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Dryer Vent Cleaning in New Iberia, LA

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Cold nights make the lint stick

Every load pushes warm, damp air through the vent to the outside. On winter nights here averaging 46°F from December through February, that air cools fast against the vent walls, and the lint riding along with it sticks rather than blowing clear. Over time the vent narrows.

A narrowed vent means the dryer's exhaust has nowhere to go. Moisture backs up into the line instead of leaving the house, and the lint packed inside stays damp between loads, which only helps more of it cling to the sides.

46°F
the average winter night, and cold vents catch damp lint
5 months
November through March, the vent stays cold
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Your vent runs coldest from December through February.

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How often should a dryer vent be cleaned?
Once a year for most households. If you run large loads often, or you have a longer run of duct between the dryer and the outside wall, clean it more often than that. Lint builds up along the way, not just at the vent hood, and a straight short run clogs slower than one with several turns.
Can I clean my dryer vent myself?
You can clean the part you can reach, but that is usually only the first few feet. A vent brush kit sold at most hardware stores will pull lint out of the trap opening and the near end of the duct. The rest of the run, especially anywhere it bends or passes through a wall, needs a longer rod system or a shop vacuum with the right attachment to clear properly.
What are the signs of a clogged dryer vent?
Clothes take more than one cycle to dry, or they come out hot but still damp. The outside of the dryer feels hotter than usual, and the room it sits in gets warm or smells like lint while it runs. Check the vent hood outside too. If the flap barely moves or you see lint caught in it while the dryer is on, air is not getting through like it should.
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