Modern advances in technology have helped households around the world keep up with everyday tasks. Laundry, especially, has become streamlined with the use of washers and dryers. But while these are commonplace in many homes, most people fail to realize they need proper maintenance. Without annual dryer vent cleaning, your home, clothes, and safety could be at risk.
Why Invest in Dryer Vent Cleaning
Cleaning the lint trap in your dryer after every load doesn’t mean you’ve prevented all hazards. While a clean lint trap is crucial to avoid fires and other issues, it’s not the only part of your dryer that needs cleaning out. Dryer vents can also get clogged with lint and other debris that make your dryer inefficient and unsafe. Professional dryer vent cleanings can help you prevent disaster.
Avoiding Fires
While the lint trap is designed to catch most lint, it doesn’t always remove all lint. Some lingering lint often gets trapped around the insert and can then make its way into the dryer vent during the next cycle. Over time, this lint can build up and create a block. When too much hot air builds up behind it, a fire is more likely to occur. Cleaning your dryer vent every year can help avoid house fires.
Improving Efficiency
Just like the air ducts in your home, dryer vents need to be clean and clear to properly dry your clothes. When there’s a block of lint and debris, the dryer has to work harder for longer to do its job. Since the heat can’t escape as well, dryers will often overheat, which could cause damage to your clothes as well as your home. Excessive heat can damage certain materials and turn laundry day into a disaster.
Improving Indoor Air Quality
Dryers need a safe way to remove the heat from your home. While dryers work, they build up fumes that are often hazardous to your health. With a clean and well-maintained vent, these fumes are channeled out of your home and away from your family. But if there’s a clog, these fumes can often leak into your home. The excessive moisture of these fumes can also encourage mold growth, especially in smaller rooms. This puts you and your loved ones at a higher risk of developing certain medical conditions. Cleaning out your dryer vent can help ensure you are breathing fresh and safe air in your home.
When to Clean Your Dryer Vent
For most homes, dryer vents should be cleaned and inspected at least once a year. If you have a large family and do a lot of extra laundry, however, you may want to consider more frequent cleaning. On the other hand, properties such as vacation homes that don’t see frequent use may need fewer cleanings. At Advanced Chimney Sweeps, we’re dedicated to helping you keep your home safe from fires and hazardous fumes. Call us today at 770.884.6475 to schedule your first cleaning and start protecting your home.