How to Tell If You Need Dryer Vent Cleaning Services

Posted: Dec 11, 2023
Author: AdvantaClean of West Knoxville

• Longer Drying Times – If your dryer seems to take longer and longer to fully dry out your laundry, you may think something is wrong with the dryer when the more likely cause is actually your dryer vent. Over time, lint builds up in the dryer vent, which makes it harder for moist air to escape the dryer and in turn leaves the laundry inside damp. We will remove this built-up lint to clear the way.
• Overheating – Another way to tell if you need dryer vent cleaning services is to check the temperature of your dryer’s exterior, and of the laundry room itself, as the dryer runs. If your dryer feels hotter than usual, or if your whole laundry room seems to be heating up, then there’s probably a problem with your vent. If the vent were clear, all that hot air would escape into the outdoor atmosphere.
• Musty Clothes – A third way to tell if you need to schedule dryer vent cleaning is to pay attention to how your laundry smells after you take it out. If your laundry isn’t fully dry when it comes out, the moisture in the fibers can cause the fabric to take on a musty odor over time. Obviously, no one wants to walk around in clothes that smell bad, so if you are experiencing this issue, we encourage you to schedule dryer vent cleaning as soon as possible.