Did you know that there is one simple step you can take to protect your home from dryer fires? Well, there is! Dryer vent cleaning can help protect you and your loved ones. It’s important to be proactive by keeping your lint traps clean and scheduling annual cleanings. However, sometimes it can be hard to know exactly when the right time is to schedule that necessary cleaning.
Luckily, there are warning signs that it is indeed time for dryer vent cleaning in New Brighton!
1. Increased Drying Times
While it is a common misconception that increased drying
times or requiring multiple cycles means you need a new dryer altogether, that simply
isn’t the case. It normally means that you need dryer vent cleaning performed.
When lint builds up and becomes trapped in the vent, your dryer works harder
and less efficiently, causing it to require more and more time to complete its
job.
2. Musty Smells
If your dryer vents become clogged and your clothes take
longer to dry, this can sometimes also cause a musty smell in your clothes. The
smell is caused by an inefficient dryer, leaving moisture in your clothes. If
musty smells become more normal from your dryer, it’s time to act and give us a
call to clean your dryer vents!
3. Burning Smells
However, musty smells are not the worst smell that could be
caused by clogged dryer vents. Sometimes a sign that dryer vents require
cleaning is a burning smell. This smell is caused by your dryer overheating due
to lint accumulating near the dryer heat supply. If you notice a burning smell
coming from your dryer – turn it off immediately and contact Vent Guys. As soon
as you notice a burning smell coming from your dryer, the safest bet is to
refrain from using it until a professional has given you the okay.
A burning smell can often be caused by some of the lint
catching fire at one point. That’s why it is just as important that you have an
appliance company come out to inspect and clean your dryer itself as it is you
have vent cleaning performed. They can make sure that your dryer is safe to
continue using.
When it comes to dryer vent cleaning, a simple choice can
keep you safe. Contact Vent Guys today to schedule your dryer vent cleaning in New
Brighton and the surrounding Twin Cities area! Call us at 612-492-1342 or contact us!
