Dryer Vent
Is Your Dryer Vent A Hazard?
Did you know that 82.6 percent of residential fires are caused by dryer vents? It has been reported that from 2008 to 2010, fire departments across the United States were called to about 2,900 clothes dryer fires in residential areas. Dryer vent fires can start due to a buildup of lint. Lint is created from…
Read MoreDealing with Frozen Dryer Vents
An estimated 20,000 dryer fires occur throughout the United States each year. Most of these fires are a result of worn or damaged vents that trap dryer lint. The solution for this type of problem is simple: Hire a professional for a thorough service call and cleaning. While having your vents professionally serviced is critical…
Read More32 Years of Business and Still Going Strong
When you’ve been in business as long as we have, sometimes you stop and reflect at all the changes that have occurred in the industry. TJ’s Chimney Service has been servicing Indianapolis-area residents for 32 years, so there’s plenty for us to consider. Back when we started in 1979, the tools – and the services…
Read MoreTJ’s Twelve Days of Christmas
On the first day of Christmas, TJ gave to me, an overdue chimney cleaning. On the second day of Christmas, TJ gave to me, two fireplace inspections and an overdue chimney cleaning. On the third day of Christmas, TJ gave to me, three dryer vent cleanings, two fireplace inspections, and an overdue chimney cleaning. On…
Read MoreCleaning a Dryer Vent Isn’t As Simple As You Think
People often look at their dryer ventilation system and think, “I could clean that in a few minutes.” Sure, you might be able to remove the superficial lint, but there’s a lot more to the process. To adequately clean your dryer vent, you would need to do the following: Pull the dryer out from the…
Read MoreWhy Should I Have My Dryer Vent Cleaned?
One of the biggest hidden dangers in your home is a dirty dryer vent. Over time, lint deposits build up in the vent. Because of the high temperatures necessary to dry your clothes, if those deposits aren’t removed, you run the risk of fire. If you have a gas dryer, a dirty vent can lead…
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