Dryer Vent Cleaning Safety Tips
Dryer Vent Cleaning | Dryer Maintenance | Appliance Repair Did you know a dirty dryer can cause a house fire? Many people don't know. According to Fema's website 2900 clothes dryers catch on fire in residential buildings each year. This results in deaths, injuries, and millions of dollars in property damage. The leading factor contributing to the fire is failure to maintain clean dryer vents. Dust, lint, pet hair, dirt and other debris accumulate over time. They fill up the vents and the dryer. This cause a lack of airflow and poor drying. This buildup of lint, pet hair, and particles along with the heat from the dryer can cause a spark. Which lights the lint causing a fire in your laundry room. The buildup of particles can also cause your dryer to over work resulting in it going out. Over worked dryers can blow a thermafuse or heating element. If a dryer blows a thermafuse or heating element you will have to call an appliance repair technician. The price to replace these