Dryer Vent Wizard of the Greater Twin Cities | Dryer Vent Cleaning & More

Proper air flow is all important with any heating or cooling. Most every home owner will forget that this also applies to not just a home's HVAC equipment, but to other appliances like the dryer as well. Most home owners, landlords or property managers never think about the clothes dryer even though it receives heavy use every month. Many home owners or landlords consider a dryer to be the type of item to be plugged in and forgotten about. The clothes dryer requires proper maintenance in order to prevent an increased chance of fire. A build up of lint is a primary cause of fires originating with the dryer, but not at the lint screen. The ductwork winding from the back of the dryer is where lint accumulates over time. Depending upon the type of ductwork that is present will determine how frequently the duct will need to be cleaned out. There are primarily three types of ducting used. Fortunately, one is not as common due to the increased fire risk that it presents. ...

In today's society we are blessed with many items that make our life much easier than it was for people in the days of our grandparents. After all, we have microwaves, a wide range of communication devices, indoor plumbing, and even the ability to wash and dry our clothes indoors. Of course, all of these advancements come with a price, one the most important is that of taking time to maintain that these items are working properly . And while not all of these modern conveniences require exorbitant amounts of maintenance, properly taking care of your dryer is one that can have devastating results if it is overlooked. Consider the Facts Home clothes dryers are a blessing enjoyed in 80% of the homeowners in America. A full load of wet laundry placed in a dryer contains approximately 1/2 a gallon of water. Lint is created as the water is removed from the laundry. Your dryer is one of the most costly appliances to use in your home; the longer it runs, the more it cost...

For most of us, life without the conveniences of electricity, indoor plumbing, washers and dryers and other modern "miracles" is unfathomable. However, along with these convenience comes the responsibility of taking care of the items that use them. For instance, not maintaining the plumbing system can cause you a long list of problem often with expensive repairs and ignoring the power of electricity can result in numerous problems and even death. With that mind, your dryer is another household item that can also become a hazard if not properly cared for. A few decades ago, there was an average of 24,000 house fires as a result of the dryer per year. Today, that number has dropped significantly (15,500), but it is still much too high. However, as a result of the high numbers of bygone days, there have been many changes made to the industry thanks to the work of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Of course, there are still many things you can do to pre...