At HINMAN’S DRYER VENT CLEANING our services follow the guidelines and recommendations of CONSUMER’S REPORT, the CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION and UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES.

Our goal is to ensure that through education, excellent service and use of the latest equipment that the client ends up with a safe and efficient dryer. This in turn will save the client money on their electric bill, provide additional longevity on their dryer and give the client peace of mind that their dryer is safe to operate.

 

As part of our educational process we have attached the website where you can locate copies of the following reports: Dryer Fire Cautions, Clean Those Lint Traps: UL Promotes Clothes Dryer Safety and Overheated Clothes Dyers Can Cause Fires for you to review. We also recommend that you watch the videos that are provided, not as a scare tactic, but to further educate yourself on the real dangers associated with not maintaining your dryer and dryer exhaust vents.

 

Hinman’s Dryer Vent Cleaning offers a free dryer vent inspection (Broward County only). Let us do a complimentary inspection and make recommendations on how to save you money on your electric bill, add years of life to your dryer and make your house safe for you and your family.

 

 

CHOOSE THESE	AVOID THESE
RIGID METAL These are least likely to sag	FLEXIBLE PLASTIC These are likely to sag and trp lint

 

CHOOSE THESE	AVOID THESE
FLEXIBLE METAL Also good, these hold their shape if bent	FLEXIBLE FOIL These may look like flexible metal but don't hold their shape if bent.

 

VENTING SAFELY All dryers vent their exhaust, including some lint, through a duct that must attach to the machine. Ducts made of flexible plastic or flexible foil can create a fire hazard by sagging and trapping flammable lint inside. Choose rigid metal or flexible metal ducts instead.

 

 

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that in 1998, clothes dryers were associated with 15,600 fires, which resulted in 20 deaths and 370 injuries. Fires can occur when lint builds up in the dryer or in the exhaust duct. Lint can block the flow of air, cause excessive heat build-up, and result in a fire in some dryers. To help prevent fires:

 

 

For many consumers, the clothes dryer has become an appliance of both convenience and necessity.

 

What causes some clothes dryer fires? Lack of maintenance is a contributing factor. People just aren't cleaning lint traps as often as they should nor are they checking and cleaning vent systems on a periodic basis. Reduced airflow resulting from lint buildup in the screen or other areas around the dryer can cause the dryer to perform poorly, operate at elevated temperatures and possibly overheat.

Problems can also occur if consumers place improper items in their dryers, such as foam backed rugs or athletic shoes, or vent their appliances with plastic or vinyl exhaust materials.

A simple solution

Rigid or flexible metal venting and ducting materials help sustain airflow, as well as reduce operating costs and extend the life of the dryer and clothing due to lower drying temperatures.