Proper
installation and maintenance of dryer vents, filter and lint screens to
reduce the fire hazard and important to the running costs of the
clothes drying on a minimum by ensuring that the dryer works efficiently
important. In
addition, the proper venting of this unit is very important in reducing
the harmful effects of moisture contamination of a building and the
building occupants healthy living environment.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security - U.S. Fire Administration National Fire Data Center has the following report (extract)-Vol. 13, Issue 7/August 2012
"From 2008 to 2010, responding firefighters to an estimated 2,900 dryer fires in residential buildings every year across the nation. These fires resulted in an average annual loss of 5 deaths, 100 injuries and 35 million dollars in property damage. Failure to clean (34 percent) was the leading factor contributing to ignition of clothes dryer fires in residential buildings. dust, fibers and threads (28 percent) and clothing on a person (27 percent) were not by far the leading items first ignited in clothes dryer fires in residential buildings. "
From the above data, it should be obvious that dryer fires are quite common in homes. The evidence also indicates that most of these fires can be prevented by means of a few basic practices. The very simple act of cleaning the machine lint filter with each load of washing should always be performed. This practice alone could eliminate many of dryer fires reported annually. In addition, it is recommended by the manufacturers of these devices, an annual inspection of the entire length of the dryer vent duct system because it can become clogged over time and with lint buildup.
In addition to the importance of preventing fires device, proper exhaust duct installation, materials, routing and screening in reducing excessive lint clothes drying time and cost are important. Longer dryer operating time means higher energy costs for the laundry system. Studies have energy savings of over 50% indicated when vents inspected regularly and free of lint clogs from the device to its endpoint.
Almost all manufacturers dryer vent installation instructions specified that the moist air exhaust line carries all the way to the outside of the building and shall not terminate in an attic or a crawl space. This is also a requirement for most local building codes. Even if the dryer exhaust vent will extend to the outdoors, a wrong inclined damaged or disconnected dryer vent its exhaust leak contents into the building.
Proper venting of the dryer discharge can facilitate damage to buildings in the prevention of moisture. Moisture damage caused by the saturation of building materials could Conditions of decay, mold infestation or termite attack on the structure.
Many home dryers are installed in the vicinity of an outer wall. This has the distinct advantage of a very short from the dryer to the outside of the building. A Flex duct is normally run the acceptable application for this short breather. This type of bellows, although most law code, has a tendency to collect dirt and lint more than a smooth wall configuration.
Air-operated clothes dryer wall openings may be a way around this dryer to prevent fire hazards, while its energy to reduce costs. Compressed Air Dryer exterior wall openings for ventilation shafts are widely available in hardware stores, building supply centers and online. These devices use movable slats made of plastic or metal, to enable the exhaust vent of the dryer when the dryer is in operation to lift. The opening is not shielded when the vent is open, so clogging lint virtually eliminated. If the dryer operates the slats back into its closed position, whereby the penetration of air into the conditioned space of the home holds.
Modern clothes drying devices, although very efficient, can create environmental hazards to building occupants. As with all heating appliances in the home, fire hazards have made. Proper care of the dryer and the associated ventilation system is very important for preventive fire protection. It can boost the efficiency of the turbine and lead to a reduction in operating costs. Another advantage of such attention to the appliance is in controlling the adverse effects of residual moisture in the building structure elements and their interiors....
