Signs your dryer vent needs cleaning
- Clothes take longer than one cycle to dry
- The dryer or laundry room gets unusually hot
- A burning or musty smell when the dryer runs
- Lint collects around the dryer door or outside vent flap
Why it matters
The U.S. Fire Administration found that failure to clean was the leading factor (34%) in residential clothes dryer fires, and that dust, fiber and lint were among the items most often ignited (USFA report). Emptying the lint screen helps, but it doesn't clear the vent line behind the dryer.
Pair it with duct cleaning
Dryer vent cleaning can be scheduled with HVAC air duct cleaning. Ask about our 10% off air duct cleaning special.
Questions about dryer vent cleaning
Isn't cleaning the lint screen enough?
No. The lint screen catches some lint, but lint still builds up inside the vent line between the dryer and the outside wall.
How do I know my vent is clogged?
Long drying times, a hot dryer or laundry room, and a burning smell are common signs.
Dryer vent cleaning near you
Gemstone cleans dryer vents in Ballwin, Manchester, Ellisville, Wildwood, Chesterfield, Town and Country, Des Peres, Kirkwood, Creve Coeur, Valley Park, Eureka and Fenton, plus the rest of St. Louis, Jefferson and St. Charles counties. See all service areas and ZIP codes.