events, it is recommended that you seek professional dryer vent cleaning services. Midwest Home Services has over 20 years of experience in repairing and cleaning dryer vents to save you money and help your machine run smoother and safer than ever.
How Do You Know the Dryer Vent Needs Cleaning?
Clothes dryer vents can become clogged and malfunction, regardless of the age and condition of your machine. Whether you’ve had the dryer for years or bought it recently, here are some signs to help you identify when it needs to be cleaned.
Clothes Can’t Get Dry
A common indicator that your dryer vent is not at its best is when your clothes do not become dry in the normal time. Usually, clothing remains damp and hot after a regular cycle. This occurs when moisture and heated air cannot push past debris in the dryer vent and have no choice but to go back into the machine.
Dryer and Clothes Are Hot
When hot air used to dry clothing has no outlet, it gets trapped inside the dryer and causes the exterior of the machine to become hot. This is not good because it wears out the heating element and the fan blowing the air out. Clothes can also become too hot to touch as well.
Lint and Debris around the Vent Opening
A vent opening with lint and debris on or around it is a good sign that you should call the dryer vent cleaning crew. Also, if your vent hood or flap refuses to open while drying, you might need a professional to look at it.
Burning Smell can lead to Dryer Vent Fires
As mentioned above, dirty or blocked dryer vents can cause fires if not regularly inspected. If you notice an unusual burning smell, switch off the machine and do not use it until a technician has inspected or made repairs.
Dryer Vent has not Been Cleaned in a Year
If it has been a year or more since the last time you had the dryer vent cleaned, it is time for a checkup. In some homes, vents are easier to clean because they are more accessible. However, dryer vents in some properties are built into the wall and can be hard to reach. In either case, calling a professional is recommended.
What are the Benefits of Dryer Vent Cleaning?
There are important dryer vent cleaning benefits beyond having clean, dry clothes.
Prevent Fires
Cleaning vents routinely prevents fires. These fires can cause devastating damage to your machine as well as your home. In fact, homeowners who experience vent fires spend thousands on repairing damages alone. Fires also cause major injuries, health problems and unfortunately, even deaths of loved ones and pets.
Save Money
Dryer vent cleaning also helps restore the function of your machine. Clean vents operate more efficiently and require less energy than clogged vents. Therefore, cleaning services can cut your energy bills in half and save you replacement costs by prolonging the life of the dryer.
Save Time
In addition to prevent life-threatening fires and conserving energy, dryer vent cleaning also saves you time by reducing drying times.
Long Live Your Dryer!
By cleaning the vents of your dryer, you ensure the dryer's proper and efficient operation to help it live a long and productive life. By contrast, by making it work hard to chug through lint-clogged dryer ventilation, it can burn out the heating elements and/or fan much faster.
What Methods Does Midwest Home Services Use to Clean Dryer Vents?
At Midwest Home Services, we aim to provide premium dryer vent cleaning services by employing the best technicians and equipment. Our friendly professionals are highly qualified to handle all types of vents regardless of their location in and around your home.
Technicians also work efficiently to get the job done as soon as possible. To ensure that we provide stellar service, our staff uses specially designed rods and brushes for a thorough clean. Our equipment is built to run the entire length of your vent system to provide best results.
We combine sophisticated equipment with maintenance advice to help homeowners and residents care for their dryers at home. Whether you are looking for cleaning tips or brand recommendations, our team has a wealth of knowledge they are willing to share with you upon request.
How Does Midwest Home Services Differ from Other Services?
We pride ourselves in providing comprehensive and professional dryer vent cleaning services. At your request, Midwest Home Services can dispatch a technician to your home and conduct an assessment. Your vent size, location, cause of the problem and other unique specifics are considered before an appropriate solution is recommended.
Once the cleaning solution and process has been explained to you and accepted, a technician can generate a quote for the service. Because we believe in honest and fair pricing, our clients are only billed for what is needed and nothing more.
If and when you approve the estimate, the hard work begins. We understand that your time is valuable and that the sooner the job is complete, the sooner you can return to your busy schedule. This is why we dispatch highly qualified technicians with the best equipment get the job done right in as little time as possible.
If your dryer vent is in desperate need of a clean, or you just have a "safety first" curiosity, contact Midwest Home Services for professional, affordable and quick dryer vent cleaning at (612)724-1549, or click our convenient online scheduler today.
A clogged dryer vent system makes a dryer work way too hard, which can overheat the heating element inside. Dirty vents also accumulate lint, which can catch fire and result in more damage.
As you might know, lint catches fire pretty easily, since it is a combination of clothing fibers (usually cotton or polyester) and dust. When you combine this lint buildup with very hot temperatures, the result is often a fire. If you're lucky, the fire could be minor and only produce a burning smell to help you detect the problem in time. If you're not lucky enough to catch it, well, the result could be catastrophic.
