Having your dryer vent professionally cleaned has benefits that promote safety, lengthen the life of your machine, and reduce your electricity bills. Planet duct feels strongly about taking precautionary or preventative measures to ensure the safety of your home. Having a professional dryer vent cleaner clean your dryer vents can have a lasting effect on your dryer’s performance and risk level.

Benefits of Dryer Vent Cleaning

Dryer Fires

Blockages in your dryer are caused by built-up lent, clothes themselves, animal homes, and many more flammable items. These objects can hold the heat and compress it, causing a fire. Or a spark can be ignited from the machine causing the blockage (fule for the fire) to engulf in flames. It is also common for these fires to be caused by electrical mishaps. All of these possibilities combined and the risk of your dryer catching on fire can cause your dryer to catch on fire

Increase the Life of Your Clothing

When the vents of your dryer are clogged, this creates more dryer heat. What happens is that your clothes get more heat than they should be getting and end up damaged. The reason behind this is that the fibers of fabric tend to break apart due to more heat than is recommended during the regular drying process. Dryers that are clogged require a longer time for drying and cause damage to fibers in the overly-heated environment. To ensure proper working conditions and preserved clothing, get your dryer vents cleaned by professionals.

Saving Money

A cleaner machine works for a longer time. Therefore, it won’t require changing for a longer span. When the vents  not blocked, they function to a hundred percent and won’t cause wear and tear to the parts. Not only does this cleaning save you from purchasing a new machine but also helps to avoid repairing costs. The biggest benefit is the lowered utility bills as the running time of a clean dryer is less than a clogged one.

How Often Should You Have Your Dryer Vent Cleaned Professionally?

It’s wise to schedule a cleaning once a year. This is for a normal-sized household consisting of about two to five people. However, if your household is on the larger side or if you do a greater than average amount of laundry, you should think about increasing your cleaning schedule to every 6 to 9 months. You’d  surprised at how much more laundry residue a few more family members can create.