Every time you do a load of laundry, you probably clean out the lint trap in your dryer. In fact, it’s likely a habit by now. Why not start a new habit on a larger scale?

Regular dryer vent cleaning is important for a variety of reasons; consider a few of the most pressing ones.

Get Your Clothes Dry

Do you find yourself putting your clothes through multiple drying cycles before they’re actually dry? All that extra work your dryer is doing will show up on your energy bill, and it can be a waste of time. At least once a year, have a professional come in and thoroughly clean the vents. That way, a single dry cycle will do the job.

Stave Off Mold

As your dryer gets all the moisture out of your wet clothes, that moisture travels through the dryer vent to escape outside. If you wait too long between vent cleanings, your exhaust will grow damp and encourage mold growth.

Extend Your Dryer’s Lifespan

When you enlist professional dryer vent cleaning services at least once every 12 months, your dryer will work more efficiently and last longer. A dryer that’s connected to a clogged or moldy vent will have to work harder to get your clothes dry—and will break down more often from all that effort. Save money on repair costs by keeping those vents clean.

Stay Safe

Perhaps the most important reason to keep your dryer exhaust clean is the safety of you and your family. Lint is an extremely flammable material, and dryers generate a lot of heat. If you let lint build up too much in your vents, you run the risk of starting a fire every time you machine-dry your clothes.

Just like you clean out the lint trap between dry cycles, make sure you’re clearing lint out of your dryer exhaust at least once a year.

The importance of regular dryer exhaust cleaning cannot be overstated. We at Air Duct Aseptics want you and your family to stay safe at home while maintaining the efficiency and lifespan of your dryer. If you suspect your dryer exhaust hasn’t been cleaned in over a year, call our ductwork professionals today.