How do I know if my dryer vent needs to be cleaned?
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How do I know if my dryer vent needs to be cleaned?mmihomeimprovement.com/2020/08/15/how-do-i-know-if-my-dryer-vent-needs-to-be-cleaned
Washing clothes is one of the most repetitive exercises of our household. It is one major
reason due to which we must keep our dryers in good condition. To do so we need to
ensure regular dryer vent cleaning because it is the only way we will be able to
maintain their good health and ensure on-time repairs and replacements. The major
problem here arises is to find the right service that could help you maintain dryer vents. A
lot of research and effort is required to be sure that you are in the hands of the right
company. However, not now because here we will present to you one of the best cleaning
services that are currently operating in the market. MMI home improvement has always
ensured customer satisfaction over anything else. Thus, for you, there could be no better
service provider other than us.
While washing the clothes the hot and humid air from the drying clothes escapes outside
from the dryer hose. As time passes the lint builds up in the hose and inside the lint trap.
This becomes a headache with time and if ignored may lead to fires. Numerous facts show
how clogged vents have played a vital role in setting up fires in houses. It is certainly a lot
cheaper to get the vents cleaned rather than getting repaired the whole house.
If you continue to ignore dryer cleaning then the humidity in the house increases every
time the clothes are dried from it. Moreover, your machine needs to work harder to
ensure that it performs according to what you are expecting from it. Furthermore, with a
clogged dryer your indoor air quality will also be reduced. It may also lead to fire and
become the cause of huge destruction that no one would prefer. Thus, you must lookout
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for the signs that help you identify if there is a need for cleaning or not. Here in this
article, you will see the signs that you might look out for to ensure that it is the right time
for cleaning.
Drying Clothes Takes Longer
You must have noticed or had a rough idea of how much you have to wait until the dryer
indicates that it is done drying clothes. According to the facts, the dryer should not take
any longer than 35-40 minutes to dry the clothes. However, if the dryer is taking more
than that then you need to understand the fact that there is a problem that you need to
address.
If we look at a clogged dryer then we get to know that a clogged dryer takes two to three
times longer to work. Dryer vents are added to ensure that they can push hot and moist
air out of the dryer and pull in more air and ensure that they can dry the clothes
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effectively. However, in the case when these are clogged the moist air from the whole
drying process will be trapped. This trapping will waste energy and increase your utility
bills. Moreover, it will also wear out the heating element and blower in your dryer faster.
Even after a long drying cycle if your clothes are not dry yet then it is important to get the
vent hose checked for lint. There might be a misty smell that tells you that there might be
mold and mildew growing.
A Burning Smell
Another sign that shows that it is the right time for hiring cleaning services then you
should be sure of the fact that it is the lint. You should be aware of the fact that dryer lint
is very flammable and the smell comes from the small parts of the lint that is trapped.
Another reason might be that the dryer hose gets too hot. So don’t risk and turn off the
machine right away and go for a checkup so that you can save the machine and your house
from disaster.
A Very Hot Dryer
You are noticing that the machine is getting too hot at the end of a normal cycle.
Moreover, you are also noticing a rise in the temperature of the laundry room. It is a sign
that there is a problem with the drying machine and it will be a good decision to go for a
cleaning. as well.
Lint Coming From the Outside Vent Opening
The place from where the air leaves your home is known as the outside vent opening.
Talking about most of the outside opening then we get to know that 6 inches wide. Just go
for inspection and look if there is any lint or debris around the opening or coming from
the opening then you should not waste a moment in calling the cleaning services.
Moreover, if the outside duct doesn’t open when the dryer is working then you should be
sure of the fact that lint is the reason behind its blockage.
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You Haven’t Had Your Dryer Vent Cleaned in a Year
You haven’t had a cleaning service for a year or more and you are facing these signs then
there is nothing to wait for, call a technician, and get it cleaned before it becomes
dangerous. Cleaning yourself is different from getting cleaned from an expert. It is so
because the technicians are experienced and have the right equipment to reach out to
areas that you cannot. Moreover, with MMI home improvement you would be sure that
the technician will ensure that you are completely satisfied with the services because what
values for us is customer satisfaction.
Do you have a large family and your dryer is placed in the center of the house with a long
hose that goes to the outside? In such a situation it becomes necessary to ensure that you
get the vents cleaned at least once a year. Cleaning yourself will not be very effective in
this case as you might not be able to know about the repairs.