Dryer Vent Cleaning

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Dryer vents clog when enough lint accumulates in the system to cause a blockage. Dryer vent ducts can clog in a variety of ways. For one, a long dryer vent run will clog quicker because the lint has too far to go. It clogs toward the end of the run first where the airflow is slower. Secondly, if there are turns or curves in the ductwork, lint will build up there. And I if the transition hose is crushed from the back of the dryer that connects to the ductwork, you get less airflow causing clogged dryer vents. On the outside of the house is a termination vent. Those can get lint stuck on them which also creates a clogged dryer vent duct.

- The US Fire Administration Reports there are more than 12,700 clothes dryer fires annually, resulting in 15 deaths, 300 injuries and $88 million in property loss each year. "Failure to clean" is the leading factor contributing to clothes dryer fires in residential buildings. - A clear dryer vent can improve energy efficiency, allow clothes to dry more quickly, and lower utility costs. - For long dryer vent ducting your Sears Technicians will clean them from the inside and the outside.  Receive a free estimate and schedule your cleaning service online today. A Sears representative will contact you promptly..

Cleaning dryer vents effectively requires knowledge and the right tools. Once on the job, your we will inspect the system to determine the severity of the lint build up. Using high-pressure air and vacuum, the technician will clean the entire length of your dryer duct. Keeping your dryer vents clean can reduce the amount of lint build-up in the dryer cabinet that can lead to dryer fires. Once cleaned, be sure to clean your dryer filter after every load is dried. That helps keep increase the air flow, so your clothes dry quicker and you dryer vent stays cleaner longer.