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Get Your Dryer Vent Cleaned For Spring!

Washing windows, scrubbing floor boards, airing out closets, or reorganizing garages are just a few of the most common spring cleaning tasks. However, there may be one area of your home you’ve been neglecting – the dryer vent!

Why do dryer vents need to be cleaned?

While small amounts of lint in the dryer vent may not create any problems, progressively greater amounts of buildup over time can constrict airflow to the dryer. Lessened airflow forces the dryer to work harder, producing hotter and hotter air to get clothes dry. This super-heated air can cause the flammable lint in the vent to ignite and lead to a dryer fire.

According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, clogged dryer vents cause more than 15,000 house fires each year. These accidental fires – which are almost entirely preventable – cause more than $200 million in damages to personal property, as well as hundreds of injuries and even several tragic deaths.

How often should my dryer vents be cleaned?

Even if they know they need to have their dryer vents cleaned to prevent dryer fires, many homeowners do not know how often or when it should be done. Dryer performance is often the best indicator of whether or not the dryer vent needs to be cleaned. If you are experiencing one or more of these dryer performance problems, it may be time to have your vents cleaned.

– Clothes take longer than one cycle to fully dry
– The laundry room becomes noticeably warmer when the dryer is in use
– The dryer or the clothes directly from the dryer are excessively hot to the touch
– The lint trap collects excessive amounts of lint relative to the clothes in the dryer
– Lint or debris seen around exterior vents or ducts
– The interior of the dryer has a strong, musty odor that may transfer to clothes

Does my dryer vent need professional cleaning?

Just like your chimney, professional maintenance is always best when it comes to caring for your dryer vent. During a professional cleaning and inspection, a trained technician will use special tools and vacuums in order to remove and contain lint and debris from the venting system. This is different than the “blow out” cleanings done by other companies, which can leave piles of lint, dust, and debris covering your yard. An inspection of the dryer vent also ensures it is made of aluminum versus any other flammable materials.

At Jack Pixley Sweeps, we are proud to provide our customers with outstanding chimney and dryer vent services. For more information about preventing dryer fires or to schedule your next dryer vent cleaning, contact us today.

Prevent A Home Fire By Having Your Dryer Vents Professionally Cleaned

Dryer Vents Professionally Cleaned Image - Minneapolis MN - Jack Pixley SweepsWe rely on the appliances in our home to work day in and day out. However, one appliance in your home may have a hidden fire hazard – your dryer.

Despite the fact that most of us use our dryers several times a week, very few homeowners clean their dryers beyond emptying the lint trap. Not having your dryer vents professionally cleaned, however, increases your risk of home fire. Regular dryer maintenance and cleaning is an important part of making your dryer – and your home – safer.

The danger of clogged dryer vents

Lint doesn’t just accumulate in your lint trap; it can also build up in your dryer vents. As most of us know this lint is extremely flammable; it is the buildup of this lint that can lead to dryer fires.

As lint and other debris builds up in the dryer vents it constricts air flow to the dryer. With less air, the dryer is forced to work harder to heat the air, producing hotter and hotter air as the dryer vents get progressively more clogged. If the dryer vents are not cleaned, the super heated air can ignite the lint in the vents and lead to a home fire.

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that clogged dryer vents are the cause of more than 15,000 home fires each year. These dryer fires cause more than $200 million in damages to homes and properties – but can be largely prevented with regular dryer vent cleanings.

Why have your dryer vents professional cleaned

Having your dryer vents professionally cleaned can make your home safer by reducing the risk of dryer fire. During a cleaning, our dryer vent experts use a rotary system to ensure that all lint is removed from the venting system. Likewise, instead of blowing the lint onto your lawn – and making a bigger mess for you – our equipment collects and removes the lint. Lastly, our vent cleaning services includes an inspection of your dryer vents to make sure there are no holes, kinks, or other hazards in the venting system.

Signs your dryer vents may be clogged

While it is recommended to have your dryer vents cleaned about once per year, how often your dryer is used can impact how often they need to be maintained. However, your dryer may be offering you clues that it is time for a dryer vent cleaning! The following are six signs your dryer vents are beginning to get clogged and need to be cleaned.

  • Regular loads of clothes are not dry after a full cycle
  • Clothes or the dryer are too hot to touch after use
  • The inside of the dryer has a damp, musty odor
  • Loads begin taking progressively longer and longer to dry completely
  • The laundry room or area around the dryer becomes significantly warmer after use
  • More lint is found in the lint trap or can be seen around exterior vents

By having your dryer vents professionally cleaned, you can help protect your family by significantly reducing the risk of dryer fire in your home. To schedule your next dryer vent cleaning, contact Jack Pixley Sweeps today.