Dryer vents need cleaning beyond the lint trap
The lint trap only catches part of the lint. The rest can collect inside the dryer cabinet, transition hose, wall run, roof vent, or outside termination. When the vent is restricted, clothes take longer to dry and the dryer runs hotter.
The U.S. Fire Administration warns homeowners to clean lint filters and dryer vents and to have dryers installed and serviced by a professional. For Port St. Lucie homes, dryer vent cleaning starts at $125 for single-story vents and $175 for two-story vents.
- Long dry times are a warning sign.
- A hot laundry room is a warning sign.
- A blocked exterior flap should be checked.
For homeowners, the simple maintenance split is this: clean the lint screen every load, but have the full vent route checked when the dryer behavior changes. The vent route is where hidden restriction builds up.
For a local quote, call Jeff at (772) 237-0018. Air Duct Cleaning PSL serves Port St. Lucie and nearby Treasure Coast homes with air duct and dryer vent cleaning.