When we all think of our dryer helping to keep our clothes clean and dry, we don’t usually think of it as a potential fire hazard in your home. But there’s something to be said about being sure that you’re keeping your dryer duct clean and free of a build-up of dryer lint.

 

Today, we wanted to discuss some of the unseen dangers of an unclean dryer duct and why it’s essential to use dryer duct cleaning services in your home.

 

Let’s start with a few facts about dryer fires. Each year dryer fires are the cause of approximately 3,000 home fires, according to the U.S. Fire Administration. The primary cause of fires that originate with your dryer is the failure to regularly clean your dryer duct. Think about it for a moment, dryer lint is incredibly flammable. Many people actually use it for kindling in their fireplaces due to how flammable it actually is. The last thing you want is that flammable kindling stuck somewhere inside your duct systems.

 

If you’ve got a build-up of dryer lint happening within your duct system, the airflow for your dryer will start to become restricted. Eventually, as this build-up continues to grow, your dryer will become overheated the more frequently you use your clothes dryer. The more lint that collects in your dryer vent duct, the more chance of it coming in contact with your dryer’s heating element. It’s like lighting a match when that happens, but a match that can be prevented entirely from ever happening in your home.

 

Think about it this way, if you’re using your dryer three or four times a week, there isn’t as much of a build-up as if you were to use it 10 to 15 times a week. In the case of the latter, it’s crucially important that you use dryer vent cleaning services at least once every three months to keep your dryer duct-free and clear of lint. For those who don’t use their dryer as often, then it’s crucial to enlist dryer duct cleaning at least once every two years.

 

So then, after all of that, how do you know when it’s time to enlist professional duct cleaning services for your home? Knowing this is easy. Start by taking a look at the vent outside your home. Do you feel air coming through when the dryer is operating? If not, then the vent is clogged somewhere between the dryer and the outside wall. Be sure, if this is the case, that you immediately clean out the dryer duct as best you can.

 

If it’s time for a professional dryer vent cleaning for your home, then the specialists at Integrity Air Care are here to ensure that your duct system is kept clean and free of any dryer lint. We’re licensed, bonded, and insured, so you know you can count on us to take good care of your home with the professional duct cleaning experts at Integrity Air Care.