Dryer Vent Inspection

7/12/2021 (Permalink)

Routine inspections on your dryer can keep it running efficiently and prevent possible safety hazards.

Even though cleaning your dryer’s filter after each cycle is great practice, there is still extra precautions to take to keep your equipment running efficiently and your home safe from a possible disaster. Even though your lint trap does catch the majority of the loose material from your laundry, there are still some that pass through. The lint that does manage to get past collects within your dryer vents. This can eventually cause your dryer to not vent air properly, leading it to not dry as well. More important than a poor-performing dryer, this material poses a potential fire hazard if exposed to too much heat.

Here are some tips to keep a clean and efficient drying system:

• Brush and vacuum out excess lint from the dryer vent
• Check your dryer hose for any dents or punctures
• Metal ducting offers better fire prevention
• Make sure the vent hood is properly sealed and allows the dryer to breathe without leaving it open to the outside elements
• Installing a dryer safety alarm can warn you of hazardous build-up

We hope that no one has to deal with the disaster of an electrical fire, but if it does happen, rest assured that SERVPRO of Jackson & Ross, Athens & Gallia Counties is here to help. If you have any questions call (740) 286-2550 today.