Dryer Vent Repair Chicago

Dryer Vent Repair and Dryer Vent Cleaning cures most Dryer Ailments according to the Wizard of Chicago

2009-09-28T09:59:00.000-07:00

Most everyone today owns a washer and dryer. Washers and dryers are one set of appliances that get used a lot; if you have a large family, it will seem the washer and dryer runs constantly.

It’s easy to take these appliances for granted. But, one day, you may just open your dryer, after it has been running almost an hour, to remove clothing and find it is still wet or it is very hot to the touch. Or, maybe the dryer just won’t start.
There are several reasons for these symptoms. Sometimes, it’s quite simple; a circuit breaker overload that just needs to be reset. But, these are also symptoms of lint build up in the dryer vent system causing restricted air flow, which leads to overheating and eventually, a fire. Lint is combustible; add extreme heat from a clothes dryer that isn’t venting properly and you have a recipe for a clothes dryer fire.

Lint isn’t always the culprit, but it is a good idea to check for it and rule it out. There are parts of a dryer that wear out, including the thermostat, timer, start switch or terminal block. These are electrical parts and need to be tested with a VOM meter. Some people are inclined to figure these simple repairs out themselves, but electricity is dangerous for the amateur; this may be something that you would want to have a professional handle.

Another common problem is belts. After years of usage belts weaken and can just snap or stretch out to the point of being too loose to turn the drum. The drum roller could be worn out or a pulley could need adjustment. If a dryer isn’t heating, it could have a bad heating coil, switch, timer or thermostat.

There are many things that cause a dryer to work inefficiently, but, most of the time the problem is due to failure to maintain the dryer vent system. This is a fire hazard and should not be let go for long. Professional dryer vent cleaning should be done at least once a year, with homeowner maintenance done in between, to ensure the dryer is operating efficiently and safely.

This article was written by Mory Matias, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard in Chicago, Illinois. Mory services North Side Chicago and North Shore Suburbs, Cook and Lake Counties, Evanston, Skokie, Lincolnwood, Niles, Park Ridge, Morton Grove, Wilmette, Glenview, Golf, Kenilworth, Northfield, Winnetka, Glencoe, Northbrook, Highland Park, Deerfield, Riverwoods, Highwood, Bannockburn, Lincolnshire, Fort Sheridan, Lake Forest and neighboring cities and communities.

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Dryer Vent Wizard provides dryer vent cleaning, dryer vent repair and dryer vent installation for homeowners and in commercially-owned buildings. Poorly maintained dryer vents are fire hazards and cause clothes dryers to cost substantially more to operate.

The Dryer Vent Repair Wizard of Chicago offers Energy Saving Tips: Solar Clothes Drying is Free: Save Energy, Reduce Carbon Emissions

2009-08-28T13:25:00.000-07:00

Solar Clothes Drying is Free: Save Energy, Reduce Carbon Emissions

Most Americans see the automatic clothes dryer as a necessity; however, more are becoming aware of the huge amount of energy this appliance requires to run. The clothes dryer is among the top 5 energy users in most homes. Air-drying clothes with drying racks or a clothes line can reduce the average household’s carbon footprint by over 2,000 pounds per year.

Other Benefits of a Clothesline

Over 15,000 house fires are caused by a clothes dryer each year when lint builds up in the dryer vent system and ignites.

What is dryer lint? Where does it come from? All that lint in your lint screen after each load of laundry is your clothes wearing away! The clothes dryer actually shorten the life of your clothes by over-drying them.

Enjoy being outdoors, hanging laundry on the clothesline, rather than cooped up in a hot, humid laundry room. The sun naturally disinfects and gently bleaches whites; the fresh air leaves laundry smelling fresh. This saves you money fragrant laundry supplies and chlorine bleach.

Don’t Give up your Dryer

This isn’t to say you should throw out the clothes dryer, just use it less to save money and reduce the impact to the environment. There will be times when the weather isn’t right for hanging laundry outside.

