Warning Signs

1.) Longer drying times. In normal use the dryer cycle should be an average of 20-25 mins on a regular size load and 20-30 mins for a larger load.

2.) If the clothes are still damp it's a sign of a clogged vent.

Recommendations

• Keep paper, chemicals and other combustible products away from dryer. 
• Dryer vent cleaning needs to be done according to the length and turns in the system, our technician can recommend how often to get your vent cleaned according to the volume of loads done weekly. 
• If you feel the washed clothes are still very damp, run them through the spin cycle a second time.
• Do not operate the dryer without a lint filter.
• Clean lint screen after each dryer cycle.  Scrub the lint screens with soap and water every few weeks to remove residue left behind by dryer sheets/fabric softeners.
• Make sure the vent flap opens freely when the dryer is on.
• Avoid overloading the washer/dryer.
• Don't put flammable or combustible chemicals near or in the dryer. Never dry items that have anything flammable on them. (ie: cooking oil, oil, gasoline, paint thinner, alcohol)
• Keep the dryer area and back of dryer clear of objects.
• Keep the laundry room door open while dryer running.