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Dryer Vent Installation tips from the Wizard of San Diego, CA

2009-10-24T13:44:00.000-07:00

Dryer vent cleaning and proper dryer vent installation are very important for a safe and efficient clothes dryer. What do you really know about the ductwork attached to your clothes dryer? If you're answer is 'not much', what you don't know could hurt you and be a fire hazard in your home.

The ductwork is the piping that runs from the back of your dryer to whatever style of dryer vent you have outside your home. The whole job of the aluminum duct system is to remove the hot air from the dyer (along with any lint or dust it has removed from your clothes) and send it outside your house.

Heat Removal

Can you imagine how hard your air conditioning would have to work to counter the effect of all the hot air from your dryer coming into your home? Even a massive home air conditioning unit likely couldn't compete with all that heat. But thankfully, you have something that will keep some of that hot air from blowing all over your house – your dryer vent. The dryer vent takes the hot air from your dryer to the outside of your home through the dryer vent system.

Lint Removal

The goal of the dryer vent system is to get lint and dust out of your home as well. While you may like to think that the lint trap on your dryer is a great piece of equipment that magically grabs every piece of lint that is coming out of your dryer, that is not the case. There is plenty of lint that gets past the lint trap and goes into the ductwork. The hot air being released from your dryer will often blow this lint out of the line instead of blowing it around your house.

What Kind of Dryer Vent Do You Have?

Now that you know what the dryer vent should do, you also need to know what kind you have. Many older homes were created using older, vinyl ducts. While this used to be the way it was made, years of experience have shown it is a dangerous choice. If your dryer were to throw a spark, it is very possible that the vinyl duct could ignite and be the cause of a dryer vent fire.

You need to make sure you have a dryer vent system made of aluminum. Aluminum will not ignite if there should be a few sparks. Find out what type of dryer vent you have in your home and if it is not aluminum, or if you are in doubt, call a professional for an inspection and evaluation of your dryer vent system.

Steve Gors, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard, provides dryer vent cleaning, dryer vent repair and dryer vent installation for consumers and business owners in San Diego County, California, Encinitas, Escondido, Carlsbad, Vista, San Marcos, Fallbrook, Bonsall, Oceanside, Rainbow, Solana Beach, Del Mar, Riverside County, Temecula, Murrieta, Lake Elsinore, Wildomar, Perris, Corona, Riverside, Moreno Valley, Hemet, Menifee, Canyon Lake, Nuevo, San Jacinto, Winchester, Rubidoux, Norco, and neighboring cities and communities.

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Dryer Vent Cleaning and Dryer Exhaust Maintenance Reduce Energy Bills in San Diego

2009-05-24T09:04:00.000-07:00

Over 15,000 clothes dryer fires are reported annually, with failure to properly maintain the dryer duct and vent system as being the number one cause. Professional dryer vent cleaning is recommended each year to prevent dryer fires and to keep your dryer working efficiently.

Your dryer duct system removes heat, moisture and lint from your home. Much of the lint that manages to escape the lint screen gets stuck somewhere in the dryer duct. As lint builds up, air-flow is restricted and your dryer is unable to perform its job efficiently. As the dryer labors to dry your clothes, it consumes more energy. Poorly maintained dryer vent systems can result in spending an additional $18 – 24 per month not to mention repair bills when the appliance breaks down.

When your dryer vent system becomes clogged with lint causing it to overheat it becomes a serious fire hazard. Dryer lint is highly combustible, making a perfect fuel for a rapidly spreading fire.

Another cause of dryer fires is drying rags soaked with flammable chemicals. These should be line dried, even if they have been washed, as residue can remain. The heat from the dryer can cause the materials to ignite inside your dryer.

Here are some dryer maintenance tips:

Clean the lint screen after every load to maintain air flow needed by your clothes dryer to work more efficiently, saving you money on utility bills and preventing a fire.

Wash the lint screen periodically to remove residue build-up caused by dryer sheets.

Do not place rags soaked in flammable substances in your dryer; these should be line dried.

Do not store flammable chemicals near the dryer.

Do not go to sleep or leave the home when the dryer is running

Have a qualified dryer exhaust specialist clean your dryer vent system at least once a year, more often if you have a large family and are doing over 8 loads of laundry per week.

Following these tips will ensure your clothes dryer is working more efficiently reduce your energy costs and help to prevent a fire. Proper appliance maintenance will also increase the life of your appliance and reduce the need for repairs.

Steve Gors is the owner of Dryer Vent Wizard, a dryer vent cleaning and dryer exhaust specialist who performs professional dryer vent and exhaust inspections and repairs to ensure your dryer is performing efficiently. Dryer vent cleaning and regular dryer exhaust maintenance prevents fires and helps to save money on energy cost. Find more articles and tips http://dryerventcleaningmurrieta.blogspot.com/

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Dryer Vent Cleaning Prevents Fires in San Diego, California

2009-05-24T09:01:00.000-07:00

Dryer Vent Cleaning and Maintenance Prevents Fires in San Diego, California

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 San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego 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.

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Dryer Vent Wizard of Greater San Diego provides dryer vent cleaning, dryer vent repair, dryer vent installation, dryer vent inspections and all dryer vent services for homes and businesses in Encinitas, Escondido, Carlsbad, Vista, San Marcos, Fallbrook, Bonsall, Oceanside, Rainbow, Solana Beach, Del Mar, Riverside County, Temecula, Murrieta, Lake Elsinore, Wildomar, Perris, Corona, Riverside, Moreno Valley, Hemet, Menifee, Canyon Lake, Nuevo, San Jacinto, Winchester, Rubidoux, Norco and neighboring cities and communities.

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