Why Is Vent Cleaning So Important?

Clogged dryer vents are a common cause of house fires. If your vents have not been adequately cleaned, your home is at risk of fire hazards. Along with dryer lint build-up, nests from squirrels, birds, and mice containing extremely flammable items are often found in vents. Contrary to popular belief, cleaning your lint trap is not adequate protection against fire hazards. If you see a light on your dryer blinking ‘filter’ or it takes a long time for your towels to dry, then it’s usually a sign of a blocked or plugged dryer vent. Not only is this a fire hazard but it can cost you money…Your dryer is not as efficient when the vent is dirty, leading to an increased monthly power bill. It only takes ten minutes to have me come and inspect your vents with the camera and see what the problem is. Firefighters thank me all the time because I am preventing house fires… When you get your furnace cleaned, they usually don’t clean your dryer vent and if they ask you, people often pass on this service due to the extra charge. If you are located in St. Albert or surrounding areas, I can quickly and easily clean your dryer vents, keeping your family safe and potentially decreasing your monthly power bill.