Nothing beats the modern convenience of a great working dryer. In less than an hour, you’re provided with clean, warm clothes, so you can face whatever the day has in store for you. However, what if things aren’t working properly? When you are forced to run cycle after cycle in hopes of getting your laundry completely dry, something isn’t right.
At Lords Chimney, we can make sure this doesn’t happen to you. We are CDET certified by the CSIA to clean dryer vents in homes all throughout our service area. We have helped countless customers feel safer and more at ease with this service, and we want to help you out, too!
Learn more about how your venting system works. Then, give us a call today, so that we can give your more information about just what it is that we can do for you. We’re excited to help you out soon!
Your Dryer System
Once heated air works its way through your dryer, it needs somewhere to escape. This air passes through the lint screen, then goes through a series of ducts, where it eventually ends up outside, safely away from the interior of your home. This is one reason why cleaning that lint trap after every drying cycle is so important!
While this process seems easy enough, the lint trap unfortunately cannot catch every piece of lint that comes its way. As various pieces escape through, they enter your duct system, where they get trapped until they are physically removed by a certified technician. It is important to have this excess debris cleaned out on a regular basis (at least once per year).
Why Are Clean Vents Important?
Clean vents are important for multiple reasons. First and foremost, dirty vents can trigger fires. Thousands of fires occur every year due to home dryers and the majority of these are caused by clogged up venting systems. With something this serious, it’s not worth taking any chances. Have your vents cleaned out, so that your home stays as protected as possible.
Fires aren’t the only threat. Hazardous toxins can easily back up into your home when they are not given the chance to escape outside. With nowhere else to go, they turn back in the air you and your family breath in every day. This can lead to some serious illness, and it has landed many people in hospitals over the years.
It’s clear that good venting is vital to keeping a safer home. You’ll want trained and experienced techs on the job! Turn to Lords Chimney, so you know that every step along the way will be taken care of to the highest standards possible.
When you’re ready, give us a call at 281-497-4000. We can’t wait to help you out soon. Count on us for all of your fireplace, chimney, and dryer vent needs!
Houston, Texas is a city loved by visitors and residents, alike. It’s rich in culture, history, and diversity, and there are countless celebrations, events, and holiday festivities to enjoy all year round. No matter your age, interests, or lifestyle, Houston has something for you!
We have been serving the Houston area for years, traveling to neighborhoods in Southwest Houston, Greater East End, Northside, Energy Corridor, Greater Inwood, East Houston, and more, and we’ve appreciated every minute of it. We love seeing our work throughout the communities we visit day to day!
And it’s clear just by looking around that Houston residents pride themselves on maintaining an attractive city with strong-standing houses. That’s why they choose us for any and all of their fireplace and chimney need!. We not only leave their systems looking better than ever, but functioning as safely and efficiently as possible, too.
Why Do We Love Houston?
Why is Houston a city so valued by both the people that live there and the ones that visit it?
For one thing, there is a wide array of museums, parks, and attractions, all of which are perfect for families looking for a way to fill their day. Hermann Park is a great spot to check out, as is Memorial Park, the Houston Zoo, the Museum of Fine Arts, and Sam Houston Park.
Need more options? Enjoy a baseball game at Minute Maid Park, explore the Johnson Space Center, or head downtown to experience countless sights, restaurants, shopping centers, and more!
The options are truly endless, so no worries if something doesn’t stand out to you right away… You’re sure to find something that interests you in no time! In Houston, you can never run out of things to do.
Combine these attractions with the welcoming atmosphere Houston is known for you, and you’ll understand quickly why it remains such a popular spot year after year.
What We Can Offer You
So, no matter what your day in Houston brings, at the end of it, you’re going to want a relaxing place to put up your feet. And what better spot than in front of your fireplace?
That said, a faulty fireplace or chimney will only lead to more hazards and stress. Which is why trusting a qualified crew with all of your maintenance, repairs, and installations is a must! Rely on us for the following:
Inspections, Sweepings & Cleanings: We perform level I, II & III inspections, so you’ll be covered, no matter what. And if we spot creosote build-up or clogs, we can handle that, too!- Repairs, Restorations & Relining Work: We repair crowns and fireboxes, install caps and chase covers, provide tuckpointing services, waterproof your brickwork, and more! And if it’s a liner you need, we can set you up with a stainless steel one or talk about some options with HeatShield®.
