The Benefits of Dryer Vent Cleaning

Clean dryers work better than dirty dryers.  That means your clothes will dry faster. If it takes more than one load to fully dry your clothes, your dryer vents are probably starting to get clogged. When you unclog them again, your clothes should dry in a single load.

Your dryer will also last longer if you keep it clean. The dirtier it is, the harder it has to work to do its job. This could cause it to burn out or need maintenance much sooner than it should.

Carrying out proper maintenance will make sure your dryer does what it’s supposed to and keeps your family safe.

You Should Always Hire a Professional Dryer Vent  Cleaning

You most likely don’t have the same tools and training professional vent cleaners have, which will make it impossible for you to clean all the debris and clogs out from the vents completely.

The first thing the professional will do is find and remove the outside dryer cap.

They will then slide along, tube-like vacuum and snake brush the vent into the vent to dislodge and remove any debris. If there are any blockages stuck to the walls of the vents, the professional will use the snake brush to scrape them away.

The areas of your vents that will get the most attention are the bends and elbows. These places buildup debris faster than other parts of the vent, so they will take special care to make sure anything inside is vacuumed out.

Sometimes, professionals will also conduct a diagnostic test after the dryer vents cleaning. This test will find out how much pressure goes through the vent, how much gas makes it into your home, and finds out if there are any damages inside the vent.

But this isn’t part of every dryer vent cleaning. Most cleanings consist of scraping debris away and vacuuming them out of the vent.

Can You Clean it on Your Own?

If you want to clean out your vents yourself from time to time, you will do a similar process.

First of all, make sure the dryer is unplugged before you start cleaning.

Open the access panel in your dryer and vacuum around any debris that are inside the machine. You can also try to scrape and clean any debris from the main dryer vent.

But remember, this couldn’t replace professional dryer vent cleaning. You still need a professional to clean the places you can’t get to.