Your dryer vent is responsible for removing moisture from your dryer unit as your clothes dry. During this process, it’s common for lint and debris from your clothing to accumulate on this vent. Over time, this buildup can lead to significant safety risks, like a house fire. It’s important to regularly schedule routine dryer vent cleanings to prevent issues for your home and your dryer.
How Is a Dryer Vent Cleaning Performed?
Cleaning your dryer vent is different than emptying the lint trap on your dryer. There is a dedicated vent pipe that expels air and moisture to the exterior of your home. The power should be turned off to the dryer before the cleaning takes place. Then, specialized tools can be applied to the vent pipe to dislodge debris and remove it. Untrained homeowners run the risk of pushing material further into the pipe and causing a clog, so it’s best to get professional help. The dryer vent can be cleaned from the exterior point of your vent as well as inside your home. Your dryer will need to be detached from the vent pipe for this to be done.
Our team will provide you with a thorough dryer cleaning while ensuring that everything is reattached properly to prevent future issues.
How Frequently Should a Dryer Vent Be Cleaned?
Ideally, you should schedule a professional dryer vent cleaning once per year. In Yucaipa, CA, any time of year is acceptable for scheduling this service. In areas of the country where temperatures drop below freezing, schedule your dryer vent cleaning before winter arrives.
If you notice signs of your dryer vent becoming clogged in between professional services, call our team for additional help.
Signs You Need to Schedule a Dryer Vent Cleaning
Several indicators point towards needing a professional dryer vent cleaning.
Clothes Taking Longer to Dry
A lot of homeowners assume that their dryer is starting to become old and inefficient when their clothes take longer to dry. However, you may have a large buildup in your dryer vent that is preventing moisture from properly being expelled outside the home. Taking care of this buildup will help with your dryer’s efficiency.
Your Dryer Feels Hot or Warm
While your dryer is running or right after it is done, the exterior surface of your unit may feel hot to the touch. This means there isn’t ample air flowing out of your dryer, causing the equipment to overheat.
You Smell Something Burning
When your dryer is running, you shouldn’t be able to smell anything other than clean laundry. If it smells like something is burning, there could be a substantial buildup of debris on the inside of your dryer vent.
Lack of Airflow
Go outside your home and place your hand near your dryer vent. You should feel plenty of warm air coming out. If there seems to be decreased airflow, your dryer vent pipe may be narrowed with debris. Make sure that the louvers on the vent cover are opening to allow air to escape when your dryer is running.
Debris Around Your Vent Opening
If there is a large buildup of debris on the opening of your dryer vent cover, this indicates buildup is elsewhere in your system as well. If removing the debris you can reach doesn’t solve the problem, you will need a professional to fix this problem.
Your Laundry Room Is Warm
When your dryer is running and the door is closed, you shouldn’t notice much of a temperature difference inside the room where your dryer is located. If you do, the air is not flowing properly out of your dryer vent.
Very Clogged Lint Trap
Your lint trap is designed to collect lint that comes off your clothing. Make sure to clean the lint trap after each load that you dry.
Of Course! Heating and Cooling offers professional dryer vent cleanings for your Yucaipa home. We also provide heating and cooling repair, new equipment installation, and routine maintenance. We help you address the quality of your indoor air with duct cleaning, air scrubbers, whole-house fans, and more. We also provide electrical services from experienced and certified electricians.
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