Recently a dryer fire was reported in Boynton Beach. The home on Chrysanthemum drive was a total loss. Mrs. Pittman, an animal trainer was able to save her dogs, but sadly four cats died in the fire. The day before, Gena Brown of Lexington, MA lost her life to a house fire that was caused by lint build up. The heroic mother managed to save her two daughters but sadly she perished in the fire.
Unfortunately, this happens more often than you think. The US Fire Administration reports there are 15,600 dryer fires annually resulting in 15 deaths and almost $100 million in damages. “FAILURE TO CLEAN” is listed as the main reason by the US Fire Administration. That is why Consumer Product Safety Commission, Underwriter Laboratories and Consumer Reports all recommend inspecting and cleaning your dryer vent once a year.
How does it happen? The lint screen in your dryer only catches a portion of the lint produced by your dryer. The rest of it is expected to be vented outside via the dryer venting system. Over time the lint builds up inside the vent causing the dryer to overheat and eventually catch on fire. Other reasons why it happens include improper installation of the dryer, a venting system not up to code, excessive human or pet hair, a bird nest or an animal in vent, drying fabrics with combustibles on them, etc. That is why an inspection is always needed before a cleaning.
Even if it does not result in a dryer fire, a dirty vent is inefficient and costs more money because the dryer runs longer. Among the ten most important tips to reduce electrical consumption in residential homes, FPL recommends to clean your lint screen regularly and to use a dryer with an automatic cycle. Unfortunately, both tips produce zero savings if the vent is partially or fully clogged! How expensive it can be? It has been calculated that if one dries 6 loads of clothes per week and it takes 2 hours to dry a normal load vs. the normal 45 minutes , the dryer will cost (national average) and extra ~$435/year to run. In Florida however this rate is higher because electricity is more expensive and because if the dryer is in the house, it will heat up the house, causing the AC to run longer.
Therefore, everyone is urged to have their dryer vents inspected by a professional dryer vent cleaning company at least once a year to be sure they are in good working order and are not clogged with lint, human and/or animal hair. The fee for dryer vent cleaning service is very little compared to the cost of repairs and loss of lives as the result of a fire.
This article was written by Horatio Chiorean of Dryer Vent Wizard, a company who cleans and installs dryer vent systems. Dryer Vent Wizard takes pride in helping homeowners prevent dryer vent fires with annual dryer vent cleaning. As a result, customers reduce their utility bills and prolong the life of their clothes dryer.
Dryer Vent Wizard provides dryer vent cleaning, dryer vent repair, dryer vent installation for homes and businesses in Palm Beach County, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Highland Beach, Gulfstream, Ocean Ridge, Boynton Beach, Lantana, Manalapan, Hypoluxo, Lake Worth, Lake Park, Wellington, Royal Palm Beach, Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, West Palm Beach, Loxahatchee, Jupiter, Tequesta, Greenacres, Broward County, Coral Springs, Tamarac, Sunrise, Plantation, Weston, Davie, Pembroke Pines, Hollywood, Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, and neighboring cities and communities.
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Cleaning Dryer Vents for Fire Prevention and Energy Savings - Advice from the Wizard of Coral Springs
Clothes dryers require air flow to operate efficiently and to prevent overheating that can lead to a fire. Dryer vent cleaning promotes proper air-flow, improves the efficiency of your clothes dryer and prevents dryer fires.
Drying time increases as your dryer exhaust vents become clogged with lint and other debris. If you notice your dryer taking more time to properly dry your laundry, lint build-up is most likely the cause. As drying time increases and your dryer continues to labor the system becomes overheated because the hot air cannot escape through clogged vents. This increases energy consumption while eventually leading to a fire.
When it starts taking longer to dry your laundry, it is not due to an aging dryer; it is most likely an airflow problem. When air flow is restricted the moist heat cannot escape the dryer drum; therefore, it would make sense that the clothes would not dry.
Some dryer vents are short and straight and can easily be cleaned by the homeowner; others are quite long, depending on where your laundry room is located. Some dryers are vented through a stack on the roof; others are vented through an outside wall about two feet above the ground.
Extra long dryer ducts that make several turns may require special tools and equipment to properly clean. A professional who specializes in dryer vent cleaning will have the tools needed to do the job.
Professional dryer vent cleaning is recommended at least once a year to prevent fires, extend the life of your dryer and help save on energy costs. This said the fee for the service is well worth the savings it promotes in the long-run.
Horatio Chiorean owns and operates Dryer Vent Wizard, a dryer vent cleaning, repair and installation company who specializes in all dryer vent and dryer exhaust issues.
