Dryer Vent Cleaning in Sevierville, TN
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Cold vents make lint stick
Every load pushes warm, damp air out through the vent. From December through February, nights here average 30°F, and that cold pulls the heat out of the air moving through the duct fast. When the air cools before it reaches the outside, moisture beads up on the inside walls of the vent and the lint that would otherwise blow through sticks to it.
That buildup narrows the path the air has to take. The dryer pushes harder to move the same load of air, and the exhaust that does get out carries more heat and moisture into the space around the vent.
- 30°F
- the average winter night, and cold vents catch damp lint
- 7 months
- October through April, the vent stays cold
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- How often should a dryer vent be cleaned?
- Once a year is the standard advice. Lint builds up inside the duct even when the lint trap gets cleaned every time. A vent that's clogged makes the dryer run hotter and longer to dry the same load, and that's what leads to fires.
- Can I clean my dryer vent myself?
- You can clean the first few feet near the machine yourself, but the rest of the run is hard to reach without the right brushes and rods. Most vents run several feet through walls or up through a roof or side wall, with bends along the way where lint collects. A contractor uses a brush that reaches the full length and pulls lint out instead of pushing it further in.
- What are the signs of a clogged dryer vent?
- Clothes that take longer than usual to dry, or that come out hot to the touch instead of just warm, are the clearest sign. You might also notice the outside vent hood barely moves when the dryer is running, or a burning smell during a cycle. Lint around the vent opening outside is another sign worth checking.