According to the National Fire Protection Association, there were an average of 15,970 home fires caused by the clothes dryer yearly. These fires caused nearly $238 million in damage and 13 deaths.
Dryer vent cleaning Phoenix should be done to ensure your home’s safety, comfort, and security and companies like Supreme Vent Cleaning are just the companies to get the job done. It can also prevent damage to your home and help you save money on your energy bills. However, before you start the process, there are some things you should know about it.
Phoenix Dryer Vent Cleaning Costs
Dryer vent cleaning can be expensive, depending on the company you choose however, a lack of cleaning can be even more expensive. This is because dirty vents full of lint can cause heat buildup and electrical shorts. Lint is highly flammable and can ignite, causing a fire. Your vents should be cleaned at least once per year to avoid these problems.
When comparing companies, find out what services they offer and what price you can expect. Most dryer vent cleaning companies provide free estimates. You should also ask about the process they use to clean the dryer vent line and how they can show proof that it is clean. Stay away from companies who can’t prove their work.
The size and complexity of your job will determine the cost of cleaning your vents. If the vent line is on the roof, it will be more expensive than if it were ground level. If the dryer vent line is thirty-five to forty feet long rather than ten or twelve feet, it will be more expensive. You may also have other issues that need fixed like a broken transition duct or the dryer itself, needs cleaned out.
If you have a large job that requires the relocation of your vents, it may require a half a day, which is going to cost more money. Getting up in an attic to re-connect a disconnected dryer vent line is going to cost more.
For a simple first-floor vent cleaning you can expect to pay around $110. Supreme Vent Cleaning Phoenix charges $100 for ground level dryer vent cleaning.
Another common expense related to dryer vent cleaning is changing out the vent cover on the outside of the house. Sometimes the age and the sun cause the vent cover to crack and break. You may need to replace it to keep pests out and to keep the weather out.
The major cause of a dryer fire
Supreme Vent Cleaning Phoenix can help to prevent fires from your home. It will ensure your safety and help your dryer work efficiently. This will also reduce your energy bills as it will take less time to dry your clothes.
There are many reasons dryer vent fires can occur. One of the most common causes of dryer vent fires is lint buildup in the vent line running to the exterior of the house. This lint buildup reduces the air flow and causes excessive heat buildup in the dryer. Lint is highly flammable, and can ignite if it is heated too much.
You can also get a buildup of lint inside the dryer itself. As the heat gets too excessive inside the dryer, the lint can ignite.
It is a good idea to have your duct cleaned by professionals to avoid these types of fires. Professional cleaners use safe and efficient methods. They will clean your dryer vent line and dryer of all lint and remove any other fire hazards.
Energy bills rise
Considering the fact that electric clothes dryers are operated with 220 volts of electricity or run on natural gas, the longer the amount of time the dryer operates, the more money that is being spent. It is important to keep the dryer running as efficient as possible to get the most out of your money.
According to Homes & Gardens, “A large family can expect to pay around $104 per year with a fully functional clothes dryer.” If you have a clogged vent line and have to run the dryer twice as long, expect to pay around $208 per year.
When the lint from drying clothes starts to accumulate inside the dryer vent line, restricting the air flow, the dryer starts taking longer to dry the clothes. As a result, you end up having to run the dryer through a couple of cycles. Eventually, you may run it through three or four cycles and the clothes may still not dry completely. This is an added expense to your fuel bill.
Let’s not stop with just the added expense to the fuel bill. A clogged dryer vent line will capture the moisture from the wet clothes in the dryer. Over time, the moisture builds up and will start leaking through the seams of the dryer vent line. This leaking water can damage ceilings and walls, causing a lot of damage
You must also realize that the longer a clothes dryer operates to dry a load of clothes, the more wear and tear you have on the appliance. The costs associated with repairing and replacing appliances are expensive.
Because of the possible costs associated with the damage caused from NOT cleaning the dryer vent line on a yearly basis, homeowners need to take dryer vent cleaning serious, and put it on their calendar as a reminder. At Supreme Vent Cleaning Phoenix, we will put appointments on the calendar and call to remind our customers a couple weeks ahead of time.
Other things to consider
The more moisture that is trapped inside the dryer because of lint accumulation, the more chances of having a musky smell in the clothes and laundry room. Mold can become an issue.
Along with that you have excessive heat buildup in a dryer that can’t exhaust properly and this excessive heat can literally burn your clothes. Sometimes a dryer becomes too hot to touch. This is getting dangerous at this point. Damage to clothes can cause an unnecessary expense.
Summary
When it comes to dryer vent cleaning Phoenix and the surrounding area, it is a good idea to have it done once per year to prevent fires and damage to your home. The cleaning process is fast, efficient and inexpensive if done by a reputable company like Supreme Vent Cleaning.