My mother never cleaned her dryers vent. Whats the big deal today?
In the past, clothes dryers were usually located near an exterior wall. This resulted in a very short vent that collected minimal lint. Today’s home designs often place the dryer in a central location that requires a long vent run. These longer vents are especially prone to lint buildup which reduces dryer performance and can ultimately cause a fire. There’s also a trend to locate washers and dryers on the second floor, placing the dryer’s exhaust hood high on a sidewall or on the roof. These higher locations are more prone to invasion by nesting birds than an exhaust hood located near the ground.
