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Dryer Vent Cleaning - The Wizard of Framingham will Evict Birds, Bees and Mice

2009-10-21T11:59:00.001-07:00

If you have mice in your house, you have probably called exterminators or tried your own critter traps to get rid of the pests. But this is just a temporary solution until more critters come in. The only effective way to get rid of them for good is to stop them from getting into your home in the first place. The one major path of entry that mice have into your home is the dryer vent.

Go outside and check the dryer vent cover to be sure it is securely attached. There should be a mesh material or screen to keep small animals from getting into the dryer duct. Mice love to chew through things to see what is on the other side. Chipmunks and other small critters have also been known for their curiosity or they’re drawn to the warmth of your dryer vent. Once they chew through to make a way in, others will follow.

Not only do the critters have a way into your home, but they also have a warm, cozy place to build a nest. Birds have also been known to build a nest in a dryer vent. The nest is in the path of air-flow and lint traveling out of the dryer. When air-flow is limited, lint builds up and accumulates to the point of complete obstruction, leading to the system overheating and causing a fire. Lint is very combustible; it doesn’t take much for it to ignite.

Some dryer vent systems have very long dryer ducts leading out of the house because of the location of the laundry room. Maybe it isn’t on an outside wall, or you may have second floor laundry. These systems may be difficult for the average homeowner to access all the duct work for a complete cleaning. It may be necessary to have a professional dryer vent cleaning service give your system a complete inspection and cleaning. Call a professional who specializes in dryer vent repair and cleaning. They have special tools to do an effective dryer vent cleaning, easily and if anything isn’t up to code, the can fix it while they are there.

Dryer Vent Maintenance prevents fires, helps your dryer work more efficiently, saving on energy cost; prolongs the life of your dryer and keeps small critters out of your home.

Webb Dickson of Dryer Vent Wizard provides dryer vent cleaning, dryer vent repair, dryer vent installation, dryer vent inspections and all dryer vent services for homes and businesses in New Hampshire, Nashua, Manchester, Concord, Portsmouth, Derry, Bedford, Keene, Milford, Middlesex and Essex County, Massachusetts, Billerica, Burlington, Westford, Concord, Stow, Marlborough, Natick, Hopkinton, Framingham, Gloucester, Middleton, Newburyport, Haverhill, Lawrence, Beverly and neighboring cities and communities.

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Dryer Vent Cleaning Cures most Dryer Problems says the Dryer Vent Cleaning Expert in Framingham

2009-09-20T10:17:00.000-07:00

Clean Dryer Vents to Fix Your Dryer

Appliance maintenance is important for safety and efficiency. When neglected, you run the risk of premature break down, increased energy usage, and in some cases, a house fire. Unfortunately, few people think of their clothes dryer as a potential threat. Read on to learn one example of the potential cost of neglected maintenance.

Mom just purchased a new dryer because the old one wasn’t working well. She assumed that it was worn out and couldn’t be fixed. On his way home from work, dad picked up the new dryer from the appliance store and had a neighbor help him bring it into the house and hook it up.

Mom was very happy because she was able to dive in to the mountain of laundry that had been building up for the last couple weeks. At her dismay, the very first load took more than one cycle to dry! “Oh well, maybe the new appliance just needs to be broken-in,” she thought as she started the next load.

After completing just two loads of laundry, she noticed that the laundry room was unusually hot and humid. Dad came in to check the situation out, but he didn’t have a clue as to what the problem was. “We definitely need to open some windows and vent the hot air,” he said.

Dad was partially right; hot air certainly needed to be vented, but not by opening windows. The dryer ducts and dryer vent system are designed to vent the hot air from the clothes dryer.

The problem was caused by lint build-up in the old dryer vent tube, which they failed to notice when they connected it to the new clothes dryer. By coincidence, I was in the neighborhood, cleaning a dryer vent, when the young couple noticed my work van. They called the number on the side of the van and I was sent to their home to check things out.

I replaced their old vinyl dryer duct with an aluminum dryer vent system as I explained that their old system, though commonly used in the past, was no longer considered safe. This type of venting material is really designed for use on a bathroom exhaust fan.

