How to Tell That Your Dryer Vents Need Cleaning

If it has been a year since your last dryer vent cleaning, consider signing up for one. If you smell a burning smell from your dryer during drying cycles, you smell a bad odor from the clothes after they are dry, or the dryer unit is hot to the touch, it might be a sign you need a cleaning.

benefits of cleaning your dryer vent

Your dryer will last longer with less repairs

Dryer vent cleaning increases the lifespan of your dryer. When there is lint or other obstructions stuck within your vent, it generates wear and tear on your appliance. This will cause parts to fail and prematurely shortens the duration of your dryer. If you want your dryer to last as long as possible, regularly cleaning your dryer vent helps that happen.

Extend the Life of Your Dryer Vent

Usually, a dryer that takes more than once cycle for drying a single laundry load will cause the owner to think there is something wrong with the machine. The usual culprit is actually accumulated lint in the vents of the dryer that cause the dryer to work less efficiently or to stop working altogether. Clogging in the dryer vents result in a shorter dryer lifespan. On the other hand when you maintain the vents of your dryer properly, this helps your machine work at maximum performance and at the same time, helps in extending the life of your dryer. In the long run you end up saving money by not having to get your machine replaced quite so often.

Your clothes will dry faster.

By cleaning your dryer vent, you will notice a significant improvement with the amount of time it takes to dry your clothes. With moist, hot air caught insider your dryer drum, the extra time it takes to dry your clothes has a negative impact on your system, your clothes, and the lifespan on both.

How to Clean Your Dryer Vents

If you want to clean your dryer vent, perhaps invest in a dryer vent cleaning kit. Otherwise, seek the help of professionals for your vent cleaning service.

Here are a few easy steps to clean your dryer vent:

• Prepare your cleaning materials so you can clean efficiently.
• Pull the dryer out from the wall, then unplug it. Disconnect the duct from any electricity source.
• Use the vacuum to clean the inside of the vent. Remove any leftover lint or other particles left behind by wet clothes.
• Connect the flexible rods in the dryer duct cleaning kit to a power drill, then turn on the drill and let the brush do its job.