Benefits of cleaning your dryer vent
Over the years, our team has answered many questions, but one of the most popular has always been the benefits of cleaning your dryer vent. Here are the top three benefits we have seen.
Better functionality
Like any appliance, dryers like to work in optimal environments. The less work the dryer needs to do to move out hot air, the better the dryer will work. Imagine it this way; your dryer will perform better moving air out of a clean line than one lined with lint, dirt and debris. Plus, once cleaned, you can say goodbye to running your dryer multiple times to finish a load!
Save electricity costs
With a clean vent, your dryer can finally operate at its peak. With this increased efficiency, you will use less electricity to dry your clothes, especially if you use a sensor setting.
Safety
A clean dryer vent is excellent for your home's peace of mind and safety. A dryer vent cleaning will remove the fire risk, which is something we can all get behind.
Why cleaning your dryer vent is essential
First and foremost, cleaning your dryer vent is vital, as a dirty dryer vent is a significant fire risk. As you run your dryer, lint, dust, and other debris will leave the dryer, and not all of it is caught on the dryer filter. Some of it gets through, and when that happens, it can accumulate. As the dryer continues to run, this accumulation starts to dry out, and if a spark hits it, it can ignite in seconds. Although rare, a dryer vent fire is dangerous and completely avoidable with regular cleanings.
How often to clean your dryer vent
Although there are a couple of schools of thought on this, the team at Kane’s suggests that you clean your dryer vent at least once a year. If you are a larger family and run the dryer quite often, two or even three cleanings per year might be ideal, depending on your exact set-up and dryer.