Few people know the importance of dryer vent cleaning. Dryer vent cleaning is necessary to avoid fire and accidents. There are numerous reports that connect dryer vents with accidents and emergencies. A dryer vent also needs maintenance to keep it safe and in good working condition. A dryer vent accumulates lint from clothes that tumbles dry inside the dryer. These lints can cause fire because they are highly combustible. Cleaning your dryer vent prevents it from clogging. Some signs that your vent needs cleaning are:
- Drying clothes is longer than usual.
- Clothes are very hot but is still damp especially for heavier materials like pants and towels.
- The dryer feels hot inside.
- There is no lint in the dryer which means that something is clogged.
A dryer vent full of lint may add cost to your electricity by $20 monthly just for drying your clothes. You may disconnect your vent from the dryer and the wall and clean it using a vacuum. Hiring a professional cleaner for your dryer vent may cost you $75 to $200 depending some factors. You may also do on your own provided you have the equipments and tools needed for dryer vent cleaning. A proper research over the internet will help you on the step by step process and guidelines in doing so. A dryer vent cleaning kit is available for your own convenience which includes everything that you will need in cleaning. It includes brushes, rods, vacuums and adapters. Most cleaning kits would cost you $20. Other kits are more complete but will cost you more than $20. It has 36′ rods good to reach long dryer vents. Overall, these kits are good and works well. Additional accessories are also available for other purpose.
To sum up, the basic guidelines in dryer vent cleaning are:
- clean the lint trap after every use
- clean the vents and ducts regularly
- clean the dryer’s behind
- having the right kit
By maintaining your dryer vent clean, you’ll be assured that your dryer will function well and you are in safe condition.