The Importance of Cleaning Dryer Vents to prevent fires

5/1/2018 (Permalink)

Don't let lint ruin your home!

How often do you clean your dryer vent? Is this something you think about when you do your annual spring cleaning? Dryer lint is a great resource to save in a container to make fire starters for camping or outdoor fires. However it can wreak havoc in your home if you leave it in your dryer.

According to FEMA, failure to clean home dryers causes 34% of home dryer fires. Home dryer fires cause $35 million in property loss and can even cause injury or death.

To reduce the risk of these fires happening in your or your insured’s home or business ensure the following:

• Clean your Lint filter after every use
• Vacuum out the vent hose from the dryer
• Keep debris clear from around and under the dryer
• Keep vent flap clear of obstructions (such as: piled up lent, snow, a bird’s nest and potential obstacles)

For more information on cleaning dryer vents contact SERVPRO® of Southwest Grand Rapids at 616-662-9700 today.