4 Signs That Your Dryer Vent Needs Cleaning
Has your laundry been taking longer than normal to dry? You might want to consider hiring a professional to clean out the vents in your dryer. Blocked vents can cause nasty build-up and odors, not to mention potential fire hazards. Over time, lint can build up in your dryer vent, reducing airflow and making your dryer work harder. Here are four signs that it’s time to call Dryer Vent Squad to clean your dryer vent!
It Takes Too Long For Clothes to Dry
As we mentioned, clothes that take longer and longer to dry can be an indicator that your dryer vent is blocked. When excess dryer lint builds up in your vents, the airflow needed to dry clothes quickly is reduced, making your dryer work much harder than it needs to, and often to sub-par results. Stop running multiple dryer cycles to dry your clothes and address the core problem when you call Dryer Vent Squad!
You Notice Lint on Your Clothes
Lint sometimes gets stuck to clothes after they come out of the dryer. If you notice that, then it’s clear that lint is also getting past the trap and into your dryer vent. This is important because it can lead to a significant fire hazard! It is important to call us right away if you regularly notice pockets of lint stuck in your laundry.
A Burning Odor Coming From Your Dryer
If lint is building up in your dryer vents, another common (and often stinky) sign is a burning smell when your dryer is running. Clean out your lint trap and shake out the vent hose from your dryer to see if that fixes the problem — if not, contact us right away! Lint is flammable and dryers produce a lot of heat — it could be a disaster waiting to happen.
It’s Been Over a Year Since Cleaning Your Vent
It turns out that preventing a house fire isn’t the only reason to rid your house and vents of excess lint. The lint collected in your dryer and vents contains some potentially toxic chemicals from fabric softeners and even the clothes we wear. Excess exposure to lint can even contribute to respiratory issues.
It is crucial to the longevity and efficiency of your dryer that you get the dryer vent cleaned. Contact the professional team at Dryer Vent Squad of Shrewsbury today!
