The Importance of Cleaning Your Dryer Vents

3/30/2022 (Permalink)

It is important to clean and wipe off your dryer vents to mitigate the risk for any dryer related fires.

According to FEMA, failure to clean home dryers causes 34% of home dryer fires. Home dryer fires cause $35 million in property loss and can even cause injury or death. To reduce the risk of these fires happening in your home, SERVPRO® of Blount County can help clean dryer vents and ducts that may have lint buildup. Other tips for keeping your dryer vents clean from the National Fire Protection Agency NFPA include cleaning the lint filter before and after each load and making sure the outdoor vent flap will open and is not restricted by snow, a bird’s nest, or other potential obstacles.
Our certified professionals can give a free estimate. For more information on cleaning dryer vents, contact SERVPRO® of Blount County at 865-982-2332