Dryer vent Cleaning
Scrub Ducts wants to ensure that your family is safe from the potential hazards of a residential fire. A common residential fire culprit is failure to maintain a clean vent and lint trap for your dryer. Our dryer vent cleaning service can help homeowners keep their families safe. It’s not uncommon for families to be are unaware of the dangers of the highly flammable lint build up inside the dryer vent.
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Cleaning your dryer vent not only helps to prevent a fire, but can also extend the life of your appliance. Excess lint & debris can cause build up in your dryer and result in the appliance overworking itself to perform its intended function. Have you noticed heavy clothes such as towels or jeans requiring a longer dry time? Have clothes been coming out of the dryer hotter than normal? If so, it’s possible that you have a clogged dryer vent requiring attention.
Clogged Dryer Vent can cause fires
Why Dryer Vent Cleaning is Critical
Dryer vent before and after cleaning​
Dryer vent cleaning is not just about efficiency – it’s about safety. Here’s why you shouldn’t ignore this essential service:
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Fire Prevention: Lint is extremely flammable. Over time, it accumulates in your dryer’s exhaust vent. Each year, thousands of house fires are sparked by clogged dryer vents​ scrubducts.com. In fact, more than 15,000 dryer fires occur annually in the US, often due to failure to clean the vent. By cleaning the vent, you remove this fuel source and drastically reduce your risk of a dryer fire. Don’t become a statistic – let us help keep your home safe.
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Improved Dryer Efficiency: When your vent is clogged, your dryer can’t expel hot moist air effectively. This means clothes take much longer to dry and the dryer works overtime, using more energy. A clean vent helps your dryer run as it should – you’ll notice shorter drying times and possibly lower utility bills. Plus, your dryer won’t overheat, which protects its internal components.
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Extend Appliance Life: A dryer that’s constantly overworking due to a blocked vent is prone to breaking down. Overheating can damage sensors and other parts. Cleaning the vent reduces strain on your dryer, helping it last longer and reducing the need for repairs.
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Eliminate Musty Odors & Excess Lint: A clogged vent can cause a musty or burning smell in your laundry area. You might also find lint accumulating around the dryer or on your laundry room floor. By clearing the vent, you’ll eliminate these odors and stop lint from backing up into the dryer or home.
Signs Your Dryer Vent Needs Cleaning
Birds Nest in Dryer Vent
Not sure if it’s time to clean your dryer vent? Watch for these warning signs in your Frankfort home:
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Longer Drying Times: If a normal load is suddenly taking more than one cycle to dry, or heavy items like towels stay damp, your vent likely has blockage.
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Hot Dryer & Laundry: Is your dryer exterior very hot to the touch? Are clothes excessively hot (or even damp and hot) at the end of a cycle? This means heat is not escaping properly – a clear sign of a clogged vent.
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Burning Smell: If you smell a hot, burning odor when the dryer is running, turn it off immediately – lint may be overheating. You should have the vent inspected and cleaned right away.
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Excess Lint: Noticing lots of lint coming out of the dryer door, or collecting around the dryer or the external vent exit? That means lint isn’t being vented outside like it should.
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Dryer Vent Hood Not Opening: Go outside and observe your dryer vent outlet (hood). When the dryer runs, the flap or louver should open and you should feel strong airflow. If it’s barely moving or no air is felt, the vent line is likely clogged.
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Heating Element Burning Out: If you’ve had to replace your dryer’s heating element more than once, or if the dryer is shutting off mid-cycle, restricted airflow is likely stressing the heating system. A clogged vent forces the dryer to run hotter than designed, causing overheating and premature part failure.
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If you observe any of these signs, don’t wait – it’s time to call Scrub Ducts for a dryer vent cleaning. It’s better to be proactive than risk a fire or damage.
Keep Your Home Safe – Schedule Your Dryer Vent Cleaning
Don’t put your family at risk by neglecting your dryer vent. Scrub Ducts makes it easy for homeowners to maintain this crucial safety step. Most of our customers schedule annual dryer vent cleanings – a simple habit that provides peace of mind. Remember, the U.S. Fire Administration recommends cleaning dryer vents at least once a year or as needed​​.
We’re here to help you follow that advice with professional service. Ready to schedule? Call Scrub Ducts at (502) 539-3083 to book your dryer vent cleaning or to ask any questions. We offer prompt scheduling, fair pricing, and friendly expertise. You can also combine a dryer vent cleaning with our air duct cleaning service for added convenience and savings – just ask us about bundle options.
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Make your home safer and your dryer more efficient today. Contact us now – and wave goodbye to dryer lint hazards for good!