Are you aware that failing to clean your dryer vents can lead to dangerous fires that cause property damage and even death? If you haven’t cleaned your dryer vent in over a year, it is probably clogged with heaps of lint and debris than you can imagine. A clogged dryer vent overheats the dryer’s heating element, causing it to malfunction and even possibly increase your gas or electricity usage.
Signs When It is Time to Clean the Dryer Vent
When you do not clean the dryer vent periodically, it starts to overwork and may throw the
following signals indicating it is time to clean it:
● Clothes take longer to dry
● During the cycle, the dryer’s exterior appears hotter than usual
● Your clothes come out hot
● Burnt smell on clothes
● When in motion the dryer emits a burning or a musty odour
● The laundry room gets extremely hot whenever the dryer is on
How Often to Clean the Dryer Vent?
The constant accumulation of lint and debris obstructs the dryer vent and its ability to move hot air out through the vent causing your dryer to overwork. In some extreme cases, when the hot air is not thrown out it eventually may even cause a fire. Therefore, experts recommend cleaning your dryer vent at least once a year to improve its efficiency and to
ensure you are fire safe. Moreover, you may require the dryer vent to be cleaned several times a year, depending upon the following:
Factors that Require Regular Cleaning of Dryer Vent
Household Requirements
A large family may use the dryer more frequently, and therefore, the accumulation of lint will be greater. Hence, they may need to have their dryer vents cleaned on a regular basis.
Pets in the House
If your house is a home to your favourite pets, then it is no surprise that the frequency at which the dryer vents may get clogged is higher than in a house with no pets. Therefore, a house with pets should regularly clean the dryer vents to keep them free of any pet dander.
Frequent Shopper
Who does not love shopping? However, if you like buying new clothes very often, then you should know that new clothes produce more lint than old ones. Therefore, you might want to clean your dryer vents several times a year to avoid any hassles with your dryer.
Bulky Laundry
If you mostly wash bulky clothes like blankets, woollens, or towels, you should be aware that these types of clothes produce more lint and can easily clog your dryer vents. So, for bulky laundry cleaning, it is advisable to clean the dryer vents frequently.
Periodic dryer vent cleaning not only improves the overall performance of the dryer but also saves on energy consumption. Additionally, keeping the dryer vent clean will also help you and your family stay safe by preventing fires.
We offer our signature dryer vent cleaning services that include cleaning of the dryer vent, dryer drum, debris inside and outside the area of the dryer, and even make it fireproof safe.
