Dryer Vent Maintenance
As a professional Yarmouth firefighter, responding
to structure fires caused by overheating and ignition of lint
deposits in dryer vents was more common than you might imagine.
Dryers emit a large amount of water vapor from your clothes
as they dry. Did you know that the average load of wet laundry
put in your dryer contains approximately a half gallon of
water? When this water mixes with the lint from your clothes,
it can build up in the vent pipe and eventually become a
fire hazard.
Not only can it become a hazard, but as little as ½'"
build up in your dryer vent can cut down the flow of air
by almost half. This causes your dryer to work harder, using
more energy and prolonging the drying time of your clothes.
If your dryer operates using gas, not only is it venting water
vapor, but also carbon monoxide. If your dryer vent is obstructed
from lint or even bird or animal nesting, it can cause a back
up of this colorless, odorless gas back into the home!
HAVE YOUR DRYER VENT INSPECTED AND CLEANED IF NEEDED
TO:
- Prevent dangerous dryer vent fires.
- Maximize efficiency .... saving you energy dollars.
- Prevent natural gas or propane carbon monoxide back
up
into the home.
- Insure proper venting design for maximized flow and
safety.
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