How Often Should Professional Dryer Vent Cleaning be done?

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How Often Should Professional Dryer Vent Cleaning be done?

Posted By: Dayne | Posted On: 2008-09-03 | Article ID: 90843

You know you need to make sure you get the proper maintenance done on your dryer, but you may have a tough time deciding how often to do what you can yourself and how often you should call in a professional to do the rest. Here are a few things to consider that will help in making a responsible decision:

How old is the dryer?

The age of your clothes dryer is something you really need to consider. The older the dryer is, the more likely there is lint clogged up in the system. It's a fact, time means more loads have gone through the machine and more lint has gone through the system. Another thing to keep in mind about older clothes dryers is that they were not built to the same efficient standards as today's dryers so they may need more maintenance to keep them going more efficiently.

How active is the dryer?

Do you just do a couple of loads of laundry on the weekend or less frequently; or do you have a large enough family to have you drying clothes every other day? The more active your clothes dryer is, the more often you will need to clean the dryer vent system.

How long is your dryer vent?

The length of a dryer vent is a major factor to consider when scheduling regular maintenance. If you have a dryer vent that is more than 10 feet long (meaning from the back of your dryer to where the line terminates outside your home), this means a lot more space where lint can be trapped along the path and a higher need for more frequent cleanings.

What path does your dryer vent take?

If your dryer vent takes a turn that is at a 90-degree angle, that is a hard space for the lint to make it's way around and safely out of your house. This type of vent is more likely to be trapping some amount of lint or dust in the line and that dust can slow down operations of your machine. If this design cannot be altered, you will want to consider having it professionally inspected more often.

Maintenance

You should start with the maintenance you can do which is cleaning out the lint trap before every load. You can also clean out the chute that the lint trap sits in with a specialized cleaner or the nozzle portion of your vacuum cleaner.

Eventually you should call in a professional who can look for the lint trapped inside your machine as well as in the vent line. This should be done at least once a year for moderate use and more frequently if you use your machine more often.

This article was written by Rhonda Nole, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard of the Greater North Bay area, http://www.dryerventwizard.com servicing Sonoma, Marin, Napa, Lake and Mendocino Counties and the following cities in California: San Francisco, San Rafael, Santa Rosa, Petaluma, Cotati, Windsor, Napa, Ross, Kentfield, Bodega Bay, Healdsburg, American Canyon, Corte Madera, Rohnert Park, Sebastopol, Guerneville, Greenbrae, Sausalito, Marin City, Larkspur, San Anselmo, Sonoma, Glen Ellen, Cloverdale, Mill Valley, Woodacre, Novato, Tiburon, Belvedere, Stinson Beach and other near by areas.

Dryer Vent Wizard of the Greater North Bay Area
Rhonda Nole
PO Box 7625
Cotati, CA 94931
Phone: 866-498-7233
Email: rnole@dryerventwizard.com
Website: http://www.dryerventwizard.com

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About The Author
Dayne
Dryer Vent Wizard is a nationwide company, Dryer Vent Wizard professionally inspects and cleans clothing dryers for homeowners and in commercially-owned buildings. Poorly maintained dryer vents cause fire hazards and cost substantially more to operate.At Dryer Vent Wizard, we take pride that we are helping homeowners and apartment managers preventdryer vent fires and other dryer vent hazards. At the same time, we are keeping their utility bills down with a semi-annual dryer vent cleaning.We pride ourselves on our quality service and professionalism. Our goal is 100% customer satisfaction.Our service are Cleaning, Repair,Alteration, Installation Service.

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