Dryer Ducts

Your dryer ducts are due for cleaning if you notice:

• Drying time is longer than usual;
• Thicker fabrics, especially large bedding items, dry less well;
• The pre-programmed cycle stops before its scheduled end;
• Tumbling requires more effort from the appliance;
• The air is hotter and more humid in the washing area;
• The appliance emits an error code.

It is possible that the air exhaust system is responsible for the malfunction of your appliance. Its components (filters, connecting and exhaust ducts and external damper) should also be monitored. Often, it is a buildup of lint in the ducts or an obstruction of the external damper. In both cases, Royal Nettoyage experts can help you.

Dryer ducts are necessary for the proper functioning of the appliance. They transport the air that enters the appliance to dry clothes, laundry, towels and bedding. These ducts are also responsible for evacuating air to the outside once the job is done through the internal filter of the appliance.

However, during the drying cycle, lint, which is textile residue, accumulates in the filter as well as in the duct.

It is therefore necessary to regularly clean your dryer duct. All lint and debris that may accumulate over time must be removed.

Also, the duct is also used to evacuate moisture from the dryer: no less than 4 liters of water are removed by the dryer with each cycle. If the moisture evacuation is not done properly, there is a risk that mold will develop and appear in your home.

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The dryer duct is used to transport and evacuate the air necessary for the operation of the appliance. If the lint buildup is too significant, air circulation may not be optimal.

Obstructed ducts are often the cause of dryer malfunctions.

Do you want to make sure your dryer ducts offer the most efficient and safest performance possible for your appliance? Here are a few actions you should take regularly.

First, after each drying cycle, you should remove the lint buildup that collects in the inner filter of your dryer.

Next, you should check the external exhaust damper. This operation should ideally be done a few times a year. Particles and lint can accumulate there and prevent the damper from closing properly and completely after each completed drying cycle. In winter, cold air could enter, increasing your heating needs. Insects and even birds may also want to infiltrate if the opening is too large.

To complete the proper maintenance of your dryer ducts, periodic cleaning of the connecting and exhaust ducts should be done. The ideal frequency for this maintenance is every two years. You could do this operation yourself if: Your ducts are short and rigid, as recommended by the current building standards. The principle is simple: you have to dislodge the dust and debris that has accumulated in the pipes. Then, you have to remove them using a vacuum cleaner with a brush.

If your ducts are long, winding and difficult to access, the task will then be more arduous. In this case, it is preferable, even necessary, to entrust this large-scale work to professionals. The latter have the specialized equipment required for such an intervention. For this purpose, Royal Nettoyage has the necessary equipment and qualified personnel for all your dryer duct cleaning needs.

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Dryer duct cleaning experts perform duct maintenance using the external damper, located on a wall or roof. They use a long flexible rod with a rotating brush. The latter is connected to a powerful air compressor which dislodges and blows out dirt and lint to the outside. The equipment used is quite powerful and long (the flexible rod can be several hundred feet long). It can be used in all types of buildings.

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All buildings that house residential units are concerned. Whether it is single-family homes or multi-unit buildings, regular dryer duct cleaning is required. Commercial buildings that house one or more dryers are not exempt from this maintenance. No type of building is immune to fire caused by lint-filled ducts. Also, no type of dryer (whether it is an appliance intended for residential or commercial use) is immune to poor performance. Most of the time it is caused by a lack of maintenance.

Obviously, the frequency and complexity of maintenance depend on the size of the building and the number of ducts to be cleaned. No matter what type of building you own, Royal Nettoyage can help you. The company has the necessary equipment for duct cleaning, regardless of the number or length of the ducts.

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