Many manufacturers and industry professionals recommend having a dryer vent cleaned and inspected at least once a year, but the right schedule ultimately depends on the home. Laundry habits, household size, pets, and the overall design of the dryer vent system can all influence how quickly lint accumulates.
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A lot can build up inside a dryer vent over the course of a year. Since most homeowners never see the inside of the vent line, lint accumulation often goes unnoticed until the dryer starts showing signs that airflow isn't what it used to be.
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A clogged dryer vent rarely happens overnight. In most homes, it develops gradually as lint, dust, and other debris collect inside the dryer duct with every load of laundry. Because the change is so gradual, many homeowners assume their dryer is simply getting older when clothes start taking longer to dry.
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If your dryer suddenly needs two cycles to dry a normal load, the appliance itself may not be the problem. This is one of the most common complaints we hear from homeowners across Matthews.
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One of the most common questions we hear from Matthews homeowners is, "How often should I have my dryer vent cleaned?"
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A dryer vent is easy to overlook because it works quietly behind the scenes. You clean the lint trap, start another load, and move on. But inside the vent system, lint can gradually build up until drying times increase, the laundry room feels hotter, or clothes come out damp after a full cycle.
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