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Dryer Vent Cleaning- A Fire Prevention Must Many people are well aware of the fire risk of a chimney; however did you know that more fires are caused each year by your dryer vent? Over 7,500 people in the US alone were injured last year due to dryer vent fires. Many people think it is just their dryer getting old when it takes several cycles to dry their clothes or the clothes feels hotter than normal when they are removed from the dryer; however these are red flag signs of a clogged vent. Paul Barron, owner of the Dryer Vent Doctor, states what happens is your dryer vent is silently filling up with dirt and lint and the condensation causes this to eventually completely clog your vent. Reduced airflow and lint buildup equal a high fire risk, since lint is a highly combustible material. The Dryer Vent Doctor will come out and do a free inspection and 99% of the time the vent does need to be cleaned. Most people are not aware of the need for annual cleaning to avoid this hidden fire danger. People are very happy about the results and are eager to recommend this service to others, states Barron. It is important to make sure that when your dryer vent is cleaned, the company providing your service uses the correct equipment including not only a vacuum, but also a high-pressured snake-like instrument to thoroughly evacuate the problem. Major insurance companies recommend having your dryer vent cleaned annually.