Cleaning out the dryer vent is an easy task to forget. After all, no one likes to do laundry anyway, so why spend more time cleaning out the lint trap? So we leave it until you can’t shut the dryer door anymore. Then, when you clean it out, you pull out a big roll of lint trapped in the tray.
Dryer lint is highly flammable. Blocked dryer vents are the leading cause of home fires in the United States. Most dryer manufacturers recommend cleaning out the vent trap every time you dry a load of laundry to help reduce the fire risk. But even that is not enough. Over time, lint will get trapped deep in your vent, and you’ll need to get it cleaned. Dryer vent cleaning can be a simple DIY task if you stay up to date with it and do it every 6-12 months. But if you’re like most homeowners and this essential maintenance task falls to the wayside, it might be wise to call professional HVAC cleaners to do it for you. Why? Here are a few reasons.
- Clogged dryer vents will reduce your dryer’s efficiency. If you constantly have to dry loads two or more times because your clothes aren’t dry, that’s a sign that the vent is clogged up. Even cleaning out the lint trap at that stage may not help. Instead, you’ll need the specialized tools HVAC cleaners use to clean the vent out of our dryer and the vent leaving your home.
- The exterior vent gets messy. The vent that pushes the air and dust from your dryer out of your home clogs up quickly. Since the vent goes directly outside, it can also clog up with dirt, debris, and other materials, especially if it’s been neglected. A home DIY dryer vent cleaning kit may not be up to the job, and that could lead to further clogging issues.
- Your dryer duct may be harder to clean. Some types of dryer ducts are more challenging to clean than others. For example, foil, plastic, and vinyl ducts are more prone to clogging, which can be a fire hazard. A professional HVAC crew knows the signs of a dryer vent duct that needs to be replaced and can tell you if yours is on its last legs.
Cleaning out the dryer vent is not easy, especially if you’ve neglected it. But it’s crucial for the safety of your home. So save yourself from the hassle and mess and let our HVAC cleaning crew do it, along with all the other vents in your house or business! (801) 994-6924
