Life moves along quickly, and the daily hustle and bustle can cause us all to overlook the maintenance of household appliances. One appliance that is widely used but commonly neglected is your clothes dryer. If you are like many of our customers at Lowe’s Air Duct Cleaning, you faithfully clean out the lint trap after every load, but perhaps you forget the last time you had your dryer vent professionally cleaned. Let’s review some of the dangers of clogged dryer vents and explain why this task should not be ignored.
Your dryer vent plays an important role in your dryer's safety and functionality. It enables moist and hot air to escape outside rather than build up inside your dryer. Since your lint trap can't capture all of the lint from each load of laundry, some of it passes through the dryer vent. Unfortunately, this lint accumulation can lead to issues and even safety hazards over time.
The most dangerous risk associated with a clogged dryer vent is the risk of a fire. According to USFA.Fema.gov, almost 3,000 dryer fires occur each year, resulting in devastating losses, including the loss of life. The leading cause in many of these cases is the failure to clean the dryer vent. Lint is highly flammable, and reduced airflow combined with the hot temperatures of the dryer can be a combustible combination.
In addition to the fire risk, a clogged vent can hinder your dryer's efficiency. While this doesn't threaten the safety of your household, it can result in higher utility bills each month. A clogged vent will cause your dryer to require longer dry cycles, using up your home's energy for more extended periods.
Reduced efficiency forces your dryer to work harder to dry your loads of laundry completely. This extra wear and tear could result in the need for repairs of dryer parts or even the premature replacement of your dryer. With proper maintenance, you will protect your investment and ensure your dryer lasts as long as possible.
Lowe's Air Duct Cleaning recommends having your dryer vent cleaned annually to avoid safety issues and inefficiency. And when we clean your dryer vent, we guarantee we will get all the lint. Contact us today at (800) 699-0955 to find special pricing for our services in your area. We help customers with our services from locations in several states throughout the United States.
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