subject: What You Should Know About Dryer Vent Cleaning [print this page] Dryer vent cleaning gets rid of the lint that manages to get past the lint screen in your dryer. If not removed, this lint can build up over and clog your dryer vents. When the lint gets stuck in dryer vents, this becomes a very a serious safety issue.
There are certain tools need to clean out the vents. It is important to do daily cleaning every time the dryer is used. It is a simple matter of pulling out the vent and getting all the lint off. Once this is done, the screen can go back into the machine and you can go about putting in your next load to be dried. But when this does not work due to a clog, then this will cause you to dry the clothes for a longer period of time which will increase your bills.
Therefore, it is important to clean your lint screen each time it is in use. It is important to remove the lint from the screen after every drying cycle. Make sure you check the screen for all lint and properly from it from the screen. This is very easy to do and does not take up a lot of time.
To prevent fire and other serious damages, it is important to clean the hose of the dryer at least once a year. It is also a good idea to have your dryer system inspected by professionals on an annual basis. You can choose to have your vents inspected and cleaned by a professional service. Many will provide lifetime warranties and special discounts on their yearly services.
There are some practical things you must do first before cleaning the vent. First, you should be in working clothes that you do not mind getting dirty. It is a good idea for women to cover their hair in order for the lint not to get in their hair. Before cleaning the vent, you will have to unplug the dryer to avoid getting shocked. Then you will have to remove the hose from the vent, which is not a difficult process.
The lint can get on the floor while cleaning and you will want to make sure to collect this as well. If left to collect on the floor, this may also cause a fire hazard. The inside of the vent must be completely vacuumed and cleaned. But you cannot use just any vacuum to remove the lent. The vacuum should be made for dryer cleaning.
Not only the interior of the vent needs to be cleaned but also the exterior of the vent needs to be cleaned. This can be an involved cleaning chore and it is not a bad idea to hire a professional. But if you are going to do it yourself, you will need a kit that is used to clean dryer vents. These are not hard to find and can be brought at home good stores. Once you have the kit, you are then prepared to clean the exterior of the vent. This will require removing the vent. You will have to know how to do this so that you will not damage your system.
Hiring a professional dryer vent cleaning service is a good idea if you do not know how to do this yourself. A professional cleaner will know how to get into the vent and duct system and make sure everything is properly cleaned. The costs will depend on the service and the provider. It will also depend on the type of dryer you have.
