Fresh flow: Ventilation is important for homes, utility units
Cleaning out lint traps can help prevent ventilation from getting clogged, but doesn’t prevent all dust from entering a dryer’s venting.
Casey McCarthy/Columbia Basin Herald
A look at an HVAC duct system before being cleaned by Columbia Basin Duct Cleaning, showing a buildup of dirt and dust.
A nice, clean duct, the way they should be maintained.
Dust and other buildup in dryer vent systems can greatly shorten the life of the unit.
Jacob Miller, owner and operator of Columbia Basin Duct Cleaning, stands beside his work truck near McCosh Park in Moses Lake.
A collection of items Jacob Miller pulled out of a vent in a home, including toy cars and building blocks.
MOSES LAKE — Ensuring heating, ventilation and air condition (HVAC) units are free of dust and buildup can make a big difference in the quality of air inside a home. Keeping dryer vents clear and functioning is key, too, to prevent fire hazards or the unit from not functioning properly.
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