Dryer-related house fires cause thousands and thousands of dollars’ worth of damage and account for dozens of deaths each year. According to the NFPA’s (National Fire Protection Association) Fire Analysis and Research Division, most of these fires are a result of neglect and failure to clean. Many homeowners think that simply cleaning the lint trap keeps them protected from such fires. But the fact of the matter is, lint trap cleaning simply isn’t enough. For every load of laundry you do, lint, hair, and other debris are not just collected in the lint trap, but in the entire venting system. And since the venting system isn’t as easily accessible, it requires professional cleaning, and often gets overlooked. Unfortunately, this “out of sight – out of mind” mentality has caused many families to lose their homes and even their lives. Don’t put off having your dryer vent system professionally cleaned. For the safety of your family, make it a priority every year.
