It is important to keep your dryer venting ducts neat and clean, a buildup of lint in the duct can cause a fire. Even if it doesn’t cause a fire, a buildup can put more strain on your dryer by causing backpressure which leads to slow drying times and shortens the lifespan of your dryer.  All you have to do is follow some simple steps and have the proper equipment on-hand: a vent brush and a vacuum cleaner with a hose attachment.

Unplug your dryer and detach the vent pipes. Use the vent brush to loosen the accumulated debris within the ducting and then use the vacuum cleaner to remove it all. When you are done, don’t forget to reattach the venting securely.

Check your vents frequently and perform this maintenance whenever you see the lint building up.