I also took the time to show them how the lint was blocking air flow, causing the dryer vent system to overheat. This is a fire hazard and it causes the clothes dryer to use more energy.

Though they were very relieved to have the problem fixed before they had a fire, they were also heart broken to learn that they probably didn’t need to replace the clothes dryer. This was an expensive lesson to learn, but it could have been much worse!

Webb Dickson owns Dryer Vent Wizard, a dryer vent cleaning, repair and installation company who also educates consumers by providing maintenance tips and information about keeping their dryer running safely and efficiently. Webb Dickson provides professional dryer vent cleaning, dryer vent repair and dryer vent installation for consumers and businesses in New Hampshire, Nashua, Manchester, Concord, Portsmouth, Derry, Bedford, Keene, Milford, Middlesex and Essex County, Massachusetts, Billerica, Burlington, Westford, Concord, Stow, Marlborough, Natick, Hopkinton, Framingham, Gloucester, Middleton, Newburyport, Haverhill, Lawrence, Beverly and neighboring cities and communities.

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Cleaning Dryer Vents to Prevent Fires in Framingham, Massachusettes

2009-09-20T10:14:00.000-07:00

Dryer Vent Cleaning and Maintenance Prevents Fires in Framingham

With over 15,000 clothes dryer fires occurring each year, causing deaths, injuries and loss of homes, it is important that we work to increase public awareness of preventing clothes dryer fires. Most of the reported fires were due to improper dryer vent cleaning and maintenance.

Dryer Vent Cleaning and Maintenance Tips for Framingham Residents

It is recommended that all dryer vent systems be inspected by a dryer vent professional to ensure that they are up to code and working safely and efficiently.

It is also most crucial that everyone who uses a clothes dryer understand proper maintenance between professional visits. Here are some useful tips for maintaining your dryer vent system:

• Keep the lint screen clean, removing the lint after every load
• Wash lint screens monthly with soap and water to prevent residue buildup caused by dryer softener sheets
• Do not use your dryer for fabrics covered in combustible substances
• Store flammable items far away from your dryer
• Have your dryer professionally inspected and cleaned annually
• Make sure the dryer vent system is up to code according to city, state, and manufacturer standards
• Use only semi-rigid or solid metal material for venting systems
• Frequently check outside vent cover for signs of blockage, freezing, or damage
• Be sure to have dryer vents cleaned seasonally

Dryer Vent Cleaning Wizard of Framingham Neighborhoods

Dryer Vent Wizard will do a thorough inspection of your dryer vent system to be sure it is made of proper construction and that it is properly installed. They will do the necessary corrections to be sure that it meets current UL safety standards.

Dryer Vent Wizard provides dryer vent cleaning, repair, maintenance, installation, and dryer vent systems inspections for residential and commercial buildings. They strive to educate consumers on dryer vent cleaning and maintenance for fire prevention.

More Fire Safety Tips for Framingham area Homes and Businesses

Here are some more tips to enhance the safety of your family, home or business:

• Maintain working fire extinguishers, including one designed for use in the laundry area
• Be sure to test fire alarms, replacing batteries frequently
• Store flammable items away from all appliances
• Keep up with professional maintenance on all appliances
• Develop a fire safety and emergency fire-escape plan for your household.

Besides fire safety and prevention, proper maintenance insures your clothes dryer will operate more efficiently, and cost less to operate, saving on energy costs. Dryer Vent Wizard has a policy that all technicians help educate their customers. Their job is not complete until the customer understands the function of their dryer vent system and how they can help maintain it between annual professional visits.

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Dryer Vent Wizard provides dryer vent cleaning, dryer vent repair, dryer vent installation, dryer vent inspections and all dryer vent services for homes and businesses in Middlesex and Essex County, Massachusetts, Billerica, Burlington, Westford, Concord, Stow, Marlborough, Natick, Hopkinton, Framingham, Gloucester, Middleton, Newburyport, Haverhill, Lawrence, Beverly and neighboring cities and communities.

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