No matter what type of property you live in, lint is a major pain. It balls up, sticks to clothes and is known to clog vents. A blockage in your ventilation system is bad enough in your home but in a multi-unit space, they are inconvenient and dangerous. If the dryer ducts around your property have not been getting the attention that they deserve, our Gorillas can help with that. Professional Vancouver dryer vent cleaning helps to keep tenants happy and systems running smoothly.
What Is Clogging Up Dryer Vents?
Every load of laundry that passes through your laundry room leaves a mark on your appliances. This is trouble enough for homeowners and even worse in multi-unit properties.
It might be a mark on the dryer itself or it might be an unseen impact inside ducts but the most obvious signs are left behind in your lint trap. It is common knowledge that lint build-up should be cleared away from traps after every use, but what about hardware? Try as it might, a removable lint trap cannot catch everything. Each run of your clothes dryer lets bits of debris sneak into ducts. A few pieces of paper, hair or fluff doesn’t seem very threatening from the surface but when it builds up a blockage can mean real trouble.
The tricky part about maintaining a clean dryer is that you can’t see inside your dryer venting system. As bits and pieces of debris make it into pipes and ducts, they tend to stick to sides. Little by little, materials layer over themselves, blocking airflow. Improper or limited air flow puts extra strain on your appliance. If your dryer is working harder than it has to, its lifespan is drastically reduced. This means that you are spending money on either expensive repairs or complete replacements. In addition to stressing your system, lint buildup increases your risk of a dryer fire and lowers indoor air quality. Instead of suffering through these consequences, ditch highly flammable lint in exchange for clean air.
Your Vancouver Dryer Vent Cleaning: Getting Results
A dirty dryer vent negatively impacts efficiency. This applies to not only energy efficiency but the overall function of your appliance. Cleaning out a fireplace or chimney is an obvious necessity to preventing exhaust but clean ducts are just as important. There are plenty of things that can contribute to blockages but none are as common as moisture. With such a wide variety of potential clogs, a proper inspection is necessary to choosing the right cleaning solutions for your space.
Dryers are heavy-duty appliances that require heavy-duty duct cleaning services. In a communal environment, it can be difficult to decide who’s responsibility it is to clean systems out. Just getting eye-to-eye with these ventilation systems is tough enough, but cleaning them out is even worse. Pipes lead right from the back of dryers to the outside world, so that is a lot of ground to cover! Without the right knowledge and tools, you might be able to clean away a small fraction of debris, but it certainly won’t reach into those tough spots. Hiring a professional dryer vent cleaning company means that every cluttered area is cleared out completely. Our Vancouver Gorillas begin with a thorough assessment, examining and taking photos of your dryer vents. These ‘before and after’ photos provide clients with a clear view of just how blocked dryer vents can be.
Having your residential and commercial vents professionally cleaned on a regular basis improves the experience for everyone involved. When you are ready to clean your dryer vent, contact us today. By offering an affordable price and free estimates, no one handles your property maintenance better than our Gorillas.
