When most people stop and think about home-related damages, their minds tend to conjure up images of flooded basements, leaky roofs, and termite-infested foundations. Little do many realize that when it comes to household disasters, dryer vent fires are an all too common cause of property destruction throughout the country. Nick Sidon is the proud owner of Nick’s Dryer Vent Cleaning, a company that has been serving the San Diego area since 2007, and according to him, people ought to be aware of the damage that dirty or clogged dryer vents can cause.
During the clothes drying process, a fair degree of lint is likely to build up. The problem with lint is actually twofold. Not only is it a flammable material in and of itself, but it can also accumulate in such a manner that it ends up clogging a dryer vent. Why is this bad? When a dryer vent can’t do its job of properly venting to the outside, the combination of reduced air flow and potential for overheating is enough to cause a vent fire, which can then all too quickly turn into a major household disaster. Of course, most dryer vents aren’t squeaky clean, and a touch of lint in a vent might not do much harm; but when such buildups reach a certain point, the results could be catastrophic.
Not only can dirty dryer vents destroy a person’s home, they can also cause a fair degree of damage to one’s wallet. The dirtier a dryer vent is, the longer the associated machine is going to take to perform the drying process, thereby costing an affected owner time and aggravation. However, it’s also important to realize that dirty dryer vents can cause a great amount of financial damage. According to Sidon, a dirty dryer vent can cause the drying process to take anywhere from twice to four times as long as it would normally take. From a utility bill perspective, this type of appliance behavior can easily end up costing an affected homeowner money in the form of significantly increased gas and electric bills. Of course, someone who lives alone and only does laundry occasionally might not feel too burdened by his increased bills. However, for those who have children (and tend to do a lot of laundry as a result), all of that wasted energy can really start to add up.
If you’re a homeowner who’s never had his dryer vent professionally tended to, then now is the time to contact the local vent cleaning company like Sidon’s and set up an appointment. Remember, a dirty dryer vent can cause financial damage on multiple levels. In the best case scenario, it can increase utility bills, and in the worst case scenario, it can burn down your home. So rather than subject yourself to the dangers of a dirty dryer vent, for only a few hundred dollars and a little bit of your time, you can do your part to ensure that a dirty dryer vent won’t destroy your life as you know it.
