How often should I clean the lint trap of my dryer?

A common question our technicians receive is “How often should I clean the lint trap of my dryer?”… If you’re not sure, you’ve come to the right place!

Gold Star Appliance Repair technicians recommend that you clean the dryer’s lint trap after every use of the dryer. Lint builds up at amazing speeds. If you leave the lint and neglect to clean it, it will just build up! Excessive lint build up is not only risky to the health of your appliance but may also be dangerous by posing a fire hazard.

Lint is highly flammable… Thus, not only do you want to clean the trap often, you’ll also want to ensure that you dispose of the lint in a place far from heat, where it won’t pose a fire hazard.

If you have been using your dryer for years now and don’t even know where the lint trap is located, we highly recommend you run to your lint trap before hitting that start button on your dryer. As always, don’t hesitate to give us a call to discuss you lint trap cleaning regime, any issues your experiencing with your dryer, or to book an appointment for service.