If your dryer takes longer than it used to and you don’t know the reason behind it, a dryer vent inspection is the solution you need. A dryer vent inspection is a full check of your vent line, sometimes called a dryer exhaust inspection or dryer vent evaluation. A technician looks at the entire path, from the dryer hose behind the machine to the exterior vent hood. He checks for lint buildup, damage, and restricted airflow. An inspection tells you if you should go for a cleaning or whether the vent has damage, poor routing, or a blockage that cleaning alone cannot fix.
Lint builds up inside a dryer vent every time you run a load. Left unchecked, it restricts airflow, and a dryer under restricted airflow runs longer, uses more energy, and is more prone to wear. This is why we recommend an annual dryer vent inspection. Catching a blockage or a damaged section early also means less strain on the dryer over time, which increases its life span of functional efficiency.