There are some life skills that just are not taught in school. For example, did you know that you are supposed to get your dryer vents and ductwork cleaned out every few years? I didn’t know that. I have been living in this house for 5 years now and had no idea. I knew you are supposed to change the air filter in your HVAC system and remove the lint from the dryer trap but that is all that I thought you had to do. But then my dryer stopped working one day. When I removed the lint trap I noticed that some of the lint was burnt. I assumed I needed a new dryer until a friend told me I should get my dryer vent cleaned out and see if that solves the problem. She then recommended an HVAC company that she has used. I was surprised to see that it was an HVAC company that was recommended and not an appliance company. But I gave them a call. That’s when I learned that the dryer vent and my HVAC ductwork all need to be cleaned professionally every few years. I decided to schedule a cleaning for both. The HVAC company came out a few days later and now my dryer is working again. The air in my home seems much cleaner as well now. I found out that clogged up ductwork can end up destroying an HVAC system. HVAC systems cost a lot more than a dryer. So I am glad I now know more about home care.