Most people don’t ever think about their dryers when it comes to house fires. But did you know that dryer vent fires are a very real threat? If you don’t clean them regularly, you could end u in this unfortunate position.

Plus, with fall here and winter right on its heels, the risk for dryer vent fires is going to go up.

That’s because people usually wear bigger, thicker clothes during this time of year. Because of that, dryer lint builds up more quickly. When you add the coats, jackets, flannel sheets and extra blankets, your dryer is sure to build up lint much faster.

When all that lint builds up it can spark fires a lot easier. So now is the time to do something about it.

According to FEMA, there were more dryer vent fires during the fall and winter months from 2008-2010 than during spring and summer months. Eleven percent of all dryer vent fires occurred in January. And the damage is very real from these fires.

It’s estimated that 2,900 dryer vent fires occur in residential buildings every year in the United States. Those fires lead to an average of five deaths each year, as well as 100 injuries and about $35 million in property damage and loss. You can see more dryer vent statistics by clicking here

Don’t become a statistic. Clean your dryer vent at least once a year. This simple service might end up saving you from a horrible tragedy. If you need your dryer vent cleaned, then click here for professional service.