Vent Cleaning
Just as a clean vent can fetch your home many benefits, a dirty, clogged vent can make it suffocated. It is a fact that vent cleaning can be quite a challenging task for homeowners for several reasons. For instance, these vents tend to get very dirty over time. Vents are causing hundreds of fire each season. To keep your home protected from this and other hazards, make sure you get your dryer vent cleaned yearly.
Since every vent is designed in a different way. This means that you’ll have to carefully plan your cleaning exercise for your vent. However, all Dryer vents contain the following parts:
- Lint Trap
- Lint Screen
- Vent
Cleaning the Lint Trap
Start your cleaning exercise by removing your dryer’s lint trap screen. Keep in mind that different types of dryers have their lint traps located at varying places. Grab the end of your dryer’s lint part by pulling outwards gently. Once removed, take a small amount of lint from the dryer. Now, use this lint to remove the remaining lint from other accessible parts of the dryer. Repeat the process until the lint on your dryer vent is totally removed.
Bring in the Vacuum Cleaner
After the lint is removed, toss it up the garbage can. Now, go inside and grab a vacuum cleaner. Make sure you’ve grabbed a powerful one that should be able to clean the thickest dirt layers. Put the vacuum attachment at one end of the vent. Make sure the attachment reaches as far in as possible. Move the attachment around while it is inside the vent. In the same way, use the vacuum to remove any traces of lint from your vent. This will help clear most of the dirt and clog in a single push. Repeat the process until your vent shows no signs of dirt and clog.
After cleaning both the lint screen and vent, clean the piping on your wall with a brush. Again, take the brush as far in as possible to make the most cleaning in a single go. Your clean dryer vents the key to clean and fresh air into your home. Give it a try once or twice a year. The ideal way to have a cleaned dryer vent is to call a professional vent cleaning service for the job.
Time to call a Professional
Sometime you need that extra help to get the job done right. Let AC Cleaning and Repair help keep your dryer up and running properly. We specialize in Dryer Vent Cleanings and repair. Let us help you keep your equipment running efficiently. Call us Today for a free estimate.