You have better things to worry about
Don't Let a Dryer Fire be one of them
Protect your family from the #1 cause of House Fires
Why Clean your Dryer Vent
Lint is highly flammable and can pose a severe fire hazard when dryer vents are not cleaned regularly and properly. According to the U.S. Fire Administration’s National Fire Data Center, clothes dryers are responsible for more than 15,000 structure fires around the country each year, and 80 percent of those fires start with clogged dryer vents.
Another dangerous aspect of a clogged dryer vent is the possibility of the release of poisonous gas fumes. Blocked vents can cause carbon monoxide to back up into your home instead of being exhausted outdoors. Dryer Vents should be cleaned at least once a year.
Warning Signs
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Clothes are taking much longer than normal to dry. It will often take two or three cycles to dry them.
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Clothes have a strange, burning smell to them. This could be a sign that your dryer vent isn’t properly able to ventilate the warm air out of the appliance.
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The laundry room feels excessively hot when the dryer is running. This could be a result of a clogged vent that isn’t letting hot air escape.
