Your clothes dryer works around the clock to get your laundry dry, but your vent system also works hard – ventilating hot, moist air and removing lint. Over time, accumulated lint, dust and debris build up in vents and ducts, causing a range of issues. Professional dryer vent cleaning not only removes blockages but allows technicians to spot any damage or problems with your entire exhaust system. Catching issues early helps avoid costly repairs and extend the lifespan of your dryer.

How Blocked Vents Cause Damage

When lint restricts airflow through your vent system:

•Dryer works harder. The dryer has to run longer and the motor strain causes premature wear.

•Excess heat builds up. Trapped heat degrades wiring, heating coils and other internal components.

•Moisture collects inside. Moist air condenses on ducts, potentially causing corrosion of metal parts.

•Pressure increases. Higher air pressure within the machine strains seals, gaskets and connections.

Thus dirty vents actually contribute to damage of your dryer’s mechanical components over time.

Inspections During Vent Cleaning

During professional dryer vent cleaning:

•Clothes dryer is disconnected from vent ducts.

•Technicians thoroughly vacuum and remove all lint from the entire length of ducting.

•All sections of flexible vent hose are inspected for:

•Cracks – Even small ones allow moisture in and lint to escape.

•Kinks – Permanent bends that collapse the hose and restrict airflow.

•Tape joints and seams are checked for:

•Loosening or complete failure of sealing tape.

•Open seams where tape has come undone.

•Rigid vent connections are inspected for:

•Loose fasteners that could detach entirely.

•Gaps or separations where parts have come loose.

•Missing or damaged parts like vent hoods.

Any damaged areas, parts needing replacement or repairs identified are reported to the homeowner so issues can be properly addressed.

Benefits of Thorough Inspections

Having a technician thoroughly inspect your dryer exhaust system during vent cleaning offers benefits like:

•Issues are discovered before resulting in a breakdown.

•Minor damage is caught that is affordable to repair.

•Parts are proactively replaced that are showing signs of wear.

•Vent and duct problems impacting efficiency are resolved.

•Recommendations are provided to optimize drying performance.

•Any vent leaks or system defects impacting safety are fixed.

•Your dryer is able to run optimally for longer.

In summary, professional dryer vent cleaning does more than just remove lint buildup. Inspecting your entire exhaust system allows technicians to identify any damage, defects or wear and advise you on necessary repairs or part replacements. Catching issues early helps avoid costlier repairs down the road and maximizes both the efficiency and lifespan of your dryer and vent system. So thorough system inspections should be part of every vent cleaning job!