How do I know if my dryer is overheating?

• <div><p>You will know if your dryer is overheating by placing your hand on top to feel its temperature. If it’s hot to the touch, that’s a clear sign the dryer is overheated. Other signs include your laundry coming out hotter than usual, a burnt smell when it’s running, or burn marks on your laundry. </p></div>

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Q: How often should I have my dryer vent cleaned?

• <div><p>You should have your <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/4-common-dryer-vent-cleaning-questions.htm">dryer vent cleaned</a> by a professional at least <b>once per year</b>. Over time, lint and other debris from your laundry get caught throughout the vent, causing a few different issues. A less severe problem caused by a clogged dryer vent is extended drying time for your clothes, which increases energy costs. More importantly, lint in a clogged dryer vent can easily catch fire, putting your household members and your home at significant risk. Keep in mind that decades-old dryer vent systems may need increased cleaning, so plan to complete this task twice per year.</p></div>

Q: What are the signs of too much humidity in a room?

• <div><p>Excessive humidity in a room often manifests through visible signs like condensation on windows or walls, a musty or damp odor lingering in the air, peeling wallpaper or paint, and the presence of mold or mildew. Experiencing discomfort due to a consistently clammy or sticky feeling can also indicate high humidity levels.</p></div>

Q: What are the costs associated with dryer vent cleaning?

• <div><p>Expect costs between $100 and $200, depending on the vent system's complexity and accessibility and regional pricing differences.</p></div>

Q: Can you dehumidify a house too much?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s possible to remove too much humidity from the air, but it&rsquo;s very unlikely. Dehumidifiers have moisture sensors and settings to control how they function, so they can pause when the air inside your home reaches a certain humidity level. This means that most modern dehumidifiers won&rsquo;t dry out the air to the point where it&rsquo;s uncomfortable. But older, more basic dehumidifiers that are left on too long could potentially dry out the air so much that your skin, hair, and sinuses start to feel dry.</p></div>

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Last update on October 23, 2025

Reviewed in September 2025
Very clean unfortunately wish would took some pic
Myers Elite Cleaning Service, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2024
Very professional,cleaned work space when job completed.
Heckert Tradesman Services
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Reviewed in November 2023
Did not hold up to contract and does not pull inspection slips. Left half the old duct work and did not seal all the old vents. After all that they broke my gas line to my water heater and clamped it off. Now I have to have someone else come in and fix it, Cochran was going to charge me for...
Cochran Heating and Air Conditioning
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Reviewed in May 2019
Great, get a good job with clean up too
Roof WRX, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2018
Tech came out and did a diagnostic on my dryer. Because of the age of the age/make of the dryer repair would be an expensive option. He said he'd be willing to make the repair and laid out my options. I appreciated his willing to stop and speak with me about different options to take.
BOWERS SERVICE CO
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Reviewed in August 2017
Car was clean for a really good price!! I really like the touch-less with the dryer.
CRYSTAL CLEAN WASH
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Reviewed in July 2014
I was satisfied with the job, except the new vents were somewhat discolored around the shingles. I have a very dark shingle, so it wasn't a big problem. He was somewhat in a hurry, however if I had known it was going to discolored, I would have had second thoughts. It is not really noticeable,...
(JCR) John Cotten Roofing & Home improvement
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Reviewed in January 2012
About 1.5 years ago I really needed to get my carpet cleaned so I called in PRO SYSTEMS CARPET CLEANING to help me get this done. I have been using the guys over at PRO SYSTEMS CARPET CLEANING for years now and are very happy with the service they provide. The team at PRO SYSTEMS CARPET CLEANING...
Pro System Carpet Cleaning
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Reviewed in June 2011
Clean cut guys with real good attitudes and seem to really care about there work.
K-K Drywall And Painting
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Reviewed in May 2008
Rough in seemed just fine. Let him know 3-4 weeks before that we would like to move in and he didn't get the job finished. Called him the week we were moving in and he had gone on vacation. Got his substitute and he got us up, with running water, in most of the house, the day we moved in. No hot...
BUCK PLUMBING CO
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243 E High St

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Dryer Vent Cleaning questions, answered by experts

You should have your dryer vent cleaned by a professional at least once per year. Over time, lint and other debris from your laundry get caught throughout the vent, causing a few different issues. A less severe problem caused by a clogged dryer vent is extended drying time for your clothes, which increases energy costs. More importantly, lint in a clogged dryer vent can easily catch fire, putting your household members and your home at significant risk. Keep in mind that decades-old dryer vent systems may need increased cleaning, so plan to complete this task twice per year.

Excessive humidity in a room often manifests through visible signs like condensation on windows or walls, a musty or damp odor lingering in the air, peeling wallpaper or paint, and the presence of mold or mildew. Experiencing discomfort due to a consistently clammy or sticky feeling can also indicate high humidity levels.

Expect costs between $100 and $200, depending on the vent system's complexity and accessibility and regional pricing differences.

It’s possible to remove too much humidity from the air, but it’s very unlikely. Dehumidifiers have moisture sensors and settings to control how they function, so they can pause when the air inside your home reaches a certain humidity level. This means that most modern dehumidifiers won’t dry out the air to the point where it’s uncomfortable. But older, more basic dehumidifiers that are left on too long could potentially dry out the air so much that your skin, hair, and sinuses start to feel dry.

You will know if your dryer is overheating by placing your hand on top to feel its temperature. If it’s hot to the touch, that’s a clear sign the dryer is overheated. Other signs include your laundry coming out hotter than usual, a burnt smell when it’s running, or burn marks on your laundry.

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