Why You Need a Dryer Vent Sweep in Chicago and Suburbs?

Professional dryer vent sweeper and cleaning services in Chicago, IL. According to the CSIA (Chimney Safety Institute of America) around 16,000 home fires are caused each year because of a lint accumulation in the dryer vent. Clogged or improperly vented dryer vents can be very dangerous. For this reason, it is important that you have a certified technician guarantee that your dryer is properly vented to the outside air and that the vent is free from lint, nesting, rodents, and birds. Dryers are commonly installed away from an outside wall in bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, and hall closets. This means that the dryer vent systems have sharp turns and bends which make them long and inefficient. The widespread use of natural gas dryers is another reason why dryer vent inspections are necessary. If a gas clothes dryer vent is not installed properly or if the exhaust is being produced quicker than it can be emitted (partial obstruction), then deadly carbon monoxide gas can be forced into a home and can cause a severe safety issue.

Issues of a Clogged Dryer Venting System

The dry time is usually longer and may require more than one cycle
The dryer may overheat, which will significantly reduce the life of your dryer or may even cause it to break down, causing a repair or a replacement
When the systems isn’t exhausting properly, the condensed humidity (water) can cause water damage and mold
Carbon monoxide poisoning causes more than 500 deaths per year and over 15,000 hospitalizations each year (www.cdc.gov)

When getting a dryer vent cleaning through Capital Chimney Corp., a certified technician will clean out the dryer vent as well as inspect it. They will also ensure that the proper type of vent is in place with the correct guard to assure no critters. Call us today to keep your family safe and make sure that your dryer vent system is functioning correctly.

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