Did you know — Clogged dryer vents are the #1 cause of house fires in the U.S.! In fact, there have been a few recent house fires here in Central Iowa that were attributed to clogged dryer vents. Fires occur when flammable lint builds up in the dryer or in the dryer vent. Lint can block the flow of air, cause excessive heat build-up, and result in a fire in some dryers.
Here are a few tips to help prevent fires caused by your clothes dryer:
• Always clean the lint screen before and after drying each load of clothes. If clothing is still damp at the end of a drying cycle or drying requires longer times than normal, this may be a sign of a blockage in the lint screen or dryer vent.
• Professionally clean your dryer vent annually. Another sign that your dryer vent is clogged is that exhaust air is not escaping through the outside dryer vent while the dryer is operating.
• Clean behind the dryer where lint can build up. Our Westside dryer vent technicians will clean the interior of the dryer, as well as your dryer vent to minimize the amount of lint accumulation. Keep the area around the dryer clean and free of clutter.
To book your dryer vent cleaning, call Westside today at 515-276-8899.
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