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Why I start every dryer service with a full vent cleanout
I think a lot of techs rush to test parts when a dryer won't heat, but I always do a deep clean first. Just last week, I got a call for a dryer that was taking forever to dry clothes. Instead of pulling out my multimeter, I checked the vent hose and found it completely blocked with lint. After I cleared it out, the dryer worked perfectly without any new parts. This happens so often that I've made it my standard practice. Cleaning first can fix what looks like a big problem and save the customer cash. It also cuts down on callbacks because the real issue is gone. Next time you have a dryer acting up, try a thorough clean before anything else. You might be shocked at how well it works.
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the_finley7mo ago
You're so right about how cleaning first can save cash. It reminds me of when my fridge was barely cooling and a friend just vacuumed the dusty coils behind it (I didn't even know that was a thing). Suddenly it was fine, and I felt like a dummy for almost calling a repair guy.
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kim2687mo ago
Seriously though, how often is the vent really that bad? Feels like sometimes people make a huge deal out of basic maintenance. Sure, clean it, but acting like it's a magic fix for every dryer issue is a stretch. Plenty of times the heating element is just dead and no amount of vacuuming will change that. It's good advice but not the whole story.
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