According to the USCPSC (US Consumer Product Safety Commission), over 15,000 fires are ignited every year by clothing dryers. Lint and other types of debris can build up in the dryer vent, which reduces air flow to the dryer itself, which then backs up the dryer's exhaust gases, creating a fire hazard.
To avoid this chain of unfortunate (and costly) events, it is recommended that you seek professional dryer vent cleaning services. Midwest Home Services has over 20 years of experience in repairing and cleaning dryer vents to save you money and help your machine run smoother and safer than ever.
How Do You Know the Dryer Vent Needs Cleaning?
Clothes dryer vents can become clogged and malfunction, regardless of the age and condition of your machine. Whether you’ve had the dryer for years or bought it recently, here are some signs to help you identify when it needs to be cleaned.
Clothes Can’t Get Dry
A common indicator that your dryer vent is not at its best is when your clothes do not become dry in the normal time. Usually, clothing remains damp and hot after a regular cycle. This occurs when moisture and heated air cannot push past debris in the dryer vent and have no choice but to go back into the machine.
Dryer and Clothes Are Hot
When hot air used to dry clothing has no outlet, it gets trapped inside the dryer and causes the exterior of the machine to become hot. This is not good because it wears out the heating element and the fan blowing the air out. Clothes can also become too hot to touch as well.
Lint and Debris around the Vent Opening
A vent opening with lint and debris on or around it is a good sign that you should call the dryer vent cleaning crew. Also, if your vent hood or flap refuses to open while drying, you might need a professional to look at it.
Burning Smell can lead to Dryer Vent Fires
As mentioned above, dirty or blocked dryer vents can cause fires if not regularly inspected. If you notice an unusual burning smell, switch off the machine and do not use it until a technician has inspected or made repairs.
Dryer Vent has not Been Cleaned in a Year
If it has been a year or more since the last time you had the dryer vent cleaned, it is time for a checkup. In some homes, vents are easier to clean because they are more accessible. However, dryer vents in some properties are built into the wall and can be hard to reach. In either case, calling a professional is recommended.
What are the Benefits of Dryer Vent Cleaning?
There are important dryer vent cleaning benefits beyond having clean, dry clothes.
Prevent Fires
Cleaning vents routinely prevents fires. These fires can cause devastating damage to your machine as well as your home. In fact, homeowners who experience vent fires spend thousands on repairing damages alone. Fires also cause major injuries, health problems and unfortunately, even deaths of loved ones and pets.
Save Money
Dryer vent cleaning also helps restore the function of your machine. Clean vents operate more efficiently and require less energy than clogged vents. Therefore, cleaning services can cut your energy bills in half and save you replacement costs by prolonging the life of the dryer.
Save Time
In addition to prevent life-threatening fires and conserving energy, dryer vent cleaning also saves you time by reducing drying times.
Long Live Your Dryer!
By cleaning the vents of your dryer, you ensure the dryer's proper and efficient operation to help it live a long and productive life. By contrast, by making it work hard to chug through lint-clogged dryer ventilation, it can burn out the heating elements and/or fan much faster.
What Methods Does Midwest Home Services Use to Clean Dryer Vents?
At Midwest Home Services, we aim to provide premium dryer vent cleaning services by employing the best technicians and equipment. Our friendly professionals are highly qualified to handle all types of vents regardless of their location in and around your home.
Technicians also work efficiently to get the job done as soon as possible. To ensure that we provide stellar service, our staff uses specially designed rods and brushes for a thorough clean. Our equipment is built to run the entire length of your vent system to provide best results.
We combine sophisticated equipment with maintenance advice to help homeowners and residents care for their dryers at home. Whether you are looking for cleaning tips or brand recommendations, our team has a wealth of knowledge they are willing to share with you upon request.
How Does Midwest Home Services Differ from Other Services?
We pride ourselves in providing comprehensive and professional dryer vent cleaning services. At your request, Midwest Home Services can dispatch a technician to your home and conduct an assessment. Your vent size, location, cause of the problem and other unique specifics are considered before an appropriate solution is recommended.
Once the cleaning solution and process has been explained to you and accepted, a technician can generate a quote for the service. Because we believe in honest and fair pricing, our clients are only billed for what is needed and nothing more.
If and when you approve the estimate, the hard work begins. We understand that your time is valuable and that the sooner the job is complete, the sooner you can return to your busy schedule. This is why we dispatch highly qualified technicians with the best equipment get the job done right in as little time as possible.
If your dryer vent is in desperate need of a clean, or you just have a "safety first" curiosity, contact Midwest Home Services for professional, affordable and quick dryer vent cleaning at (612)724-1549, or click our convenient online scheduler today.
