How to Keep Your Dryer Safe and Clean

12/7/2020 (Permalink)

You need to clean the lint trap after every use to prevent a dryer fire

How to Keep Your Dryer Safe and Clean

If you have a dryer, you probably already know that you have to regularly clean the lint trap and the vent. What you might not know is why. If you don't keep them clean, you might wind up with a lint fire. Fortunately, routine maintenance can prevent this from happening.

The Lint Trap
You need to clean the lint trap after every use to prevent a dryer fire. You also need to know the warning signs that something is wrong with your dryer. They are:

• Your clothes take too long to dry
  
• Your clothes are very hot coming out
  
• The outside of the dryer heats up unreasonably
  
• You smell a burnt smell
  
• The vent does not push air out properly
  
  

All of these are serious warning signs that there is something very wrong, and you should check for lint build-up on the screen.

The Dryer Housing and Space
The dryer housing and space where the dryer sits need to be clean as well. Cleaning behind, around and under your dryer is also very important. Lint can build up in these areas, causing a lint fire. It is better to clean the dryer than risk a fire and fire cleanup.
In the event of a fire, you will need to hire a professional cleaning company in Doral, FL. A fire started by lint spreads quickly and burns hot. It is better to prevent the fire by cleaning up the lint before there is a problem.

Clean the Dryer Vent
Several times per year, you will need to snake out the dryer vent. Lint can easily get trapped inside, and a clogged dryer vent can easily cause a fire. You can do this by either reaching into the vent if your vent is short or hiring a company to come out and clean it for you.
A lint fire is very dangerous but easily preventable with routine cleaning and maintenance. You should clean lint out often and check your vents several times a year to keep a fire from starting.