Why Fall is a Great Time to Have Your Dryer Duct Cleaned

Anyone who remembers when clotheslines were the norm knows of the particular delight a clothes dryer brings when it produces a load of warm, dry, fluffy clothes. But, this charming device is not without needs, and a clean dryer duct is of the essence to keep a dryer functioning safely. Here are some reasons that cooler weather is the best time to have your dryer duct cleaned by a professional:

Heavier clothes of winter

It’s no secret that summer is the light season for laundry. Tiny shorts and short-sleeved shirts pay homage to hot weather. In winter, the long sleeves and pants come out. Even office attire is lighter, meaning less weight and less drying time. Many summer garments such as bathing suits are made of nylon, as well, meaning they’re happier being hung to dry. In the winter, heavier clothes require longer or hotter drying times than their summer counterparts. A savvy homeowner will want their dryer duct ready for these longer drying sessions.

Less line drying

Cooler weather means less line drying, even in summer states where cold doesn’t necessarily translate to rain or snow. Many people don’t want to leave their clothing out too long for a variety of reasons--because it might rain, because garments can be stolen, because energy is less in winter, because of bugs, and so on. A stack of little reasons tally up to fewer line-dried garments in winter.

Fuzzier clothes of winter

The cooler nights of winter make us pull out our cozier clothes, which are a little fuzzier than their summer counterparts. Flannel, for example, is tremendously welcome but can fill up the lint trap faster than lighter fabrics. The same is true of quilts, pillows, and other bedding products, which can introduce everything from fluff to feathers into the dryer duct.

Winter visitors

While we would rather be talking about winter visitors such as Aunt Rina and Uncle Earll, unfortunately, fall is the time many rodents, birds, reptiles, and bugs start looking for a place to nap out of the elements. The dryer vent is a cozy spot. Dryer duct cleaning is an eviction notice for those unwanted visitors.

Dryer duct care is an ongoing maintenance chore. Keeping the duct clean is a significant safety bonus. It also means the dryer doesn’t have to work as hard as it does if the dryer duct is choked with lint and other substances.

By having a professional appliance company clean your dryer vent, you’re assured of lower energy, high safety clothes drying throughout the more substantial usage of the winter months. We have professional, state-of-the-art equipment to do the job right. So, give us a call. We can have your dryer duct cleaned in no time at all.

Freedom Appliance of Tampa Bay has 13 years of experience in professional repair and installation of all laundry and kitchen appliances and dryer duct cleaning. Call 813-302-7672 today!