Although almost every homeowner in Vancouver and Portland owns a dryer, not everyone is up to date on his or her dryer vent cleaning. Most dryers connect to a vent in the wall that runs under your house to a small opening on the outside of your home. Dryer vents can often be overlooked, but a dirty dryer vent can be costly, in more ways than one.

Why it Matters

A clean dryer vent may not seem that important, but ignoring your dryer vent will cause it to become clogged with lint. Too much lint means your dryer will not run efficiently, which means more money out of your pocket in energy costs. In addition, a clogged dryer vent is a real fire hazard.

Once A Year

So how often should you get your dryer vent cleaned? Most people should have their dryer vent cleaned once a year. If you only use your dryer occasionally, then you may be able to go for 18 months in between cleanings. On the other hand, if you use your dryer for several loads a day, then you should probably get your vent cleaned more than once a year.

Schedule Your Appointment

If you haven’t had your dryer vent cleaned in the last year, then find a local dryer vent cleaner and schedule your dryer vent cleaning today.