It has been two years since many of our dryer vents were cleaned in 2022. Dryer vent cleaning is very important for the following reasons:

1. Fire prevention safety – clogged dryer vents pose a home fire hazard
2. Our adjoining neighbors’ safety – As our homes are attached, if a fire occurred, it would probably affect your neighbors in the same building
3. Reduce the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning from gas dryers
4. Improves energy efficiency by allowing better airflow
5. Minimize wear and tear on your dryer by preventing excessive heat buildup caused by lint accumulation in the vent
6. Should you notice clothes taking longer to dry, it can be a sign your dryer needs cleaning.
7. The higher our participation level, the more likely it will be helpful in keeping our insurance rates down

 

Chris Jones, chair of the Facilities Committee, has secured an excellent price of $50 (tax included) per unit for this service with a vetted contractor, Storm Alert.  Please note:  Any incidental expenses (i.e., replacing hoses, vents, etc. will be extra.) 

 

This service will be performed outside your home. We are aware some residents have modified their vent by installing a secondary lint collector on your dryer indoors. If you have done so, you must inform Pat Ellis or Jackie Barnes in your RSVP so that our contractor can also have inside access to check the safety of that installation.  They will discuss with you if any changes are recommended and additional cost, if necessary.

 

 

If you get your mail at the Blue Bird cluster boxes, send an email to Jackie Barnes with your name and address.

 

If you get your mail at the Winter Wren cluster boxes, send an email to Pat Ellis with your name and address.

 

All emails must be received by Wednesday, October 30, 20024.   A week or so after that, you will receive an email with a schedule of all homes and the date of your cleaning.

 

The service will be provided Monday through Wednesday, November 18-20, 2024, with a possibility of Thursday, November 21st if they cannot complete before then.

 

 

With appreciation to Pat Ellis and Jackie Barnes for helping to coordinating this important program.

 

Thank you,

 

Barney Ford