Answer: Lint Build-Up. Lint is like snow; it is very small but can accumulate in the smallest of places. Once it builds up, this can be a fire waiting to happen. Lint is so flammable; hikers use it to start their campfires. It is especially important to clean the inside of your dryer every few years to prevent this lint build up and help reduce the risk of a dryer fire.
Insurance does not cover.
Dryer Repair
If you are experiencing issues with your dryer such as overheating and not adequately drying your clothes, you may want to call a technician to take a look. These are telltale signs that there is some sort of internal failure in your dryer unit. If these conditions are left unattended to, this could potentially cause the unit to fail or cause a fire.
Having a thoroughly cleaned and functioning dryer system will prolong the useful life of your machine as well as maintaining clean air quality and a lower risk of fire in your home.
Dryer Vent Repairs
Homes that were built in the 1980s or before do not have the same building materials found the modern homes of today. For example: duct tape was the go-to product to seal and attach ducting systems, including dryer vents. However, over the years we have learned that duct tape adhesive properties do have a shelf life. Why this is such a problem today is the dryer vent systems are concealed in ceilings and walls, making it difficult to monitor. A bird nest or improper cleaning techniques can add strain to the system by dislodging or breaking the dryer vent. This is why it is so important to have your dryer vent cleaned and inspected by a certified professional. They have the proper tools and techniques to clean and inspect the system.
So, what happens if you have a disconnected dryer venting system? We use a camera to scope the line, identify the location of the break, mark the area, make a small opening in the sheetrock, make the repair and close up the hole with a sheetrock patch. This process is streamlined, so it makes a major issue seem exceedingly small.
