What causes a house fire? Common culprits include exposed wiring, unsupervised candles, and a faulty stove. Unbeknownst to most homeowners, a dirty dryer vent can also lead to a fire. We’ll explain the hazards of an uncleaned dryer vent and how it’s a common contributor of residential fires.

Dryer Vents as a Fire Hazard

Dirty dryer vents contribute to about 5000 U.S. house fires every year, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. This happens when a clogged dryer vent causes the appliance to overheat.

Is your dryer vent at risk? We compiled a list of warning signs that your dryer vent is clogged and may potentially be a fire starter.

Your laundry does not completely dry after a full normal cycle
Your laundry feels warmer than usual after a drying cycle
You find exorbitant amounts of lint in the dryer after a cycle
You find excessive amounts of lint in the lint trapper after a cycle

How to Prevent a Dryer Vent-Induced Fire

Clean your dryer vent along with the air ducts at least once a year
Clean the lint filter after every drying cycle. Replace the filter if you see a wax-like substance accumulating on the lint screen.
Never operate the dryer before exiting the house. Dryer fires can break out and quickly spread if the appliance is unattended.
Do not place clothing into the dryer that has been in contact with flammable liquids. A shirt smeared with cooking oil can catch fire if it’s in a dryer that’s overheating.

Have Your Dirty Dryer Vent Cleaned by a Professional

As mentioned, schedule a dryer vent cleaning once a year or if the appliance shows any of the described symptoms. Aurora Edmonds Furnace Cleaning cleans residential dryers and furnaces in the Greater Snohomish area. A dirty dryer vent is a fire hazard and puts your family and property at risk.

Dryer Vent Cleaning for a Safe and Efficient Home

Serving Seattle, Tacoma, Everett, Bellevue, King County
and South Snohomish County

Posted on April 22, 2020 | Published by Ignite Local | Related Local Business

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Preston Meade

20/04/2023

Called Aurora Edmonds Furnace Cleaning to get the exhaust for our Oil Furance and Dryer vent cleaned. Spoke with someone promptly and they got me scheduled quickly. Cleaners arrived on time, explained what they were doing, and were very thorough in their cleaning.

Victoria N

10/04/2023

I needed to get the ducts and the fan cleaned. In the vents Jay found stuff my teengage kids played with when they were babies which tells me that the previos company I hired didn't do a good job. Everything is clean, I had a lot of questions and everything got answered. Other than cleaning the fan and ducts, Jay fixed the grid, the datached vents - thank you for helping me to keep my home clean! In my opinion this a much better quality work than most other companies out here.

Michelle Hamilton

25/01/2023

Mike and Andrew cleaned out my dryer vent. We had never moved the dryer before to realize there was a hole in our vent duct that was leaking lint into our wall. They also cleaned out the wall cavity and applied metal duct tape to seal the vent until a replacement duct can be installed. Their thoughtfulness and above and beyond work helped save our home from a potential and hidden fire-danger. Thank you!

Erin Whisler

06/01/2023

I called so many different companies and none of them would clean my dryer vent because of its odd location. I found AEF and they where able to come out the next day to find the problem with my vent. The technicians where super friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. I will be calling AEF again in the future.

K H

05/12/2022

I had duct cleaning done - great customer service all around from scheduling to finish. Isaac and Andrew did the service - good communicating, thorough, respectful, efficient. They thought of everything.

Brian Kelly

18/08/2022

Great and timely service in a friendly but professional manner. I called a month after the service with a question and the owner dropped by personally to make sure everything was working properly. Beer impressive!