Where Are Your Missing Socks?

It is a common joke in many households, but where exactly do socks disappear to in the laundry? If you are responsible for the laundry in your home, you will be very familiar with the frustration of discovering that a pair of socks has turned into a lone sock over the course of washing and drying. You may have attempted to investigate the inside of your dryer to locate the missing socks, gloves or other small items of laundry which have mysteriously disappeared.

Socks and Dryer Vents 

While this can be annoying as you are forced to shop for replacement clothing, there is also a danger that these missing items are actually accumulating somewhere. Cleaning a dryer vent can provide a horrifying realization of just how many missing socks have been pulled into the hot air vent of your dryer.

What to Do about the Socks?

You may have heard about how important it is to prevent lint build-up in the lint trap. This is in order to help the machine work efficiently and prevent fire hazards. While that may be the case, you may have given little thought to the build-up of fibers and missing socks that get sucked up the dryer vents and block them as a result. Cleaning these vents is the only way to clear this accumulation and allow your equipment to function smoothly. Not only will this reduce your energy bills but also the need for replacing faulty pieces and undergoing a full-on dryer vent repair.

Signs Your Dryer Vent is Clogged

There are a number of signs which indicate a problem with your dryer vent. First and foremost you may be hearing unusual noises and see an increased amount of lint present. But these are not the only signs. You may notice an increased level of humidity in the room where your dryer is located and that you have to run a higher number of cycles for your clothes to dry fully. Last and most important, your dryer might be operating at temperatures higher than usual, which means it will feel extremely hot. This is a very crucial sign to watch out for as potential fire hazards are not too far off in sight from this point on. Thus, keep your eyes open for any such unusual behaviors of your equipment. 

Get Your Dryer Vent Checked Out

You can try cleaning your dryer vent yourself, but if you want to make sure the problem won't be returning, it's best to leave it up to the experts. Our professional team from Air Duct Cleaning Studio City will be happy to give you a hand. After the clean-up, you will notice an immediate improvement in the dryer vent's performance; and you may locate all those missing socks.