Appliance Service

Why do I need to clean my dryer vent?
Home Safety: Not all the lint produced during dryer operation ends up in the lint screen or trap. Over time the dryer vent pipe can become clogged with lint, which reduces air flow through the system and creates a highly flammable material.

In order for a fire to start, three things are needed - a fuel source (lint accumulation), oxygen, and a means to get the fuel source to it's ignition point. The extra heat builds up in the vent pipe due to the lowered air flow can cause the lint to ignite.
There are approximately two dryer fires every hour in the US.

Energy Savings: If your clothes are taking longer than normal to dry, it could indicate a problem with a clogged dryer vent. They drying process happens due to the ability of the dryer to force hot air through the drum inside the dryer. Wet clothes can contain over a gallon of water. A clogged dryer vent will reduce the amount of air flow through the vent, which decreases the amount of moisture the dryer is able to remove. This means the dryer has to run longer to dry your clothes. Longer run times mean more energy is used, and that energy costs money.
Clogged dryer vent cost on average $288 more to run per year. That's almost $300 in wasted

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