By: Viraj Shah

A commercial laundromat or laundry service is all about cleanliness, from clean clothes to clean floors. That’s why if you own such an operation, you want everything to look and feel clean, bright, and inviting. No doubt, you and your staff regularly clean out washing machines, mop floors and wipe down counters. But what about the areas you can’t see like your dryer vents? You may not be aware of it, but scheduling your dryer vents to be regularly cleaned is one of the essential cleaning functions for your laundry’s success, safety, and bottom line.

Why is it so important to have your dryer vents regularly cleaned? Here are the  reasons,

Fire Prevention

According to the National Fire Protection Association, in recent years, U.S. fire departments have responded to nearly 16,000 washer or dryer fires annually, resulting in some $238 million in property damage.

Lint is extremely flammable, so don’t let your laundry operation be an NFPA statistic. Cleaning your lint traps after each use keeps you on without any problems. Unfortunately, lint traps don’t stop all debris and over time it will also accumulate in your dryer vents. Having your dryer vents cleaned regularly–and not waiting for a burning smell–will help ensure you don’t get to the point where your vents become extremely overheated and a fire hazard.

Dryer Vent Cleaning Reduces Drying Time

If it’s taking longer to dry loads in your commercial dryers, there’s a good chance you’ve got a buildup of dust and debris in your dryer vents. Cleaning your vents regularly will improve airflow and reduce drying time.

How often should you clean your dryer vents? It depends on the amount of use they get, but busy commercial operations would benefit by having it done once a year. Being proactive will ensure you never have a dryer fire, and it will also help keep your machines in tip-top shape.

Improves Efficiency

Clogged vents put a greater strain on dryers causing them to have to run longer and work harder than they should. It takes added energy to push wet, dusty air through its exhaust system. Not only does that effort result in greater electric bills, but the added burden also hampers a machine’s performance, lowering its life expectancy. And that’s more money out the window.

How long does it take to clean dryer vents at a commercial operation? That will depend on the size of your laundry and the amount of equipment you have. A professional vent and duct cleaning company with skilled dryer vent cleaning technicians should be able to visit your operation and give you a good idea about the time involved so you can schedule a cleaning accordingly.

Improves the Laundry Experience

Face it. Doing laundry can be drudgery. And if the laundry you’re visiting or working in has poor air quality, it only makes the experience worse. Clean vents help ensure dryers aren’t running hard and throwing out excessive heat making it uncomfortable for workers and customers. In addition, regularly cleaning the dryer vents in your laundry facility will improve its overall air circulation and air quality.

Published by: Holy Minoza