We specialize in Residential and Commercial dryer duct cleaning. Removing dangerous flammable lint from your vent system and laundry areas is our speciality.
Contact us @ 902-237-8620 or email safedventcleaning@gmail.com
Clothes Dryer Fires:
Clothes dryer fires account for about 15,600 structure fires, 15 deaths, and many injuries annually.
80% of clothes dryer fires in structures occur in residential buildings.
Annually, 12,700 clothes dryer fires occur in residential buildings.
Failure to clean is the leading factor contributing to clothes dryer fires in residential buildings.
New home construction trends place clothes dryers and washing machines in more hazardous locations away from outside walls such as bedrooms, second floor hallways, bathrooms, and kitchens. Making it much harder for home owners to clean themselves.
A Clean and Unobstructed Dryer Vent Means Less Energy Used: ā A dirty, clogged dryer vent will increase dryer run time, which costs more money! Depending on the number of loads per week and the electricity rate your paying , you can expect to save hundreds of dollars a year in electricity costs with a properly maintained dryer vent.
Testimonials
“I would highly recommend this company. He was on time, friendly, professional and very thorough with the cleaning. Iām happy to now have a safe and efficient dryer!!!! ”
“Very professional and thorough, did much more then I expected. Cleaning both outside (35ā up) and inside. Put everything back together and cleaned up leaving zero mess. Great job!!!! ”
How Clothes Dryer Fires Occur:
Lint accumulation and reduced airflow feed on each other to provide conditions ripe for a fire. Lint is a highly combustible material.
Possible causes of dryer fires...
Lack of maintenance is the leading cause of dryer fires. Clothes dryers must vent hot air to the outside of the house. If lint builds up in the exhaust vent or inside and around the dryer, it can block the flow of air causing the dryer to perform poorly, raising the operating temperature of the dryer and causing over heating.
Placing combustible or improper materials in the dryer, such as clothes that are soiled with volatile chemicals.
Insufficient airflow resulting from improper installation or crushed exhaust vent.
Using plastic, vinyl or aluminum foil venting materials.
Keep the Dryer Duct in Good Condition:
Here's what you can do to help prevent dryer fires...
Clean the lint screen/filter before or after drying each load of clothes. If clothing is still damp at the end of a typical drying cycle or drying requires longer times than normal this may be a sign that the screen or the exhaust duct is blocked.
Clean the dryer vent and exhaust duct periodically. Check the outside dryer vent while the dryer is operating to make sure exhaust air is escaping. If it is not, the vent or the exhaust duct may be blocked. To remove a blockage in the exhaust path, it may be necessary to disconnect the exhaust duct from the dryer. Remember to reconnect the ducting to the dryer and outside vent before using the dryer again. Hire a professional to clean your dryer duct.
Clean behind the dryer, where lint can build up. Have a qualified service person clean the interior of the dryer chassis periodically to minimize the amount of lint accumulation. Keep the area around the dryer clean and free of clutter.
Replace plastic or foil, accordion-type ducting material with a rigid or corrugated semi-rigid metal duct. Most manufacturers specify the use of a rigid or corrugated semi-rigid metal duct, which provides maximum airflow. The flexible plastic or foil type duct can more easily trap lint and is more susceptible to kinks or crushing, which can greatly reduce the airflow.
Turn the dryer off when leaving the home. Do not leave the dryer running if you go out because if it malfunctions no one will be there to avert possible disaster
About Me
I have been a professional Firefighter for over a decade. I know first hand the dangers of having a dirty or clogged dryer vent. I started SAFE-D to provide a professional service to clean dirty clogged dryer vents and reduce the chance that you will have a devastating fire in your home, caused by a dryer fire.
