Before
As your dryer vent becomes clogged, drying time gradually increases. While you may not notice the extra few minutes at first, the drying cycle will continue to take longer as the vents become more clogged until you eventually have to run a second cycle in order to dry clothes completely.
After
You can reclaim your time that would be lost to extended or repeated drying cycles by having Marshall Cleaning Service clean your dryer vent.
Cleaning the dryer vent…
• It takes more than one drying cycle to dry one load of laundry
• Your dryer is hot to the touch, indicating it is overheating
• Your clothes smell "musty" after being in the dryer
• You see an increase in energy bills (dryer has to run longer and work harder to dry clothes)
Reduces airflow and forces your dryer to work harder, which can cause:
• Temperature of the dryer to increase dramatically
• Accelerated thermostat failure
• Higher energy consumption
• Reduction in the lifespan of your appliance
Clogged dryer vents can be costly to a home so cleaning the dryer vent is extremely important for a number of reasons.
According to the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), a full load of wet clothes can contain up to one and a half gallons of water. With the drying process:
• Moisture is removed along with tiny fibers (lint)
• Lint and other debris accumulate in dryer vent ductwork
• Dark, moist ductwork becomes an ideal breeding ground for mold
Cleaning the dryer vent will cleanse the dryer vent system, removing all debris that have built up over time. Cleaning the dryer vent is an often overlooked, but an important step in maintaining your home or building. A good rule of thumb is to have dryer vent and air duct cleaning performed at the same time.
Cleaning the dryer vent is also significant in reducing the risk of fire to your home. According to a recent FEMA study, 28% of residential clothes dryer fires were caused by dust, fiber and link. Every year, there are an estimated 2,900 clothes dryer fires causing an estimated 5 deaths, 100 injuries and $35 million in property loss.
Facts about home clothes dryer fires:
• 2,900 home clothes dryer fires are reported each year and cause an estimated 5 deaths, 100 injuries and $35 million in property loss.
• Failure to clean the dryer (34 percent) is the leading cause of home clothes dryer fires.
• More home clothes dryer fires occur in the fall and winter months, peaking in January.
Yes, if you don’t already have a birdcage cover over the exit of your dryer vent it’s strongly recommended. Birds, bees and many other animals like the warmth of a dryer vent and like to make it home. Unfortunately, this clogs your line creating a lot of issues. Be sure to ask about having Marshall install a birdcage / cover for you.
If you don’t already have a birdcage cover over the exit of your dryer vent it’s strongly recommended. Birds, bees and many other animals like the warmth of a dryer vent and like to make it home. Unfortunately, this clogs your line creating a lot of issues.
Marshall Cleaning Service can install a birdcase or vent cover to keep these animals away from your vent and keep your dry time short, leaving you more time to watch the birds rather than shoo them away!