Why You Should Frequently Clean Your Dryer Vent To Prevent a Fire

11/2/2022 (Permalink)

Clean your dryer's lint filter after every load of laundry.

Why Should You Clean Your Dryer Vent Frequently To Avoid a Fire?

Every household should take preventative measures to avoid a home fire. But one leading cause that often goes overlooked is an unclean dryer vent. Material buildup and high heat from the dryer can result in a lint fire. Here's what you should do to prevent one from happening in your Splendora, TX, home. 

Routinely Clean Dryer To Prevent a Lint Fire
The lint from your clothes will collect during the drying process and without proper removal, there is a risk of a dryer fire starting. Be mindful of this every time you put a load of laundry into the dryer and get into the habit of regular cleaning. This includes:

• Cleaning the dryer's lint filter after every load of laundry
  
• Reaching into the back of the dryer where lint can also collect
  
• Remove lint from the vent pipe roughly every three months
  
  

This routine cleaning can be done yourself or you can also enlist a professional, particularly if you notice your clothes are taking longer to dry.

Check Dryer Maintenance 
Proper maintenance checks will keep your dryer running safely and effectively. Inspect areas around the dryer for potential fire hazards, including a damaged vent system, animal nests blocking a vent and any flammable items placed nearby. 

Understand Dryer Safety Practices
A lint fire can cause severe damage to your Splendora, TX, home and often require the help of a fire damage restoration company afterward. Practice safe measures to limit your risk of a drying machine fire. These include not drying items containing plastic, rubber, foam or anything that has come in contact with a flammable liquid, not using your dryer without a lint filter and not leaving the house with the dryer running. 
Be sure to perform regular cleaning and maintenance checks on your dryer along with using safe practices to prevent a fire in your home.