Lack of dryer and dryer vent maintenance is one of the leading causes of home fires in the U.S.
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Lint build-up is one of the main causes of dryer fires. Having your dryer vent inspected and cleaned by a professional at least once a year is an important step for fire prevention. Watch the Video!
Learn moreFor those living in regions that get snow, it is important to shovel snow away from dryer vents. Accumulated snow can block a dryer vent and cause condensation inside the vent line. Any lint or debris inside the vent line become wet, resulting in the sludge that is being removed in the video.
Learn more"As many as 20 people per year die from fires linked to clothes dryers and that's sad because it's really an avoidable situation." - Jim Nanny, Consumer Reports. The use of proper venting materials helps prevent dryer fires. Watch the video to learn more:
Learn moreIf your dryer takes more than one cycle, or longer than 35 to 40 minutes, to dry your clothes, it's time to schedule a dryer vent cleaning! More than 15,000 fires a year are started by clothes dryers, but fires can be avoided and utility costs can be lowered through proper dryer vent maintenance. Follow the link for the full story from ABC Action News!
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