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Dryer Vent Cleaning in College Station, TX

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Lint sticks to a cold vent

Your dryer pushes out warm, damp air every time it runs. From November through March, winter nights here average 41°F, and that vent runs cold. The warm air cools fast against those walls, and the moisture in it makes lint stick instead of blowing on through to the outside.

That buildup narrows the vent a little more each time. Air backs up, the dryer takes longer to finish a load, and the lint sitting in there is exactly what a stray spark needs to catch.

41°F
the average winter night, and cold vents catch damp lint
5 months
November through March, the vent stays cold
Line-art isometric illustration of a front-loading dryer in a room corner, connected by a flexible duct through the wall to an exterior vent hood.
Your vent runs coldest from December through February.

NOAA nClimDiv, 1991–2020 normals

How often should a dryer vent be cleaned?
Once a year is the standard, more often if you dry a lot of loads or your vent run is long. A shorter, straighter vent clears itself easier than one with several bends. If you notice clothes taking longer to dry, check the vent sooner rather than waiting for the yearly cleaning.
Can I clean my dryer vent myself?
You can clean the section you can reach, but you likely cannot clean the whole run. Most vents pass through a wall or attic space and end outside at a hood, and lint collects along the entire length, not just near the dryer. A contractor uses a brush and vacuum sized for the full duct and can check the outside hood too, which is where a lot of clogs actually sit.
What are the signs of a clogged dryer vent?
Clothes coming out hot but still damp is the clearest sign. Others include the dryer running noticeably longer than it used to, the outside of the dryer feeling hot to the touch, a burnt smell during the cycle, and little to no airflow at the outside vent hood when the dryer is running. Lint showing up around the door seal is another sign the vent isn't clearing it out like it should.
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