Saturday, November 30, 2013

Dryer Vent Cleaning Keeps Your Machine In Best Condition

By Sonya Riley


You must never forget that dryer vent cleaning should be conducted on a regular basis. A two or three year gap between servicing is recommended. You can be sure that your machine will properly do what it was meant for if you follow this.

Your machine has an outlet channel where it ejects lint and other debris. It can expel dirt much easier when the passageway is shorter. Turns in the channel are where build-up is most likely to occur. The easier it is for your machine to expel the debris, the lesser the chances that the channel will have any obstructions. Smaller machines do not blow out the debris as strongly as large ones. A short outlet channel on a large machine may not need any clearing.

A clogged or obstructed outlet will make your appliance operate hotter. With the lint that is caught in the outlet, this could present a fire hazard. Although the risks are not that high, some fire departments and insurance companies require that periodic clearing of outlets be conducted. It is always better to side with caution when faced with such risks.

There are tell-tale signs you can watch out for to know if your the outlet of your appliance is blocked. Your clothes may not dry fully or you will notice that more time is required to dry them. The outside of the appliance itself may become hotter. Your clothes may also feel hotter when you take them out. Check if the outlet flapper is opening fully. If not, that means that the pressure of exhaust is low. You will also feel that is getting warmer inside your laundry room. Something may also smell like it is burning. These symptoms will be noticed if your machine is not functioning properly caused by an obstructed outlet.

You can do the clearing of your machine's outlet on your own. All you will need are some simple tools and a vacuum cleaner. Just remove the outlet hose from the machine and take out the lint inside the machine and inside the hose. You can either do this manually or by vacuuming it. Lint builds up at the ends of the hose or at turns and elbows. This is where you should focus your efforts.

There are professionals whom you can hire to do this for you as well. They clear the outlet channels of your appliance with the use of high air pressure. The debris and lint that is caught in the outlet channels are blown out with the air.

When a machine's outlet has nothing blocking it, the machine will be able to function better and efficiently. The machine will dry your clothes in a shorter time. This translates to lower power consumption and consequent lower electricity bills for you. There will be less wear and tear on your clothes and machine.

Remember to periodically conduct dryer vent cleaning. Your appliance will be more efficient and effective. You can choose to do it yourself or contract the services of professionals. Be sure that your machine is always in top condition. This will give you savings in electricity bills.




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