Trim your dryer vent hose to properly fit the space between the dryer and the exhaust chute.
You can reduce the drying time of your laundry and save money through efficiency by securing your dryer vent hose properly. Generally, it is better to have a rigid aluminum dryer vent to exhaust the air efficiently. In the interest of cost at the moment, I compromised by simply triming my expandable dryer vent hose to properly fit between the dryer and the exhaust chute. The hose I had was far too long and snaked along the floor behind the dryer. This morning, I trimmed the hose for a tighter fit and a direct flow of air to the chute.
Clean out the dryer vent hose periodically to improve efficiency and prevent a fire hazard.
While I was at it, I vaccuumed the inside of the chute and the inside of the dryer opening as far as I could reach with the vaccuum hose. It is recommended to do this periodically in order to maximize efficiency and prevent a fire hazard from a clogged hose. I wouldn’t describe my hose as clogged, but there was a thick coating of lint in the tube. You can also purchase a kit at a hardware store that will properly clean the length of your dryer hose.
