The Hidden Risk Inside a Gas Dryer: Why Specialist Servicing Matters

After servicing a proper service is crucially important

WHEN the dryer was opened, it was completely clogged with lint. Years of build-up had accumulated not just in the easily accessible lint filter, but deep inside the machine, around the burner, airflow channels and internal components. The dryer had not been properly cleaned or serviced for several years, significantly restricting airflow and creating a potential fire and safety hazard.

Why lint build-up is a serious issue

Lint is highly flammable. In gas dryers, restricted airflow caused by lint build-up can lead to:

• Overheating of components
• Inefficient drying and higher energy costs
• Increased wear and premature failure of parts
• A heightened risk of fire
• Unsafe combustion in gas appliances

In commercial environments such as care homes, hotels, leisure facilities and laundries, these risks are amplified due to the frequency and volume of use.

The importance of annual gas appliance servicing

Annual servicing of gas appliances is essential for:

• Safety: Ensuring correct combustion, ventilation and gas integrity
• Compliance: Meeting insurance and regulatory requirements
• Performance: Keeping machines operating efficiently
• Longevity: Reducing breakdowns and costly emergency repairs

Crucially, a proper service goes far beyond a basic gas safety check. It must include a thorough internal clean, particularly on laundry equipment where lint is an unavoidable by-product of daily operation.

Why specialist laundry engineers make the difference

At FCS Commercial, our engineers are specifically trained on commercial laundry equipment. Unlike general gas engineers who may rarely work on dryers, washers or ironers, our team works with laundry machines every day.

This specialist knowledge means:

• We know exactly where lint accumulates and not just where it’s visible
• We dismantle and clean machines properly, not superficially
• We understand how airflow, heat and combustion interact in dryers
• We spot early signs of wear or failure that non-specialists may miss

The result is a safer, cleaner and more efficient machine, giving our clients confidence that their equipment is being maintained to the highest standard.

A simple step that prevents major problems

This recent dryer could easily have become a serious incident. Instead, a thorough service and clean restored safe operation and efficiency whilst highlighting the value of regular, specialist maintenance.

For businesses relying on commercial laundry equipment, the message is clear:

Annual servicing by trained laundry engineers is essential, not optional.

At FCS Commercial, we’re proud to help local businesses stay safe, compliant and operational through expert servicing, maintenance and support.