Did you know that thousands of home fires each year are caused by dirty dryer vents? Most people don’t even think about it. The vent is behind the dryer and typically goes through a metal duct to the outside. Out of sight out of mind right? Well, it doesn’t have to be a hazard in your home.
Dryer Vent Cleaning
One quick way for you to check if its time is to locate the dryer vent termination kit which is on the outside of the home and just take a look at it and see how much buildup is on the vent and if it has made it to exterior then it is definitely time to have your dryer vent cleaned. The City of Tacoma Fire Department offers some helpful tips on home fire safety.
