You may be aces at laundry – no accidentally pink shirts in your basket! – but here’s something even the most diligent dryer cleaners likely don’t know: your lint trap only collects between 30 and 50 per cent of the lint that comes off your clothes during drying. The bulk of it collects in the hose between the dryer and the wall vent and in the dryer vent itself. That’s a lot of fabric bits, dust, skin, hair, pet fur and other crud to accumulate in your walls or attic, depending how your dryer is vented, says Andrew Simpson, owner of Saanich’s Aero Furnace and Duct Cleaning. “It fills up prett ..read more

Not taking care of your dryer causes several issues, starting with longer drying times, which can lead to shrunken clothes and heat-damaged fabrics. It can also drive up your utility bills, since the dryer is one of the more energy-intensive appliances in the home. Another symptom of poor dryer maintenance: your dryer’s automatic cycles could start to be less accurate, resulting in laundry that’s either damp or dried to a crisp. Last but certainly not least, a neglected dryer poses a serious fire hazard. In fact, some 7,000 fires, 200 injuries, and 10 deaths are attributed each year to dryer f ..read more

An all too common question among homeowners is, “Should I clean my dryer vent?” The answer is a resounding yes! You should absolutely have your dryer vents professionally cleaned regularly. According to the National Fire Protection Agency, between 2010-2014, U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated 15,970 home fires involving clothes dryers or washing machines each year. There have been 700 such incidents in B.C. alone in the last 10 years. The NFPA also states: The leading factor contributing to the ignition of home fires involving clothes dryers was failure to clean, accounting for on ..read more

The Cochrane Fire Fighters Foundation received a $500 grant from Dryer Vent Wizard of Alberta in an effort to promote fire prevention and education. “We are thrilled to present this grant to the Cochrane Fire Fighters Foundation for all the work they do to provide community outreach and educate our residents about fire safety and prevention,” said James Freiter, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard of Alberta. “As an organization dedicated to the safety of our local community, we’re proud to award this grant to further residents’ awareness toward fire safety.” Every year for National Fire Prevention Mon ..read more

If you’re trying to stay warm efficiently in the cold Calgary winters, you’ve no doubt heard the term “furnace cleaning.” Exactly what that process entails, however, may not be so clear. Learning how furnace cleaning and duct cleaning differ will help you provide your furnace with the care it needs. What’s Involved in Furnace Maintenance “Furnace cleaning” actually refers to the annual professional inspection and cleaning your furnace requires to run as safely and efficiently as possible. Annual maintenance also helps your system’s components last longer. This yearly checkup doesn’t just inclu ..read more

Silver Spring Air Duct Cleaning is a reputable cleaning company that has just launched a brand-new website with the basic aim to meet the needs of all present and future clients in the most satisfactorily way. The novel website is designed to provide the necessary information about all cleaning services which this company provides in the easiest and fastest way. Air duct cleaning in Silver Spring MD is one of the services done by Silver Spring Air Duct Cleaning. The air duct cleaning in Silver Spring MD is necessary to improve the healthy environment. Therefore, it is essential to handle the o ..read more

Another Connecticut winter is right on our doorstep. It’s the time of year for holidays, curling up with a good book, and enjoying cozy evenings indoors. In cold weather you rely on your furnace to heat your home and keep your family toasty and warm. When unforeseen furnace problems happen, you need fast and efficient service from a heating contractor no matter what time of day or night. But when you need your furnace fixed in a hurry, knowing ahead of time what to look for in a repairman can save you valuable time. Use these quick tips as your guide the next time you need to hire a contractor ..read more

Are you ready for winter? Colder weather here in Illinois means you rely on your furnace and heating system more than at any other time of the year to heat your home and keep your family cozy and warm. But many homeowners overlook the importance of cleaning and maintaining their heating and cooling system. In preparation for winter, duct and vent cleaning should be on your list of home maintenance projects. Cleaning your home’s air duct system has three main benefits: 1. Reduce energy bills Cleaning ducts and vents helps to improve the flow of air so you can heat your home more efficiently. 2 ..read more

A Calgary family has discovered that taking care of their furnace can have a direct impact on their health. “I used to wake up and not be able to go to bed because my throat is so itchy, or it’s so dry and everything so just getting the furnace cleaned has really helped my sleep and helped me,” 14-year-old Emersyn Atkinson said. An asthma sufferer, Atkinson started experiencing increased symptoms commonly triggered by allergens like dust and pet dander during a home renovation a few years ago. “I cough and everything is really, really dry and it’s not really the best and I wake up all the time ..read more