Dryer Vent Cleaning

Dryer vent cleaning can reduce energy costs, increase the life of the dryer, and reduce the potential for fires.. Wet clothes produce moist lint, which adheres to the inner lining of your dryer vents causing an obstruction. This blockage disrupts the exhaust of lint and hot air from the dryer. This will cause a dryer to work harder, operate longer, and eventually damage the internal components, or overheat. If left untreated, fires can occur when this lint builds up in the exhaust ducting.

There were 16,700 clothes dryer fires in one year throughout the U.S., resulting in 430 injuries, 30 deaths and property loss estimated at more than one-half billion dollars. In most of the cases the culprit was lint. (Consumer Product Safety Commission)

How do you know when to clean your dryer vents and ducts?

• Loads of clothing will take longer to dry;
• clothing will be very hot and still damp when dryer finishes (heavy items especially);
• the dryer itself will feel hotter;
• there may be NO lint on the lint screen (i.e., the exhaust system is clogged)

A lint-clogged dryer can often consume $20 worth of extra electricity every month trying to dry your clothes - so it makes good sense to keep your dryer clean.
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Consider the distance: If your dryer exhaust stretches more than a few feet or has bends and turns, it is even more important to keep your ductwork free of blockage. The longer and less direct the path, the harder your dryer must work to move the exhaust air and loose lint.

At Productive, we use a variety of state-of-the art pneumatic tools to ensure that the entire path: the dryer itself, the internal vent tubes, and the exhaust cover is free of debris and lint. Ask our technician for recommendations to improve or replace your existing dryer venting. A properly vented dryer lasts longer, works more efficiently, and reduces the risk of fire in the home