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Right—let’s talk about vents. Not the most exciting thing in the world, but trust me, dirty dryer vents are a hidden disaster waiting to happen. Ignore them long enough, and they’ll ruin your dryer. Or worse—set the place on fire.

Commercial dryers work hard. All day. Every day. And as they dry laundry, they kick out lint. That lint builds up in the vents, no matter how good your filter is. Over time, those vents get clogged, airflow drops, and heat can’t escape properly. Make sure you get them service properly by hiring an appliance repair professional.

What happens next? Your dryer starts working overtime. Clothes take longer to dry, your energy bills creep up, and the machine wears out faster. That’s if you’re lucky. Worst case? The heat builds up so much it sparks. Dryer fires in commercial settings aren’t rare—they’re just underreported.

And here’s the thing: fire isn’t your only worry. Clogged vents create a perfect spot for mould. Moisture backs up, settles in the ducting, and boom—now your dryer smells damp, and laundry comes out stinking. Good luck explaining that to guests at your hotel or customers at your launderette.

Dirty vents also reduce efficiency. Your machine’s working harder, using more electricity, and still doing a worse job. Not exactly good business sense. It’s like driving with the handbrake on—pointless and expensive.

What’s the fix? Simple. Clean the vents. Schedule it. Put it on the calendar and stick to it. Monthly checks if you’re running machines daily. It’s not just maintenance—it’s fire prevention and money saving.

A lot of folks think, “Oh, I clean the lint trap. That’s enough.” No it’s not. The vent system behind the dryer is where the real risk is. You need to get behind the machine, check the ducting, and remove the fluff that builds up over time.

Don’t wait until the machine starts overheating or cutting out mid-cycle. That’s the dryer crying for help. Listen to it before it conks out.

And don’t expect staff to know this stuff unless you’ve shown them. Train them. Show them what a clean vent looks like. Show them the warning signs. Give them a simple checklist. It’s not rocket science, it’s just forgotten.

At the end of the day, your dryer’s no good to you if it’s on fire, broken, or costing a fortune to run. Clean the vents. It’s basic. But ignored by far too many.

Skip it, and you’re just asking for trouble.