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We have a lot of people who call in and ask about dryer vent cleaning and how and when they should have it cleaned. This article will hopefully provide enough information for homeowners to understand the process as well as the benefits of getting their clothes dryer vent cleaned.

Clothes Dryer Vent Fires

To start off, the leading cause of fires in the home is caused by lint buildup in the dryer vent. Over time the damp lint starts to accumulate on the inside of the dryer as well as the ventilation components, which exhaust the damp air out doors. As the lint gets thicker it drys out on the walls of the dryer ducts and becomes a fire hazard. Since many clothes dryers are powered by gas they use an open flame which can easily throw a spark, increasing the chance of a dryer vent fire. If you have an electric dryer, don’t assume you will be safe. The temperatures created by either a gas, or electric system is enough to start a fire.

Taking Longer for Clothes to Dry?

Most people are unaware that it’s the lint which builds up inside their dryer that is making it take longer for their clothes to dry. It is recommended by nearly all clothes dryer manufacturers to have it cleaned annually, especially if the dryer is used frequently. By having an annual dryer vent cleaning it will save on your energy bill, generally making it pay off each year in savings alone. The time it takes to dry your clothes will be shortened and will be an added convenience, the money saved on energy may be spent elsewhere, but most importantly, removing all the lint from inside the vents and the fire box of your clothes dryer will help prevent a lint fire in your home.

The Best Method to Clean Dryer Vents

Depending on the method that we use, we offer a variety of systems to clean your dry vent. We sometimes have to use an Air Snake that goes down into your vent to clean out all of the lint. In some cases, we have to disable some parts of the dryer to get in and clean it thoroughly. Most of the dryers that we come in contact with have a short enough Dryer vent system that we can use reversed air.

The Reversed Air method which is the most common method that we use in most cases is the preferred technique. This is also one of the most efficient ways of cleaning your dryer vent. In this process, we are able to use reversed air by turning on your dryer and going to the outside of your home where your dryer vent is located. From there we use a high pressured, truck mounted vacuum, provided we are able to get the truck close enough to your home’s clothes dryer exhaust vent. In the event that we are unable to get close enough to the home we will use our high powered portable vacuum. By doing this type of cleaning, we are able to extract nearly all of the lint out of your dryer system so that it is ready to run like new, with no messy residue left behind. If you have more questions, or when you are ready to schedule dryer vent cleaning, feel free to order online or give us a call at 612-412-1867.

Dryer vent cleaning is viewed by many homeowners as a necessity because of the lint that accumulates in the fire box and exhaust vents of clothes dryers. Lint comes from drying of clothes and it builds up when water is dried from the clothes. Lint builds up in the dyers and dryer venting which is harmful and could cause house fires. If a dryer vent blows effectively, much of the lint will be removed. However, shorter vents are capable of blowing efficiently than longer ones. It will clog the inner and lower parts of the filter which may make it hard to clean. One would think that they have removed all the lint by just cleaning the lint filter. This may not be the case because much of the lint remains under the filter and in the crevices of the filter trap. Dryer vent cleaning can be applied to clean dryers effectively to ensure full functioning of the dryer.

When drying clothes, one may realize that the clothes take a longer to dry than usual. At times, the clothes may not dry completely or may seem hotter than usual after drying. This shows that lint is building up in the dryers and could cause the dryer to malfunction. It is advisable to seek the services of a professional duct cleaning or dryer vent cleaning company to ensure effective running of the dryer. Sometimes the dryer may become hotter than usual which means there is an impending danger. If one notices a burnt smell int he dryer when it is running, it means that the dryer is not working properly. Clogging of the filter with lint could cause these problems and effective measures should be undertaken to curb the problem. If not so, the dryer could blow up and may cause incidents such as a fire.

It is important to make sure that the lint filter is properly cleaned and vacuum cleaning will not completely clean the filter. This is because vacuum attachments have less capability of separating lint from the duct. Physical agitation of the lint from the duct is necessary by use of dryer vent cleaning brush kit. This is a special brush that will ensure effective cleaning of the dryer. Another effective tool is the duct cleaning brush kit. It is an effective long bristle brush that ensures that the lint screen is completely clean. Dryer vents can be cleaned using a jet-snake. This a tool of compressed air that will remove lint from the vent by use of pressure.

While cleaning the dryer, one should clean the lint trap filter and clean the filter screen using a bristled brush. The housing cavity should also be cleaned using a flexible brush with a fiberglass handle. A home vacuum cleaner could be used to completely remove any lint inside the vacuum lint trap housing cavity. The dryer vent should be disconnected for efficient cleaning. However, cleaning the duct may be a tough job to many people. A professional dryer vent cleaner should be consulted for complicated dryers. The dryer hose also accumulates lint which sometimes passes the filter and should be cleaned. For efficient running of the dryer, it is advisable to consider dryer vent cleaning services from a professional company.

If it’s been a while since you’ve had your dryer vent cleaned, why not schedule it today? While you are at it, we can look at your furnace and air ducts to help you determine the best time for duct cleaning also.

