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There's a "Monster" Lurking in Your Dryer Vent
Dryers are a critical component of every household’s weekly laundry routine. When your dryer works correctly, you can quickly cycle loads all day.
However, many people face these issues when they dry their clothes:
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Damp items at the end of the cycle
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A dryer or clothing articles that are extremely hot to the touch
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Musty or burning odors from the dryer
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Mid-cycle dryer shutdowns
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Blown heating elements or thermal fuses within the dryer
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Abnormally high utility bills
You may assume these problems require costly appliance repairs or the purchase of a new dryer altogether. However, the majority of dryer issues usually have little or nothing to do with the appliance itself — it’s your dryer vent that is the culprit.
At HomeSafe Dryer Vent Cleaning, we’re committed to helping you understand what’s going on with your dryer’s exhaust duct system. As seasoned specialists in dryer vent systems, we work tirelessly to uncover the root cause of your dryer ventilation issues.
If an issue prevents your dryer from venting correctly, we have the experience, tools, skills, and desire to help you figure out what the issues are and provide you with the solutions that will help you best. In most situations, the issues are uncovered during our industry-leading Dryer Vent Inspection service!
“I highly recommend this company and service. From the beginning, everyone was friendly and professional. After the dryer vent inspection, I was shown pictures of the vents and pipes and could see how dirty they were. Now, I love knowing I can only run clothes through one cycle and be done!” - Heather S.
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Uncover the Root Cause With a Comprehensive Dryer Vent Inspection
With HomeSafe’s industry-leading, 12-point Dryer Vent Inspection Service, you’ll see and understand precisely what’s going on with your dryer exhaust duct, aka dryer vent system. After you “get the picture,” you can make a more educated decision about how you’d like to proceed.
1. Inside The Dryer
Your entire dryer vent exhaust system begins within the dryer itself. If not inspected and cleaned out periodically, lint will accumulate past the dryer’s lint screen or filter, preventing the blower from adequately pulling the heat, moisture, and lint from the drum past the screen.
2. Internal Exhaust Duct
If your dryer is not able to exhaust properly, back pressure will force the excess heat, moisture, and lint from your dryer back into the exhaust duct inside the dryer (the portion of the duct designed to convey exhaust from the blower to the exterior of the dryer).
3. The Transition Duct or Hose
Used to connect the dryer to the rest of the exhaust duct system (typically the flexible foil hose behind your dryer). It’s vital that the transition hose is made from the correct material and the appropriate length, not crushed, kinked, or punctured, and fits snugly to the steel ducts at either end.
4. Looking Beyond Lint Build-Up
Recognizing that lint build-up may not be the sole issue affecting your dryer’s performance, we delve deep into your dryer vent to uncover every obstacle hindering optimal operation.
5. Code Compliance Assessment
We thoroughly assess your vent’s compliance with building codes, addressing potential violations that could compromise safety and efficiency.
6. Efficiency Optimization
Evaluating the length, number of bends, and termination of your dryer vent to identify inefficiencies, we aim to ensure your vent promotes optimal airflow and pressure for the most efficient operation.
7. Outdoor Termination Analysis
Our dryer vent inspection will identify termination issues, such as venting into your attic or garage instead of outdoors. With this knowledge, we can redirect airflow properly.
8. Screen Checks
We check for any type of screen (typically at the dryer vent termination) that may cause a blockage, resulting in excessive dry times, potential water damage, a dryer fire hazard, and premature dryer repairs.
9. Ductwork Scrutiny
Meticulously inspect the ductwork for issues such as crushed, rusted, or disconnected vents that compromise your dryer's ability to exhaust all the excess heat, moisture, and lint to the outside of your home.
10. Material Size, Type, & Shape Check
During our dryer vent inspection, we will assess whether the correct material type, size, and shape were used for your vent, ensuring compliance with building regulations and the dryer manufacturer’s venting specifications.
11. Booster Fan Evaluation
Check for the presence and functionality of booster fans, aka dryer exhaust duct power ventilators (DEDPVs), and recommend solutions.
12. Wildlife Intrusion Assessment
Discovering birds or other wildlife using your dryer vent as their home, removing the occupants, and recommending preventive measures for future protection.
Once our dryer duct inspection is complete, our trained technicians will present their findings to you so you can make the best-informed decision for your home and family. We do not employ sales pressure tactics and don’t pay our technicians on commission—we just want you to know if there are any existing issues, what they are, and exactly what needs to be done to solve the problem(s) entirely and permanently.
“The technician came to our home promptly, inspected our equipment, and noticed that our venting tube in the attic was not efficient and could cause unnecessary problems. He also noticed that the actual vent was not the correct vent that should be used for dryers. The technician was able to correct both issues very quickly.” - James E.
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Dig Into Deeper Issues With Additional Dryer Vent Inspection Services
Our 12-point dryer vent inspection is typically thorough enough to pinpoint any issues within your exhaust duct. However, we sometimes encounter homes with atypical duct designs or commercial settings with elaborate dryer vent setups. In these instances, we may recommend additional inspection services, such as our Extensive Dryer Vent Inspection or a Video Inspection.
Extensive Dryer Vent Inspection
Video Dryer Vent Inspection
Intended for atypical home setups where it is difficult for us to access the termination point or other portions of the exhaust system, our Extensive Dryer Vent Inspection allows our expert technicians to explore difficult-to-reach places within your home, such as a crawlspace or attic. This inspection is also ideal for commercial locations like laundromats, apartment complexes, and fitness centers.
Sometimes, we encounter blockages in parts of your dryer exhaust duct that are impossible to see from your dryer or the termination site. We snake a camera through your entire dryer vent in these situations weto see what’s happening. The camera lets us spot lint build-up, bird nests, disconnected and damaged vents, booster fans, and other potential hazards so we can establish a plan to remove them.
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At HomeSafe, We Make The Process Easy
Step 1: Schedule Your Dryer Vent Inspection
Use our online scheduling tool or call us at (214) 681-9848 to set up an appointment for your dryer vent inspection. In most cases, we provide service within 1-2 business days (same-day service is often available). If you’re not in a hurry, you can save 10% by joining our waitlist for your area so we can perform your services on a day when we are already nearby.
Step 2: Receive a Diagnosis
Our professional dryer vent technicians thoroughly inspect your dryer and ventilation system to determine the cause of your dryer vent problems. We will then provide an accurate diagnosis and honest recommendations.
Step 3: Clean and Repair
We ensure your dryer ventilation system is operating to maximum efficiency with our internal vent brushing and blockage removal. We can also repair your dryer vent, including the exhaust duct termination hood or booster fan. There is nothing our specialists cannot handle.
Step 4: Enjoy an Effective Dryer
Our technicians will leave you with an efficiently running dryer. You will spend less time drying your clothes and less money on utility bills or dryer repairs. You’ll be able to relax, knowing your dryer isn’t a fire risk to your home or family.
“These guys were awesome! The scheduling woman on the phone was so nice and set up my dryer vent inspection for the next day. My tech was super nice, professional, and knew what he was talking about. He showed me pictures of exactly what was happening and showed me before and after results with airflow. This is how a home service company should operate!” - Andrew D.