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Dryer Vent Cleaning Lowell: More Dryer Fires Upset the Wizard


Dryer Vent Cleaning Lowell: Dryer vent cleaning technicians are so easy to find on the internet. Dryer vent cleaning is very important appliance maintenance. Dryer vent cleaning prevents fires and saves energy while promoting maximum dryer performance.

Over 15,000 clothes dryer fires are reported each year, causing major damage to homes, loss of lives and many injuries. People lose their home and possessions, loved ones are injured or killed; sadly, pets often die in home fires. Most dryer fires are caused by failure to clean dryer vents.

There are many different companies who provide dryer vent cleaning and installation services. The internet is flooded with articles and blogs all warning consumers about the danger of clogged dryer vents; not to mention the increase in utility expenses when clothes dryers are not venting properly.

So Many Dryer Vent Cleaners; Yet, So Many Dryer Vent fires

Portsmouth, NH: A dryer fire caused heavy smoke damage to contents in the basement of a home while the resident was upstairs. She smelled the smoke but thought it was a neighbor having a BBQ. Minutes later, a neighbor knocked at her door to tell her that smoke was coming from her dryer vent. Thanks to an alert neighbor and the quick response from the fire department, damages were minimal and there were no injuries.

Malden, MA: A clogged dryer vent caused a fire that sent one man to the hospital. He was rescued from the third floor by a ladder truck. The fire was contained to the basement but there was major smoke damage throughout the home.

Northampton, MA: A build-up of dryer lint caused a dryer fire at East Heaven Hot Tubs, making it necessary to close off a section of West Street. Firefighters quickly stopped the blaze which started in a clothes dryer in the basement and spread to the second floor through air ducts. Heavy smoke filled the building and also affected neighboring Bistro Les Gras. The Bistro will remain closed pending a Board of Health Inspection.

Springfield, MA: A clothes dryer fire caused around $10,000 in damage to an apartment building in the McKnight neighborhood. Most of the damage was caused by smoke; the entire building will require cleaning and repainting. There were no serious injuries. One woman was treated at the scene for smoke inhalation but declined to be taken to the hospital.

Dryer fires are caused by a combination of heat and blockage of air flow. If there is a lint build-up in the system then you have the combustibles needed to start a fire.

Check the internet and you will find it flooded by dryer vent cleaning companies in your area. With so many dryer vent cleaners, there is no reason for so many dryer vent fires. Annual dryer vent cleaning is the number one prevention of clothes dryer fires. Have a dryer vent specialist inspect your dryer vent system to be sure it is safe and your dryer is operating efficiently.



Webb Dickson of Dryer Vent Wizard provides dryer vent cleaning, dryer vent repair, dryer vent installation, dryer vent inspections and all dryer vent services for homes and businesses in New Hampshire, Nashua, Manchester, Concord, Portsmouth, Derry, Bedford, Keene, Milford, Middlesex and Essex County, Massachusetts, Lowell, Billerica, Burlington, Westford, Concord, Stow, Marlborough, Natick, Hopkinton, Framingham, Gloucester, Middleton, Newburyport, Haverhill, Lawrence, Beverly and neighboring cities and communities.

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Dryer Vent Cleaning Lowell – The Wizard Warns about a Hidden Danger: Do you know What’s in Your Dryer Vent?


Dryer Vent Cleaning Lowell: Dryer vent cleaning promotes maximum dryer performance while eliminate a serious fire hazard. Dryer vent cleaning extends the life of your appliance while reducing energy consumption by up to $300 per year!

Most people do not think about where all the lint and hot air goes as tumbling laundry dries. The first thought is the lint trap, which most people know to clean after EVERY load; NO EXCEPTIONS! Now, let’s get closer acquainted with your dryer vent system to explain the anatomy of a dryer fire and how to prevent it.

The dryer vent system is responsible for “venting” hot air and moisture from your dryer to the vent outdoors. If your dryer is not vented outdoors, you could have a serious problem. All dryers should be vented outdoors, not in the attic or crawl space.

Depending on where the dryer is in your home, the path your dryer duct takes could be a long one. If your laundry room is on the second floor, in the center of your home, rather than on an outside wall, then your dryer vent system might be 20 – 30 feet long! This could be a problem because now your dryer works extra hard to force the hot air out.

Dust and Lint Accumulation

Consider what happens to the lint and dust that is getting pushed through the dryer vent system. Yes, the lint trap catches some, but only about 60%. The rest escapes into the dryer chassis and the dryer vent system. A little might make it to the outdoors, but unfortunately, most of the lint that escapes the lint screen ends up trapped in the dryer vent system. A little is no problem, but lint likes company, so more and more will grab on to the first pieces and accumulate until it blocks air flow.

Solid Lint formed by excess Moisture

If you are in a humid area or there are major temperature changes, moisture can start to seep into the dryer vent and mix with the lint. This is a lethal combination. Once dust and lint get wet and dry they become something similar to dried mud on the inside of your dryer vent. While dry lint can be brushed away, once it's wet and solidifies, it's a harder job.

The Solution

Dryer vent cleaning is the only solution. Dryer vent cleaning is recommended annually. Larger families may need to clean dryer vents more often.

Webb Dickson of Dryer Vent Wizard provides dryer vent cleaning, dryer vent repair, dryer vent installation, dryer vent inspections and all dryer vent services for homes and businesses in New Hampshire, Nashua, Manchester, Concord, Portsmouth, Derry, Bedford, Keene, Milford, Middlesex and Essex County, Massachusetts, Lowell, Billerica, Burlington, Westford, Concord, Stow, Marlborough, Natick, Hopkinton, Framingham, Gloucester, Middleton, Newburyport, Haverhill, Lawrence, Beverly and neighboring cities and communities.

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