There are estimates that over 15,600 house or premises fires are associated with clothes dryers and dryer vents each year. There are some simple steps that you can take to reduce the risk of fire, improve the efficiency of your dryer and save money on energy costs. Don’t wait until it’s too late!
Protecting your home and family!
Make sure you clean your dryers lint filter before every load. A clogged lint trap drastically decreases air-flow and also leads to blockages within the clothes dryer vent. It is just like cholesterol, only it’s in your dryer.
Dryer Vent Cleaning Once a Year
Clean your dryer vent at least once a year, more if the dryer is in constant use.
The Benefits of Dryer Vent Cleaning
- Reduce drying time
- Drastically reduce your energy costs – the clothes dryer is the second biggest energy appliance in your home!
- Reduce the stress on your clothes dryer increasing its life span
- Most significantly, safeguard your family and home from fire
Replace your plastic vinyl dryer hose with one thats rigid or flexible metal duct.
If you were to notice the manufacturer warning label on the back of your dryer, it says to use only metal dryer hose to connect to your dryer vent. This includes changing out the metal foil dryer hose as these contain paper. Why DIY or hardware stores stock these dangerous dryer hoses is beyond belief. The white vinyl dryer hose has a tendency to trap lint and won’t contain a fire in the event that one happens. Cleaner Windows carries exceptional replacement products for your plastic and vinyl dryer hose/duct.
*Remember – Never leave your clothes dryer unattended.
You must never leave your house or even go to sleep with the clothes dryer on. In the event that anything does occur, you won’t be able to react fast enough.
Keep the area around your dryer clear of clutter.
Don’t keep clothing or other combustible things around or on your clothes dryer that could help the spread of a fire if one does arise. In addition, be sure to read any warning signs on the inside of the dryer’s lid.
Dryer Vent Cleaning Service
If you live in the Burlington, Hamilton, Oakville, Waterdown, Aldershot, Milton, Carlisle, or Kilbride areas of Ontario and would like your dryer vent inspecting and cleaning we can help. We offer dryer vent inspection and cleaning call 905 966 0838 or contact Cleaner Windows
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