Clogged dryer vents are a common scene in families which rarely clean their vents. While the effects may not be felt immediately, such vents can expose your family and your entire home to dangerous fires. This can mean loss of property and lives.
At Miami Duct Cleaning, we have specialized tools and well trained staffs that can be able to remove lint buildup in your vents so as to improve their efficiency.
Why You Should Clean Your Dryer Vents
According to the United States Fire Administration’s National Fire Data Center, clogged dryer vents are a leading cause of domestic fires that result into deaths and injuries every year. In addition, many other home occupants are regularly treated for poisonous gas fumes arising from blocked dryer vents.
While cleaning the lint trap in your dryer vent is a good practice, it is insufficient in preventing fires from sparking. To ensure complete safety, you need to replace any plastic or vinyl flexible transition ducts between the main vent and the dryer with a semi-rigid metal transition duct. This is because vinyl and plastic transition ducts catch fire easily.
Signs That Your Dryer Vents Need Cleaning
There are signs that you should watch out for as a homeowner that can help you determine whether your dryer vents need cleaning or not. Some of them include:
- Clothes remaining damp even after the normal drying cycle
- A musty odor in the clothes after a drying cycle
- Clothes being very hot after a complete drying cycle
- During the operation of the dryer, the hood flap does not open as expected
- Debris seen on the outside dryer vent opening
- Excessive heat within the room when the dryer vent is in operation
- Clothes taking longer to dry
The above signs should indicate the need for a dryer vent cleaning. The dryer vent should be serviced every year for optimal performance.
Scheduling Dryer Vent Cleanings
At Miami Duct Cleaning, our professionals are trained and certified in the area of dryer vent and ductwork cleaning. We have the tools required to enable our professionals to reach into the inner compartments of your dryer vent so as to clean all debris that has built up especially along the lining of the ventilation pipes.
In the course of the cleaning exercise, our professionals will first look for the outside dryer vent cup which they remove to gain access into the inner system of the vent. Using a long vacuum tube accompanied by a snake brush, they will clean the inside of the ventilation pipe and eradicate any debris that may be causing the venting pipe blockage.
At Miami Duct Cleaning, our technicians take special care of all the bends and elbows throughout the dryer venting pipe. This will give you peace of mind knowing that all the problematic areas within the pipe have been dealt with and all the debris has been eliminated.
We also offer maintenance service plans for homeowners who want regular servicing of their dryer vents. We conduct diagnostic testing which enables us to know the amount of gases that escape into the home, the pressure sent through the vents and any unwanted gaps in the ventilation pipes.
Our technicians will give you an upfront quote after considering factors such as the length of the dryer vent system, the cleaning package selected by the client and the time required to clean the entire system.
The advantage of hiring Miami Duct Cleaning is that we are experienced, reliable and qualified professionals who understand the interior components of your dryer vent system. Our services always carry a guarantee of safety and precision. Contact us today and let our technicians attend to you at the comfort of your home.