How Often Should Rental and Apartment Dryer Ducts Be Cleaned?

Homeowners and property managers’ top priority should be maintaining the quality and safety of their properties for their tenants. But dryer duct cleaning is an area of property maintenance that is frequently overlooked.

At PNW ProClean, we recommend that the dryer ducts in apartments and rentals are professionally cleaned once a year. This annual maintenance routine will keep the ducts free of lint and debris buildup and the dryer running smoothly. 

Why Clean Dryer Ducts Annually?

There are many important reasons to follow our duct cleaning frequency recommendation and keep your rentals’ dryer ducts clean, including to ensure the quality of your rental, prevent long term complications and mold growth, and eliminate a major fire hazard. 

Ensuring the Quality of Your Rental and/or Apartments

Regular dryer duct cleaning will lead to less appliance repairs and replacement in the long run.

Clean dryer ducts will ensure your tenant’s living space and appliances stay in good condition. Over time, lint and debris will build up in dryer ducts, blocking airflow and reducing the efficiency of the dryer. This blockage in airflow can cause hot, humid air to build up inside, producing poor indoor air quality and potentially mold growth. An inefficient dryer can also damage the machine and lead to higher electric bills as it strains to push air and dry the laundry within. Regular dryer duct cleaning will lead to less appliance repairs and replacement in the long run.

Prevent Mold and Bacteria Growth

Regularly cleaning your dryer ducts will prevent a variety of long-term complications, including bacteria and mold growth. Lint buildup traps moisture which creates an ideal environment for mold to thrive. Mold will not only damage your dryer, clothes and room, but it may also pose serious health risks to your tenants. By ensuring that your dryer ducts are clean, you eliminate the risk of mold growth and will aid an overall healthier living environment.

Eliminate a Major Fire Hazard

The most critical reason to keep dryer ducts clean is to eliminate major fire hazards.

The most critical reason to keep dryer ducts clean is to eliminate major fire hazards. Dryer lint is extremely flammable, and buildup in ducts may lead to dryer fires. This is a risk to both your property and your tenants. Regularly cleaning will reduce this risk, ensuring your properties are protected from a potential fire source.

When was the Last Time Your Dryer Ducts Were Cleaned?

It is very easy to overlook dryer duct cleaning, especially with no visible issues. However, this service is a crucial maintenance task that should be done yearly. If your rental or apartment dryer ducts have not been cleaned in over a year, it is time to get a cleaning scheduled. Dryer duct cleanings are a small investment that will prevent costly repairs and potentially larger long-term complications. 

At PNW ProClean, we offer professional and thorough dryer duct cleanings. We will come to your apartment and evaluate your ducts, then determine the proper cleaning plan. Our experts are efficient and use specialized equipment to safely clean your ducts.

After the cleaning process, we will conduct our quality control inspection and clean up the area as if we were never there! Regularly cleaning your dryer ducts should never be neglected, book your dryer duct cleaning today. By keeping those ducts clean, you will prolong the quality of your dryers, prevent fires and other issues and keep your living space healthy.