🔸 Clogged dryer vents cause over 15,000 house fires every year.
🔸 Cleaning your vents improves efficiency and lowers energy bills.
🔸 A clean system helps your dryer last longer and reduces repair costs.
1. Your clothes take longer than 40–60 minutes to dry
If your dryer is running multiple cycles, it’s a major sign of restricted airflow.
2. The outside of your dryer feels hot to the touch
Overheating means the dryer is working too hard and lint is blocking the vent.
3. You notice a burning smell while drying clothes
This is one of the biggest red flags — lint is extremely flammable and can ignite quickly.
4. Your laundry room feels unusually warm or humid
Blocked vents push hot, moist air back into your home.
5. You see lint building up around the dryer or inside the lint trap area
Excess lint outside the dryer means it’s escaping through the vent system.
6. Your dryer shuts off unexpectedly or shows error codes
Many modern dryers stop automatically when airflow is restricted.
7. You haven’t had your vent cleaned in over a year
Most manufacturers recommend professional cleanings every 12 months (more often for families with kids or pets).
8. Your vent cap or roof vent is clogged or not opening fully
If the flap doesn’t open or is covered in lint, birds’ nests, or debris — airflow is blocked.
9. A burning or musty odor coming from clothes after drying
This often means lint buildup is touching the heating element.
10. Excessive lint inside the dryer drum or behind/under the dryer
Lint traveling into places it shouldn’t indicates a blockage or damaged duct.
11. Your dryer vent hasn’t been inspected since moving in
Previous homeowners often forget to have vents cleaned or replaced.rvices, you can breathe easier and enjoy a healthier living environment. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.