Drying our clothes is often something we don’t put too much thought into. Dryer vent cleaning may not be a task homeowners think about until it is too late. Removing lint from a dryer vent requires more than cleaning out the lint trap attached to the dryer. Removing months or years of build-up from the vent leading outside your home is where professional expertise may be needed.
Cleaning a dryer vent is crucial to protecting your home from a fire and the overall function of a clothes dryer. Not sure if you can benefit from dryer vent cleaning? Below are the signs homeowners should look for when considering hiring a professional dryer vent cleaner.
1- Longer Drying Times
The first indicator that your dryer vent could be backed up is longer or inconsistent drying times. Longer drying times could happen because there is nowhere for moisture or lint to escape. The dryer vent helps steam, moisture, and lint to leave the barrel of the dryer so the clothes can be dried. If your clothes are still damp after a typical drying cycle, cleaning out the lint trap and dryer vent could help improve dryer performance.
2- Excessive Lint Build Up
When lint has nowhere to go, it may start to build up around the lint trap or attach itself to your wet clothes. When you notice lint spilling out of the lint trap, or building up around the collection sheet, it could indicate major clogs in your dryer vent. Homeowners can take a vacuum or shop vac to suck out some lint from the lint trap, but cleaning the dryer vent attachment is best done by a professional.
Hiring a dryer vent cleaner from Clear Air Co. will ensure that the dryer vent is cleaned out properly and all components are put back together properly. If a dryer vent is not reinstalled correctly, you could see increased dust in your home, lint build-up behind the dryer, and ineffective drying cycles. Build-up around the dryer or in a dryer vent can increase the risk of a house fire.
3- The Exterior Of The Dryer Is Hot
Another indicator of dryer vent problems is the exterior of the dryer being hot during a cycle and after. While a dryer does use heat to remove moisture from clothes, there are vents to help some of that heat escape during the cycle. If the exterior is extremely hot to the touch, this could be a sign that the vents are blocked and airflow is restricted. Proper airflow is needed to reduce humidity in the dryer as well as prevent clothes from getting too hot. Excessively hot dryers can lead to extremely damaging house fires.
4- Burning Smell While The Dryer Is Running
A burning smell coming from your HVAC or dryer is never a good sign. As heat builds up inside the dryer drum because it can not exit through the vent, it can cause the lint or other debris to overheat. These burning smells may not indicate that a fire is currently happening, but it is a clear indication that your dryer can get hot enough to start one.
Ignoring burning smells after running your dryer could lead to extreme consequences. Any odors coming from your dryer should be addressed immediately. Overheating dryers can cause damage to your clothes and your home. When you notice burning smells, stop the dryer immediately and look for blockages.
5- The Lint Flap Doesn’t Open
On the exterior of your home, there is a lint flap. While the dryer is running this flap should open to let out hot air. If this flap doesn’t open during dryer operation, this means you have restricted airflow caused by blockages in the vent. When the lint flap doesn’t open, it can cause the dryer to overheat and heat the lint that is clogged along the vent line, leading to house fires. It is also important to notice if lint is building up around this exterior flap as this is another indication you can benefit from dryer vent cleaning.
Dryer Vent Cleaning From Clear Air Co.
Every member of our team wants you to have a safe and clean home. We know that two of the biggest ways to ensure that you have this is to provide air duct cleaning and dryer vent cleaning to our customers. These two services go hand-in-hand to ensure that you have a comfortable living space, where everyone breathes easily.
Clear Air Co. works efficiently to get the job done right. We respect your timeline and keep our service timeline as short as possible. Removing dust and build-up from your home is no easy feat, but we can guarantee that your home will be cleaner and odor-free after working with our technicians. Reach out to us to schedule your cleaning appointment today!
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