Clothes dryers are one of the most expensive appliances in your home to operate. The longer it runs the more money it costs you.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) estimates that 15,500 fires associated with clothes dryers occur annually. These fires account for an average of 10 deaths and 310 injuries and more than $84.4 million in property damage annually.

Dryer vent fires are more common than chimney fires. Flammable lint, and dirt and dust accumulate quite rapidly inside the dryer vent (the lint screen does not catch all of it).

It is recommended that dryer vents and the dryer be cleaned out every 12 months depending on the extent of the use of your dryer. Commercial dryers need to be cleaned more often.

Depending on what type of dryer you have - stackable, side-by-side, gas or electric - and how your dryer is vented - through the wall, up through the roof, across the inside of the ceiling, etc. - the basic procedure is the same.


Did you know...?

• That Dryer Manufactures recommend that you clean your dryer vent annually to prevent dryer fires?
• That you can save anywhere between $18-34 per month on electricity costs simply by having your dryer vent serviced?
• A Dryer uses on average 23 100 watt light bulbs of power. With a proper vent cleaning, you can pay for the vent cleaning in 3-5 months on energy saved, wear and tear on dryer and knowing their fire hazard is gone!
• If your clothes are not drying properly that is usually a sign that your dryer needs service?
  
  
  

• Permanent damage to your dryer (not fixable problem)
  
• Damage to dryer parts (average cost to fix dryer $175 and more)
• Wasted energy costs ($18 to $34 more per month)
• Longer drying time (because moisture can't flow out of the dryer duct)
• A fire hazard (15,000 fires caused every year by dryer vents)
  
  
  You may need dryer vent cleaning if your dryer:
• Dryer runs excessively long to dry clothes (2-5 loads)
• Moisture accumulating around door or/and laundry room
• Notice a musty or burning odor
• No lint or small amount on lint screen
• Dryer overheating or parts needing to be replaced
• Higher energy bill ($18 to $34 more per month)
  
  
  How much does it cost?

It depending what type of dryer you have - stackable, side-by-side, gas or electric - and how your dryer is vented - through the wall, up through the roof, across the inside of the ceiling, etc.