If your dryer isn’t getting laundry dry after one cycle or gets unusually hot, the vent system might be clogged with lint. Clean your lint screen after each use, but even with “good” filters, lint accumulates in the dryer and ducts over time, reducing airflow. This forces the dryer to operate at higher temperatures, which can lead to a fire in or around the machine.

All dryer and exhaust ducts should be inspected and cleaned annually, and repaired or replaced if not up to current safety standards. Install a smoke alarm in the laundry area, and make sure that your dryer, whether gas or electric, vents directly outside and never into an attic, crawl space or other enclosed space. Dryer exhaust carries combustion fumes from gas dryers, and all dryer venting is high in moisture which can result in mold, rotten wood and cause other damage to a home.

Little things like this are what a lot of homeowners can overlook, but are very simple to take care of and avoid. Here are the key points to remember...

• Have your exhaust duct cleaned once a year 
• Install a smoke alarm around your laundry room as a precaution
• Make sure your dryer vents go directly outside! Not to an attic, crawlspace, or any other space INSIDE your home

One fantastic innovative product we are now offering is called the Landry Pro. It doesn't change up your drying process, but it certainly makes your clothes brighter and bouncier, and eliminates the need for laundry detergent. It attaches directly to your washing machine, and gets working right away! 

As your local Certified Carrier Clean Air Expert, Comfort Now wants your home to be safe, comfortable and allergen-free. If you’re having issues in your home, call us right away at 609.400.1005 and we’ll help get them resolved. You can also email us at info@iWantComfortNow.com.