Is your dryer taking way longer than normal to dry your clothes? Are you noticing excess lint in and around your appliance? Is your laundry room feeling especially warm lately? You may need a dryer vent cleaning! These signs, along with musty smells, hot clothes, and a malfunctioning dryer vent hood flap, indicate your vents are filled with dirt, lint, and other debris, all of which are causing blockages and leading to inefficiency.
A dryer that’s not working right can be extremely frustrating, and if a dirty dryer vent is involved, you could find yourself in some danger! Learn more below, then give our experts a call today. Our team members are Certified Dryer Exhaust Technicians, ready and able to serve you soon!
Doing More To Prevent House Fires
At Lords Chimney, we prioritize fire safety and keeping homes in our service area as safe as possible. That being said, this doesn’t just pertain to fireplace maintenance! Keeping your dryer vents clean and free from excess lint and debris does wonders to reduce your risk of fires, and we’re here to ensure you don’t have to stress about a thing.
You might be surprised to know that dryers are the cause of thousands of fires every single year in the United States, and the majority of these fires are due to dirty vents. As you can imagine, homeowners in these situations have lost a lot, and their loved ones were put at serious risk. It’s not worth taking any chances when the safety and well being of your family is involved. Rest easier by counting on us today!
Reduce Your Risk Of Gas Leaks
Unfortunately, when it comes to dirty vents, fires aren’t the only thing you need to be concerned about. When your system is clogged, the fumes your dryer produces have nowhere to escape. This means they’ll turn around and go right back into your living space, affecting the health of the people within it.
When people are exposed to harmful toxins, like carbon monoxide, they can face some serious health issues. Carbon monoxide can cause dizziness, nausea, confusion, vomiting, headaches, and more, and in many cases, people pass out. If not treated promptly, carbon monoxide exposure can be fatal. Unfortunately, this gas is extremely hard to detect, as it has no color or odor.
Preventative maintenance is always your best option! By investing in dryer vent cleanings (as well as regular chimney and fireplace care), you reduce your risk of exposure significantly. We also urge homeowners to put carbon monoxide detectors throughout their home. Should any gas be present, these often offer the first and only warning signs that something is amiss.
Call Us With Questions Today!
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the condition of your dryer vents, don’t hesitate to give us a call! We’re ready and willing to help out folks all throughout our service area. We can’t wait to make your home safer soon.