Dryer Vent Cleaning Can Save Your Home and Money!

It seems like the dryer is the one appliance that is always running. Especially if you have kids, it feels like every day is laundry day. But, did you know that your dryer could be a fire hazard? According to the U.S. Fire Administration’s National Fire Data Center, up to 80 percent of the country’s reported structure fires start with a clogged dryer vent. Neglecting dryer lint build up is a recipe for disaster. While preventing fires is paramount, the importance of dryer vent cleaning goes beyond that as well.

Prevents Dangerous Fumes

Clogged dryer vents can also cause a release of toxic gases. If your vent is blocked carbon monoxide may back up into your home. Thousands of folks are treated for symptoms of poisonous gas fumes each year due to blocked dryer vents.

Benefits Your Wallet and the Environment

The first step in saving money, and making sure your dryer runs efficiently is cleaning the lint screen with every cycle. This alone can save you up to 30 percent in energy costs. However, if you neglect your annual dryer vent cleaning your dryer eventually will need to run longer and harder. Thus, causing your energy costs to increase.

Increase Your Dryer’s Lifespan

When your dryer vents are clogged your dryer has to work doubly hard. Additionally, this causes further wear and tear on your machine. Therefore, decreasing your dryer’s overall lifespan.

We Can Help!

Here at Safe House Services we provide dryer vent cleaning and HVAC vent cleaning. Our goal is offering homeowners cost-effective, friendly duct cleaning services.