You probably don’t hear about dryer vent fires very often. But they happen more often than you think. Most people don’t pay any attention to their dryer vents. In fact, they might go unnoticed for months or even years.

Dryer vents usually run under your house so most people never see them. But if you ignore your dryer vent too long and let it get dirty it can cost you. Not only will it spike your energy bill but it can also lead to serious damage to your home.

Unfortunately, too many families around the country, including here in the Pacific Northwest, suffered major damage to their homes from dryer vent fires. The news gets even worse when someone is seriously injured or dies.

And all that could be avoided if you take the time to do some routine maintenance.

According to reports, there are an estimated 15,000 dryer vent fires in U.S. homes every year. That’s a lot of damage that people could easily prevent. If you’ve noticed that it takes longer than usual to dry a load, or that your clothes are hot when they come out of the dryer, you might have a dirty dryer vent.

Also, if your laundry room feels hot or the dryer itself is hot to the touch, then it’s definitely time to get your dryer vent cleaned.

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