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What Is Dryer Vent Rerouting?

One of the things that you love the most about your new home is having your laundry room next to your master bathroom because it is so convenient when it is time to do laundry chores. However, this dryer vent hose convenience could be a dangerous fire hazard. When clothes dryers are located in a room with only interior walls, the dryer vents may not be correctly installed, and this could not only create a fire hazard, but it also could lead to clothes dryers not working as efficiently as possible. Atlas Chimney wants your family to be as safe as possible in your home, and we also want your home to be at its highest levels of energy efficiency. For over 25 years, we have provided superior professional chimney and venting system maintenance, repair, and installation services to the Austin area, and you can trust our experienced professionals because we have been trained and certified by the leaders in the industry, such as the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA). We would like to tell you more about dryer vent rerouting and why it is so important.

Why do I need my dryer vent rerouted?

In order for your clothes dryer to work as efficiently as it can, the vent needs to be as straight as possible, and when your dryer is located upstairs in the middle of your home, the vent is likely twisted and curved before it reaches the outside of your home. This can restrict airflow which can cause your dryer to work harder than it should, which can waste energy and money. You also have an increased risk of your vent being clogged with lint, which is so flammable that the Boy Scouts of America recommend using it to start campfires. Another dryer vent issue that Atlas Chimney has seen over the years is the vent terminating in a crawl space or an attic, rather than outside of the home. According to the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI), dryer vents must end on the outside of the building and be positioned at least three feet away from a window or a door. When your dryer vent ends in your attic or crawl space, it can deposit moisture, and this increases the risk of wood decay and mold growth.

What can I expect from a dryer vent service from Atlas Chimney?

The safety of our customers is the number one priority at Atlas Chimney. Our technicians have received professional certifications from the CSIA, which means we have been educated and trained on how to properly maintain, repair, and install dryer vents so that your clothes dryer will function as safely and efficiently as possible. If your dryer is located on an interior wall in your home, we can reroute the vent to help your appliance work at its highest levels of efficiency and safety. We will also ensure that your dryer vent meets all local building codes and standards. You can count on us to take the extra precautions to guarantee a mess-free dryer vent rerouting service because we will show your home the utmost respect and care.

Atlas Chimney also provides high-quality professional dryer vent and air duct cleaning services to the Austin area. Reduce your risk of a devastating house fire and prolong the life of your clothes dryer by contacting us today to schedule an appointment with our CSIA-certified dryer vent technicians.

We Use Top Brands

Since 1988, Atlas Chimney has been taking care of the professional chimney and fireplace needs of Austin, TX residents, and we know how important it is to use products and materials of the highest quality. Over our years of providing superior chimney maintenance, repair, and installation services, we have been proud to work with the most trusted brands in the industry. Your safety and satisfaction are our top priorities, which is why we only use the products that we know are from the best brands available. You can count on our professionals to make sure your chimney is prepared for this fireplace season, and we would like to tell you more about a couple of the top brands we use to keep masonry chimneys working safely and efficiently throughout the winter.

CHIMNEYSAVER

According to the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA), water penetration is the biggest cause of damage to masonry chimneys, and deterioration can be accelerated during the freeze/thaw cycles of winter. Fortunately, Atlas Chimney can protect your chimney from water penetration damage with our professional chimney waterproofing services. When we waterproof chimneys, we only use products from ChimneySaver because we know that they are the very best brand on the market because they have been tested and proven for decades. Manufactured in Richmond, Indiana, these waterproofing products are specifically made for masonry chimneys. Our professionals have been trained and certified by ChimneySaver, and this means your chimney will be protected for years under extended warranties. We strongly recommend our waterproofing services to give your chimney the best protection against water penetration damage.

OLYMPIA CHIMNEY SUPPLY

One of the most important components of your chimney system is the chimney liner. Not only does the liner protect the combustible parts of your home from heat transfer, but it also keeps the bricks and mortar joints of your chimney safe from corrosive gases and other damaging by-products of combustion. Your safety is our top priority, which is why Atlas Chimney is proud to sell and install stainless steel liners from Olympia Chimney Supply. This trusted company consistently manufactures high quality liners, chimney caps, and other chimney products that are guaranteed to last for years, and we can rely on Olympia to provide excellent services at every level.

In order to provide the best professional chimney maintenance, repair, and installation services in the Austin area, Atlas Chimney only uses the top brands in the industry. Contact us today to schedule your appointment for your annual professional chimney sweeping and inspection services. You can trust us to make sure your chimney is prepared for fireplace season.

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