Dryer vent cleaning is an often-overlooked task when it comes to maintenance of the home. With laundry being done on a routine basis, it is imperative to clean dryer vents to avoid safety risks in the home. We recommend having your dryer vents cleaned every 2 years, but they should be cleaned more often depending on factors such as how frequently you run your dryer and if your dryer vent is longer than normal (which should be cleaned annually. Call Air Duct Cleaning of New England for an inspection.
Neglecting your dryer vents can result in them becoming clogged with lint and debris, causing the dryer to overheat and leading to fires. Lint is highly flammable and can catch fire quite easily. According to the National Fire Protection Association, in 2010-2014, U.S. fire departments responded to an average of 15,970 home structure fires involving clothes dryers or washing machines each year. These fires caused annual averages of $238 million in direct property damage. Most fires (92%) involved clothes dryers and the leading items first ignited in dryer fires were dust, fiber or lint. The primary cause of home fires involving clothes dryers was failure to clean.
