The Mason Ohio Wizard says to Clean Dryer Exhaust Vents – Reduce Energy Bills, Prevent Dryer Fires


Dryer vent cleaning is the removal of lint build-up, starting in the back of the dryer and leading to the exhaust ducts and the dryer vent attached to the outside of your home.

Unfortunately, this chore is often neglected; failure to clean dryer exhaust vents leads to appliance break-down and dryer fires. Here are some frequently asked questions and answers about dryer vent cleaning:

Q: Seriously, is it really necessary to clean dryer exhaust vents?
A: Yes! Clothes dryers are a leading cause of house fires! Failure to clean dryer ducts and the dryer vent is the leading cause of over 15,000 dryer fires reported annually.

Q: How often is dryer duct cleaning recommended?
A: Dryer vent cleaning should be performed at least once a year; more often if you have a large family or several pets. Lint, dust and pet hair clog dryer vent systems, reducing air flow and causing overheating.

Q: How can I tell if my clothes dryer vent needs cleaning?
A: The number one sign of dryer lint build-up is your dryer taking more than one cycle to properly dry your clothes.

Q: I have a newly built home with the laundry facilities upstairs near the bedrooms; does this mean my dryer vent system is more efficient; therefore requiring less need for maintenance?
A: No! Though there are advantages to newer systems being more energy efficient, your clothes dryer requires proper air-flow in order to perform its job. The location of your laundry room requires longer exhaust ducts; therefore, more places for lint to build up and create a problem. In fact, longer ducts means less air-flow and increased lint build-up.

Q: My old dryer does take longer to dry a load of laundry; could it be wearing out?
A: Not likely; this is a sure sign of lint build-up. If your dryer is heating up and clothes are not drying, it is because there is no air-flow. This is a potential fire hazard. When lint builds up in the dryer vent system heat and moisture cannot escape from the dryer drum. Even a brand new dryer will not work if the dryer ducts are blocked.

Most dryer vents are mounted on the outside of your home about two feet above the ground on the wall outside of the laundry room. Some dryer vents go through the roof. Some are very short and straight; others are very long, especially if the laundry room is upstairs or in the basement. Some dryer vent systems are quite easily cleaned by the average homeowner; others require special tools and equipment. A certified dryer vent professional will have the necessary tools to do the job.

Dryer vent cleaning is the number one prevention of clothes dryer fires. In addition, proper maintenance of dryer exhaust ducts prolongs the life of your clothes dryer and reduces energy bills.

Ed Rauch of Dryer Vent Wizard is a certified dryer vent cleaning and dryer exhaust specialist serving consumers and businesses in the Greater Cincinnati, Ohio area.

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