Clothes Dryer Maintenance
Clothes dryers cause approximately 15,000 home fires each year, most commonly due to lint build-up! Keep your home safe and make sure you are performing regular maintenance on your dryer. Visit our blogs for more information!
Lint Screens
Lint screens should be checked and cleaned regularly. A clogged lint screen can wreak havoc on your dryer.
Lint screens should be cleared before each load. Make sure you are opening the lint catch if applicable!
Inspect lint trap regularly for any debris or loose clothing articles.
Vacuum lint trap periodically.
Clean the lint screen every few months to prevent buildup by soaking/scrubbing with warm water and dish soap.
Venting/Duct System
Is your dryer still getting hot, but taking multiple cycles to dry? The most likely problem is a clogged or restricted vent or duct. Follow the steps below to make sure your dryer is operating at its best!
Inspect venting regularly for kinks, crushing, or holes.
Remove and clean vent hose every 6 months.
Inspect outside wall exhaust duct annually.
Have internal wall/chimney ducts professionally cleaned every 3-5 years.
Lint Screens
Lint screens should be checked and cleaned regularly. A clogged lint screen can wreak havoc on your dryer.
Lint screens should be cleared before each load. Make sure you are opening the lint catch if applicable!
Inspect lint trap regularly for any debris or loose clothing articles.
Vacuum lint trap periodically.
Clean the lint screen every few months to prevent buildup by soaking/scrubbing with warm water and dish soap.
Venting/Duct System
Is your dryer still getting hot, but taking multiple cycles to dry? The most likely problem is a clogged or restricted vent or duct. Follow the steps below to make sure your dryer is operating at its best!
Inspect venting regularly for kinks, crushing, or holes.
Remove and clean vent hose every 6 months.
Inspect outside wall exhaust duct annually.
Have internal wall/chimney ducts professionally cleaned every 3-5 years.
Lint Screens
Lint screens should be checked and cleaned regularly. A clogged lint screen can wreak havoc on your dryer.
Lint screens should be cleared before each load. Make sure you are opening the lint catch if applicable!
Inspect lint trap regularly for any debris or loose clothing articles.
Vacuum lint trap periodically.
Clean the lint screen every few months to prevent buildup by soaking/scrubbing with warm water and dish soap.
Venting/Duct System
Is your dryer still getting hot, but taking multiple cycles to dry? The most likely problem is a clogged or restricted vent or duct. Follow the steps below to make sure your dryer is operating at its best!
Inspect venting regularly for kinks, crushing, or holes.
Remove and clean vent hose every 6 months.
Inspect outside wall exhaust duct annually.
Have internal wall/chimney ducts professionally cleaned every 3-5 years.
By performing regular checks and maintenance on your clothes dryer, you are not only reducing your risk of dangerous fires, but also optimizing the dryers performance. Science Appliance does offer internal dryer cleaning services as well. Call us today to book your maintenance appointment!
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