Spring is here, the weather is getting warmer, and the birds are coming out! The thing about birds, though, is that they can be bad for your dryer vent. How so? Well, if you’ve noticed that your dryer is taking a longer time to dry clothes this season, there’s a good possibility that you have a bird’s nest stuck in the dryer vent somewhere.
But wait—why would birds build their nests in your dryer vents? It might seem like an odd place to you, but for birds, dryer vents are incredibly attractive for several reasons. These include:
• Vents are nice and warm
• Vents are far from predators
• Vents protect from rain and other elements
• Vents aren’t on the ground
So, if your dryer isn’t working quite like it should and you suspect it’s because of a bird nest somewhere in your vents, how will you know for sure? Well, there are a few signs you should watch for that will let you know. These are:
• Sounds of chirping
• Scratching noises
• Unpleasant odors
What’s the solution, then? How do you get birds out of your vents once they’re there? Call Dryer Vent Wizard of Massapequa. We can install pest proof covers to prevent birds from nesting in your vent lines. These vent covers are also great for bathroom fans. If you were hearing chirping or scratching in your vents previously, but not any longer (and there’s no foul smell indicating a bird has died), then the birds probably moved out on their own, but remember, they don’t take their nests with them.
The problem now is that they’ve left a nest in there. And that nest is not only posing a fire risk to your home (due to the straw, leaves, and other random items birds use to make nests), but the humidity from your vents could spread any bird-related diseases, such as histoplasmosis, throughout your home. Yikes! This is when you call in the professional dryer vent cleaners to get rid of the nest and the rest of the mess, so your home is safe once again!
Having birds move into your dryer vents certainly isn’t ideal, so pay attention this spring and look for any signs you might have some. If you do, get rid of them immediately and call us to get your vents spic’n’span again!
We're the experts for professional Massapequa dryer vent cleaning and repair, after all! Give us a call at 516-780-0150 so Dryer Vent Wizard of Massapequa can help you save energy, time, and money. Some of the towns we service include Rockville Centre NY, Oceanside NY, Lynbrook NY, Hewlett NY, Cedarhurst NY, and many others!