Dryer Vent Wizard of Palm Beach, FL provides dryer vent cleaning, dryer vent repair, dryer vent installation, dryer vent inspections and all dryer vent services for homes and businesses in Palm Beach County, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Highland Beach, Gulfstream, Ocean Ridge, Boynton Beach, Lantana, Manalapan, Hypoluxo, Lake Worth, Lake Park, Wellington, Royal Palm Beach, Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, West Palm Beach, Loxahatchee, Jupiter, Tequesta, Greenacres, Broward County, Coral Springs, Tamarac, Sunrise, Plantation, Weston, Davie, Pembroke Pines, Hollywood, Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach and neighboring cities and communities.
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Drying time increases as your dryer exhaust vents become clogged with lint and other debris. If you notice your dryer taking more time to properly dry your laundry, lint build-up is most likely the cause. As drying time increases and your dryer continues to labor the system becomes overheated because the hot air cannot escape through clogged vents. This increases energy consumption while eventually leading to a fire.
When it starts taking longer to dry your laundry, it is not due to an aging dryer; it is most likely an airflow problem. When air flow is restricted the moist heat cannot escape the dryer drum; therefore, it would make sense that the clothes would not dry.
Some dryer vents are short and straight and can easily be cleaned by the homeowner; others are quite long, depending on where your laundry room is located. Some dryers are vented through a stack on the roof; others are vented through an outside wall about two feet above the ground.
Extra long dryer ducts that make several turns may require special tools and equipment to properly clean. A professional who specializes in dryer vent cleaning will have the tools needed to do the job.
Professional dryer vent cleaning is recommended at least once a year to prevent fires, extend the life of your dryer and help save on energy costs. This said the fee for the service is well worth the savings it promotes in the long-run.
Horatio Chiorean owns and operates Dryer Vent Wizard, a dryer vent cleaning, repair and installation company who specializes in all dryer vent and dryer exhaust issues.
Dryer Vent Wizard of Palm Beach, FL provides dryer vent cleaning, dryer vent repair, dryer vent installation, dryer vent inspections and all dryer vent services for homes and businesses in Palm Beach County, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Highland Beach, Gulfstream, Ocean Ridge, Boynton Beach, Lantana, Manalapan, Hypoluxo, Lake Worth, Lake Park, Wellington, Royal Palm Beach, Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, West Palm Beach, Loxahatchee, Jupiter, Tequesta, Greenacres, Broward County, Coral Springs, Tamarac, Sunrise, Plantation, Weston, Davie, Pembroke Pines, Hollywood, Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach and neighboring cities and communities.
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Clean Dryer Vents are Green Dryer Vents according to the Wizard of Coral Springs, Florida
Attention Residents with Clothes Dryers in Coral Springs, Florida
Your clothes dryer is among the top 5 energy consumers in your home. Here are some tips for saving energy when drying laundry. Whether your dryer is gas or electric, both operate the same, drying your laundry by heating and tumbling. Both require proper air flow to avoid over-working and to accomplish this task efficiently.
Dryer Vent Cleaning tips for Coral Springs, Florida Consumers
Proper dryer vent cleaning and maintenance ensures proper air-flow, which is most vital to avoid overworking the clothes dryer and to prevent a potential fire hazard. When the dryer vent system is clogged with lint, it will obstruct air-flow, cause severe overheating, and eventually, a fire. Dryer vent cleaning, by a dryer vent specialist, is recommended at least once a year; more often if you have a large family.
Maintain the Lint Filter, says Dryer Vent Wizard of Coral Springs, FL
Most everyone knows to clean the lint filter after every load; however, few are aware that the lint screen should be washed in warm, soapy water periodically. The use of fabric softener sheets, like Bounce, can cause a film to build up on the lint screen. This will restrict air flow needed for your dryer to work efficiently.
Do Full Loads – Don’t Over-load, as advised by Coral Springs Dryer Vent Cleaning Company
Try to only do full loads of laundry; small loads waste a lot of energy that could be used for washing and drying a full load. Be careful not to over load as this will cause the washer and dryer to overwork; additional wear and tear leads to the expense of repairing and/or replacing your appliances.
Separate Light and Heavy Weights
Heavier items, such as jeans and towels naturally take longer to dry than lighter weight items like T-shirts. It has been suggested to dry the different weights separately, but you can also start them together, and stop the dryer to remove the lighter items that are dry, and then take advantage of the already heated drum to dry the rest. This way, you aren’t allowing a cool down between loads; you save the energy that would otherwise be used to heat the drum again.
About Dryer Sensors and Energy Saving Features on Newer Clothes Dryers
Clothes dryers have become more energy efficient as most new models have dryness sensors so that the dryer automatically moves on to the cool-down cycle or turns off when laundry is dry. The sensors prevent over-drying of clothes which prolongs the life of your clothing while saving energy.
Solar Drying is Free in Coral Springs, Florida
When the weather is right, hang laundry outdoors and let Mother Nature’s sun and breeze dry your laundry free. This can be inconvenient for some, but even if you just hang a small amount, like sheets and towels, you will be saving energy.
