Dryer exhaust vents should be inspected and cleaned at least once a year depending on the size of the household and dryer usage.
Dryer vents accumulate highly flammable lint, and failure to clean out lint is the leading cause of dryer fires. According to the National Fire Protection Agency, more than 15,000 dryer fires occurred in the U.S. in 2010. A plugged dryer vent can also burn out the heating element.
A sign that the dryer vent needs cleaning is that clothes take longer and longer to dry.
Another indication of obstructed or poor venting is that the dryer's control area or its external cabinet feels hotter than usual. If that happens, disconnect the dryer and check the vent.
Call us today to schedule an inspection and cleaning.
Furnace Flues Cleaned
In order to work properly heating appliance must take in air for combustion. This air can contain the same acids in the air that cause acid rain or chlorides - often picked up from household cleaning products or other pollution. These acids may form if water mixes with residues in the flue, or with other air-borne pollutants. Water vapor is always produced during combustion. A proper heating appliance/venting system match will help ensure adequate draft in the system to reduce this buildup. Call us today for a furnace flue inspection so that the heating system can operate safely.
