Dryer Vent Safety

You are at higher risk of having a clothes dryer fire if you don’t clean your lint filter and dryer vents. Follow these simple safety tips to prevent a clothes or dryer fire in your home.

• Have your dryer installed and serviced by a professional.
• Do not use the dryer without a lint filter.
• Clean the lint filter before and after each cycle.
• Do not forget to clean the back of the dryer where lint can build up.
• Check the venting system behind the dryer to make sure that it is not damaged, crushed, or restricted.
• Make Ensure the outdoor vent covering opens when the dryer is operating.
  

Did you Know?

There are 2,900 dryer vent fires annually, causing five fatalities, 100 injuries, and an average of $9,600 in damages per fire.

Why? Most people don’t know their dryer vents need to be cleaned. They clean out their lint filter and think that’s enough. However, lint can accumulate in the dryer duct and clog or restrict hot exhaust air—this buildup of heat next to highly flammable lint accounts for most dryer vent fires.

In addition to lint buildup, improper installation of your dryer vent system can pose a serious danger. A dryer vent cleaning professional will advise you of potential hazards, such as a flammable vinyl duct or a duct run that is improperly routed. So ensure your family’s safety with a professional inspection.

Lint Buildup Takes More Energy (And Money) To Dry Your Clothes

If your dryer isn’t drying your clothes like it used to, you may not need a new dryer! A dryer vent clogged with lint reduces airflow, so your dryer doesn’t dry as efficiently as it used to. An inefficient dryer also uses more energy, thereby costing you more money.

Call us today to schedule a dryer vent cleaning for your home!