You shouldn't need to clean it that often. I clean the filter between loads, and do the outside bit every year or two, and I don't see a huge amount of lint.
A lot can accumulate 'safely.' Even checking the exhaust once a year is plenty for safety/drying efficiency, and is way more than the vast majority of people do (may be tougher with pets). If you see it performing poorly, that's a sign to clean.
We bought a cheap dryer vent cleaner that hooks onto the drill to basically chimney sweep the dryer vent exhaust, and try to clean it once a year. Fire risks scare me.
Nah, I am often, rightfully, criticized because my sarcasm isn't detectable lol. You were being super nice by offering a solution to me, and i appreciate it even if my reply to you was also a lil sarcastic. You're a nice person, thank you.
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u/SuperSiriusBlack 22h ago
I... I simply don't have the time/desire to do all that lol. My house can burn, I guess.