Dryer fires are among the leading causes of home fires in North America. The leading cause of these dryer fires is "failure to clean". The majority of dryer fires are avoidable with regular maintenance. Dryer lint is so flammable, once a spark touches dryer lint, the flame ignites and carries through the transition duct and into the concealed parts of the home. Even with cleaning the lint screen after each cycle, particulate still gets through the dryer's exhaust duct and creates blockages that restrict the airflow.

5 Important Tips

1. The dryer vent needs to be cleaned at least once a year.

2. Lint and other debris need to be cleaned from behind the dryer, the back of the dryer, underneath the dryer, and the entire area surrounding the dryer 2 or 3 times a year.

3. The lint screen should be cleaned before every load.

4. The lint screen should also be washed with hot soapy water and a toothbrush (or other brush) at least twice a year to remove the film created by dryer sheets.

5. The lint screen duct (the area that the lint screen slides or rest into) should be cleaned once a month.

Contact Yomir Pressure Washing & Air Duct Cleaning to schedule your dryer vent cleaning or for a free consultation.

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