Dryer vents are the reason we’re able to hug a warm load of laundry after it comes out of the dryer. But if you don’t have your vents professionally cleaned, you may lose this small luxury. 

Our team at First Coast Home Pros can rid your dryer vents of lint so you can do laundry with ease. One of our dryer vent cleaning specialists in St. Johns County, FL, can give you a free estimate.

Consequences of a Clogged Dryer Vent

Dryer vents are an essential part of completing your weekly laundry load, so if they’re clogged, they can pose a few risks. You can clear out the lint collector in the dryer, and you should, but that is unlikely to solve the problems you may have, such as:

Clothes Taking Longer to Dry

If you notice that you have to run your dryer twice for your clothes to dry, your dryer vent may be clogged. It can get expensive if you’re a homeowner or if your washer and dryer aren’t included in your rent. 

The most common culprit for a clogged dryer vent is built-up lint. However, birds often make their nests in dryer vents because it’s a warm place for them to raise their babies. Even though this may seem cute, a clogged dryer vent can quickly become an inconvenience and even lead to parasites entering your dryer, so it’s best to keep birds out of your dryer vent. 

When dryer vents are blocked, the hot moist air that comes from your wet clothes drying can’t get released through the vents. And this is why your clothes may still be wet when you check them. 

Increased Fire Hazard

Another result, as well as a risk of a clogged dryer vent, is that your dryer could become a fire hazard. Lint is very flammable due to its fluffy texture that lets oxygen travel through it, which can make the perfect conditions for a fire. 

The mixture of heat and oxygen can very quickly cause a fire. The U.S. Fire Administration states that there are about 2,900 fires that result from clothes dryers every year.

To avoid these risks and inconveniences, our dryer vent cleaning service team in St. Johns County can clean out the lint in your dryer vents. While we’re clearing them, we can answer any questions you have about your dryer vents. 

Our Dryer Vent Cleaning Process

To clear your dryer vents of lint and other debris, we use vacuums and compressed air machines that have brushes that can extend to reach all the lint. We use the push-and-pull method, in which we’ll push the lint in your vent to dislodge it and then vacuum it out, leaving your vent clean. 

To ensure that your dryer is working properly after we clear it, we use a thermo-anemometer to measure how much air is circulating throughout your vent and the speed of it. This can verify that your dryer is functioning at the speed it should so it can efficiently dry your clothes.

Factors That Can Affect How Often Your Dryer Vents Should Be Cleaned

Our St. Johns County dryer vents cleaning team recommends that you get your dryer vents cleaned every one to two years. However, there may be some factors that may require you to have your dryer vents cleaned more often, such as:

  • Using your dryer more than three times a week
  • High utility bills
  • If you buy new clothes often, which create more lint 

If any of the situations above apply to you, you may want to consider scheduling dryer vent cleanings throughout the seasons. Our team can help you decide how often you may need to get your vents cleaned.

Don’t Do a DIY Dryer Vent Cleaning

You may be tempted to try to clean your dryer vents on your own, but we advise you not to do so. Instead, you should contact our professional dryer vent cleaning team in St. Johns County. If you were to clean your dryer vents on your own, you could get burned or suffer another type of injury. 

Our professionals have the right equipment and training to safely clear your dryer vents of any blockages. Another reason you shouldn’t attempt to clean your dryer vents on your own is that you could damage your vents. Dryer vent tubes are very thin, and if you make a mistake, you could tear a hole in the tube. 

To make sure that you clear your vents safely and effectively, you can leave them to our dryer vent professionals. 

Contact First Coast Home Pros for a Free Estimate for a Dryer Vent Cleaning

If you notice that your clothes are still damp when they come out of the dryer, your dryer vents may need to be cleaned. Our team at First Coast Home Pros can arrive at your home and clear your vents.

Call us or fill out the contact form on our website to get a free estimate for a dryer vent cleaning.