Why Should I have My Dryer Vent Cleaned?

Lint build-up reduces the efficiency of your dryer, causing a higher energy bill since your dyer works harder to dry your clothes. A clogged dryer vent not only means your appliance is not operating at its peak efficiency, but it also poses a safety risk in the form of potential fires.

There are many benefits to having a clean and obstruction-free dryer exhaust duct. Tru-Clean Surface Care’s professional dryer duct cleaning process removes lint, debris, and clogs from dryer vents to ensure proper airflow through the ducting system.

If you have a dirty or clogged dryer vent, it is costing you every time you use it. If it takes more than 35 to 45 minutes to dry your clothes, your dryer duct most likely needs cleaning. If your dryer vent is clogged, it is a safety hazard and puts stress on your expensive dryer, which may lead to costly repairs.

Facts

• ​​​​There are thousands of house fires each year involving clothes dryers, with the leading cause being failure to clean according to the U.S. Fire Administration.
• According to leading appliance manufacturers, dryer vents should be inspected and cleaned by a professional at least every twenty-four months.
• Most people are not aware of the importance and advantages of a professionally cleaned dryer vent, nor do they realize the dangers of a clogged dryer vent. ​​
• ​​Through time, lint develops and eventually clogs your vent system, raising the potential for home fires!
• Small animals can enter dryer vents from the outside and build nests, store food items, perish because they can’t get out, or deposit leaves and twigs in them in the home of building a nest.

Signs It’s Time To Clean Your Dryer Vent:

• Clothing does not dry completely after a normal drying cycle.
• Clothing seems unusually hot to the touch after a complete drying cycle.
• Drying time for clothing takes longer than 35 to 40 minutes.
• A musty odor is noticed in the clothing following the drying cycle.
• The dryer vent flap on the home’s exterior does not properly open as it is designed to during the dryer’s operation.
• More than two years have passed since the last dryer vent cleaning service.
• You just moved into a new place and have no idea if the dryer duct has ever been cleaned.
• Excessive heat is noticed in the room where the dryer is being operated, or the room is humid.

These are all signs of a dryer vent that needs a professional dryer vent cleaning or repair. Dryer vents are a leading cause of appliance failure, residential structure fires, and extended dry times.

Tru-Clean Surface Care’s highly skilled dryer exhaust technicians will remedy these vent-related issues. We are a family-owned and operated company serving clients throughout SW Florida. Tru-Clean Surface Care is a Certified Partner with the prestigious Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification, A+ Rated with the Better Business Bureau, and an eight-year-in-a-row-winner of the coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award.

For The Safety of Your Family and Home, Have Your Dryer Vent System Inspected

We urge you to have your dryer vents inspected and cleaned, whether it’s from one of our technicians or from one of our competitors. Put your family’s safety in the hands of a professional. In doing so, you will not only keep your family and investment safe, but you will also improve the efficiency of your dryer, saving you money on your utility bill.

For more information on our dryer vent cleaning services, please visit us online at www.TruCleanSurfaceCare.com or call us any time at 239-541-4888 – Cape Coral and Lee County, 239-206-1935 – Bonita Springs, Naples, and Marco Island, or 941-621-2198 – Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte, Florida