Dryer Vent (Exhaust System) Cleaning

Laundry dryer maintenance is often overlooked by home owners and property managers.

The lint generated by drying clothes passes through the lint screen and into the exhaust system. Even if the lint screen is cleaned before every use, it only traps approximately 75%. Eventually the dryer exhaust system fills with lint (including house dust and organic particles). The lint compacts over time greatly reducing air flow, increasing energy and cost to run the machine, decreasing the overall life of the machine, and raising the risk of over heating and fire. Dryer exhaust fires now surpass creosote (chimney) fires in frequency on a national level.

MBM highly recommends installing a lint alarm on your dryer vent to let you know when it is time for a dryer vent cleaning. Every machine is different and can collect buildup at different rates. For gas heated dryers, this is especially recommended.