- Troubleshooting Services: Not sure what the issue is? We can help tackle any mysterious smoke issues, ventilation issues, and/or troublesome odors.
- Replacements & Facelifts: Need a new look or an upgrade? We’ve got various options, and we can help you decide which route is most appropriate for your unique set-up, whether that’s updating your current system or replacing it altogether.
- Dryer Vent Services: Dryers can be a huge fire hazards when not appropriately maintained. Count on us for professional cleaning and installation services.
- Installations & Accessories: From inserts to gas logs to mantels and more, we’ve got everything you need to personalize your hearth. Get your dream look today by reaching out to our crew! We can get you set-up with exactly what you’re looking for.
Why Trust Us?
So, why are we the crew to trust throughout Houston and its surrounding areas?
First things first, we value education. If you hire us for an inspection, it will be performed by a Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) certified sweep wearing an official CSIA photo ID. We’re also home to Texas’s only CSIA Master Sweep – our owner, Lee Roff!
Our techs are also Certified Dryer Exhaust Technicians (CDET), certified with the National Fireplace Institute (NFI), and members of the National Chimney Sweep Guild (NCSG). There’s no doubt about it – we know what we are doing when it comes to your fireplace, dryer vents, and chimney!
We’re also got lots of hands-on, in-the-field experience. When you’ve been in the business as long as we have, there isn’t much you haven’t dealt with! And you can bet that any products or technologies we use or recommend are only the best.
Finally, rest easier because we carry full insurance coverage, including liability and commercial automobile insurance. And we always use tarps and protective footwear to offer the cleanest and safest service possible.
Long story short? You won’t find a crew that’s more professional, respectful, or that puts your needs first like we do. We strive for excellence in everything we do, so you always know you are getting the best services available.
Still not convinced? Just ask our customers – they’ll vouch for us!
Questions?
If you have any questions about our services, please give us a call at 281-497-4000, and one of our staff members would be more than happy to address any of your concerns.
Ready to set up an appointment? We can do that, too! Or feel free to fill out our online form and we will reach out to you as soon as possible.
Thanks for choosing us!
While you may know us as a chimney company, we can do much more than just clean your fireplace – we can also take care of your dryer vents! Having your dryer vents cleaned is an important part of home maintenance and can significantly help reduce the risk of dryer fires.
The dangers of clogged dryer vents
Lint is extremely flammable; it is what makes it a great tool for fire starting as well as why it must be removed from the lint trap after every dryer cycle. However, the same lint that accumulates in the lint trap is also slowly accumulating in the dryer vents.
Accumulation of lint in the dryer vents can cause problems with dryer performance as well as increase your risk of dryer fire. As the air flow in the dryer vents becomes restricted due to lint buildup, the dryer has to work harder and harder to produce enough heat to dry the clothes. The more clogged the vents are, the harder the dryer has to work and the hotter the air it creates is. This supercharged air can eventually cause the lint in the dryer vents to ignite.
According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, there are more than 15,000 house fires caused by clogged dryer vents each year. Thankfully, these kind of fires can be prevented with regular dryer vent cleaning and maintenance.
Why trust Lords Chimney with your dryer vents
At Lords Chimney, we can care for your chimney as well as your dryer vents. Our professional technicians are trained on how to correctly clean dryer vents and have a number of specialty tools at their disposal.
Our technicians begin by checking your dryer vents and connecting hoses to make sure they are correctly installed. One tool that is used to evaluate dryer vents is small video cameras. These cameras are used to look inside the vents to check for lint accumulation or kinks and knots in the vents. Likewise, our technicians also have gauges that can evaluate air flow before and after the dryer vent cleaning; most homeowners are amazed at how much removing the lint positively affects air flow and dryer performance!
Four signs your dryer vents need to be cleaned
The dryer is one of the most-used appliances in many homes; despite this, most homeowners do not know when to have their dryer vents cleaned. The following are four signs your dryer vents may need to be cleaned.
