How annual maintenance for dryer vent cleaning can benefit home?

It is important that your dryer is properly vented. This includes using proper ducting behind the dryer that is “UL Listed only” and ensuring the ducting has no rips, tears, or kinks in it. One of the most important elements when it comes to your dryer vent is to annually have your dryer ducting and vent cleaning. Unfortunately, this is something that many homeowners fail to do, simply because they do not realize why it is so important. Here is what you need to know about annual dryer vent cleaning and its benefits.

What Does Annual Dryer Vent Cleaning Consist Of?

Annual dryer vent cleaning consists of removing dryer lint from the dryer itself, from the ductwork behind the dryer and from the vent that is located outside of your home. Light brushing is done to loosen up and remove lint, while suction is used to help suck all of the lint out of your entire system.

What Are the Signs Dryer Vent Cleaning May Be Needed?

You may notice a few different signs when dryer vent cleaning is due. First, your dryer may not work as efficiently. You may need to run the dryer longer to dry your clothes. Second, you may notice lint building up on the outside dryer vent or the ground below the vent. Lastly, you may smell a burning odor if there is lint trapped in your dryer duct or vent.

What is the Importance of Annual Dryer Vent Cleaning?

According to the National Fire Protection Association, “13,820 dryers catch on fire per year, with 27 percent of these fires being caused by an accumulation of lint in the duct-work.” Annual dryer vent cleaning is important as it removes lint that can block your dryers duct-work and prevent it from venting properly. Ultimately, this reduces your risk of your dryer catching fire and your home and family being put at risk.

Annual dryer vent cleaning can help to remove lint from the duct and vent. That lint can prevent the dryer from being efficient, increasing your dry time, and ultimately your energy bill. Removing lint also helps to extend the life of your dryer and reduce the chances of a fire breaking out due to a lint blockage in the duct or vent. If it has been a year or longer since you last had your dryer vent cleaned, or your dryer is showing you signs that it may need to be cleaned, now is the perfect time to schedule a cleaning appointment with Advance Air Solutions.