How do you know your dryer vent is clogged?
Watch for these signs:
- Clothes are still damp after a full cycle
- The dryer or the laundry room gets very hot
- You smell something warm or burning during a cycle
- Lint collects around the outside vent hood or on the wall near it
- The flap on the outside hood barely opens when the dryer runs
- The dryer has never had its vent cleaned, and you do not know the last time anyone looked
If you notice a burning smell, stop using the dryer until the vent is checked. A vent can be partly blocked for a long time without you noticing, so a yearly look is a good habit if your household does a lot of laundry. While we are there, we can also look at your home ductwork if you ask.

