WHY HAVE YOUR DRYER VENT CLEANED?

Did you know that failure to clean dryer vents is the leading cause of household fires?
​According to the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), nearly 17,000 home dryer fires are reported and year.
​These dryer fires cause around 51 deaths, 380 injuries, and $236 million in property loss. Unsurprisingly, the leading cause of these fires, at 34%, is the failure to clean dryer vents. 30 deaths and over $84 million dollars in property damage have occurred from dryer fires.

SIGNS IT’S TIME TO HAVE YOUR DRYER VENT CLEANED

Not sure if your dryer vent needs cleaning? Below are some telltale signs it’s time to call in a Pro:

If after a normal cycle in the dryer:
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• Clothes aren't completely dry
• Clothes smell musty
• Clothes seem unusually hot to the touch
• Large amounts of lint accumulate in the dryer's lint trap
• Clothes take longer than the normal 35-40 minutes to dry
• Dryer vent hood flap doesn't open properly
• Debris appears around the outside dryer vent opening
• You feel excessive heat in the room where the dryer is operating
• Lint and debris accumulate around the dryer’s lint filter
• It’s been more than a year since your last dryer vent cleaning
• Flow Sense and Check Filter lights stays illuminated during normal operation