| Make It A Ritual! | | | | trap doesn't catch all of the lint that goes through |
| If part of your household maintenance plan does | | | | your dryer. By cleaning dryer vents that are |
| not include cleaning dryer vents then it should. | | | | outside of the lint trap, you are removing this |
| Every year there are over 15,000 home fires | | | | excess lint. |
| caused by dryer fires with over 300 injuries and | | | | Where Are The Dryer Vents? |
| leading to 30 deaths. Not cleaning dryer vents also | | | | When cleaning dryer vents, you need to make |
| causes 90 million dollars in damages in the United | | | | sure you clean the vent located at the rear of |
| States alone. Based on these statistics, it is | | | | your dryer, as well as the route of the piping to |
| important for every homeowner to be aware of | | | | the outside of your home. |
| the recommendations and procedures for cleaning | | | | Should I Clean My Vents On My Own? |
| dryer vents that will keep them safe and | | | | You can easily hire someone, or if you are |
| comfortable in their home for years to come. | | | | comfortable and willing to purchase the proper |
| Take a look at these important questions about | | | | tools, you can easily clean the dryer vents |
| cleaning dryer vents and facts to consider when | | | | yourself. You can find tools at hardware and |
| you are deciding how to do it, when to do it, and | | | | home improvement stores, or online made |
| who should do it. | | | | specifically for cleaning dryer vents. When cleaning |
| What Are Clues Your Dryer Vent Needs Cleaning? | | | | dryer vents, you will need a circular or horizontal |
| If your dryer is taking longer to dry a load than it | | | | brush that is on the end of a plastic/metal pole or |
| used to, then the vents may need cleaning. As a | | | | durable line. Ask a professional to help you find |
| general rule, dryer vents should be cleaned every | | | | the best tool to match your dryer's needs and |
| six months. A simple reminder is to start cleaning | | | | shape. |
| dryer vents the same day you change your | | | | Take this simple step towards fire prevention in |
| clocks for daylight savings. | | | | your home that will go a long way toward |
| What Is The Purpose Of Cleaning Dryer Vents? | | | | keeping your family safe. |
| As your clothes dry, they produce lint, and the lint | | | | |