Do Dryers Really Cause House Fires?

Did you know that dryer vents can cause house fires? At High’s Chimney, it is important to our company to educate our clients to help protect their property through our repair and preventative services. When it comes to your dryer, it is vital to properly clean the vents to prevent future property damage. On average, there are an estimated 2,900 home fires reported each year that are caused by dryer vents. Within the same average of 2,900 house fires each year, there is also an estimated five deaths, 100 injuries, and 35 million dollars accumulated in property loss.

In addition, on average 34% of home clothes dryer fires are caused by failure to clean the dryer. These statistics prove how vital proper maintenance and preventative services are to the safety of your home. Our professional chimney specialists recommend cleaning the lint filter before and after each load of laundry. We also suggest cleaning the lint filter with a nylon brush at least every six months to help relieve congestion. Our team can provide vent pipe cleaning every three months.

If you are noticing your clothes are taking longer to dry than normal, or you would like to ensure your dryer vent is safe and clean, look to our competitive dryer vent cleaning in Fairfax County, VA. Contact our company today at 1 (888) 444-4712 to schedule your next appointment.