Fires in dryer exhaust ducts pose a serious risk to consumers. In fact, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a consumer product safety alert. According to the CPSC, annually there are 15,500 fires, 10 deaths and 310 injuries due to dryer exhaust duct fires. These fires result in millions of dollars in property loss.
Because the dryer duct is ussually 4" diameter, the slightest amount of deposit can greatly reduce the ability to exhaust. When it starts taking longer to dry the clothes, the problem is not ussually the dryer but rather the exhaust system.
As more homes have clothes dryers and are built of tighter construction, the proper operation of the dryer becomes critical. Dryers are exhausting air from the house while they are in operation. Gas dryers are also venting the products of combustion in addition to the moisture from the clothes. Lint in the exhaust system can easily become restrictive. Dryers may be located in an area where they must complete for combustion air with gas-fired water heaters and furnaces or boilers. This can lead to life threatening malfunctions on the part of the heating equipment.
Things to know:
When you had your dryer vent cleaned before, did the technician:
1.Clean your exhaust vent from both ends?
2.Clean the interior compartments after filter and fan?
4.Check the hose connection and if you had plastic or foil hose, recommended a metal one for safety reasons?
If you answered no to any of the above questions: You did not receive quality service.
A.C.S. technicians will answer any questions that you may have and will recommend a change of hose when needed. Our high standards of service will guarantee your satisfaction.
Dryer Vent Cleaning is also our specialty, it is very important to keep lint away from dryer vents. Dryer vents can be a fire hazard if not cleaned regularly. We offer services that accomodate to every customer's needs.
Associated Cleaning Systems will tailor its services to your needs. A.C.S.
also specializes in servicing Condominiums, Residential Buildings, Hair Saloons
and Spas.