Signs Your Dryer Vent Needs Cleaned

12/3/2019 (Permalink)

Cleaning out your lint hose and dryer regularly can not only prevent fires, but ensure faster drying times

Signs Your Dryer Vent Needs Cleaned

Whether you're living on your own or have a large family in Fergus Falls,MN, laundry seems to pile up fast. It can feel like a lengthy chore to get all of your clothing cleaned and put away. This is especially true if you don't have a well functioning dryer. If your dryer is not working properly, then it may be time to clean out your dryer vent. This is important to prevent a lint fire. There are a few signs to look out for that will tell you that it's time.

A Long Dry Time

Sometimes, the amount of time your dryer takes to get the clothing dry can determine whether your vent needs cleaned. These things might suggest your dryer vent is clogged:

• Taking an hour or more to dry one load
  
• Taking more than one cycle to get the clothes dry
  
• The clothes remaining damp and cold after several cycles
  
  

Your dryer shouldn't take more than one cycle to get all of the clothes dry, unless you are using a low temperature or have an unusually large load. Long dry times are indicative that a dryer vent is clogged, which can lead to a dryer fire.

Laundry Room Feels Humid

If your laundry area feels humid or unusually warm, then it may mean that the air is not being properly vented. The lint is likely built up in the dryer vent, which can cause a lint fire. These fires can spread quickly, and you may need a fire damage repair specialist to get the damage repaired. Cleaning out the dryer vent when needed can help prevent a fire.
These can be signs that the dryer is in need of a clean out. Lint can build up in the dryer, as well as the dryer hose. Over time, this can lead to a lint fire, which can be devastating. Cleaning out your lint hose and dryer regularly can not only prevent fires, but ensure faster drying times.