You probably don’t give much thought to your clothes dryer or the vent that carries dryer exhaust out of your home. Unfortunately, neglecting this exhaust hose and vent can lead to a variety of problems inside your home. In addition to leaving your clothes smelling musty, a clogged vent can cause more serious concerns that should lead you to schedule regular dryer vent cleaning.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Your gas dryer produces carbon monoxide as a byproduct of the heating process. Although this gas is hazardous, the dryer’s exhaust vent releases it outside your home.
Problems occur when too much lint collects in your exhaust hose and blocks the dryer vent. Since the carbon monoxide can’t exit your home, it will collect indoors, where it negatively affects the health of everyone in your household.
Higher Risk of Fire
In addition to the hazards of carbon monoxide poisoning, clogged dryer vents increase the risk of a house fire. The lint that collects in the exhaust hose and vent is highly flammable. A small spark from an exposed wire or the overheating that results from clogged vents can be enough to ignite the lint.
Reduced Drying Efficiency
Just as cleaning HVAC air ducts assists in boosting efficiency, keeping your dryer vent clean will reduce energy waste. As the vent becomes clogged with lint, the flow of air slows and reduces drying power. If your clothes feel damp after a normal cycle, don’t assume you need a new dryer. You may just need dryer vent cleaning.
Protect Your Dryer and Your Home With Vent Cleaning
Chesapeake Property Services includes dryer vent cleaning with our other home maintenance services. If it has been more than a year since you last had your dryer vent cleaned, contact us online or call us at (410) 661-4235 to schedule service.