Donald P. Dick Air Conditioning Blog: Posts Tagged ‘duct work’

When Was the Last Time You Had Your Dryer Vent Cleaned?

Tuesday, November 4th, 2014

When Was the Last Time You Had Your Dryer Vent Cleaned?A lint-clogged dryer vent is a serious matter. If you can’t recall the last time your dryer vent was inspected, then you’re definitely overdue for a clean-out. Consider the lint build-up in your dryer venting as flammable as tinder and, therefore, a potential fire hazard. Removing the lint from your dryer’s lint trap each time you dry a load of wet clothes isn’t enough. Having your dryer vent cleaned not only improves your dryer’s efficiency, it prevents catastrophic fires and loss of life.

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Duct Sealing Is Essential To Energy Efficiency

Wednesday, May 18th, 2011

If you’re trying to cut heating and cooling costs, one of the first things you should consider doing is sealing your ducts. According to the Department of Energy, 75 percent of homes in the U.S. are affected by leaky ductwork. If your home falls into this group, you could be losing a great deal in annual energy costs.

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