Dryer Vent Cleaning and Safety Tips from the Raleigh, NC Wizard

Dryer vent cleaning Raleigh, NC: is the number one prevention against dryer fires. Over 15,000 clothes dryer fires are reported each year; poor dryer vent maintenance is the cause of most of these fires. Professional dryer vent cleaning is recommended each year to prevent dryer fires and to keep your dryer working efficiently.

Dryer vent systems remove heat, moisture and lint from your laundry. Unfortunately, most of the lint that escapes the lint screen is not expelled through the dryer vent; the dryer vent system is responsible for removing the heat and moisture from your home. As lint accumulates in the dryer ducts it restricts air flow and causes your dryer to work harder to perform its job. As the dryer labors to dry your laundry, it consumes more energy. Poorly maintained dryer vent systems can result in spending an additional $18 – 24 per month not to mention repair bills when the appliance breaks down due to the additional stress.

When a dryer vent system becomes clogged with flammable lint, it can overheat and cause a fire that spreads quickly. Another cause of dryer fires is drying rags soaked with flammable chemicals. These should be line dried, even if they have been washed, as residue can remain. The heat from the dryer can cause the materials to ignite inside your dryer.

Here are some tips to prevent dryer fires and ensure your dryer is operating efficiently:

Clean the lint screen after every load and wash it every few months to remove residue build-up from dryer sheets.

Do not place rags soaked in flammable substances in your dryer; these should be line dried.

Do not store flammable chemicals or materials near the dryer.

Do not go to sleep or leave the home when the dryer is running

Have a qualified dryer exhaust specialist clean your dryer vent system at least once a year, more often if you have a large family and are doing over 8 loads of laundry per week.

Following these tips will ensure your clothes dryer is working more efficiently reduce your energy costs and help to prevent a fire. Proper appliance maintenance will also increase the life of your appliance and reduce the need for repairs.



Jim Buie is the owner of Dryer Vent Wizard, a company specializing in all dryer exhaust issues. Jim provides dryer vent cleaning, dryer vent repair and dryer vent installation for homes and businesses in Northeast North Carolina.

Dryer Vent Wizard provides dryer vent cleaning, dryer vent repair, dryer vent installation, dryer vent inspections and all dryer vent services for homes and businesses in Northeast North Carolina, Wake County, Apex, Holly Springs, Raleigh, Cary, Wake Forest, Fuquay-Varina, Zebulon, Wendell, Garner, Knightdale, Johnston County, Clayton, Smithfield, Benson, Orange County, Chapel Hill, Durham County, Durham, Franklin County, Louisburg, Warren County, Warrenton, Lake Gaston, Nash County, Nashville, Rocky Mount, Sharpsburg, Spring Hope, Edgecombe, Tarboro, Pinetops, Wilson County, Wilson, Pitt County Greenville, Wayne County, Goldsboro, Beaufort County, Washington, Martin County, Williamston, Hertford County, Ahoskie, and neighboring cities and communities.


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