No matter how well you clean your dryer’s lint trap, some lint makes its way into your dryer vent and eventually causes clogs. Not only are these clogs in the dryer vents dirty, but they’re a hazard to your home and health. Below are some dangers of dirty dryer vents to prevent in your Green Valley, AZ, home.

Fires in the Home

The National Fire Protection Association states that there are nearly 16,000 fires each year from washers and dryers, and dryers causing these fires 92% of the time. Lint not only traps heat that the dryer creates, but it’s also highly flammable.

Higher Utility Bills

Just like your other appliances, dryers require proper ventilation for optimal performance. If your dryer vent has a clog, it traps extra heat in your home and makes your dryer work harder to dry your clothes. Not only that, but you may have to run your dryer through an extra cycle to ensure proper drying.

Poor Indoor Air Quality

When you have dirty dryer vents, this impacts your indoor air quality. That is because dirty dryer vents trap heat and humidity in the home, providing a breeding ground for bacteria and other biological growth where you don’t want it.

In addition, you may have musty or strange odors with no determinable cause. Clean dryer vents enable proper dryer ventilation, so you’re less likely to suffer from carbon monoxide poisoning and other hazards.

Unwanted Pests

Since your dryer vent is a warm place exposed to the outdoors, pests such as birds and mice may choose it as a place of shelter during chilly nights. The lint and debris provide these pests with the building materials they need to create a nest and make your dryer vent a permanent place to live.

Don’t wait until you have a problem to take care of a clogged dryer vent. Contact Oasis Air Conditioning & Heating today to schedule an appointment for our dryer vent cleaning services.

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