Learn how to improve painstaking dryer time

Ever wonder why your dryer takes to long to dry clothes

Learn how to improve the painstaking dryer time. Your dryer filter captures 40%-60% of lint generated. The rest gets blown thru the exhaust system as some even gets trapped in the dryer vent, and in the dryer blower housing.

Your home has the potential for a fire hazard caused within the Dryer Vent!

As the build up of lint within your dryer vent clogs the pipe over time poses a dangerous situation. As you notice your clothes may take a longer time to dry it may be symptom of a clogged dryer vent. In fact a clean dryer vent could reduce the stress on your appliance. Clogged dryer vents causes major appliance failure as your dryer overheats. With annual dryer vent cleaning it will reduce the time to dry a load. A blocked dryer vent may take three to four times as long to dry clothes costing upwards of $3.00 per load compared to the average of seventy five cents. You should avoid the inexpensive plastic dryer vent hose connecting to the dryer vent duct work since it poses a threat of melting within the extreme heat and increases the risk of fire. Check the condition of your dryer vent hose for kinks blocking air flow. It is recommended to stop using those simple dryer sheets. Instead use liquid fabric softener to reduce the amount of dirt and debris build up with each cycle. Now let’s talk about your dryer appliance failure. A clogged or restricted exhaust vent air flow is the most frequent cause of a thermal fuse blowing. Check the lint screen for lint or a build-up of debris that could be inhibiting air flow through the dryer.

But first let’s start off with the function of the thermal fuse component. A thermal fuse will blow when the temperature inside the dryer gets to high. The thermal fuse stops the dryer from operating, tumble, and heat included. Let’s say you are trying to dry clothes in a confined space such as a laundry closet. It is important for the dryer to breath since the function of the dryer is to pull the air within a room inside the home. The dryer pulls air within the space it surrounds of the room, the air is sucked and heated within the heating element housing, the then air flows thru the lint screen then into to the drum compartment, the hot dry air is moved thru the drum drying the clothes they come in contact with, the heated damp air goes into a blower housing and is forced to the exterior of the machine into the dryer venting exhaust system. If the forced air blowing within the machine gets to hot the thermal fuse will blow this would be a restriction of proper airflow from the lint filter being clogged or restricted since the thermal fuse is located in the exhaust side of the machine.


With in your machine there are some safety components to assist from keeping other potential hazards to happen within your dryer system. The main safety prevention component is your dryer’s thermal fuse to cut off power to the other components functions. It is suggested to open the door or closet door in the room or laundry space while the machine is operating.

At least once a month: Check the lint screen for lint or a build-up of debris that could be inhibiting air flow through the dryer. Remember it’s what you can’t see in the filter screen; a filmy like non-visual layer can accumulate on the filter and can cause the filter airflow not to produce adequately within the dryer venting system. It is recommended for you to wash the lint screen with warm soapy water and a nylon brush, rinse it off in hot water, and then thoroughly dry it before putting it back in the lint screen housing on the dryer.

By doing these simple tips it will help keep your dryer running efficient and improve the painstaking dryer time.

Learn more about our dryer vent cleaning service and how it can eliminate the unnecessary expense a dryer failure and keep your family safe from the risk of fire. Call for service today for your Dryer Repair!

Great mailbox maintenance you need to know

A great addressed mailbox begins with curb appeal

Great curb appeal begins with your mailbox. You want to reflect your homes appeal with the vision of a properly addressed sturdy mailbox that provides protection for a well maintained home and your mail as well. With proper mailbox maintenance you need to know you can keep your home looking good.

The next time you go out and get the mail take a moment to look at the maintenance issues that may be need to be addressed.

First look at the support. Inspect the base of the post near the ground look for wood rot, missing or flaking paint. Next shake the support post, even a little shake may let you know if anything loose and might need repaired.

Now let’s think how well addressed is your mailbox. Not to mention, you want people to find you first on the block. First responders, package delivery and service companies more often have a difficult time trying to locate your home too. A clear address can help with all the confusion.

A proper closing door helps protect your mail from the elements. Make sure you file those sharp edges that can protect you and your mail carrier.

Mailbox requirements

Mailbox and post at curb requirements:

Mailbox : minimum size 4” x 4”

Pole: minimum of 2” in diameter with height of 41” to 45” from the ground
Pole: Buried no more than 24” into the ground for support. Concrete is not recommended since it increases premature wood rot on wooden post.

                                                  

If your mailbox is in need of maintenance, Try our mailbox replacement and repair services. Contact Mr. Fix-It Handyman Service today for your mailbox issue.