You might also use the dryer for some of your laundry and the clothes line for some. Some people choose to tumble their clothes for a few minutes to shake out wrinkles and then hang it to dry; others will prefer to tumble clothes after they have dried if they feel stiff. Part-time use of your clothes dryer will help save energy too.

In any case, if you do use your clothes dryer, even part-time, dryer vent cleaning and proper maintenance is required to keep it operating safely and efficiently. Your clothes dryer works very similar to the clothesline, drying your laundry with heat, forced air and tumbling action. Both require airflow; unlike the clothesline with unlimited airflow, your dryer ducts and dryer vent system can become clogged with lint. Lint blocks airflow, overworking the clothes dryer and increasing drying time. Lint clogged vents can eventually lead to a dryer fire.

Mory Matias owns Dryer Vent Wizard of North Shore Chicago; Dryer Vent Wizard specializes in all dryer vent exhaust issues. They provide dryer vent repair, cleaning and installation while educating consumers on dryer fire prevention and energy saving tips.

North Side Chicago and North Shore Suburbs, Cook and Lake Counties, Evanston, Skokie, Lincolnwood, Niles, Park Ridge, Morton Grove, Wilmette, Glenview, Golf, Kenilworth, Northfield, Winnetka, Glencoe, Northbrook, Highland Park, Deerfield, Riverwoods, Highwood, Bannockburn, Lincolnshire, Fort Sheridan, Lake Forest and neighboring cities and communities.

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The Chicago Wizard Recommends Dryer Vent Repair to Fix Clothes Dryer Problems

2009-08-28T13:22:00.000-07:00

Dryer Vent Repair is Necessary for Chicago, Illinois Clothes Dryers

Dryer vent repair or cleaning is the likely cure for a clothes dryer that is not working properly. Rarely does the dryer itself need repair. Is your dryer taking longer to completely dry a load of laundry? Is it unusually hot in the laundry room when the dryer is running? Do clothes come out with a moldy smell or are they hot to the touch? These are a few signs that there is something wrong with the dryer vent system.

Dryer Vent Repair Increases Air Flow for Chicago, IL Dryers

When clothes are tumbling in the dryer heat is applied, increasing the temperature in the drum to about 175 degrees, evaporating moisture and forcing it through the dryer exhaust ducts. The heat helps, but air flow is what really gets the clothes dry. Like clothes drying on a clothesline on a windy day, the dryer constantly blows air through the tumbling clothes to do the job. As your laundry tumbles, the hot air picks up moisture which is forced into the dryer ducts leading to the vent outdoors.

Dryer Vent Repair to Remove Heat and Moisture from Chicago Homes

The primary function of your dryer duct and vent system is to carry heat and moisture from your home. Many people believe it is responsible for removing lint; however, most lint trapped in the duct system remains there until it is cleaned out.

Dryer Vent Repair to Meet Current Safety Codes in Chicago

Your clothes dryer will function efficiently as long as nothing is allowed to obstruct airflow. The older style dryer ducts were made of vinyl or flexible plastic; they were popular because they were very easy to install. This type of dryer exhaust duct is no longer acceptable for use. Dryer ducts should be made of semi-rigid or rigid metal.

Dryer Vent Repair for Clothes Dryer Performance for Chicago Residents

If your dryer is not performing as well as it used to then dryer vent repair or maintenance is necessary. Rarely is there a problem with the dryer. A dryer vent repair technician who specializes in dryer exhaust issues can do an inspection and explain their recommendations to correct the problem.

Dryer Vent Wizard provides dryer vent cleaning, dryer vent repair, dryer vent installation, dryer vent inspections and all dryer vent services for homes and businesses in North Side Chicago and North Shore Suburbs, Cook and Lake Counties, Evanston, Skokie, Lincolnwood, Niles, Park Ridge, Morton Grove, Wilmette, Glenview, Golf, Kenilworth, Northfield, Winnetka, Glencoe, Northbrook, Highland Park, Deerfield, Riverwoods, Highwood, Bannockburn, Lincolnshire, Fort Sheridan, Lake Forest and neighboring cities and communities.

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