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Dryer Vent Wizard Wisconsin 54911 WI

02/04/2014

Hot Dryer & Hot Clothes
Clothes are very hot after a dry cycle.

An accurate warning sign is when clothing is too hot after a drying cycle. The cause for this problem could be poor ventilation caused by a dryer vent clogged with lint, a bad vent connection, or a dryer vent joint that is not secure. These problems are not only a fire hazard, but also the overheating can damage the clothing as well as the dryer.

Dryer Vent Wizard will make sure your vents are constructed from rigid metal material with a smooth interior finish that allows lint to easily pass through. Other vent material types can lead to a variety of clogs and issues that are indicated by hot clothes. We will also correct poor connections and faulty joints.

The top of your dryer is hot to touch while operating.

A dryer that is hot to the touch while operating can be a sign of improper airflow. A clog in the dryer vent, improper vent installation, and even an obstruction near the vent cap can cause a hot dryer. If you notice that you have a hot dryer, make sure the exterior vent cap is not obstructed or covered with a cage, which can increase lint collection, and have your dryer vent cleaned by a professional once a year.

Having a hot dryer & hot clothes are both warning signs of dangerous lint buildup and clogs. Request an appointment online today to learn more or to schedule your dryer vent inspection and cleaning.

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No Lint on the Lint Screen

No lint collecting on lint screen.

If no lint is present on the lint screen after a drying cycle, or if lint is on the wrong side of the screen, this problem could mean that rather than collecting in the lint trap, the lint is backing into your dryer. The lack of lint is a sign of an obstructed dryer vent. If lint builds up, back pressure can cause the heating element to overheat. When a dryer overheats, the lint trapped inside the dryer can easily catch fire.

It’s important to clean the lint screen before and after each drying cycle and to have your vent inspected if there is no lint on the lint screen. Request an appointment online today to schedule your dryer vent inspection and cleaning.

02/04/2014

Warning Signs

Leading appliance manufacturers recommend annual dryer vent inspections and cleanings to ensure that your system is in proper working order. In addition, your dryer can provide you with warning signs of excess lint or other problems. Paying attention to these warning signs can save you time and money and may prevent a devastating dryer fire.

Common Warning Signs of Dryer Vent Clogs

Excess Lint Behind Dryer
Longer Drying Time
Overheat Shutoff
No Lint on Lint Screen
Excess Lint on Clothing
Lint Around Door Seal
Hot Dryer & Hot Clothes
Moldy Smell
Excess Pet Hair
If you notice any of these warning signs schedule your dryer vent inspection and cleaning using our online schedule service form.

02/04/2014

Dryer vent cleaning is so important. Over 80 percent of Americans have clothes dryers; yet, so few are aware of the many benefits to dryer vent cleaning. Regular dryer vent cleaning improves dryer efficiency, extends the life of the appliance and most importantly, eliminates a fire hazard.

Over 17,000 dryer fires occur each year causing deaths, injuries and nearly $100 Million in property damages. Failure to clean dryer vent systems is the number one cause. Improper dryer vent installation and dryer malfunction can also be dangerous.

There are many different companies who provide dryer vent cleaning and installation services. The internet is flooded with articles and blogs all warning consumers about the danger of clogged dryer vents; not to mention the increase in utility expenses when clothes dryers are not venting properly.

So Many Dryer Vent Cleaners; Yet, So Many Dryer Vent fires

02/04/2014

Vinyl Vent Pumpkins

Dryer Vent Installation Fox Valley: It seems like I learn something new with each dryer vent installation job. Mostly, it revolves around how to most efficiently install dryer venting or how to solve a difficult venting issue. I enjoy the challenge with the difficult dryer vent systems while I also welcome the easier jobs. I strive to recognize every opportunity to educate my customers so I was honored to do a job at Living Tree Estates in Greenville, WI. Living Tree Estates is a nursing home facility with a very cozy, home-like feel. I noticed the family environment immediately as I entered the facility and saw the happy residents and friendly staff.

Living Tree Estates has two residential style dryers, both of which are vented straight through the roof. All materials used were up to code; however, the transitions hooked up to the wall went into a rectangular ductwork that ran up the walls until it transitioned to 4” round in the attic area. The transitions were restricting air flow at the wall connection and both dryer vent runs were 80 percent blocked. I proceeded to clean the dryer vent while I thought about how I could reconnect a transition to promote maximum airflow. I remembered what the Wizard, Lavalle of Charlotte NC used once during my training. This was the perfect application for a Dryer Dock Quick Connect in combination with Semi-Rigid pipe. This transition created the best connection at the wall while allowing adequate airflow up the rectangular dryer duct work while taking up less space behind the dryer.

While I cleaned up and packed my equipment I spoke to one of the staff members. She said she wanted to show me something. Low and behold she showed me what one of the residents was making out of dryer venting. It was a very cute pumpkin made of flexible corrugated plastic venting material. I didn’t want to miss an opportunity to educate a customer so I pointed out that this type of material should never be used for dryer venting. We enjoyed a nice conversation about dryer fire safety and the need to spread the word about the danger of using flexible material for dryer vents.

I couldn’t resist taking a picture of the artwork and offering to provide all the flexible venting they needed to make pumpkins. I wonder what they will do with all he dryer vent lint that comes with this flexible dryer venting material. This gives me an idea to write another article! Click Recycling Dryer Lint to learn some great uses for dryer lint.

This article was written by Robb Vandenberg, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard in Northeast Wisconsin. Robb Vandenberg provides dryer vent cleaning, repair and installation services for residential and commercial users of clothes dryers, homeowners, condo owners and associations, apartment buildings and multi-unit homes, landlords and property managers, hair salons, pet groomers, doctors’ offices and anyone who operates a clothes dryer.

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