After every load of laundry that goes through your dryer, your dryer accumulates lint. Lint is extremely flammable and an unfortunately common starter of house fires. Because of this, cleaning out the lint catcher after every load is a must. Beyond that, however, some homes require additional attention due to the long path to get from their dryer to the exterior of your home. The longer it is, the more area that lint could collect. So if this mixes with heat from drying cycles, it could be a dangerous equation.
Besides the clear safety concern that neglected dryer lint poses, there are also other benefits to regular maintenance.
More lint means more time to complete a dry cycle. If you check your dryer lint catch, you may notice that it’s quite full. That’s only the lint visible within the catch, any lint that got into the longer valve could increase time, and decrease efficiency as well.
If you or someone in your family is sensitive when it comes to allergens, then clearing out the lint can help your symptoms. Allergens can get trapped in the lint, so you may notice an improvement if you clean your lint more regularly.
The more time, the more energy that is required to run a drying cycle. If excess lint goes away, then your cycles will be quicker. In return, you may rack up less of an energy bill.
If your dryer is working longer every session to dry your clothes, wear and tear is racking up on your machine than expected. Lessening the strain for your machine could greatly increase the life of your dryer.
Longer cycles also mean more wear on your clothes. The longer your clothes are exposed to high heats, the more it may contribute to colors fading, wearing, or even tears in your clothing.
The benefit of regular cleanings outweigh the cost of the cleanings. Homeowners should plan to schedule cleanings at least once a year to maintain safe and efficient operation. If you use your laundry and dryer more frequently than the average household, it may require cleanings every 6-9 months though. You should also continue regular clearing out of your lint catcher after every load as well.
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