Dryer vent installation is fairly simple; however, may homeowners are still using the old style, vinyl dryer ducts. Though most dryer fires are caused by failure to clean dryer vents, improper dryer vent installation can be equally dangerous.
Up-to-date Safety Standards for Dryer Vents
Too many homeowners are still using flexible foil, plastic or vinyl dryer duct, which is no longer up to code. Manufacturers recommend using semi-rigid metal for a safer, more efficient dryer vent system.
Bends and turns slow down the flow of dryer exhaust; longer lengths of duct cause moisture to condense, trapping and allowing lint to build up. This causes your dryer to work harder, leading to overheating and either a fire or appliance break-down.
When sections are joined with screws that protrude to inside of the dryer duct, they catch lint and can cause exhaust leaks. If you have a gas dryer, this could mean carbon monoxide is leaking into your home. Leaks in the system also add to humidity in the air, causing mold and mildew growth. Mold spores can cause health problems for residents.
Professional dryer vent installation and annual dryer vent cleaning are recommended to keep your dryer operating safely and efficiently. A specialized technician will do a thorough inspection to be sure your system meets current safety codes and is properly installed for optimum air-flow.
Webb Dickson of 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 Cincinnati, Mason, West Chester, Hamilton, Harrison, Loveland, Milford, Montgomery, Kenwood, Amelia, Newtown, Anderson Twp, Delhi, Bridgetown, Sharonville, Glendale, Morrow, White Oak, Monroe, Liberty Twp, Bethel, Williamsburg, Dayton, Kettering, Harbor Heights, Beavercreek, Fairborn, Middletown, Springboro, Englewood, Trenton, Franklin, Waynesville and neighboring cities and communities.
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