Spring is coming and so are Birds Nests

Spring is coming early to South Texas and along with the great cool weather is the threat of birds nests in our dryer vents.  Birds are building their nests over the next couple of months and they love dryer vents.  A birds nest can make a real mess of your vent causing it to back up with lint which can cause damage to your appliance or your home.

We have seen some really impressive birds nests in dryer vents.  But the problems they cause home owners are real.  If you think you have a birds nest call a professional dryer vent company immediately.  There are simple solutions to prevent birds building a nest such as a simple pest guard picked up from any local diy store. 

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Spring Cleaning is almost upon us

Yep, it's that time of year where we take stock of our homes and garages to see what needs to be addressed and what can wait.  Personally I have a lot to do this year and even though I own the company, my dryer vent needs cleaning.

How do I know:
1. It's taking a bit longer than normal to dry clothes.
2. My daughter never checks the lint screen and have of the build up gets blown back into the vent.
3. I've waited almost a year.

Guess it like anyone who does repair work their home is last on the list.  So, this weekend I am going to see what a years worth of lint looks like.  Maybe I'll take pictures and post them here?

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Careful What is in your Laundry Basket

When were out cleaning dryer vents we meet a lot of people and often get information that seems like it is nothing until you hear a similar story from someone else.  The latest curiosity I am finding has to do with snakes, specifically coral snakes being found.  Let me make some sense of how this came about.

In the fall I was cleaning a dryer vent on the west side of Houston in a new subdivision.  While on the ladder and getting ready to climb down I happen to look at the bottom of the ladder and saw two coral snakes at the bottom.  It really surprised me as I have not seen one since I was a child and that was in south Texas.  Of course I waited for them to move before descending.  The home owner did report that they were having a problem with snakes. 

Then in December I was working on a dryer vent and during the discussion mentioned seeing the coral snakes.  The lady of the house said she had actually been bitten buy a coral snake hiding in her laundry basket.  This was in Houston in a well established neighborhood and the home was at least 20 years old. 

Again in January I met a couple who had a coral snake in their garage, where their dryer was located, and that home was located in Spring, Texas which is north of Houston.  Needless to say I was very careful while cleaning their dryer vent. 

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So I have begun asking homeowners I meet if they have seen any coral snakes recently and to my surprise many have.  So I am not sure why or if it means anything but do have a few tips:

1. Do not leave your laundry in the garage and doors open from the outside. 
2. Check and use a bit of extra caution.
3. Remember "red and yellow kill a fellow". However apparently very few deaths are reported.
4. The myth about a coral snake not being about to open it's mouth very wide is exactly that a myth.
5. Coral snakes are North America's cobra's.
6. There is no anti venom curently. 

If you do get bit get to the hospital asap. I'll let you know if any futher information comes my way.

Black Friday Appliance Purchase Tips on Dryers

Well it's apparent by Sunday's paper that every store seems to be running great deals on appliances this year.   Some of the new washers and dryers are really discounted but we'll get the calls starting next week.  You see many people buy new clothes dryers because the old ones are taking forever to dry the clothes.  Guess what, it's not the dryers fault.  The dryer vent needs to be cleaned. 

I really feel sorry for some families who spend quite a bit of money on a new set of washers and dryers only to find out the new dryer is working as poorly as the old dryer did.  Many go back to the store complaining about the lack of performance in the new dryer only to be told to ensure their dryer vent gets cleaned.  Shame why not ensure some information is on the instructions, sales invoice, or just suggested to people before their purchase.  Cleaning the dryer vent should be part of the sales process not a customer service issues after their purchase. 

If your old dryer was taking a long time to dryer the clothes, but the clothes are getting hot then the dryer vent is in need of a good cleaning.  Contact a local company who just focuses on dryer vent cleaning and see how the dryer will work once it can actually "breath". 

So go spend your money and help the economy then if your in Houston, Texas call us to ensure your investment is taken care of properly. For information check: www.westhoustondryerventcleaning.com

Dryer Vent Pumpkins Contest

Halloween and Thanksgiving are just around the corner and what is  more festive of the fall than pumpkins!  We have found several sites with step by step instructions and different coverings of the dryer vent.  Experiment and send us a picture!  We'll pick a winner on November the 1st 2012, and the winner will receive a $20 gift card. 

Here is a simple way to get started curiosity of : A Diamond in the Stuff with a full step by step instructions at http://adiamondinthestuff.blogspot.com/2011/09/dryer-vent-pumpkin-tutorial.html

Autumn is Dryer Vent Cleaning Time

The weather has finally changed here in Houston, Texas to a much cooler "Fall" change.  Well it's still gets in the low 90's and my daughters are still using the pool so I guess compared to other regions it is still hot, but to us it's perfect!  We open the windows at night and have started getting the holiday season decorations lined up; well Halloween is only in a month. 

I also start to get the house ready for winter.  Putting most of the pool floats up, getting the chimney cleaned, making sure all is ready for winter.  One of the most important things to consider is to get your dryer vent cleaned.  Kids are back and school and for us it means more laundry and usually the last minute.   Having the dryer vent cleaned means when one of my daughters needs a shirt or outfit for school they forgot to tell me about last night I am not a hassled.  A short wash cycle and 10 minutes in the dryer, done.

Also, this time of year I get my furnace serviced as well as the chimney.  Why well it's simple we are getting ready to use equipment that could burn our house down.  So getting my dryer vent cleaned is a real benefit;

1. A clean dryer vent reduces the chance of a dryer fire and drying times.
2. My energy bill is reduced.
3. Reduces the wear and tear on my dryer.

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Fire caused by dryer lint buildup does $20,000 in damage : News-crime

Fire caused by dryer lint buildup does $20,000 in damage : News-crime