Common signs are clothes taking longer than usual to dry, the outside of the dryer feeling hot, a burning smell during use, or noticeably less airflow at the exterior vent.

Once a year is the standard recommendation for most households, more often for larger families or long vent runs.

Yes — lint is highly flammable, and a blocked vent is one of the most common causes of residential dryer fires. Regular cleaning is a genuine safety measure, not just a performance one.

Yes — nest and pest blockages are common and we clear them as part of a standard cleaning, along with installing a proper vent guard to prevent it from recurring.