What Is a Lint Trap and Why Should It Be Included When Performing Dryer Cleaning?
Most people are unaware that when performing dryer cleaning, making sure that the lint trap is clear is crucial, as they have been known to start fires when left unattended!
A lint trap acts very similarly to a filter by trapping lint as the air is vented out. The location of the trap varies depending on the make and model of the dryer in question, and it is designed to be removable. Without a lint trap, excessive lint builds up in the dryer vent hose, which can significantly decrease the efficiency of the dryer, and, as mentioned above, creating an increased risk of fire.
A lint trap must be cleaned after each load. This will allow the dryer to operate at maximum efficiency. And a clean filter helps prevent dryer fires, which, even though rare, can be extremely dangerous. Even though not every load will fill the trap, cleaning it after each load also helps to reduce energy use.
Even though this trap filters and traps most of the lint created during the drying process, some lint will pass through it and build up in the vent hose over time. For maintenance and safety sake, we at Wright Way Air Duct & Dryer Vent Cleaning St Charles recommend cleaning the dryer vent hose also.
In addition to the lint trap being a standard part of a clothes dryer, it could also be found in a washing machine’s drainage system. Whether the machine drains into a washtub or straight into a floor drain, lint can create problems at the drain. As lint is washed off clothes, it flows out with the drainage water and will eventually clog the drain site, which in turn results in slower drainage and sometimes backups.
To conclude our post, if you need professional dryer cleaning in or around the St. Charles, IL area, you should give us a call at (847) 975-3836 for an appointment.