Dryer Vent Cleaning: Signs and Benefits

Dryer vent cleaning is a chore that homeowners often neglect. Dryers are a luxury that many homeowners have the delight of possessing. From a consumer report taken in 2009, about 80% of all households within the United States own a gas or electric clothes dryer. Specifically, 71% of households own
an electric dryer, while approximately 20% own a gas-powered counterpart.

Despite this amenity, there is a risk to consider when owning one of these machines. Fires can likely occur, in many cases due to both the improper care of dryer venting and the lint trap.

Below are some reasons to consider cleaning your venting system today.

If you call an HVAC specialist they can fix the following issues and there could be improvements in your dryer unit.

What Causes A Blocked Dryer Vent?

Typically, dryers are intended to vent hot air outside of the home. The danger of lint can build up around the exhaust vent or within the dryer. If this happens, temperatures inside the dryer can rise phenomenally and lead to possible fires within the unit. Proper maintenance can prevent any sort of risk of fire.

Reasons Dryer Fires Occur

Some of the following reasons are due to the following parameters. The following reasons are to blame for these fires.

• Operational deficiency, including failure to remove lint
• Mechanical failure
• Electrical failure
• Natural condition, age of the product

Below are some other indicators that it is time to clean out your dryer vent.

• Increased Drying Times-If a dryer vent is clogged, a typical drying cycle could take twice as long as normal. In addition, clothing may appear to be damp or not properly dried. Dryers push the hot air out of the system through the vent. The vent could be blocked by lint particles, keeping the air inside the dryer moist and warm.
• Dryer Unit is Extremely Hot-Do you notice that your clothing is very hot at the end of a cycle or the
  dryer is hot to touch? This warning sign means the vent is not exhausting properly. If your system is clogged, it not only wastes energy but also can cause the heating element and blower in the dryer to wear out faster.
• Strange, Burnt Odors- Your dryer may emit occasional burning odors due to the buildup of dryer
  lint. Lint can build up in the exhaust tube connect to the dryer unit. Lint is highly flammable and can combust due to the high temperatures and heat within the unit. To remedy this, make sure to empty the lint trap often.

So, where are the tips to prevent these dangers from happening and benefitting
you? Below are benefits to keeping your dryer vent clean.

Increase the Life of Your Clothing
When the vents of your dryer are clogged, this creates more heat. What happens is that your clothes get more heat than they should be getting and end up damaged. The fibers of fabric tend to break apart due to an increase in heat during the regular drying process. Dryers that are clogged require a longer time for drying and cause damage to fibers in the extremely hot environment. To ensure proper working conditions and preserved clothing, get your dryer vents cleaned by professionals.

Save Energy and Money
When the vent line of your dryer is clogged, the running time will have a tendency to increase. The accumulation of line or other vent line blockages will cause inefficient dryer operation and a restriction in vent lines. This might even cause your machine to go to a complete stop for no apparent
reason. You may not even notice what is happening. To avoid this, consider cleaning your vents every couple of months. You end up saving money since you won’t have to pay for all the extra run time costs month after month. Plus, you get the job done in half the time.

If you clean your vent on a regular basis, you can extend the lifespan of your dryer. Clogged vents indicate a less than perfect performing dryer. If you were to clean this, you can save money on your energy bills. In some instances, an unclean vent can increase your energy bills by as much as thirty dollars a month. If properly cleaned, you could save money on HVAC repairs and your monthly bills.

Call Arco Home Services, LLC today to learn more about dryer vent cleaning!