When maintained properly, clothes dryers can last for years and maybe even decades. In many homes the laundry room is a central hub of activity and commercial spaces rely on clothes dryers for daily operations. Whether you are doing 12 loads of linens a day or are cleaning clothes for your partner and children, your machines should be efficient and safe — and our Gorillas want to help! Professional Victoria dryer vent cleaning reduces fire hazards, improves indoor air quality and boosts efficiency in your machine.
With every load of laundry that passes through your machine there are bits and pieces of lint, paper and other debris left behind. The main purposes of mesh lint traps is to trap and hold these unwanted items but they can’t catch everything. As small items bypass your lint filter they become lodged inside dryer ducts. From here, even the smallest pieces of debris can create big problems for property owners and managers.
Dryer Duct Cleaning: What Clogged Vents Mean For Your
Anyone can run a hand through lint filters or wipe down exterior surfaces of machines but when you want your dryers properly cleaned, it is important to clean and inspect mechanisms and air ducts as well. Clogged dryer vents are damp and covered, creating an ideal space for bacteria and mold to thrive. If internal ducts or exterior vents are clogged, it will have a negative impact on not only the machine, but on your laundry room itself.
Air Condition: Clogged air ducts are known to house mold and bacteria. If air cannot cycle out through exterior vents, it will back up into laundry rooms, dragging down air condition. This can lead to musty rooms, bad smells and health risks, particularly to those individuals with respiratory issues like asthma, or those elder individuals and children.
Machine Efficiency: As debris builds up inside systems, it reduces the amount of cleaned air that can circulate through. This means damp air is caught in your system and this prevents proper drying. As laundry takes longer to dry, it encourages additional cycles and that means added wear and tear to your appliance. Repeat drying cycles strain systems, increase energy costs and lead to premature repairs and replacements, which are expensive. Professional dryer duct cleaning services help to cut daily running costs, as well as prolongs the lifespan of your appliance.
Fire Hazards: Everyone knows that dryer lint is highly flammable. While debris might enter into ducts damp, it will dry out over time. If vents are full, a single spark can ignite ducts. This is a hazard for any property type but in multi-unit environments or commercial spaces where you may have more than one laundry room, the risk of dryer fires doubles.
Professional Dryer Vent Cleaning Service: The Best Results For Multi-Unit Properties
If you are managing multiple units or laundry rooms, it can be tough to keep up with regular cleaning practices. Even if you do find the time in a busy schedule, getting great results depends on tools, technique and technical knowledge. Luckily, our team of local Gorilla technicians have all of these.
Air duct cleaning often involves reaching into hard to reach spaces and this can feel impossible without the right tools for the job. Speciality vacuums with hose attachments apply air pressure to loosen clogs from hard to reach areas. This ensures that there are no blockages stuck in unseen areas. Pulling appliances away from walls to examine fixtures also helps to shed light on pain points and areas of potential concern.
