Is Now a Good Time to Get My Dryer Vent Cleaned?
When was the last time you looked at your dryer vent? Do you even know where your dryer vent runs through your home? Chances are, you probably haven’t given your dryer vent much thought, lately. Perhaps you never have. But ignoring your dryer vent can be very dangerous.
So is now a good time to get your dryer vent cleaned? If you haven’t had it done in more than a year, or you don’t know the last time it was cleaned, then yes. Now is a good time to get your dryer vent cleaned.
Here are some other signs that might indicate that it’s time to have this valuable and important service done.
If your clothes are taking longer than normal to dry then your dryer vent could be clogged.
If your clothes, or the outside of your dryer, are very hot, that is another sign the dryer vent needs to be cleaned.
If you notice a burning smell when your dryer is running, you probably need to get your dryer vent cleaned very soon.
If the vent hood flap on the outside of your home, where the vent ends, doesn’t open easily that is another sign of a dirty dryer vent.
A dirty dryer vent can lead to a very dangerous dryer vent fire. Don’t let this happen to you.
If you haven’t had your dryer vent cleaned in a while then don’t wait to get this important service done. If you notice any problems with your dryer or dryer vent then contact Better Air Northwest, a trusted dryer vent cleaning company in Vancouver or Portland, today. You can reach us online by clicking here. Or call us at 503-208-8351 in Portland and at 360-852-6212 in Vancouver.