Dryer Vent Repair may be the Solution to Dryer Problems, says the Wizard of Westbury

Dryer Vent Repair Old Westbury: Dryer vent repair may be the solution to some dryer problems. Clothes dryers are simple machines that require air flow to function properly. The dryer vent system is responsible for air flow. If it is clogged with lint, crushed behind the dryer, or not installed properly, then the dryer will not function well. Before calling an expensive appliance repair specialist, read this article. Dryer vent repair or dryer vent cleaning will likely solve your dryer problems.

Have you noticed it taking longer to dry a load of laundry? Is it unusually hot and humid in the laundry room when the dryer is running? Do clothes come out with a moldy smell or are they hot to the touch? These are signs of an air flow problem. An appliance repair company will not be much help…you need to call a dryer vent technician.

When clothes are tumbling in the dryer heat is applied, increasing the temperature in the drum to about 175 degrees, evaporating moisture and forcing it through the dryer vent system. The heat helps, but air flow is what really gets the clothes dry. Like clothes drying on a clothesline on a windy day, the dryer constantly blows air through the tumbling clothes to do the job. As your laundry tumbles, the hot air picks up moisture which is forced into the dryer ducts leading to the vent outdoors.

The primary function of your dryer vent system is to carry heat and moisture from your home. Many people believe it is responsible for removing lint; however, most lint trapped in the dryer vent system will build up and remain trapped until dryer vent cleaning is performed.

Your clothes dryer should function well as long as the airflow is not blocked. The older style dryer ducts were made of vinyl or flexible plastic; they were popular because they were very easy to install. This type of dryer exhaust duct is no longer acceptable for use. Dryer ducts should be made of rigid metal.

If your dryer is not performing as well as it used to then or maintenance is necessary. Rarely is there a problem with the dryer. A dryer vent repair technician who specializes in dryer exhaust issues can do an inspection and explain their recommendations to correct the problem.

Bob Dougherty owns Dryer Vent Wizard, specializing in dryer vent cleaning, repair and installation. Bob also likes to educate his customers, providing valuable tips and information while providing an important service.

Bob specializes in dryer vent cleaning, dryer vent repair, dryer vent installation for homes and businesses in Nassau County, Albertson, Baldwin, Bayville, Cedarhurst, East Meadow, Elmont, Farmingdale, Floral Park, Freeport, Garden City, Glen Cove, Great Neck, Hempstead, Hicksville, Island Park, Jericho, Levittown, Lynbrook, Malverne, Massapequa, Mineola, New Hyde Park, Oceanside, Old Westbury, Oyster Bay, Plainview, Port Washington, Rockville Center, Roslyn Heights, Seaford, Uniondale, Valley Stream, West Hempstead, Westbury, Woodbury and neighboring cities and communities.

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Dryer Vent Cleaning Old Westbury, NY: Dryer Lint Build-up Sensor

Dryer Vent Cleaning Old Wesbury, NY: Dryer vent cleaning is the number one way to prevent dryer related fires. Cleaning dryer vents annually can save consumers up to $300 per year on energy costs. Dryer vent cleaning prevents dryers from over-working and over-heating, which can lead to pre-mature break down and expensive appliance repair bills.

When the dryer starts taking an additional cycle to properly dry a load of laundry, this is a sure sign of lint build-up clogging the dryer vent system and blocking air flow. Many people believe this is a sign that their dryer is old and worn out. This is rarely the case. Cleaning the dryer vent system can make even a very old dryer work as good as it did when it was new.

A Florida man invented a sensor to indicate the back-pressure levels found in the exhaust conduit of a clothes dryer. The pressure levels in a dryer vent system typically increase over time due to lint build-up, nesting animals or other debris that blocks the air flow.

The sensor is installed with a fitting on the dryer vent tube and a hose that is connected to a wall-mounted digital pressure sensor. LED lights on the sensor indicate the pressure levels and when they reach a point where dryer vent cleaning is required, a warning light flashes and the device beeps.

A similar device is available to tell people when to change their furnace filter; however, there has never been one for a clothes dryer until now. In order for this device to work properly, you must have your dryer vent system cleaned and inspected to be sure it is properly installed. The device works on all dryers, old and new, but it cannot be properly calibrated if there is a blockage in the dryer vent system.

This safety device is yet another way to alert consumers that appliance service is necessary. It fits in well with smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors and radon sensors, but will it make consumers be more responsible? I think it’s a step in the right direction; however, people who do not think about dryer vent cleaning probably won’t buy it. I think it would be a great idea to have it be part of a new clothes dryer. It should be designed so that the dryer will not function if it is not connected.

Dryer vent cleaning is recommended annually to prevent many home appliance hazards including dryer fires, high energy bills, carbon monoxide poisoning, excess moisture leading to mildew damage and mold related illness for residents. All this being said, dryer vent cleaning is very important maintenance. The fee for dryer vent cleaning is little compared to the many hazards associated with a poorly vented clothes dryer.

Bob Dougherty owns Dryer Vent Wizard, specializing in dryer vent cleaning, dryer vent repair, dryer vent installation for homes and businesses in Nassau County, Albertson, Baldwin, Bayville, Cedarhurst, East Meadow, Elmont, Farmingdale, Floral Park, Freeport, Garden City, Glen Cove, Great Neck, Hempstead, Hicksville, Island Park, Jericho, Levittown, Lynbrook, Malverne, Massapequa, Mineola, New Hyde Park, Oceanside, Old Westbury, Oyster Bay, Plainview, Port Washington, Rockville Center, Roslyn Heights, Seaford, Uniondale, Valley Stream, West Hempstead, Westbury, Woodbury and neighboring cities and communities.

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