How often should you clean a dryer?

• <div><p>The frequency of cleaning your dryer depends on how often you use it. For regular households, it is recommended to clean the lint trap after each load of laundry. Additionally, thorough cleaning of the dryer—lint trap, drum, and exterior—should be done every few months. It's important to pay attention to the vent system as well. Ideally, it should be cleaned at least once a year, or six months if your dryer takes care of huge loads often, or more frequently if you notice reduced drying efficiency.</p></div>

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Q: How do I improve indoor air quality?

• <div><p>Use air purifiers, clean regularly, and ensure proper ventilation to reduce pollutants.</p></div>

Q: What do I do if my dryer catches on fire?

• <div><p>Call 911 immediately. If you have a fire extinguisher or fire blanket near the laundry room, you can attempt to extinguish the fire, but don&rsquo;t open or touch the dryer. If you can&rsquo;t put the fire out, evacuate yourself, your family, and your pets from the house, closing the laundry room door behind you. Turn off the electricity to your home via the outside fuse box, then wait for the fire department. After a dryer fire, have your home&rsquo;s electrical system inspected to make sure there isn&rsquo;t any damage.</p></div>

Q: Do dryers need to be cleaned inside?

• <div><p>Absolutely! Cleaning the interior of your dryer is crucial to maintain its efficiency and safety. As time goes by, lint, debris, and residues from dryer sheets tend to build up inside the drum, on the lint trap, and around the heating elements. Regular cleaning of the inside of the dryer prevents these particles from blocking the system, ensuring smooth airflow, and reducing the risk of fire hazards.</p></div>

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>

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Last update on November 30, 2025

Reviewed in November 2025
They did a great job. Everything was clean and done correctly.
Smooth Finish Drywall & Services LLC
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Reviewed in September 2025
John was was very friendly, polite and professional. He arrived early (he did message first). He explained everything clearly as he was working. He stopped at one point and showed me how the vents were (pretty bad). He explained what could be further done to prevent mold growth and gave me the...
Air Duct King
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Reviewed in January 2024
Thanks to Stay Dry, my home is now mold-free, and I couldn't be more satisfied.
Stay Dry Waterproofing, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2021
We feel that the cleaning aspect of this professional was top notch. There were informational issues that were not as top drawer. When I spoke with Carl to initiate service we discussed that our home had no basement at all. We have a crawl space. We talked at length about crawl spaces. When the...
Air Duct Cleaning & Radon Company
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Reviewed in June 2019
Lucas was very responsive and his team was very thorough, cleaning blinds and doing baseboards and other things our previous cleaning service excluded from their service even though their cost was exactly the same as we were paying before. Lucas is very flexible and will do whatever you need....
Brand New Cleaning Solutions
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Reviewed in September 2016
They arrived on time. Protected all the walls and cabinets before applying the product. After they were done, they removed all of the plastic and paper protectors and instructed me on the dry time and care of the counters. They cleaned up and left everything as it was when they arrived. Looks...
Ohio Resurfacing LLC
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Reviewed in October 2015
Did a great job cleaning out the furnace lines. They left with their clothes covered in dust, so they did some removal in the system for sure. Happy with the customer service and I had them do the dryer vent for an extra $35. Good company and service. House feels cleaner and I feel like my...
American Air Purification
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Reviewed in September 2006
They were prompt and the price was reasonable and they cleaned up themselves.
Benchmark Roofing & Restoration
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Reviewed in October 2005
DID A VERY GOOD JOB. EVERYTHING IS WORKING PERFECT. WORKED WELL AT KEEPING THE AREA AS CLEAN AS POSSIBLE. WELL PLEASED.
The Basement Guys
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