Dryer Vent Systems: Dryer Vent Cleaning and Proper Installation, Louisville, KY

Clothes dryer fires often start under the dryer when the motor overheats due to lint build-up and reduced air-flow. Lint is very combustible; any lint that has accumulated underneath and behind the dryer will also ignite. The draft from the dryer vent system will pull the fire up into the dryer duct, spreading the fire throughout your home. Here are some tips for preventing a devastating clothes dryer fire:

Proper Materials and Installation

All dryer exhaust should be vented outside, not into a crawl space or the attic. It is important that your dryer vent system be inspected by a professional to be sure it meets current UL safety standards and that it is not clogged with lint build-up.

Many newer homes have the laundry rooms upstairs, where the bedrooms are, for convenience; however, these systems often have very long dryer duct systems. Dryer ducts should be as short as possible; 5 to 10 feet or less is much more efficient in removing heat, moisture and lint from the dryer to the vent outdoors.

Dryer ducts should be as straight as possible, with no turns or bends that can cause lint to become trapped and reduce optimum air-flow.

Dryer vent systems must be of solid metal or semi-rigid material; not the vinyl or plastic tubing that has been used in the past. Vinyl or plastic becomes brittle and cracks and it overheats easily, providing additional fuel if a dryer fire should start. Flexible foil vents can sag or be crushed, also reducing air flow and trapping lint.

Proper Maintenance:

Besides the obvious, cleaning the lint screen between loads of laundry, there are other important things you should do to be safe from a dryer fire.

Wash the lint screen every few months to remove residue from dryer sheets
Avoid drying items soaked in flammable substances, even if they have been washed first – line dry these items
Do not store flammable substances near the clothes dryer
Check the vent outdoors often to be sure it is opening and closing properly and that it is not obstructed
Make sure birds or other small animals cannot get into the dryer vent
Do not leave the house or go to sleep while the dryer is running
Have a professional clean your dryer vent system at least once a year

Warning Signs

Clothes take more than one cycle to dry
Laundry feels very hot when you remove it from the dryer
Laundry has a moldy smell after the dryer cycle
There is no visible lint on the lint screen
The dryer repeatedly shuts off before the cycle is complete

A professional dryer vent cleaning is recommended each year to be sure your dryer vent system is up to code and operating properly. Professional dryer vent cleaning specialists have the tools necessary for getting to the hard to reach areas of your dryer ducts to be sure there is no blockage.

Dryer Vent Wizard of Louisville, Ky provides dryer vent cleaning, dryer vent repair, dryer vent installation, dryer vent inspections and all dryer vent services for homes and businesses in Jefferson and Franklin County, Lexington, Frankfort, Shelbyville, Nicholasville, Elizabethtown, Lawrenceburg and neighboring cities and communities.

40201, 40207, 40210, 40212, 40214, 40216, 40217, 40219, 40505, 40508, 40511, 40514, 40517, 40601, 40065, 40356, 42701, 40342, 47129, 47150

Dryer Vent Cleaning and Lint Removal Prevents Fires in Louisville, KY

Dryer Vent Cleaning and Maintenance Prevents Fires in Louisville, KY

With over 15,000 clothes dryer fires occurring each year, causing deaths, injuries and loss of homes, it is important that we work to increase public awareness of preventing clothes dryer fires. Most of the reported fires were due to improper dryer vent cleaning and maintenance.

Dryer Vent Cleaning and Maintenance Tips for Louisville Residents

It is recommended that all dryer vent systems be inspected by a dryer vent professional to ensure that they are up to code and working safely and efficiently.

It is also most crucial that everyone who uses a clothes dryer understand proper maintenance between professional visits. Here are some useful tips for maintaining your dryer vent system:

· Keep the lint screen clean, removing the lint after every load
· Wash lint screens monthly with soap and water to prevent residue buildup caused by dryer softener sheets
· Do not use your dryer for fabrics covered in combustible substances
· Store flammable items far away from your dryer
· Have your dryer professionally inspected and cleaned annually
· Make sure the dryer vent system is up to code according to city, state, and manufacturer standards
· Use only semi-rigid or solid metal material for venting systems
· Frequently check outside vent cover for signs of blockage, freezing, or damage
· Be sure to have dryer vents cleaned seasonally

Dryer Vent Cleaning Wizard of Louisville Neighborhoods

Dryer Vent Wizard will do a thorough inspection of your dryer vent system to be sure it is made of proper construction and that it is properly installed. They will do the necessary corrections to be sure that it meets current UL safety standards.

Dryer Vent Wizard provides dryer vent cleaning, repair, maintenance, installation, and dryer vent systems inspections for residential and commercial buildings. They strive to educate consumers on dryer vent cleaning and maintenance for fire prevention.

More Fire Safety Tips for Louisville area Homes and Businesses

Here are some more tips to enhance the safety of your family, home or business:

· Maintain working fire extinguishers, including one designed for use in the laundry area
· Be sure to test fire alarms, replacing batteries frequently
· Store flammable items away from all appliances
· Keep up with professional maintenance on all appliances
· Develop a fire safety and emergency fire-escape plan for your household.

Besides fire safety and prevention, proper maintenance insures your clothes dryer will operate more efficiently, and cost less to operate, saving on energy costs. Dryer Vent Wizard has a policy that all technicians help educate their customers. Their job is not complete until the customer understands the function of their dryer vent system and how they can help maintain it between annual professional visits.

Please watch this video provided by Dryer Vent Wizard of Louisville, Kentucky

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/26507771#26507771


Dryer Vent Wizard of Louisville, Ky provides dryer vent cleaning, dryer vent repair, dryer vent installation, dryer vent inspections and all dryer vent services for homes and businesses in Jefferson and Franklin County, Lexington, Frankfort, Shelbyville, Nicholasville, Elizabethtown, Lawrenceburg and neighboring cities and communities.

40202, 40208, 40209, 40211, 40213, 40215, 40218, 40220, 40506, 40509, 40512, 40515, 40601, 40065, 40356, 42701, 40342, 47129, 47130, 47150