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What Happens If You Don’t Clean Dryer Vents?

Plus, a clogged dryer vent is actually a fire hazard.

It may be worth seeking professional help for this task to ensure that your dryer vent is properly cleaned.

Lint being removed from dryer vent

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Step 1: Inspect And Disconnect

Cleaning your dryer vent is a relatively simple process.

From there, unplug the dryer and disconnect the dryer duct.

Those with gas dryers will need to also turn off the supply valve until the cleaning process is over.

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