- Clothes are still damp after a full dry cycle
- Clothes over time begin to take progressively longer and longer to dry
- Clothes or the inside of the dryer smell moldy or musty
- Clothes are too hot to touch after being dried; the dryer or laundry room may also be excessively hot
Make dryer vent cleaning a regular part of your annual home maintenance. Contact Lords Chimney today to schedule your dryer vent cleaning!
Having your dryer vent cleaned can increase the efficiency of your dryer and, more importantly, prevent house fires. You should have a dryer vent cleaning performed by professionals at least once a year to avoid an excessive build up of lint, but checking your dryer hose a few times over the course of a year can help you to detect and remove dangerous blockages. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, 72 percent of all dryer fires result from unclean drier venting systems. Lords Chimney specializes in dryer vent cleaning services and will clean and repair your dryer vent system in order to prevent house fires and carbon monoxide leaks and so that you have a more efficient dryer.
Because lint build-up blocks dryer exhaust from escaping through the hose and out of your house, your dryer will run less efficiently. You will notice that your clothing takes longer to dry and that the room with the dryer in it becomes more humid when the dryer is running. The dryer as well as your clothing may become hotter, and you may even notice the smell of something burning. Outside your home, the vent flap or flaps may not open all the way when the dryer is on, indicating that the exhaust is exiting the dryer slowly. All of these occurrences are signs that it is time to have your dryer vent system cleaned, although it is better to have these things cleaned before such signs of dryer inefficiency are evident.
Professionals at Lords Chimney will clean the parts of the venting system that you can’t get to. They are trained to thoroughly clean the drier vents as well as to detect any problems that need to be addressed. They even have special cameras to take a closer look at the insides of your vents. Not only that, but they have the technology to measure the air flow in the venting system so they can be sure that your home is safe and that your dryer is working efficiently.
Professionals at Lords Chimney will also make sure that your venting system is set up in a safe and efficient way. Many times driers are not set up along the exterior of the house, meaning that the venting ducts between the drier and the outside of the house are long. This not only makes the venting system more difficult to clean, but it can also mean that your drier runs inefficiently. Professionals at Lords Chimney can analyze your venting system based on the angles of the ducts, their lengths, and the number of curves and then use this information to make suggestions for a system if possible that will allow for greater efficiency and less build up of lint. Furthermore, they will check to make sure that your system is installed correctly, checking that the ducts are connected correctly.
Once Lords Chimney has fully serviced your venting systems, your home will feel safer and cleaner!
The work we do at Lords Chimney varies, from installation, maintenance and repairs on chimney systems to dryer vent installation and cleaning.
That work all has some common ground, though: We’re caring for venting systems to help our clients enjoy safer and more efficient venting, better appliance performance and cleaner air.
Your Chimney isn’t the Only System Affecting Your Air Quality
Without regular dryer vent cleaning, lint can build up in your vents and begin to constrict the airflow, allowing heat to build up to dangerous levels, and creating the potential for a dangerous dryer fire.
We talk a lot about the negative effects of deferred maintenance on a chimney system, because it’s important to know what your chimney needs to function at its highest levels of efficiency and safety. A chimney that isn’t regularly swept and regularly inspected can result in improper venting, an increased chance of a fire hazard, even toxic carbon monoxide leaking into your living area.
Like your fireplace or stove, your dryer is a heating appliance. And like your chimney, your dryer vent system is working to vent the dangerous byproducts coming from that appliance.
Over time, your chimney develops creosote deposits that can hinder its ability to vent properly. In your dryer vents, lint creates a similar potential for blockage.
Without regular dryer vent cleaning, lint can build up in your vents and begin to constrict the airflow, allowing heat to build up to dangerous levels, and creating the potential for a carbon monoxide leak. Since carbon monoxide is colorless and odorless, it can be an invisible cause of illness — even death. (Which is why we also stress the importance of having a properly functioning carbon monoxide detector installed in your home.)
Lords Chimney technicians use state-of-the-art tools to properly clean your dryer vents and ensure complete and thorough results — we use video cameras to make sure those vents are cleared of lint, and gauges to check for proper air flow. And proper airflow means that dangerous byproducts like carbon monoxide are moving through the vent and out of your home, not into your living space.
If you have any concerns about the air quality in your home — related to your chimney or dryer vents — Lords Chimney can help. Give us a call to make an appointment with our CSIA-certified technicians!
