Blockages in clothes dryer vents can lead to a wide range of problems, some simple, others dangerous. American Chimney & Fireplace of Louisville, KY, provides dryer vent cleaning for our customers to keep their machines running better and safer.
Why Do You Need Dryer Vent Cleaning?
It’s not difficult to clean a short dryer vent with the dryer right up against the wall it drafts out of. However, some dryers have extensive venting with twists and turns and angles before the end of the tube finally reaches the outside port. These complex vent systems need professional cleaning and service.
Our CSIA-Certified Dryer Exhaust Technicians (C-DET) have the equipment and training to effectively clean debris and buildup out of the longest and most complex venting systems.
Many house fires are reported every year in the Louisville, KY, area that could have been prevented with timely dryer vent cleaning. Lint, twigs, leaves, the fur and feathers of small animals, and other debris commonly found in dryer venting are highly flammable and need to be removed before they build up to dangerous levels.
Problems Caused by Neglected Dryer Venting
Typical problems that result from venting that’s allowed to become more and more obstructed include:
- Damage to the dryer’s motor
- Ongoing repair work for the motor and other parts of the appliance
- Increased energy costs
- Insufficient drying, leading to the need for multiple drying cycles
- Excess wear and tear on laundry
- Dryer or house fire
Signs Your Dryer Vent Needs to Be Cleaned
As obstructive material gradually builds up inside a dryer’s vent system, you’ll start to notice signs of decreased performance and potential emergencies. Watch for:
- Heat building up on the top surface of your dryer when the machine is running
- Laundry requiring longer drying times and possibly multiple cycles
- Condensation around the outside vent port
- Unusually small amount of lint being caught by your lint screen
- A burning odor near the dryer during use and for a short time afterward
- Rising utility bills
These are all signs that dryer vent cleaning and inspection are needed. The longer you wait, the worse these problems will get.
Services for Your Clothes Dryer Venting
Our dryer vent cleaning technicians can work on any style of venting connected to any make and model of clothes dryer. We’ve served the greater Louisville, KY, region with certified dryer vent cleaning services since 2007.
Along with dryer vent cleaning, we offer complete inspections, repairs, vent re-routing and expert installations of new or replacement venting.
Family-owned and family-operated, American Chimney & Fireplace takes pride in a job well done and in helping to keep our customers and their homes safe.
Dryer Vent Cleaning for Safety and Performance
If it’s time to have your clothes dryer venting system looked at, we’re the experts to call. Reach a dryer vent cleaning technician by phone, or get in touch through our contact form.
American Chimney & Fireplace is based in Louisville, KY, and works throughout Goshen, KY, Jeffersontown, KY, Georgetown, IN, La Grange, KY, Masonic Home, KY, Mount Washington, KY, and other local cities and towns.
