We’ve talked a lot about the need for regular cleaning of your dryer vent. Nonetheless, we’d like to emphasize exactly how flammable lint is. It’s always good to be reminded.
Dryer Vent fires can be more common than chimney fires. Think about it, everyone assumes that you need to have your chimney inspected and cleaned. The very word “fireplace” hints at the dangers of not cleaning your chimney. However, it’s not as obvious, unless you have prior knowledge, that your dryer vent should have the lint cleaned from it.
Many of you have probably seen this Farmer’s Bureau Insurance commercial recently. It does a really great job of showing the flammability of lint by using humor. Take a look.