Clogged Dryer Exhaust Ducts: A Common Cause of House Fires

2/17/2020 (Permalink)

Most of us don’t think about the maintenance of our dryers, but we should! The U.S. Fire Administration reports that every year there are thousands of home fires started by clothes dryers.

Lint and debris can build up in your dryer vent, reducing airflow to the dryer, backing up dryer exhaust gases, which can result in a fire hazard. It is recommended you have your dryer exhaust system cleaned at least twice a year.

How to tell if your dryer vent is clogged

• The normal drying cycle is not drying clothes
• Clothes are hotter at the end of the cycle
• A large amount of lint accumulates in the lint trap
• Your laundry area is more humid
• The burnt smell in your laundry room
• The outside dryer vent cover is not lifting

There are tips online on how to clean your dryer vent system, but it is recommended you hire a professional. In addition to the reduced threat of fire, a cleaning can pay for itself in less than a year through improved efficiency with less drying time required.

SERVPRO of Brunswick is here for you should you do have a loss from a dryer vent fire. 

Call (912)264-6094