What Happens If a Dryer Does Not Vent Properly?
If your home’s dryer isn’t venting properly, there are a few things that could happen, ranging from inconvenient to devastating. Unless your dryer is able to vent properly, you could be exposing your home to unnecessary hazards and risks. If you notice any of these red flags, contact the Dryer Vent Squad of Shrewsbury today and we’ll get your dryer vents cleaned out!
Lint Buildup Makes Dryers Inefficient
How often have you been doing your laundry only to discover that, after a whole dryer cycle, your clothes are still damp? It’s possible that excess lint has built up in your dryer vents, lessening the airflow in your appliance and making it less effective at drying your clothes. Dryers always work best when they have nice, clean vents!
Your Dryer May Overheat
There’s something comforting about laundry that is nice and warm, fresh out of the dryer. Excessively hot laundry, however, could be an indication that your dryer is overheating due to a lack of ventilation. This excessive heat poses a significant fire hazard, as the buildup of lint in your vents is flammable.
Moisture May Build Up in Your Home
An excess of moisture due to a dryer not venting properly may seem counterintuitive — it’s a dryer, after all — but that warm air being produced can actually contribute to moisture being deposited in and around your laundry room. This moisture can lead to mold and mildew growth, creating another health hazard.
Excess Lint Has to Go Somewhere
If your dryer’s vent is clogged up with lint, that lint has nowhere to go but back the way it came. If you notice that excess lint is stuck to your clothing or is otherwise coming out of your dryer, it’s a good indication that there’s a significant blockage in your dryer vent.
Help your dryer perform its best and keep your home safe with vent cleaning services from Dryer Vents Squad of Shrewsbury! Contact our friendly and professional team today to schedule service. We look forward to serving you!
