Dryer vent cleaning for apartments in the Milwaukee area

Risks of Not Having Your Dryer Vent Cleaned

Fire Damage

An active fire is a safety hazard for all the residents of an apartment, condo or dorm. If you suspect a fire has started in your building, evacuate with your family IMMEDIATELY. One of the greatest dangers of an apartment building fire is being trapped inside. It’s better to get out early than risk being caught. Do not reenter the building until you have received permission from the fire department that the structure is safe.

Smoke and Ash Hiding in Your Air Ducts 

Another problem caused by vent fires is smoke damage. Clothing and furniture upholstery might develop an odor while paint on the walls and ceilings might be stained. If ash from a fire is not removed immediately, it can create residue on the surfaces of your home. This residue is difficult to clean and can stain. All of this means an expensive clean-up is in order.

Apartment Air Ducts with Water Damage

It may seem unusual, but water damage is a huge issue after dealing with a vent fire. Since each room is required to have a fire alarm and sprinkler, even a small vent fire in one part of the building can activate the sprinklers throughout. The water used to put out or prevent the fire needs to be dried and removed as soon as possible. If not, mold may develop.

Stopping Fires Before They Start

While fire restoration services might repair some of the structural damage to the building, there will still be a lot of mess to clean after and insurance will only cover so much. For many apartment renters and condo owners, they may find out too late their rental insurance policy does not have the coverage they need.

While you might diligently check your dryer vent to ensure there are no clogs, other residents in your building may not be so careful. It has happened before where entire apartment complexes have been destroyed by fires from a clogged dryer vent. Air Quality Controllers will remove all lint and debris from your entire dryer vent system in order to prevent the possibility of fire.

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Contact Air Quality Controllers for Milwaukee apartment and condo dryer vent cleaning services.