There’s a good chance you have been using your washer and dryer more lately, and that’s because typically during this time of year people tend to wear more clothing and use more blankets. Plus, winter clothing is often bigger and thicker, which means it takes up more room in the washer and dryer. The problem with all that extra material is that lint tends to build up at a greater rate this time of year.

All that extra lint can be a real problem because it can build up in your dryer vent. Too much lint and built up debris can be real a fire hazard. One common symptom of a clogged dryer vent is wet clothing. If you are keeping your load size about the same and you are running the dryer for the normal amount of time, but your clothes are still coming out of the dryer wet, then you probably have a clogged vent.

A clogged vent can cost you money because it takes more time to dry your clothes. That means more energy spent, which means a higher bill. Plus, as we just mentioned, a clogged dryer vent could lead to a dryer vent fire. If you have noticed that your clothes are taking longer to dry, then you might want to get your dryer vent cleaned. Click here to learn more about dryer vent cleaning services.