Why Clean Your Dryer Vent? Cape Cod
Why? Dryer Vent Cleaning Helps Prevent:
- Fire Hazards
- According the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), more than
Lint is a leading cause of house fires
14,500 home fires are caused each year due to fires that originate in clothes dryers. Dryer fires are one of the leading causes of home fires in the U.S.
- According the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), more than
- Harmful Mold & Mildew
- Clogged dryer vents can cause dampness to build-up in your duct work, generating bacteria, mold and mildew in your home and on your clothing.
- Bird & Rodent Nesting
- In addition to clogging dryer ducts, bird and rodent nesting in your venting system can be a breeding ground for harmful germs and bacteria.
- Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning
- According to the NFPA, clogged dryer vent ducts result in a higher risk of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning with gas dryers.
Why? Dryer Vent Cleaning Helps Improve:
- The Life of Your Dryer and Reduce Repair Costs
- Extended drying cycles and overheating makes your dryer work harder,
Keep your family safe
reducing the life of the dryer’s motor and electrical circuits.
- Extended drying cycles and overheating makes your dryer work harder,
- Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
- By removing biodegradable dust and mold spores, odor and allergens.
- Your Dryer’s Performance
- Clean dryer vents help your dryer run more efficiently, so clothes can dry faster, resulting in cleaner and fresher smelling clothing. Clogged vents can cause your dryer to overheat, which can trip your safety thermostat or blow the dryer’s thermal fuse.
- Lowering Your Utility Bills
- Less drying time and less stress on your machine, results in lower utility costs, which can save you $250 per year or more!
Are you selling your home?
The American Society of Home Inspector’s news service, ASHI Reporter, lists lack of servicing dryer vents as one of the 10 most common inspection problems encountered by its members.
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Lint Medx – Professional, Quality and Affordable Dryer Vent Cleaning in Cape Cod, MA
Call us today at 508-292-9810 or
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