
WHY IS DRYER VENT CLEANING SO IMPORTANT? Did you know that most home fires caused by a clothes dryer are in the fall and winter months and peak in January? Also, did you know that dryer vent fires cause an estimated $35 million in property loss each year? On the other hand, did you know that 34% of the fires caused by a dryer vent could have been prevented by proper cleaning maintenance? This is staggering! When was the last time you had your dryer vent professionally cleaned? Not only does the vent cleaning prevent a potentially hazardous situation, it also increases the efficiency of the dryer itself. The lint and debris that collects in the clothes dryer duct causes your dryer to work harder and run longer. A clogged vent could contribute to high levels of carbon monoxide or even cause a fire. Here are tips from the National Fire Protection Association (www.nfpa.org): Have your dryer installed and serviced by a professional. Do not use the dryer without a lint filt...