Regular Cleaning of Your Dryer Vent Reduces Your Chances of a Fire

7/2/2018 (Permalink)

Do you know what's inside your dryer vent?

You usually think about your washer and dryer cleaning clothing and soft goods for you, but how often do you clean them?  Keeping your dryer vent clean not only helps you dry your clothes faster it also lowers the chances of it malfunctioning.  There are almost 3,000 dryer related fires reported each year, proper maintenance such as having the vent cleaned can reduce this.  Here are some benefits of having your dryer vent cleaned:

• Reduces the potential of a dryer fire and keeps your dryer from overheating
• Can lower your power bill
• Lengthen the life of your dryer and keep repairs to a minimal
• Clothes will dry faster and less lent

It is suggested that this be a yearly maintenance especially if your vent line is longer than 10 feet.  Our team of professionals at SERVPRO of Oxford/Batesville/Clarksdale is trained and ready to help keep your home safe and help it run more efficiently.