Clothing Rods are Popular Money Savers in Coral Springs, Florida
Clothing rods are good for use indoors or outdoors. The clothing rod is a great money saver. You can dry your laundry for a short time, to remove wrinkles, remove your laundry when it is still damp and hang to finish drying.
Your clothes dryer is one of the top energy consumers in your home. Reducing the energy cost of doing laundry will help save money on utility bills. Proper appliance maintenance is also a major money saver, saving on utility bills, and appliance repair bills. A well maintained appliance will work more efficiently and have less risk of failure.
Please watch this video provided by Dryer Vent Wizard of Coral Springs, FL
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/26507771#26507771
Dryer Vent Wizard of Palm Beach, FL provides dryer vent cleaning, dryer vent repair, dryer vent installation, dryer vent inspections and all dryer vent services for homes and businesses in Palm Beach County, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Highland Beach, Gulfstream, Ocean Ridge, Boynton Beach, Lantana, Manalapan, Hypoluxo, Lake Worth, Lake Park, Wellington, Royal Palm Beach, Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, West Palm Beach, Loxahatchee, Jupiter, Tequesta, Greenacres, Broward County, Coral Springs, Tamarac, Sunrise, Plantation, Weston, Davie, Pembroke Pines, Hollywood, Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach and neighboring cities and communities.
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Your clothes dryer is among the top 5 energy consumers in your home. Here are some tips for saving energy when drying laundry. Whether your dryer is gas or electric, both operate the same, drying your laundry by heating and tumbling. Both require proper air flow to avoid over-working and to accomplish this task efficiently.
Dryer Vent Cleaning tips for Coral Springs, Florida Consumers
Proper dryer vent cleaning and maintenance ensures proper air-flow, which is most vital to avoid overworking the clothes dryer and to prevent a potential fire hazard. When the dryer vent system is clogged with lint, it will obstruct air-flow, cause severe overheating, and eventually, a fire. Dryer vent cleaning, by a dryer vent specialist, is recommended at least once a year; more often if you have a large family.
Maintain the Lint Filter, says Dryer Vent Wizard of Coral Springs, FL
Most everyone knows to clean the lint filter after every load; however, few are aware that the lint screen should be washed in warm, soapy water periodically. The use of fabric softener sheets, like Bounce, can cause a film to build up on the lint screen. This will restrict air flow needed for your dryer to work efficiently.
Do Full Loads – Don’t Over-load, as advised by Coral Springs Dryer Vent Cleaning Company
Try to only do full loads of laundry; small loads waste a lot of energy that could be used for washing and drying a full load. Be careful not to over load as this will cause the washer and dryer to overwork; additional wear and tear leads to the expense of repairing and/or replacing your appliances.
Separate Light and Heavy Weights
Heavier items, such as jeans and towels naturally take longer to dry than lighter weight items like T-shirts. It has been suggested to dry the different weights separately, but you can also start them together, and stop the dryer to remove the lighter items that are dry, and then take advantage of the already heated drum to dry the rest. This way, you aren’t allowing a cool down between loads; you save the energy that would otherwise be used to heat the drum again.
About Dryer Sensors and Energy Saving Features on Newer Clothes Dryers
Clothes dryers have become more energy efficient as most new models have dryness sensors so that the dryer automatically moves on to the cool-down cycle or turns off when laundry is dry. The sensors prevent over-drying of clothes which prolongs the life of your clothing while saving energy.
Solar Drying is Free in Coral Springs, Florida
When the weather is right, hang laundry outdoors and let Mother Nature’s sun and breeze dry your laundry free. This can be inconvenient for some, but even if you just hang a small amount, like sheets and towels, you will be saving energy.
Clothing Rods are Popular Money Savers in Coral Springs, Florida
Clothing rods are good for use indoors or outdoors. The clothing rod is a great money saver. You can dry your laundry for a short time, to remove wrinkles, remove your laundry when it is still damp and hang to finish drying.
Your clothes dryer is one of the top energy consumers in your home. Reducing the energy cost of doing laundry will help save money on utility bills. Proper appliance maintenance is also a major money saver, saving on utility bills, and appliance repair bills. A well maintained appliance will work more efficiently and have less risk of failure.
Please watch this video provided by Dryer Vent Wizard of Coral Springs, FL
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/26507771#26507771
Dryer Vent Wizard of Palm Beach, FL provides dryer vent cleaning, dryer vent repair, dryer vent installation, dryer vent inspections and all dryer vent services for homes and businesses in Palm Beach County, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Highland Beach, Gulfstream, Ocean Ridge, Boynton Beach, Lantana, Manalapan, Hypoluxo, Lake Worth, Lake Park, Wellington, Royal Palm Beach, Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, West Palm Beach, Loxahatchee, Jupiter, Tequesta, Greenacres, Broward County, Coral Springs, Tamarac, Sunrise, Plantation, Weston, Davie, Pembroke Pines, Hollywood, Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach and neighboring cities and communities.
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