Monday, January 25, 2016

Ensuring Competent Dryer Vent Cleaning Services

By Mark Hughes


Today, most households in America use both washing machines and clothes dryers. This has made laundry cleaning easy and fast especially for those homes with many people. In addition, it makes the process of doing laundry easy and fast for those who lead hectic lifestyles and are always busy. Many homes use the clothes dryer almost daily. Many times, fires can easily be caused by buildup of lint within the system, blockages in the exhausts that lead outside, nests of birds as well as other animals in ventilation systems or due to damages to the system itself. This is the reason why dryer vent cleaning is important.

Sometimes the system is damaged leading to poor condition, this coupled with overheating cause fires to erupt. Its common for many users to clean the screen in the drum every time clothes are loaded. However, the vents that go outdoors are often neglected. This is the reason why it is vital to hire a cleaning company annually or after every six months. This is dependent on usage. Some factors ought to be considered before hiring a contractor in San Diego, CA.

The first thing that the contractor needs to do is to inspect the whole system. They should check for damages as well as blockages and report findings and problems to the owner. This gives the latter a chance to know the extent of damages or blockage and ask for any clarifications and concerns they have. The professional should check for asbestos and mold.

This report will give the owner a clue as to the extent of the damages or blockages. They can then calculate the cost they will incur if they have some background knowledge. However, a competent contractor will provide an extensive price catalogue of services rendered. They will further calculate and come up with a reasonable estimate of cost to be incurred as per the damage found. This allows the owner to plan how they will pay for services rendered.

The cleaning crew should respect and protect all the contents of the home they are servicing. This is very important to avoid inconveniencing the owner after work is completed. The vacuuming system used should be well managed and all the dirt contained. No debris and dirt should be blown into the house or compound. A good professional will allow the owner to watch the work in action and learn a few things in the process.

It is important to ask around for a few good recommendations before hiring a company. These can be from neighbors, friends of family members. They ease the process of looking for a company and allow you to hire a competent one. Additionally, ask for any references from the company to assess its past work.

All employees should have insurance in case they are hurt and injured while working. This removes any liability from the owner and transfers it to the insurance company. Liability insurance covers any cost incurred for repairs from damages.

After the work has been done, inspect the system again with the contractor. Check for any damages to the property such as water stains on the ceiling from chemicals and liquids used. Look at the supply vents and check to see if the system is working properly.




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