The Benefits of Dryer Vent Cleaning
If you’ve never considered regularly cleaning your home’s dryer vent, now is an excellent time to start. Dryer vents collect the lint expelled from the dryer during everyday use and eventually pose significant health and safety concerns to the family.
Here are the most common benefits of cleaning the dryer vent.
Reduce the risk of fires
Every time the dryer operates, it collects lint, small portions of clothing fibers that come loose during the cleaning process. While most of the lint ends up in the dryer’s lint trap, a non-negligible amount travels through the dryer’s air vent. This lint gets trapped inside the ducts and sticks together. Like most clothing, it’s flammable, and it can quickly catch fire from a loose spark or buildup of heat from inside the vent.
Removing excess lint from the dryer keeps homes safer and reduces the risk of errant fires starting from within the duct.
Improve energy efficiency
The dryer depends on unimpeded airflow through the vent ducts to push heated air out of the machine. If the dryer vent clogs with lint and other debris, it can’t pass as much air as usual. The dryer then works harder to keep the correct amount of air flowing, using more electricity and wearing on the equipment.
A clear duct ensures the dryer works in peak condition for as long as possible. It’s recommended that ducts are cleaned regularly, especially if the dryer is used frequently. While there are no exact numbers on how much energy a cleaned dryer saves, the increased energy cost can quickly add up to that of a professional cleaning service.
Faster drying times and reduced wear and tear
A dryer is a complex machine with many moving parts. Each time it runs through a drying cycle, these parts slightly degrade. Ensuring the dryer vent is clear and that the machine is running efficiently will dry clothes thoroughly with a single cycle and last for many more years.
Improve air quality
Lint caught in the dryer vent attracts other airborne particles and dust from outside. It can trap the water molecules expelled from the dryer as well. This hot, moist environment is a breeding ground for bacteria and fungi. Over time, mold spores reach through cracks that form in the duct and enter the central HVAC system, significantly decreasing air quality inside the house.
Regular vent cleaning reduces the amount of debris caught in the duct and ensures better airflow and long-term air quality.
Allows for early troubleshooting
By cleaning the dryer vent regularly, professionals can check for fissures or warping in the duct system. A torn or cracked air vent leaks air into the house, usually between walls or into the HVAC system, which has dire consequences when left unchecked.
Contact a professional HVAC or duct cleaning service to get the best results possible from a dryer duct cleaning.
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