Why a blocked vent is a hazard
Fire services regularly point to uncleaned dryers as a leading cause of dryer fires. As lint narrows the vent, hot, damp air has nowhere to go. The dryer runs hotter and longer, and the lint packed in the pipe can catch.
Signs your vent is clogged
Keep an eye out for:
- Loads that need a second cycle to dry
- A dryer or laundry room that feels unusually hot
- A faint burning smell while the dryer runs
- An outside flap that barely lifts
- Lint gathering behind the dryer or around the outside hood
How often to have it cleaned
Once a year suits most homes. Big families, long vent runs and vents that exit through the roof may need it more often. And empty the lint trap after every load.
How Airlyf does it
We pull the dryer out, disconnect the hose, run a rotary brush through the whole vent while vacuuming out the loosened lint, then check that the outside flap opens freely. More details are on our dryer vent cleaning page.
It's an add-on to any duct cleaning — $19 in Ontario and $49 in other regions. Book online to include it.