The constant accumulation of particles that can get trapped in dryer lint will most likely result in underperformance or damaged dryer. The worse thing that can happen is that it can cause a fire hazard when it overheats by igniting the lint which is very flammable. Safety authorities reported that fire incidents due to dryers lead to numerous deaths and millions of property loss every year. This can be prevented from occurring through regular cleaning up with the use of proper dryer vent cleaning tools. The key concern is knowing when is the right time to clean dryer vents.
There are actually a lot of signs that may indicate when it’s time to do a thorough cleanup of the vent. These include clothes not drying up completely after a normal cycle is performed, a musty smell lingers after the drying cycle, and clothes feel hotter to the touch than usual. Common signs directly involving the vent are malfunctioning dryer vent hood flap, obvious debris and lint on the filter and debris accumulating outside the vent’s opening. Other potential indicators are when drying time for each cycle tends to be longer than normal and there is too much heat generated during operation. And of course, if the vent was not cleaned for over a year using the right dryer vent cleaning tools.
Apart from being aware of the warning signs indicating when it’s time to clean the dryer vents, it is also very important that cleaning tools are selected and used properly to avoid those issues identified above. There are plenty of dryer vent cleaning tools available, each of them has its own purpose and benefits. For instance, there is the cleaning brush that is often used to get all the lint out of the vent and there is also a duct cleaning rod that can be attached to the brush to reach crevices and corners in the vent with less effort. Ultimately, using the right cleaning tools for the specific task makes it possible to prevent the risk of fire caused by an unclean dryer.
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