3 Reasons Why Your Dryer Isn't Working

The job of your clothes dryer is simple – to dry your clothes. Unfortunately, it's not always able to do that. Here are some of the most common reasons why your dryer isn't working.

You don't clean your lint screen.

Are you cleaning your lint filter before every single load of laundry? You should be. A dirty lint screen not only hurts your dryer's ability to operate properly, it can create a fire hazard as well. To clean it, just remove it from its housing area and wipe it until all visible lint is removed. Slide it back into place and start your cycle.

You are overloading your dryer.

Your dryer has a limit as to how many articles of clothing it can dry in one cycle. It is essential to be cognizant of your dryer's limitations and do your best to not overload it. It's also important to pay attention to how wet your clothes are before you put them in – some washing machine cycles leave your clothes more wet than others, and thus will take longer to dry.

Your exhaust vents are dirty.

The winding aluminum tube that attaches to the back of your dryer is called the exhaust vent, and is responsible for releasing excess heat to the outside. Stray lint particles accumulate in this vent, and after several months or years, they can begin to restrict airflow. This hurts your dryer's energy efficiency, ability to operate, and is a big fire hazard.

Most experts recommend cleaning your dryer exhaust vent every one or two years. This job requires special knowledge and tools, so if you don't know what you are doing, it is best to call a professional. GreenPro Cleaning & Restoration offers dryer vent cleaning services to all of Long Island. If you live in Nassau County or Suffolk County, give us a call at (631) 940-8100 for a free quote.