How to Know If Your Dryer Vent Needs Cleaning in the Greater Toronto Area
- By Daniel Nahman
- Dec 29, 2025
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Dryer vent cleaning is one of the most overlooked but important home maintenance tasks. In the Greater Toronto Area, dryers work harder year-round, and clogged dryer vents are a leading cause of household fires. Knowing when to schedule professional dryer vent cleaning can help protect your home and improve dryer efficiency.
Here are five clear signs your dryer vent needs cleaning.
1. Your Clothes Take Longer to Dry
If your laundry takes more than one cycle to dry, restricted airflow is often the cause. Lint buildup inside the dryer vent prevents moist air from escaping, forcing your dryer to work harder and longer.
2. The Dryer Feels Hot to the Touch
A dryer that becomes excessively hot during operation is a strong warning sign. When heat can’t escape through the vent, it builds up inside the appliance, increasing the risk of dryer fires.
3. Burning or Musty Smells While Drying
A burning smell may indicate lint overheating inside the dryer vent. Musty odors can also occur when moisture is trapped in a clogged vent. Both are signs that professional dryer vent cleaning is needed.
4. Little or No Airflow From the Exterior Vent
Go outside while your dryer is running and check the vent flap. If it barely opens or no air is coming out, your dryer vent is likely blocked with lint, debris, or even nesting material.
5. It’s Been Over a Year Since Your Last Dryer Vent Cleaning
Dryer vents should be professionally cleaned at least once per year, or more often if you do frequent laundry, have a long vent run, or notice any of the warning signs above. Many GTA homes have longer vent systems that collect lint faster.
Why Professional Dryer Vent Cleaning Matters
Clean dryer vents:
Reduce the risk of dryer fires
Improve dryer performance
Lower energy bills
Extend the life of your dryer
Professional dryer vent cleaning ensures the entire vent line—from the dryer to the exterior—is safely and thoroughly cleared.
Pro Handy Solutions provides reliable dryer vent cleaning services throughout the GTA, including: Toronto, North York, Thornhill, Markham, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Newmarket, Uxbridge, Scarborough, Pickering, Etobicoke, Mississauga, Ajax, and Whitby.
Contact Pro Handy Solutions today to book your dryer vent cleaning in the Greater Toronto Area.
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Stay warm, stay safe, and enjoy your fireplace season.
From your trusted team at Pro Handy Solutions – Serving the Greater Toronto Area with pride.
Daniel Nahman
Daniel is the CEO of Pro Handy Solutions. He is providing Professional Chimney and Dryer Vent Cleaning services in GTA for over 5 years.
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