Most home maintenance chores do not require frequent attention. If left undone, the majority of annual or semi-annual chores (such as wiping down the walls or washing the curtains) will not produce anything more significant than a little extra dust or dirt. Neglecting other tasks—like changing fire alarm batteries, air filters, or appliance maintenance—may cause not just nuisances, yet actual danger. Therefore, where will cleaning your dryer vent fall?Routine maintenance of a dryer involves clearing out lint of the trap each time you use it, wiping the inside down if, heaven forbid, a lipstick or crayon finds its way in then shaking out gritty or sandy clothes before it enters the dryer.Additionally, dryer vents, the tubing which leads from the dryer toward the outside, has to be cleaned at least one time per year, and sooner if there are signs that the vent is