Articles tagged #DRYER MAINTENANCE
Articles tagged
#DRYER MAINTENANCE
Clogged vents and duct cleaning
A dryer exhaust duct that is clogged with lint not only affects the performance of the dryer, it also creates the perfect environment for a dryer fire. Ducts that are bent, crimped, crushed or twisted in any fashion tend to collect more lint than straight ducts. The lint builds up over time and other factors, such as sticky residue from dryer sheets, condensation, critters living inside the ductwork, and how often the lint trap is cleaned, all contribute to restricting the airflow in the dryer exhaust duct.
Eliminating mold issues
Mold isn’t just associated with the washer – it’s also a health hazard that affects the dryer. Clogged dryer exhaust ducts are a breeding ground for mold growth inside the duct as well as on walls and surfaces in your laundry space. Mold spores thrive in humid environments and quickly grow and spread when exposed to water.
The Importance of Maintaining Your Dryer Vents
Not a great deal of attention is placed on the clothes dryer in the home, other than opening the door, tossing the wet laundry into its drum, cleaning the lint filter, then closing the door and turning the dryer on. We expect it to work each and every time to dry the wet clothing. However, without proper care and routine maintenance, the dryer can be a threat to your family and the safety of your home.
Tips for preparing your washload
Most dryers today have sophisticated features and these tips may help you avoid ruined clothing, equipment service calls, or worse yet, dryer replacement down the road.
Reasons your clothes smell damp or moldy after the drying cycle
If your laundry area, your dryer or your clothes have a musty, moldy odor to them after the drying cycle, this can be a sign of a poorly-functioning dryer exhaust system.
Which type of exterior dryer vent is best?
The venting of moisture to the outside prevents it from building up in the laundry space and creating an environment for mold and mildew to thrive.
Keeping the dryer exhaust system top of mind
When it comes to clothes dryers, one may not think there is much to it other than having this valuable appliance that gets the laundry warm and dry in far less time than air-drying would. Cleaning the lint tray following each load is not enough.
Dryer safety tips
There are over 15,000 home fires per year in the U.S. that are dryer related, a clear indication that dryer exhaust duct inspection, cleaning and maintenance cannot be ignored.
Common dryer exhaust duct problems you should avoid
The dryer exhaust duct is not always top of mind; however, it does require a little bit of attention – once per year, at a minimum. Excessive lint and debris not only reduce the equipment’s efficiency and performance, but also create a fire hazard in your home.