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A Clean Dryer Vent Saves Money and Helps Prevent House Fires

It’s been more than two hours and your clothes still are damp. If this sounds familiar, it could be time for you to have your dryer vent cleaned. If you are sure that your clothes dryer is warming up (maybe even too hot) and your clothes are tumbling, you may have a lint filled, plugged-up dryer duct. Time to call in the professional at Twin Cities Duct Cleaning.

Dryer Vent Cleaning Shortens Drying Times, Saves You Money and Prevents Fires!

Dryer Vent Cleaning Prices

The cost of dryer vent cleaning varies widely from one company to the next. Another point to consider is who is doing the work. An appliance repair technician is considerably more expensive than a professional dryer vent cleaning company like Twin Cities Duct Cleaning. Dryer vent cleaning prices seem to vary from $65 when included with another service already being performed at your home (duct cleaning for example), to $199 if a special trip is made by a repaiman. Companies will often charge more for dryer vents which are seriously plugged or have long runs. Fore example, a dryer vent which is vented to the other side of the house, two stories up and out through the roof will be charged more. That said, it’s quite rare when we see that. Most are pretty straight forward and are charged the quoted rate.

Look for a company that will give you a guaranteed quote on dryer vent cleaning. If the duct cleaning company needs to come out to do an inspection and give a quote, expect to pay a lot more. At DuctCleaningTwinCities.com the price is always guaranteed; $65 when included with air duct cleaning, or $99 for dryer vent cleaning only. Remember, the same equipment which is used for duct cleaning is also used to clean dryer vents, so there is minimal setup required if we are alrady doing a duct cleaning or furnace cleaning.

Dryer Vent Cleaning Benefits:

• Faster drying times – the damp air is vented outdoors instead of recirculating within the tumble chamber.
• A clean clothes dryer vent consumes less energy – The longer it takes to dry your clothes, the more energy you use. Most homeowners realize more than enough energy savings in just the first 3 months to pay for the service call!
• House fire hazard avoided – the lint which has built-up over time in the heating chamber and dryer vent is removed, eliminating spontaneous combustion due to excessive heat.

Call (612) 412-1867 for dryer vent cleaning, duct cleaning and more in the Twin Cities.

DuctCleaningTwinCities.com, 40 South 7th Street, Suite 212-144D, Minneapolis, MN 55402

Dryer Vent Cleaning

Price $99.95 Special $65*

Twin Cities Duct Cleaning – will clean the heating box situated behind and underneath the tumble compartment of your dryer. When you clean your lint catcher, lint and other objects fall to the bottom of your dryer’s heating compartment, it ends up in what is known as the heating box. After cleaning the heating box, we will then clean the dryer vents. the clothes dryer duct will be cleaned from the back of the dryer to the out side clothes dryer exhaust vent using an air snake while vacuuming out all the lint build-up, dirt and debris.

Lint Build-up can Cause House Fires

Lint build-up is highly flammable and is also the leading cause of house fires. Lint build-up in the dryer vents will cause longer drying times and quite often, complete blockage of vents. Read what the Consumer Product Safety Commission has to say about dryer vent cleaning.

Clothes Dryer Manufacturers Recommend an Annual Dryer Vent Cleaning, so CALL (612) 412-1867 Today!

DuctCleaningTwinCities.com, 40 South 7th Street, Suite 212-144D, Minneapolis, MN 55402

Duct Cleaning, Dryer Vent Cleaning & Furnace Cleaning – Minneapolis, MN

Twin Cities Air Duct Cleaning in partnership with Hoffman Heating and Duct Cleaning has been in business for over 50 years! We take pride in our reputation and enjoy helping Twin Cities homeowners across the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area enjoy a healthier, cleaner indoor air environment. Our duct cleaning company and dryer vent cleaning cleaning service is considered by our customers to be the TOP RANKED AIR DUCT CLEANING COMPANY in all of the Greater Minneapolis metro area, also known as Twin Cities, MN area.

MN Air Duct Cleaning Special – $99!

Complete Duct Cleaning & Dryer Vent Cleaning

It’s a well known fact that duct cleaning can improve indoor air quality. At the same time it may extend the life of your furnace and a/c system by eliminating built-up dirt and contaminants from the air ducts in your home heating and cooling system.

Twin Cities Dryer Vent Cleaning – $65!*

Our Duct Cleaners provide total indoor air quality solutions with our professional duct cleaning services throughout the Twin Cities metro area. While we are cleaning your air ducts, we would be happy to clean your dryer vents for just $65. Since the dryer vent is one of the leading causes of house fires in the Twin Cities, why not have us clean your dryer vent while we are already at your home. If it’s been taking longer than usual to dry your clothes, you are thowing money right out through your dryer vent!

To get on the schedule CALL (612) 412-1867 TODAY!

DuctCleaningTwinCities.com, 40 South 7th Street, Suite 212-144D, Minneapolis, MN 55402
*when included with air duct cleaning