Clogged dryer vents cause thousands of house fires annually and are the No. 1 cause of appliance-caused fires in homes. Unfortunately, homeowners often ignore or don’t recognize the signs of a clogged dryer vent until it’s too late. Your home and your furniture, valuables and keepsakes could go up in flames.

The best way to prevent house fires from starting in or around your dryer is to have your dryer vent regularly serviced and maintained by Dryer Vent Squad.

Consumer Reports recommends cleaning your dryer vent annually. Not only will professional dryer vent cleaning safeguard your family from a possible fire, but it can also help prevent health-related risks such as carbon monoxide poisoning or allergies or asthma attacks due to mold growth. Properly cleaned dryer vents also help you save money on energy bills and extend the life of your clothes. Adding dryer vent cleaning to your annual home improvement checklist such as HVAC maintenance and pest-control service may be the smartest step you can take to protect your home, family and pets.

You can rely on Dryer Vent Squad to help keep your dryer vents clean and working properly. Schedule an annual visit from your Dryer Vent Squad technician to inspect and service your dryer vents as part of your routine home maintenance.

*Source: https://www.nfpa.org/News-and-Research/Data-research-and-tools/US-Fire-Problem/Home-fires-involving-clothes-dryers-and-washing-machines