03/24/2018
Dangers of Dirty Vents
Dryer vents are the #1 cause of household fires. Protect your family and home from danger.
Clogged dryer exhaust lines are the #1 cause of accidental fires in homes!
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.
Prevent Animals from Nesting
When the lint buildup in your dryer vent becomes too large, the duct hood flap doesn’t open and close properly. If this flap isn’t closing correctly, it could be an invitation for birds and small rodents to make your vent their new home. What better place for these creatures to hide during a cold winter than a nice, warm dryer vent? In addition to keeping your vents clean, investing in a ventilation cap or dryer vent guard will help prevent these animals from nesting and other debris from collecting in your vent while still allowing lint to escape.
Vent Cleaning to Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
It’s necessary to have your dryer vent cleaned and properly installed in order to keep your home and family safe. Our professional dryer vent cleaning service removes clogs and debris (including lint, clothing, dryer sheets, and nests) to restore proper ventilation of harmful carbon monoxide gases and prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.
5 Signs it’s Time to Clean Your Dryer Vent
Drying time for clothes takes longer and longer
Your clothing and the outside of the dryer are very hot
You notice a burning smell
The vent hood flap doesn’t open properly
It’s been longer than a year since your last inpsection
