As the holiday season approaches, homes get busier: more guests, more towels, more bedding, and a lot more laundry. All that extra dryer use can cause lint to build up in your dryer vent, increasing the risk of overheating and potential fire hazards.
Dryers and washing machines are involved in more than 15,000 home fires each year, and failing to clean them is a leading cause. That makes dryer safety an important part of preparing your home for the season.
Simple ways to help prevent a dryer fire
- Clean the lint filter after every load.
- Have the dryer vent and ducts professionally cleaned each year. Lint can collect beyond the filter and restrict airflow.
- Watch for warning signs, including unusually high heat, new odors, longer drying times, strange noises, warped equipment, or lint collecting behind the lint filter.
Electric dryers need extra attention
Electric dryers are more than 2.5 times as likely to cause fires as gas dryers because they produce more heat, which can increase the risk of lint buildup.
Pre-Holiday Special
50% Off Dryer Vent Cleaning
For single-family homes. Regularly $595. Save 50% through December 31, 2026.
This offer cannot be combined with any other promotion.
To schedule your dryer vent cleaning, call us at (305) 232-7575, book online, or send us a message. Want to clean more than the dryer vent? Learn about our air duct cleaning service.
Terry Zarling
True Cool Air Conditioning
License #CAC050366