Dryer Vent Installation Glastonbury Wizard Reveals Common Fatal Errors Homeowners Make

Dec. 1, 2010 - PRLog -- Glastonbury, CT – Dryer vent installation is not too difficult to do; but, there are a few critical things homeowners need to be aware of when doing the job themselves.  John Moffat, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard, recommends professional dryer vent installation to avoid a potential fire hazard and promote maximum dryer efficiency.  

“I’ve inspected dryer vent systems installed by homeowners who bought a kit from the hardware or home improvement store,” said Moffat.  “Many choose a vinyl, corrugated material that is cheap and easy to install.  They do not realize this kit is designed for a bathroom exhaust fan and not rated for venting the heat from the clothes dryer.”

Current safety codes call for a solid metal dryer vent system that is installed properly to allow adequate air flow for maximum dryer performance.  The dryer duct should be smooth inside and its path should be as short and straight as possible to maximize air flow.  Longer dryer vent systems with bends and turns will hinder air flow and allow lint to build up more quickly.

“It is more difficult to push air through a longer dryer vent system because the air inside has weight and volume,” explained Moffat.  The average clothes dryer can handle venting through about 20 feet if there are no bends or turns.  The length should be reduced when 45 or 90 degree elbows are necessary.”

Poorly installed dryer vent systems can allow lint to build up and block air flow.  The normal drum temperature of 175 degrees can quickly increase to 300 degrees or more, eventually becoming hot enough to ignite the flammable lint.  “All it takes is a spark from inside the dryer,” said Moffat.   “An overworked clothes dryer is very likely to throw a spark into the dryer duct where the lint is lurking.”

John Moffat specializes in dryer vent installation and maintenance for homes and business while he educates consumers on dryer fire prevention and energy savings.  “We install the very best dryer vent systems to meet current safety codes,” explained Moffat.  “However, even a professionally installed dryer vent system requires maintenance.  We recommend dryer vent cleaning annually to ensure safe and efficient dryer performance.”

Services performed by the Wizard ensure clothes dryers are fire-safe and energy efficient.  Each Dryer Vent Wizard is independently owned and operated; but all Wizards are working toward a common goal to make clothes dryers safer and greener in their community.  Visit http://www.dryerventcleaninghartford.com/ to learn more.

Contact:

John Moffat
Dryer Vent Wizard of Hartford, Tolland and Windham Counties
44 Desmond Dr
Wethersfield, CT  06109-2511
Phone:  860-558-0395
Toll Free:  1-866-498-7233
Email:  jmoffat@dryerventwizard.com
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