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A white louvered exhaust vent cap mounted on gray vinyl house siding.

Dryer Vent Cleaning in Corinth, MS

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A white louvered exhaust vent hood mounted on gray vinyl house siding.

Cold vents make lint stick

Every load sends warm, damp air out through the vent. From December through February, nights here average 32°F, cold enough to cool that air fast once it hits the duct. The moisture in it beads up on the walls of the vent, and lint catches on the wet spots instead of blowing on through.

Over time that buildup narrows the vent until air cannot move the way it should. A blocked vent backs up heat and moisture into the dryer itself, and it forces the machine to work harder to push air out at all.

32°F
the average winter night, and cold vents catch damp lint
7 months
October through April, the vent stays cold
Isometric line illustration of a front-loading dryer on a floor next to a wall, with a flexible corrugated duct running from the back of the machine through the wall to an exterior vent hood.
Your vent runs coldest from November through March.

NOAA nClimDiv, 1991–2020 normals

How often should a dryer vent be cleaned?
Once a year is the general rule for most homes. If you run the dryer for a big household, or you notice clothes taking longer to dry, check it sooner. A vent that runs long and straight from the dryer to the outside wall stays clearer longer than one with several turns or a longer run.
Can I clean my dryer vent myself?
You can clean the lint trap and the first few feet of accessible duct yourself, but the full vent run is harder to reach. Most vents run through a wall or ceiling before reaching the outside hood, and lint builds up in the bends where a vacuum hose or a brush from the inside won't reach. A contractor uses a rod and brush system built to clear the whole length, including the outside hood where lint often packs tightest.
What are the signs of a clogged dryer vent?
Clothes that take more than one cycle to dry, a dryer that feels hot to the touch on the outside, and a burning smell when it runs are the main signs. Check the outside vent hood too. If the flap barely moves or you see lint caught in it while the dryer is running, air isn't moving through the way it should.
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