Dryer Vent Cleaning in Anderson, SC
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Cold air in the vent makes lint stick
Your dryer pushes out warm, damp air every time it runs. On winter nights that average 34°F here, that air hits a cold vent and cools fast. The moisture in it settles on the vent walls, and lint clings to the damp metal instead of blowing straight through.
Over a winter that buildup narrows the vent. Air moves slower, the dryer takes longer to finish a load, and the lint sitting in there is the same lint that can catch fire near the heat of the exhaust.
- 34°F
- the average winter night, and cold vents catch damp lint
- 5 months
- November through March, the vent stays cold
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- How often should a dryer vent be cleaned?
- Once a year is the general rule. If you do more laundry than that, or if your vent run is long or has several bends, lint has more chances to catch and you should check it more often than once a year.
- Can I clean my dryer vent myself?
- You can clean the section behind the dryer and the outside hood yourself, but that only covers part of the run. A vent that goes through an attic or across a long stretch of ductwork needs a brush and rod system built for the full length, which most homeowners do not have. If your dryer takes longer than it used to or the vent hood flap barely moves when the dryer runs, the blockage is likely further down the line than you can reach.
- What are the signs of a clogged dryer vent?
- Clothes that take more than one cycle to dry, a dryer that feels hot to the touch on top, and a burning smell during the cycle. Check the outside vent hood while the dryer runs. If the flap opens only a little or no air is moving out, lint is blocking the line.