Dryer Vent Cleaning Evanstan, Illinois

Dryer Vent Cleaning is a BIG Money Saver

2010-02-18T11:11:00.001-08:00

Dryer vent cleaning is a huge energy saver. During these troubled economic times consumers are learning new ways to save money. Dryer vent cleaning promotes maximum dryer performance by increasing air flow and reducing workload on your dryer. Dryer vent cleaning extends the life of your appliance. Of course, we shouldn’t forget that dryer vent cleaning also prevents dryer fires.

Read on to discover how much money you are wasting with a less than efficient dryer vent system.

An efficient clothes dryer will only take one regular cycle to dry a load of laundry. Drying time should be about 40 minutes per load.

What is going on during the drying process? The dryer vent system should be taking heat and moisture from your laundry, through the dryer ducts, to the vent outside. Lint is also being removed from your tumbling laundry. Much of it is caught in the lint screen; however, some always escapes into the back of the dryer and the dryer ducts. Air flow carries the lint toward the dryer vent; however, it usually ends up getting stuck somewhere in the dryer ducts.

Lint can sneak around and past the trap and get into other parts of the dryer mechanism. Hot, moist lint sticks to the dryer ducts and dries to a hard paste, creating a place for more lint to build up. The dryer works harder to do its job, eventually leading to malfunction or a dryer fire.

The more this lint accumulates, the less efficient your clothes dryer will be. Eventually it may take 2 to 3 cycles to get one load of clothing dry. In addition, you may have tripled or quadrupled the cost of your utility bills.

Dryer vent cleaning saves money in many ways, including reducing energy bills, eliminating premature breakdown and appliance repair bills and preventing a dryer fire. The fee for dryer vent cleaning is little compared to the money saving benefits.

Mory Matias, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard provides dryer vent cleaning, dryer vent repair, dryer vent installation and all dryer exhaust services for North Side Chicago and North Shore Suburbs, Cook and Lake Counties, Evanston, Skokie, Lincolnwood, Niles, Park Ridge, Morton Grove, Wilmette, Glenview, Golf, Kenilworth, Northfield, Winnetka, Glencoe, Northbrook, Highland Park, Deerfield, Riverwoods, Highwood, Bannockburn, Lincolnshire, Fort Sheridan, Lake Forest and neighboring cities and communities.

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“Dryer Vent Cleaning” is Key to Preventing Dryer Fires According to Local Chicago, Illinois “Dryer Vent Repair” Company

2009-09-28T10:11:00.000-07:00

Failure to clean and maintain dryer vent systems is a leading cause of dryer fires in the US. According the to the US Fire Administration, dryer vent fires cost more than $88 million, cause more than 400 injuries, and result in an average of 15 deaths annually. Consumers need to be made aware of the importance of dryer vent cleaning to ensure dryer fire prevention.

Other causes of dryer fires include improper venting material, storage of combustible material near the dryer and mechanical or electrical problems.

To enhance the safety of family and home, consumers should take the following actions, to prevent dryer fires:

• Keep a working fire extinguisher, designed for use in the laundry area
• Be sure to test fire alarms, replacing batteries frequently
• Clean lint traps before and after each use
• Wash lint screens monthly with soap and water to prevent residue buildup
• Refrain from drying fabrics soaked in combustible substances
• Store flammable items far away from your dryer
• Have necessary dryer vent repair done so the system is up to code according to city, state, and manufacturer criteria
• Use only semi-rigid or solid metal material for dryer vent systems
• Be sure dryer vent systems are as straight and short as possible to prevent buildup at elbows
• Frequently check dryer vent cover, outside, for signs of blockage, freezing, or damage
• Be sure to have dryer vent cleaning and inspections seasonally
• Develop a fire safety/emergency plan for the household

Mory Matias, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard, provides dryer vent cleaning, dryer vent repair and dryer vent installation for consumers and business owners in North Side Chicago and North Shore Suburbs, Cook and Lake Counties, Evanston, Skokie, Lincolnwood, Niles, Park Ridge, Morton Grove, Wilmette, Glenview, Golf, Kenilworth, Northfield, Winnetka, Glencoe, Northbrook, Highland Park, Deerfield, Riverwoods, Highwood, Bannockburn, Lincolnshire, Fort Sheridan, Lake Forest and neighboring cities and communities.

