Dryer Vent Maintenance

Cleaning your lint trap is second nature after doing each load of laundry, but cleaning your dryer vent is commonly forgotten. Not maintaining your dryer vent can decrease the efficiency of your dryer and decrease the life of your equipment as well. In most cases this can overtime cost you more money in repairs or even replacement. Proper upkeep every 6 months will help save you money and could even prevent a fire damage in your home.

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Frequently asked question

  • It begins as a connection from your dryer and extends through a flexible, rigid, or semi-rigid tube to the exit location on the exterior of your home, which is commonly a 4-inch diameter metal vent.
  • Your dryer vent is designed to release moisture and hot air outside. Over time, the moisture can create wet spots in the tube, which in turn catches pieces of lint. As the lint builds up, mold begins to grow. Your dryer vent will begin to perform less efficient and may cause damage to your dryer, ultimately resulting in repairs or replacement.
  • Here are a some signs that your dryer vent needs to be cleaned.
  • Your dryer takes longer to dry your clothes
  • Your dryer stops working
  • The lint flap isn’t opening
  • The room becomes extremely warm while the dyer is in use
  • Your clothes are unusually hot to the touch after the completion of a cycle
  • It is recommended to have your dryer vent cleaned once a year. Larger families, it is recommended to have them cleaned twice a year. This is mainly due to the high hazards that occur from neglecting your dryer vent.
  • Other than potential repair or replacements needed with a impacted dryer vent, there are extreme hazards that can occur from not having your dryer vent cleaned. The most frightening hazard that can occur is the risk of a fire. Once the lint begins to build up in your dryer vent, it restricts the air flow and causes the exhaust gasses to be backed up. Since the lint is very flammable, this ultimately leads to harvesting the perfect environment to starting a fire.
  • Yes. Your dryer is one of the most expensive appliances to operate. Having your vent cleaned on an annual basis can save you an average of $20 per month on your utility bill.

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