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Professional Dryer Vent
Cleaning: Understand
the Difference

As long as the laundry system continues to clean
clothing, most people ignore this hard-working
appliance. Being proactive about its care, however,
will keep the system running for many years. As San
Antonio's mild winter sets in, take the time to hire a
professional for your dryer. The off-season is a perfect
time to prioritize dryer vent cleaning with
professionals who know what to look for at each
appointment.
Professional Dryer Vent Cleaning:
Understand the Difference

More Than Just the Lint Screen
Servicing the dryer and air duct cleaning are often perceived as
overkill in the service industry. Air moves through these areas with
great speed. It shouldn't be necessary to clean them. This perception
couldn't be more wrong. Service professionals don't just clean out the
lint screen. They'll certainly inspect and clear it out as necessary, but
they go deeper.
The experts determine if a lint screen requires repair or replacement.
They expand their inspection to the dryer's external air flow either to
the outside of your home through a wall or a vent in the roof. If air
flow is clogged, this is the obstruction that leads to fire hazards over
time. Controlling these hazards is the priority.

Diving Deep Into the Dryer Vent Cleaning
After clearing the lint screen, most people replace it and
go about their day. Professional, dryer vent cleaning is
different. The lint screen remains off as the inspection
continues. Flashlights illuminate the dryer's internal parts
where the screen connects to the appliance. Lint typically
gathers below the screen over time. The experts use
vacuums to suck out all of the lint from the observable
areas. Further work might be necessary by removing the
drum in some cases.

Pulling Out the Appliance
Air duct cleaning has its challenges because the pathways are
fixed in the walls. Cleaning the dryer is much easier in
comparison. Professionals have a chance to pull the dryer out
from the wall. They disconnect power and the external vent
hose, and inspect the back area. It's not unusual for lint to
adhere to any part of the back section because of static
electricity. The dryer continually produces this clinging action.
Vacuuming the rear is part of every service. You might also have
a collection of moist lint which is an obvious sign of bad air flow
which must be corrected.

Checking the Sensors
Laundry dryers aren't without their electronic advancements. During
air duct cleaning, the experts only worry about the conduit's internal
surfaces. The dryer, in contrast, has electronics up for inspection.
Temperature sensors reside in several areas around the dryer's drum,
including the lint screen. They test the sensors and clean them off
when necessary. Properly working sensors tell the system when the
clothes are dry for each cycle. Without sensors, overheating are the
results that could cause a fire.

Cleaning Out the Vent Hose
Don't be surprised if the professional takes off the flexible
hose attached to the dryer. These wide conduits offer a
pathway for humid air as your clothes dry. Lint does get
stuck in these areas. Vacuums and other tools clean out
the ducts with ease. It's much easier to clean them when
they're detached from the system. The professionals lay
the ducts out for a thorough inspection.

Inspecting the Vent and Screen Covers
A final check of the laundry system involves the vent and
screen covers at the dryer and exhaust wall. Screen covers
protect the system from any pests that might enter the main
housing. Broken or loose screens are priorities for service
personnel. The wall vents should also be tightly attached to the
building. Efficient systems move hot air away from the clothes.

Work with a dryer vent cleaning service, such as
Steamer's Carpet Care, to improve your system's
longevity. An annual cleaning is all that's necessary to
keep your household safe from any sparks and
laundry-room fires. Preventive care is the key to
minimal maintenance on any appliance.

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