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Dryer Vent Cleaning or Replace the Clothes Dryer? Evanston Consumer Learns an Expensive Lesson

2009-06-27T07:18:00.000-07:00

All appliances require proper maintenance in order for them to work safely and efficiently. Unfortunately, too many people take their clothes dryers for granted; fill it with wet laundry, set the dial, turn it on and remove dry clothes 30 – 45 minutes later.

I recently got a call from a woman who purchased a new dryer because the one she had was taking several cycles to get her clothes dry. She assumed it was old and worn out. The delivery man installed the dryer and she began using it, but she noticed that it ran very hot. I just happened to be in her neighborhood on a service call and she took down the number printed on my work van. I went to her home after completing the job I was on.

The first thing I noticed was that the dryer duct was the old vinyl type and it was longer than necessary. The excess tubing was coiled and jammed behind the dryer while the rest of it extended about 10 feet to the dryer vent outside. When I disconnected it from the dryer, I noticed that it was full of lint. I found it unbelievable that an appliance deliver person would attach this dirty old thing to a new appliance. I explained to the customer how her dryer is unable to vent the hot air; therefore working too hard, wasting energy and it’s a fire hazard.

I explained that this type of venting is not in compliance with today’s safety codes. The vinyl material is really designed for bathroom exhaust fans and not for clothes dryers. We only install dryer ducts of rigid or semi-rigid metal that is smooth inside to minimize lint build-up.

I also broke her heart when I explained that she probably did not need a new dryer. She needed a better dryer exhaust system. The dryer ducts and dryer vent are responsible for removing lint, heat and moisture from the dryer drum to the outdoors. If you have a gas dryer the system also removes gas by-products from your home. A poorly vented gas dryer can cause carbon monoxide to leak into your home.

When the dryer ducts are clogged with lint then heat cannot escape the dryer drum; they system overheats and the lint catches on fire. Lint is very combustible; therefore, fuel for a rapidly spreading fire. Clogged dryer ducts also cause a dryer to cost an additional $18-24 per month to operate.

Mory Matias is the owner of Dryer Vent Wizard of Northshore Chicago, specializing in dryer vent cleaning, repair and installation. Mory specializes in all dryer exhaust issues as he educates his customers on the importance of annual dryer vent cleaning and proper dryer vent installation to prevent fires and save energy.

Dryer Vent Wizard of Chicago provides dryer vent cleaning, dryer vent repair, dryer vent installation, dryer vent inspections and all dryer vent services for homes and businesses in North Side Chicago and North Shore Suburbs, Cook and Lake Counties, Evanston, Skokie, Lincolnwood, Niles, Park Ridge, Morton Grove, Wilmette, Glenview, Golf, Kenilworth, Northfield, Winnetka, Glencoe, Northbrook, Highland Park, Deerfield, Riverwoods, Highwood, Bannockburn, Lincolnshire, Fort Sheridan, Lake Forest and neighboring cities and communities.

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Dryer Vent Cleaning and Maintenance Prevents Fires in Evanston, IL

2009-06-27T07:17:00.000-07:00

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 Evanston 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 Evanston 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 Evanston 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 Chicago provides dryer vent cleaning, dryer vent repair, dryer vent installation, dryer vent inspections and all dryer vent services for homes and businesses in North Side Chicago and North Shore Suburbs, Cook and Lake Counties, Evanston, Skokie, Lincolnwood, Niles, Park Ridge, Morton Grove, Wilmette, Glenview, Golf, Kenilworth, Northfield, Winnetka, Glencoe, Northbrook, Highland Park, Deerfield, Riverwoods, Highwood, Bannockburn, Lincolnshire, Fort Sheridan, Lake Forest and neighboring cities and communities.

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