Why have the dryer vents cleaned?
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s 1995 Residential Fire Loss Estimates (latest information available) – 15,800 residential fires originated from dryer vents. The previously reported number from 1991 was 13,700. The number of residential fires attributed to dryer vents in on the increase. Reasons for inspection and cleaning: • Reduces chance of dryer vent fire. When the dryer is used, over time lint will collect and adhere to the inside of the dryer vent walls. The larger the buildup, the larger the risk of having a dryer vent fire. • Reduces “wasted electricity” and “appliance stress”. Use of a dryer with a dirty vent can cause the dryer to run longer to dry the same amount of clothes because the hot air being expelled cannot freely exit the vent. Longer drying time takes more electricity and puts added stress on the appliance. • Metal connector requirements. All connection pieces to the dryer vents should be inspected to make sure they are properly attached and up
