Dryer Vent Cleaning Can Prevent Dryer Fires

 Dryer Vent Cleaning Can Prevent Dryer Fires

According to Wayne Herr of VentSmart Dryer Vent Cleaning, we get calls every day of someone who has gotten to the point they experience a burning smell. People have no Idea how close they came to having a dryer vent fire.

Some of the Warning Signs:

• laundry takes much longer than normal over 55 minutes
• The outside of your dryer feels hot to the tough
• Your laundry feels hotter than normal
• You find less lint than normal on the filter, indicating it might remain on your clothing
• You find excess lint in back of the dryer
• Your clothing feels damp or has a musty smell after drying
• Your dryer shuts off early by itself
• The outdoors flap on the exhaust vent seems partially closed or not opening at all
• You find  dryer lint on the exhaust vent or all over the back of the dryer

   


   







    Preventing a Fire:

• Clean the lint screen after EVERY load 
• Do not run your dryer while you are asleep or away from your home
• Do not run your dryer without a lint filter
• Avoid drying materials such as rubber, plastic, or foam
• Keep the lint filter and the vent clean and clear of lint and any other obstructions
• Do not dry rags or towels used to clean up chemicals, gasoline, or oil
• Keep the area around the dryer free of boxes, newspapers, or anything else flammable
• Conduct periodic inspections and cleaning of the duct hose and vent, ensuring they remain free 
•  of all obstructions and that airflow is not restricted
• Have your dryer professionally cleaned a minimum of once a year

About the author: Wayne Herr is the founder of VentSmart Dryer Vent Cleaning of Tampa Bay Florida for more information about dryer vent cleaning see  www.safedryervent.com