Professional dryer vent installation is just as important as annual dryer vent cleaning, even in newer homes. Many consumers believe their newer home is likely to contain fewer if any fire hazards. Dave Lavalle, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard in Charlotte; recently a DVW tech inspected a dryer vent system in a newer home. The homeowner was confident that everything would be correct and up to code because the home was less than one year old.
The tech looked behind the clothes dryer and he was happy to find that the proper material was used for the dryer ducts; solid metal instead of corrugated plastic or vinyl. The pieces were joined with metal tape rather than screws that protrude into the inside of the ducts to catch and trap lint.
The tech also followed the duct to see where it ends; he was disappointed to find that it went right into the attic. “There was a pile of lint in the attic and I could see that mold and mildew was growing on the rafters,” said the tech. “Mold will eventually cause the rafters to rot. Mold spores in the home can cause upper respiratory problems for residents. By law, the dryer must be vented outdoors. If you have a gas dryer, you are also risking carbon monoxide in your home” said Lavalle.
The best dryer exhaust system is made of solid metal, smooth inside, joined with metal tape and is as short and straight as possible. Lavalle explained, “The longer your dryer exhaust pipe is, the more resistance there is to air-flow. Bends and turns also cause resistance. Proper air-flow is essential for a clothes dryer to work safely and efficiently, saving energy and preventing fires.”
Dave Lavalle, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard provides professional dryer vent inspections, dryer vent cleaning, repair and installation in the Charlotte area. All Dryer Vent Wizard technicians are happy to explain to their customers how their dryer vent system works and how to properly maintain the system between annual professional visits.
Contact:
David Lavalle
10937 Harrowfield Rd
Charlotte, NC 28226
704-886-7078
davidlavalle@gmail.com
www.charlottedryerventlady.com
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