If you are a business owner, you are probably not aware of the build-up of lint inside your ductwork. Having your laundry duct cleaning done regularly can help you avoid some serious problems. So, rather than waiting for these potentially dangerous signs, make regular cleaning of the laundry vent and ductwork part of your regular facilities maintenance regimen. There will be some variance as to how often you should have this service, depending on your business.
An absolute minimum of once per year is the recommendation, though. We are an accredited company about ductwork and we will proved you the best laundry duct cleaning service in Scotland.
What Can I Expect From a Laundry Duct Cleaning Service?
When you call to schedule your cleaning with Perfect Service Solutions, you will be set up with the most effective plan based on your business size, needs, and volume of laundry you handle.
One of the most overlooked aspects of fire prevention is the cleaning of laundry extract systems. This is vital for any organisation which processes large quantities of laundry, including laundry service providers, prisons, hospitals, hotels and student accommodation.
Laundry such as bedding and towels generates a large amount of lint, fibres and dust from the textiles being washed and dried in commercial machines. Over time the build-up of these impurities collects in the laundry extract system itself.
Our team of highly trained technicians will be dispatched to your business and will use special equipment to expertly identify any areas where you’re experiencing any build up. They will open the exhaust ducts, clean your ductwork all the way up to the outlet and take photographic evidence that you can use to demonstrate your compliance with Fire Regulations for insurance purposes.
We use specialised industry dryer duct cleaning equipment to perform this task. Everything is reassembled, and the technicians will then test each duct to ensure everything is running properly, with the minimum disruption to your business.
It’s as simple as that, and you’re back in business – clean, safe and compliant.
To add, your laundry ducts can also benefit from a thorough cleaning. As we said, you really don’t want to wait until you need this service. By then, it could be too late. So don’t hesitate.
What is the importance of Laundry Duct Cleaning Service?
Your commercial laundry dryers rely on the constant movement of air through ducts, vents, and filters to be efficient and effective. The main causes of dryer fires are a result of the build-up of lint in any of these.
Most commonly, lint builds up when the traps and filters are not regularly cleaned. Yet, dirt and other particles that didn’t come out in the wash can also accumulate and build up in the ducts. Furthermore, the outside vents can get clogged by lint and other particles that collect on the screens. Or they may be obstructed by insects, rodent nests, or any other wonder of nature.
Clearing out the accumulation of debris that can cause the system to slow and become less efficient is another problem regular laundry duct cleaning can prevent. By getting them cleaned, you remove the highly combustible build-up of material that is a potential fire hazard and eliminate any blockages of vents and relieve additional pressure on machinery.
Whatever the case, the lack of airflow will not only decrease your efficiency and cut into your profits with increases in electricity costs, but it also makes for substantial fire hazard. Regular inspection and cleaning of your laundry dryer duct cleaning is therefore a must in order to stay compliant with your Fire Regulations and your insurance requirements.
Check out our Laundry Duct Cleaning Services for more information on the process and send us a message so that our professionals can help you out with your needs.
Is Laundry Duct Cleaning A Legal Requirement?
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order of 2005, every single building owner have a responsibility to minimise the potential fire risks within any buildings that they manage. This clearly states that fire safety risk assessments must be carried out and kept up to date, including an inspection of ductwork where there is potential for fire risk and subsequent maintenance to ensure that the system is safe.
In addition to this, most insurance companies now require proof of dryer duct cleaning, servicing and maintenance. If in the event of a fire, you fail to provide the correct BESA TR19® compliance reports or proof that they were properly maintained then the entire buildings insurance may be in jeopardy and payment of claims could be denied.
Failure to achieve compliance and maintain clean and safe laundry extract ventilation systems can have really bad consequences all the while putting the property and those that reside within it at risk. In order to keep people safe, protect your business, satisfy insurer requirements and maintain top level efficiency of the machinery it is crucial that the maintenance, servicing and cleaning is carried out by a reputable, verified company.
Here are the steps taken by our professional staff during and after our laundry duct cleaning service:
- Visual inspection, assessment and measuring of airflow.
- Gaining access to the inside
- Mechanical brushing of the ductwork and extracting the lint.
- A full report with photos provided within 10 days of completion.
- Before and after photos which can be used as proof that you are compliant.
- An ongoing preventative maintenance plan which will help to protect your premises If you are unsure about your compliance.
With all this information at hand, you might be feeling a little overwhelmed with what to do and who to contact. As Perfect Service Solutions we operate through Scotland with a team of professionals that will guide you through every step of the way. To start with, call us on 08000 197 794 or send us an email through our contact page. Our trained operative will get the necessary information from you about your business and will create the best action plan at a date, time and pace that suits you and your business.
