Warning Signs You Need Your Dryer Vents Cleaned

A dryer vent service can do a lot to help you get a more efficient, effective, and safer function out of your Virginia dryer system. But since the whole vent system tends to be pretty hard to get a good look in, it can be hard to tell when you actually need the service! Today the team at Atlantic Duct Cleaning wants to help you decide when duct cleaning becomes your best option.

Want to schedule a dryer vent cleaning with top-class, expertly-equipped professionals? Contact our team online today, or give us a call at (703) 435-4485 to set a date!

Signs You Need Dryer Vent Cleaning in NoVa

The good news is that the signs are actually pretty clear if you know what you’re looking for--many in fact are common gripes of dryer owners. To determine if you need to schedule a dryer vent cleaning, keep an eye out for:

• One cycle isn’t cutting it. When a dryer vent becomes clogged, it removes the dryer’s ability to rid itself of moisture effectively. This results in clothes that never really seem to get dry, or clothes that take more cycles than usual.
• Clothing smells musty or dank. Similar to the above issue, if your clothing smells musty or slightly of mildew, it’s a good indication that moisture is hanging out in your clogged-up vents. This also often causes mold growth--another place the odor may be coming from.
• Your dryer and the room are getting hot. The venting process is designed to rid clothing of moisture, to move lint, and to siphon off heat. If your vent is dirty and too full, all of the heat your system produces winds up in your room, making even conditioned spaces sweltering.
• There is an acrid, burning odor. This is coming up on a worst-case. If your vent is too dirty and clogged, it can very possibly result in a fire! If you smell burning when you run your dryer, shut down the system and a), get the appliance checked, and b) call on our team for vent cleaning.

Dryer Vent Cleaning & Service in Northern Virginia

Spotting the signs, or just want to maximize the efficiency of your dryer system? Call on our vent cleaning specialists today to set a date for your service!