How often should the dryer vent hose be changed?

Question

I've had the dryer for about a year, but it seems to be "clogged" up and always leaving the little fuzzies on my clothes.

Is it supposed to be changed like every few months? year?

Answer 1

they never need changing,unless they get a hole in them,all of them get clogged once in awhile, just clean them out when needed,hope this helps.

Answer 2

Most often people lean on or push on the dryer pushing it against the wall crushing the vent closed.

I tell people to put a block of wood behind the dryer to prevent it being pushed tight to the wall.  

Second, the louvers or vent hood get plugged up with lint and is not opening. Find it and clean that out.

It does sound like you might be not moving much air. The best indication is how long it takes to dry.

Also, overloading the washer and or the dryer cause the clothes to be rubbing against each other more and creates more lint.

Other than that you might have a clog in the venting if it has a longer run to it.

Good Luck.    

Answer 3

All dryers should have a lint screen between the dryer and the exhaust pipe. This is cleaned every time  after you use the dryer.If this is done regularly there is no need ever to replace the hose.

Answer 4

If you clean your lint trap regularly, you have no need to clean your dryer hose.

Answer 5

I've never changed my hose, however the vent probably needs cleaned out. Also if you use dryer sheets you need to wash your lint catcher out with soap and water cause the stuff from the sheets leaves a residue that doesn't allow for good air flow. Pull your lint catcher out and run it under the faucet. If it holds water, as it probably will, wash it real good

Answer 6

Yes you are right, type dryer fires in the net and find out how many happen a year because people think you do not have to check!