Dryer Vent Cleaning New Haven – The Dryer Vent Cleaning Wizard Warns Consumers about Carbon Monoxide

2010-06-21T10:34:00.001-07:00

Dryer Vent Cleaning New Haven: Dryer vent cleaning eliminates a number of problems associated with home appliances, including dryer fires, mildew damage, mold related illness, carbon monoxide poisoning and higher energy bills.

Who would have thought that clothes dryers can cause so many problems? Most people are aware of the danger of dryer fires, but few think about energy savings, mold, mildew and carbon monoxide in connection with dryer vent cleaning. Please be aware that a gas dryer can be a carbon monoxide threat. All fuel-burning appliances can cause dangerous levels of carbon monoxide in your home if they are not properly vented.

Why do people have their furnace cleaned periodically? Some say for safety reasons; others feel that the furnace will last longer or use less energy if it is properly cleaned and maintained. Some people feel that the furnace cleaners will spot potential problems and fix them before the appliance breaks down, requiring expensive maintenance. All these are true…and good reasons to have your furnace cleaned regularly. Of course, all of this also applies to dryer vent cleaning.

Dryer vent cleaning is recommended annually for the very same reasons that people have their furnace cleaned; yet, too many consumers do not give this a second thought. A poorly vented clothes dryer can cost up to $300 more per year in energy cost. Improperly installed dryer vent systems or those that are not well-maintained can result in a dryer fire or carbon monoxide poisoning.

Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, toxic gas. You cannot see it, smell it or taste it. High levels will kill you before you know what is happening. Lower levels of exposure can cause flu-like symptoms. What do you do when you have the flu? Get plenty of bed rest, of course! This is a sure way to die if your flu symptoms are really caused by high levels of carbon monoxide.

Dryer vent cleaning promotes air-flow required for clothes dryers to function properly. Heat and moisture must be able to escape the dryer drum in order for clothes to dry. By law, all gas dryers must be vented to the outdoors, not the crawl space or attic.

Dryer vent cleaning and installation is best when done by a CSIA Certified professional who specializes in dryer exhaust issues. Some duct cleaning companies and handyman services will clean and install dryer vent systems, but if they don’t specialize in dryer vents then it can be risky to use them for this service.

Don Brusseau is the Wizard of New Haven, providing dryer vent services for homes and business…anyone with a clothes dryer.

Dryer Vent Wizard provides dryer vent cleaning, dryer vent repair, dryer vent installation and all dryer vent services for homes and businesses in New London, Middlesex and New Haven Counties, New London, Groton, Niantic, Mystic, Waterford, Norwich, Stonington, Lyme, Old Lyme, East Lyme, Essex, Montville, Pawcatuck, New Haven, Branford, Gilford, Milford, Madison, Middletown, Portland, Cromwell, Clinton, Westbrook, Chester, Haddam, Higganum, Killingworth, East Hampton, Deep River, Centerbrook, Uncasville, Voluntown, Ledyard, Lebanon, Quaker Hill, Prospect, Meriden, and neighboring cities and communities.

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Dryer Vent Installation New Haven – Dryer Vent Installation Advice from the Wizard

2010-06-21T10:30:00.000-07:00

Dryer Vent Installation New Haven: Dryer vent installation requires understanding the purpose and function of your dryer vent system. Forced heat produced by natural gas or electricity is blown on your laundry as it tumbles in your dryer. This moist heat must escape through the dryer exhaust ducts to the dryer vent outdoors.

An improperly installed dryer vent system can restrict airflow and cause your dryer to labor excessively as it does its job. Here are some tips from a dryer vent installation specialist.

Dryer Vent Installation New Haven: Tips from the Wizard

The dryer vent pipe should be made of rigid material about 4 inches in diameter. The old flexible foil or vinyl tubing do not meet current dryer vent installation safety codes.

Dryer lint will build up in the dryer exhaust duct over time. To reduce lint build-up, the dryer duct should be very smooth inside. Pieces of ductwork should be connected with foil tape, not screws that protrude to the inside which can catch and trap lint.

By law, all clothes dryers must be vented to the outdoors. If you have a gas dryer, the dryer vent system is responsible for removing gas by-products, like carbon monoxide, from your home.

The dryer vent tube should be installed with as few turns as possible and the shorter the run, the better. The longer the dryer duct, the harder the dryer works to force the hot air to the vent outside.

Use straps to support the duct so that there are no low points for lint to collect and build up. Use a level to set horizontal sections with a slight fall to prevent moisture from collecting.

Dryer Vent Installation New Haven: New Home Solutions

Newer homes are built with convenience for the homeowner in mind; unfortunately, not enough consideration was given to dryer vent safety and efficiency. The laundry area is now located near the center of the home, upstairs between bedrooms where most dirty laundry originates. Now the distance from the dryer to the vent outside is considerably longer. Proper dryer vent installation is most critical for this type of system.

It is more difficult to push air through a longer vent because the air inside has weight and volume. The average clothes dryer can handle venting through about 20 feet of venting pipe before having any difficulty. The motor lacks the strength needed to push the air much further as the weight increases and the flow slows down.

When the air flow is too slow moisture is allowed to accumulate in the venting. When the dryer ducts are moist, lint will stick and accumulate, building up and restricting air flow.

When lint is allowed too build up and block the air duct the system overheats. The normal drum temperature of 175 degrees can quickly increase to 300 degrees or higher, eventually becoming hot enough to ignite.

Dryer Vent Installation New Haven: Do it Right to Prevent Problems

Proper dryer vent installation and following up with annual dryer vent cleaning will save you from many costly problems down the road, including:

• Up to $300 per year in additional utility expenses due to reduced air-flow and longer drying time
• Expensive dryer repair services due to overworked dryer
• Mold and mildew damage to your home; contaminating the air you breathe
• Carbon monoxide poisoning due to improper venting of a gas appliance
• Dryer fire, causing extensive home damage, loss of home, loss of lives

Are you sure your dryer vent system is properly installed? If you have any doubts, you need to call a dryer vent installation specialist for a complete inspection. The fee for this type of service quickly pays for itself as it eliminates all the problems listed above.

Don Brusseau, CSIA Certified owner of Dryer Vent Wizard provides dryer vent cleaning, dryer vent repair, dryer vent installation and all dryer vent services for homes and businesses in New London, Middlesex and New Haven Counties, New London, Groton, Niantic, Mystic, Waterford, Norwich, Stonington, Lyme, Old Lyme, East Lyme, Essex, Montville, Pawcatuck, New Haven, Branford, Gilford, Milford, Madison, Middletown, Portland, Cromwell, Clinton, Westbrook, Chester, Haddam, Higganum, Killingworth, East Hampton, Deep River, Centerbrook, Uncasville, Voluntown, Ledyard, Lebanon, Quaker Hill, Prospect, Meriden, and neighboring cities and communities.

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Dryer Vent Cleaning New Haven – The Dryer Vent Cleaning Wizard Warns Consumers about Carbon Monoxide

Dryer Vent Installation New Haven – Dryer Vent Installation Advice from the Wizard