Have you ever taken the time to look closely at your dryer vent? If you’re like most people, then you probably answered no to that question. However, the simple fact is you should pay closer attention to your dryer vent and you should always make sure that it is clean and clear of built up debris. Failing to do so could be costly, for any homeowner, including apartment building owners.

Your dryer vent carries all of the heat and moisture from your laundry as your unit dries your clothes. Most dryer vents connect from your dryer to a hose in the wall. That hose then usually runs under your house and out to a vent opening in your foundation. The problem is most people connect the hose between the dryer and the wall and then never give their dryer vent another thought.

That can be dangerous. A recent report in Ohio noted that in most apartment complexes no one is responsible to make sure that dryer vents are clean and safe. That means a serious fire hazard could be lurking in just about any building in Ohio, as well as anywhere else. Click here to read the entire story.

A small dryer vent fire can quickly escalate and cause serious injuries or death and costly damage, especially in a multi-unit complex. If you’re the owner of an apartment complex and you’ve never considered the dryer vents in your building, it’s probably time to get them inspected and most likely cleaned. You can contact a qualified and knowledgeable dryer vent cleaning company in Portland and Vancouver by clicking here.