Dryer Vent Cleaning

Of all your home appliances, few use more energy than your dryer.  Rapidly removing moisture from clumps of clothes requires a strong air  flow and large amounts of heat. This means that if the process operates  at anything less than 100 percent efficiency, you’ll be pumping excess  energy into an enclosed space, raising the risk of fire. Mr. Sweeps  Chimney & Dryer Vent Cleaning offers the inspection and clean-out  services you need for a safe, efficient dryer. Operating out of  Springtown, we help homeowners across the Dallas / Fort Worth area dry  their clothes without risk.

If your dryer takes longer than usual to dry your clothes,  ventilation issues are likely to blame. Most homeowners are aware that  they need to clean lint out of the machine's filter but don’t realize  that the same materials can accumulate in the air vents. When this  happens, warm, dry air cannot flow as easily into the dryer, while  moisture will not be able to get out as quickly. Thus your dryer will  need longer to finish your clothes, and it will use more energy in doing  so.

There are a number of different ways to tell if your dryer  has ventilation issues. In addition to making you wait longer for dry  clothes, it will likely not do as good a job, leaving many of your  threads damp even after an extended cycle. Likewise, because dryers  consume large amounts of energy to begin with, even a minor decrease in  efficiency will likely show up on your electric bill. If you notice that  you’re paying more for energy and can’t find any other reason, a dryer  vent clean out may be in order.

While inefficiency and poor drying may sound bad enough, they are  only the beginning of the damage that clogged dryers can cause. The  longer the ventilation issues persist, the more energy your dryer will  have to use, pumping it directly into a system that is clogged up with  flammable lint. This can easily spark a fire, which will quickly spread  to your clothes and then throughout the house. Thus if you want to keep  your family and your property safe, it is critical to clean your dryer  vents on a regular basis.

Even  if you manage to avoid a fire, a dirty dryer can still undermine your  life and that of the broader ecosystem. The more energy you use drying  clothes in an inefficient appliance, the more you will have to pay for  electricity. Excess energy use also contributes to climate change,  mercury poisoning, ocean acidification, and a multitude of other problems that are destroying the natural environment. Finally, pumping more  energy into one room of your house increases the danger of wiring and  circuitry problems, and may cause you to need more electrical  maintenance. Thus out of concern for your financial well-being and the  planet’s survival, let Mr. Sweeps clean out your dryer.