The dryer vent carries hot, moist air and lint from your dryer to the outside of your home. When lint builds up, the dryer has to work harder.
Quick checks
- Clean the lint screen after every load
- With the dryer running, check the outside vent flap. You should feel a steady flow of warm air
- Look for crushed or kinked flexible ducting behind the dryer
Signs the vent may need cleaning
- Clothes take more than one cycle to dry
- The dryer or laundry room feels unusually hot
- Lint collects around the outside vent
Fire safety agencies recommend cleaning the lint filter before or after every load. If you have noticed any of the signs above, message us on WhatsApp to set up a dryer vent cleaning.