Lintaway Pro

07/09/2012

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The leading cause of clothes dryer fires was lack of maintenance lint build-up in the exhaust system. Symptoms of a plugged vent longer drying time, and the dryer shuts off but clothes still damp. Be safe get a professional.

04/22/2012

Does your dryer take too long to dry your clothes? Have your average drying times increased over the years?

According to the U.S. Fire Administration (Division of U.S. Department of Homeland Security), clothes dryers were involved in an estimated 22,850 U.S. structure fires, seventy-two deaths, 1100 injuries and $159 million in direct property damage, annually, between 2007-2010.

According to the Lee County Fire Marshals & Inspectors Association, "The leading cause of clothes dryer fires was lack of maintenance (lint build-up in the exhaust system)."

Symptoms of a plugged vent longer drying time:

-Dryer gets warm or hot but not drying
-Dryer shuts off but clothes still damp
-Heating element replaced
-Lint building up at heating element guard or grate
-Lint build up in blower channel (area below lint screen).

Our service will Reduce the Risk of Fire, Maximize Your Dryer's Performance, Minimize Your Electric Bill & Help Purify Your Homes Air Quality.

04/09/2012

The Lee County Fire Marshal's & Inspector's Association has an article about the importance of dryer maintenance in order to prevent fires.

The LCFMA is a non profit organization, that was developed as a means for area fire officials, contractors, engineers, and architects, to exchange information in an effort to interpret, and apply, codes, standards, and regulations uniformly.

03/16/2012

WHAT WILL ENERGY EFFICIENCY SERVICES DO FOR MY ENERGY BILLS?

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, energy efficiency technologies can reduce energy consumption by 25% or more. This can drastically decrease your energy bills and make your home and business run more efficiently.

03/13/2012

HOW DO I KNOW IF MY DRYER VENT NEEDS TO BE CLEANED?

Using the following as a checklist, you can get a good idea if your dryer vent is in need of cleaning:

Loads of clothing are taking longer to dry.
Clothing is very hot and still damp when dryer finishes (especially heavy items especially, such as towels).
The dryer itself feels hotter.
There may be no lint on the lint screen (i.e., the exhaust system is clogged).

03/10/2012

03/10/2012

CAN I CLEAN MY DRYER VENT ON MY OWN?

Although a homeowner can clean dryer vents, it is advised that you consult a professional. Most homeowners don’t have the special equipment required to do a thorough job. A professional has special tools such as video inspection equipment give a visual of the hard-to-reach areas of the dryer vent system.

03/10/2012

DOES CLEANING MY DRYER VENT LOWER MY ENERGY BILLS?

Yes, by having your dryer vent professionally cleaned, your clothes dryer will run more efficiently. Your dryer will not have to run as long, lessening the wear and tear on your dryer, reducing your need for repair and lengthening the life of your dryer.

Up to 6% of a home’s energy consumption can be attributed to the clothes dryer. It can cost 40¢ per hour, similar to the cost of operating a water heater. The simplest method to reduce the energy cost of a clothes dryer is to clean out the accumulated lint before using it.
Regular cleaning of the dryer vent can also save significant amounts from your monthly electric bill.

03/10/2012

Does your dryer take too long to dry your clothes? Have your average drying times increased over the years?

According to the U.S. Fire Administration (Division of U.S. Department of Homeland Security), clothes dryers were involved in an estimated 22,850 U.S. structure fires, seventy-two deaths, 1100 injuries and $159 million in direct property damage, annually, between 2007-2010.

The leading cause of clothes dryer fires was lack of maintenance (lint build-up in the exhaust system).

Symptoms of a plugged vent longer drying time:

Dryer gets warm or hot but not drying
Dryer shuts off but clothes still damp
Heating element replaced
Lint building up at heating element gaurd or grate
Lint build up in blower channel (area below lint screen)

Our service will Reduce the Risk of Fire, Maximize Your Dryer's Performance, Minimize Your Electric Bill & Help Purify Your Homes Air Quality.

03/10/2012