June 17, 2026 · 5 min read
The smell and feel signs
Trust your senses first.
- Burning smell during a cycle
- Dryer hot to the touch on the outside
- Laundry room unusually humid
- Clothes hot when they come out, but still damp
The performance signs
Lint buildup quietly destroys your dryer's airflow.
- Cycles taking 60+ minutes for a normal load
- Dryer auto-shutting off mid-cycle
- Visible lint piling up at the exterior vent
What to do
If two or more of these apply, stop using the dryer for full loads and book a cleaning this week. The risk compounds quickly.
Related service
Dryer Vent Cleaning
Clear lint buildup to reduce fire risk and help your dryer run efficiently again.
See Dryer Vent Cleaning details