One maintenance item of a home that is often overlooked is the dryer vent exhaust. The dryer vent exhaust is the air duct that is connected from the back dryer and exits to the outside of your home. It is responsible for exhausting the moisture and lint, and requires periodic cleaning.
If your dryer is not drying clothes like it used to, you may not need a new dryer, you may need to get your dryer vent cleaned. A dryer vent exhaust clogged with lint reduces airflow .
A full load of wet clothes placed in a dryer contains about one half gallon of water. As water is removed, lint is created from the clothes. Reduced airflow results from lint buildup in the screen or other areas around the dryer can causing the dryer to perform poorly, operate at elevated temperatures and possibly overheat. Clothes dryers are one of the most expensive appliances in your home to operate. The longer it runs, the more money it costs you.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) estimates that 15,500 fires associated with clothes dryers occur annually. These fires account for an average of 10 deaths and 310 injuries and more than $84.4 million in property damage annually.
- Reduce the amount of wear and tear on your cloths.
- Improve Energy Efficiency
- Prevent the potential for a dryer fire
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