• Safety: Lint buildup can clog the vent pipe, causing hot air and moisture to back up into other parts of your dryer, which can increase the risk of fire. 

• Efficiency: When the vent is clogged, your dryer has to work harder to dry your clothes, which can wear down the dryer and decrease its efficiency. Regular cleaning can also help keep allergens at bay

Here are some signs that your dryer vent needs cleaning:

• Clothes take longer to dry

• The dryer feels hot to the touch after a cycle

• Your laundry room feels hot after a cycle

• The dryer smells like it's burning

• The lint trap has excess lint after each cycle

• There's debris outside the dryer vent

• The lint trap doesn't catch as much lint as it used to

• There's more lint on your clothes after drying

• There's less airflow from the dryer vent

• There's more humidity in the laundry room

• You see birds or pests near the exhaust vent 

The U.S. Fire Administration recommends getting your dryer vent cleaned professionally at least once a year.

Helps Prevent Fires - It is estimated that there are around 15,000 fires caused by dryers. Around 80 percent of those are caused by dirty or clogged dryer vents.