A Step In Time Chimney Sweeps

  Has your laundry been taking longer than usual to dry? Has your dryer been unusually hot to the touch during its use? Has there been a discernible burning smell emanating from your laundry room? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then there’s a pretty high likelihood that it’s time for you to clean your dryer vent. Not addressing dirt and buildup in your dryer over time can do more than negatively impact its performance. The heat of the machine, combined with accumulated dust and dryer lint, can become a fire hazard. As a matter of fact, thousands of fires occur annually in the US from blocked dryer vents. It’s important to maintain a clean dryer in order to efficiently do your laundry, in addition to avoiding sparking a fire in your home. Continue reading below to learn how to clean your clothes dryer vent (at least once a year). Disconnect Your Dryer Before you start cleaning your dryer vent, it’s important to disconnect it. Locate the vent, which can be found at ...