5 Important Steps to Preventing Dryer Fires

Maryn Williams • July 23, 2015
How often do you use your clothes dryer? If you’re like most Americans, you probably use it quite a bit throughout the week. Next question: how often do you clean out the lint trap? You’ve probably noticed just how quickly lint and other material build up in the filter, and recognize the importance of regularly emptying it. Unfortunately, far too many don’t give their clothes dryer’s venting and exhaust system the same consideration.

Among all household appliances, clothes dryers are one of the most dangerous if not properly maintained. A major fire hazard, the appliance and its venting system are associated with many, many residential fires each year, resulting in tremendous property damage, injury, and deaths – almost all entirely preventable. Lack of proper maintenance is the biggest culprit in causing these tragedies. The good news: regular professional dryer venting and exhaust system cleaning can protect your family from needless loss.

5 Important Steps to Preventing Dryer Fires

  • SCHEDULE REGULAR, ANNUAL VENTING & EXHAUST SYSTEM CLEANINGS
  • CLEAN THE LINT SCREEN WITH EACH LOAD
  • CHECK THE OUTSIDE EXHAUST VENT FOR CLOGS REGULARLY
  • REPLACE ANY PLASTIC OR FOIL DUCTING MATERIAL WITH RIGID OR CORRUGATED SEMI-RIGID MATERIAL
  • KEEP THE DRYER AREA CLEAN & CLUTTER FREE

Contact Chimney Quest

Schedule your professional clothes dryer venting and exhaust system cleaning! Our skilled dryer exhaust technicians will conduct a thorough cleaning, and ensure that your family is safe from the dangers of dryer vent fires, and will be happy to provide answers to any questions you have.


Contact Chimney Quest today to have our skilled chimney technicians provide Nashville chimney cleaning and inspection. If you need chimney repair or upgrades, we can help with that also. To schedule your appointment, call Chimney Quest at 615-292-7411. We look forward to hearing from you!

CLEAN SWEEP ANNUAL SERVICE

Starting at Just

$19.95 per month

Never miss a cleaning.

Save BIG on Repairs.


Learn More

Schedule Service

Contact Us

Share by: