The homeowner knows they should clean the lint trap after using the dryer. However, some lint manages to escape and accumulate within the dryer vent. Some dryer vents need more frequent cleaning based on their design or usage frequency. As time passes, the dryer vent can get blocked, making airflow slower and raising the chance of a fire.

The main cause of residential fires is clothes dryers. This happens mainly because lint builds up in the ducts, and people don't clean them enough. When dealing with such security and safety hazards, it's important to rely on professionals for vent cleaning tasks.

If your dryer duct is blocked, your clothes might take three times longer, or even more, to dry. Cleaning regularly can substantially decrease utility bills and prevent the need for future dryer repairs. Dust and lint build-up not just in the lint trap but also inside the dryer, around it, and in the ducts that carry lint outside.

The main features are these:

• Clothes are still moist after a normal drying cycle.

• Clothes are excessively hot after drying.

• The dryer feels too hot on the outside

• Your dryer might make clicking sounds as it changes the heat to fix a problem.

• A lot of lint collects in the trap after just one cycle.

• The dryer vent has never been cleaned before.