Everything You Need to Know About Dryer Vents

One of the main causes for house fires is your dryer vent! Yup, that’s right! According to the National Fire Protection Association, nearly 17,000 home clothes dryer fires are reported each year. These clothes 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. Below, we list everything you need to know about dryer vents in order to protect your and your family!

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Clogged Dryer Vent

Everyone and their momma knows to clean out that lint screen before every load, but what people don’t realize is that it might not be enough! In other words, only a portion of lint is caught in the trap, the remaining lint bypasses the screen and builds up in the vent. Over time, the lint will block the air flow out of the vent making your dryer work harder creating more heat. Above all, Lint is very flammable and when an excessive amount of heat focuses on that lint build up it just may cause a fire.

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A professional dryer vent cleaning removes the lint build up allowing your dryer to operate more efficiently and safely. Need more info on everything you need to know about dryer vents? Above all, Keep your family safe and Call Amber’s Air Duct Cleaning today to get more information and to schedule your dryer vent cleaning!

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According to the U.S. Fire Administration, you should clean your dryer vent about every three months. It depends on several factors, such as:

• Size of the duct, including length of the tube and width of the opening

• How often you use your dryer

• Size of your family

Here at Amber’s, we recommend it at least once a year. If the factors listed above apply to your household, then a more frequent cleaning may be necessary. 

In conclusion, no matter how diligently you clean your lint filter, lint will make it into your dryer vent and over time clog your system. It is highly recommended that your dryer vent be thoroughly cleaned out by a professional. Therefore, if you can’t answer the question, “when’s the last you cleaned your dryer vent,” then you should contact us today. We are providing everything you need to know about dryer vents. Schedule your dryer vent cleaning with Amber’s Air Duct Cleaning by calling (517) 885-3000.