Is Dryer Vent Cleaning Really Necessary?
So, you have been noticing that it is now taking longer to dry your clothes. And perhaps you have received a postcard in the mail from a company offering to clean your clothes dryer vents. Like many people, you are also perhaps wondering if dryer vent cleaning is really necessary. According to a June 2003 Consumer Product Safety Commission report, in 1998 clothes dryers were associated with 15,600 fires, which resulted in 20 deaths and 370 injuries. The article goes on to explain that fires can occur when lint builds up in the dryer or in the exhaust duct. Lint can block the flow of air, cause excessive heat build-up, and result in a fire in some dryers. Dryer vents are one of those “hidden” maintenance items that is often forgotten. The old adage; “out of sight, out of mind” really holds true when it comes to cleaning dryer vents. Unfortunately, neglecting this area of your home can produce harmful and in some instances, even fatal results. A restricted dryer vent extends dryer run ti
