Dryer Vent Cleaning

You may not hear of many dryer vent fires on the nightly news here in Lafayette, but they are a real threat and happen more than you know.
 
At Camflo Heating & Cooling, we want to help you remain safe and comfortable by professionally cleaning your dryer vent. That’s why we decided to offer dryer vent cleaning services to all our customers in the Camden and Flora communities and all the surrounding areas.
 
When a dryer vent is not cleaned on a regular basis, it can lead to a house fire.

How Can Dirty Dryer Vents Be So Dangerous?

When you think about Indiana house fires, having a clogged and dirty dryer vent may not be the first cause that comes to your mind. But this is a very real possibility. Dryer vents accumulate layers upon layers of lint along their inside walls.
 
Your laundry’s clothing sheds clusters and clumps of fuzz and fluff during each dryer cycle, which gathers inside these vents.
 
Depending on the type of vent your dryer has, there could be feet and feet of lint. Some dryer vents are long and twist to eventually reach the outdoor exit. Vents are usually flexible and constructed of materials that bend or fold, like plastic or foil.

What Happens When You Allow Lint Buildup to Occur?

All these layers of lint can quickly grow into clogs. When your vent has a bend in it or is accidentally crushed in one area, your clothing’s lint accumulates disproportionately there. This is what creates a clog.
 
Other times, the clog can exist at the outdoor juncture of your vent and an exterior exit, where sometimes nature interferes. Birds and animals are attracted to the warmth of your dryer and can sometimes build a nest at this juncture. Lint no longer can exit and instead develops into a clog.
 
Since this lint usually consists of flammable fuzz and fluff, it can easily catch fire. Any type of mechanical issue with your dryer can throw a spark and those layers or clumps of flammable lint sitting there is the perfect tinder for any errant spark.
 

Carroll County Dryer Vent Cleaning Services

The obvious benefit of professional dryer vent cleaning is fire prevention. But our North American Technician Excellence (NATE) certified professionals at Camflo Heating & Cooling can also contribute to additional benefits.
 
When your dryer’s vent is clear of lint and clogs, it will operate more efficiently, using less energy to dry your clothes.
 
With this higher efficiency comes a longer lifespan for your dryer. Since it does not have to work harder and longer to dry your clothing, it will last longer.
 
Yet another benefit of a clean dryer vent is increased indoor air quality] (IAQ). When your vent is dirty and clogged, normal airflow to the outdoors is blocked when your dryer is running.
 
This can potentially cause carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, a serious and, many times, fatal situation. Keeping clean dryer vents ensures a good, normal exhaust flow.

Hire Camflo to Clean Your Dryer Vent

You can rest easily with Camflo on the job. Let our qualified pros clean your dryer vent starting at just $99!

Autumn is the perfect time for both vent cleaning and HVAC maintenance. Preventative maintenance will prepare your heating system for chilly weather, and dryer vent maintenance will get your appliance ready for the holidays, which generates loads of laundry.
 
But if the back-to-school season is a bit too busy for you, call us at 574-967-4200 to schedule a convenient appointment.
 
Fire Safety Tips
According to the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), an estimated 2,900 dryer fires are reported each year, leading to injuries, deaths, and approximately $35 million in property loss every year.

Always use the lint trap when drying laundry.

Clean lint from the drum. Clean behind the dryer and remove clutter and clothes baskets from around the appliance.

Check the outdoor vent occasionally while the dryer is operating. You should feel air escaping from the vent, and the vent flap should move. If you don’t feel the exhaust, call Camflo Heating & Cooling. One of our qualified technicians can check for a blockage and remove it.

Do not dry any items that include foam, plastic, or other materials that could melt or clog your dryer. A worn bathroom rug with crumbling rubber backing may not only cause a fire in your Lafayette, home, but it may also damage your washer.

When drying laundry, stay home and stay awake so you can keep tabs on the dryer.

Laundry tainted by gasoline, grease, cleaning products, or other flammable liquids should be air-dried. If you must use a dryer, wash the clothing a few times before placing it in the appliance in a low heat setting.

Remove laundry from the dryer as soon as it is dry.

Knowing When to Clean Your Vent

Laundry that takes longer to dry or feels damp after a drying cycle may signal the need for a vent cleaning. Excessively hot laundry, an overly hot dryer, or an outdoor vent flap that doesn’t move may indicate a clogged dryer vent.
 
If your dryer emits a burning odor, lint buildup may be the cause.

DIY lint project

After removing lint from your dryer vent, you will likely dispose of it in the garbage. However, if you are a fire pit enthusiast, you might want to keep some lint on hand as a fire starter. The National Park Service suggests packing toilet rolls with lint, storing them in a dry place, and then using them in a fireplace or campfire.

Indiana Dryer Vent Cleaning

Attempting to clean your home’s dryer vent on your own rarely ends in complete success. Our Camflo Heating & Cooling professionals have the expertise and equipment to perform a comprehensive cleaning, leaving your dryer vent clean and clear.
 
Call us at 574-967-4200 or request service online to make your appointment today. We serve homes in Lafayette, and all the surrounding areas.