(DRYER VENT CLEANING AND BIRD REMOVAL)

Ductwork is an important feature when considering your home energy efficiency. Many homes lose valuable energy through their ductwork because of improper sealing in the ducting systems. Forced air will still come through the vents, but you might never know how much air is escaping without a home energy test. Home energy tests can reveal the amount of air that is leaking from the ductwork in your home. This is a quick and inexpensive process, and the procedure to fix any escaping air is likewise

 The dryer vent needs to be cleaned at least once a year or you risk a fire hazard.  Damage in a Dryer Vent, Bird problems in a dryer vent can be a bit more serious as the potential for a fire is increased. Birds 

Dryer exhaust vents should be inspected and cleaned at least once a year depending on the size of the household and dryer usage. If you have 4 kids & two pets you should clean a list twice a year.

Prevent fires in your home by making it a habit to clean this appliance inside and out. Dryer internal ducts accumulate highly flammable lint, and failure to clean out lint is the leading cause of dryer fires. According to the National Fire Protection Agency, over 15,000 dryer fires occurred in the U.S. in 2010. A clogged dryer vent can also burn out the heating element. 

On weekdays, estimates will  cost $50

On weekends, estimates will be  $85

Dryer fires cause around $222 million in property damage each year... During the spring, birds like to use dryer vents as a cozy place to build a nest. When the vent is blocked with a nest -- or anything else -- hot air builds up and can catch deposits of lint in the vent, potentially setting the dryer on fire. 

Carbon monoxide poisoning and a dryer vent fire are just two of the problems this nest could have caused before it was removed... The warm air from the dryer creates a pleasant spot for a nest of small rodents or birds, but this cozy hideout for small creatures is a dangerous situation for homeowners. 

Fire hazard: When vent blocking occurs, lint clogs inside the vent, dryer runs less efficiently. This causes the dryer to fail. Bird nests block airflow and moisture droplets condense in the dryer exhaust, water leaks and results in stains on the walls as well as ceilings.  A bird's nest in your dryer vent is dangerous for a variety of reasons. If the bird'snest clogs your dryer vent, it can cause a fire. Birds are also disease carriers