In this day and age, the washing machine and dryer are often placed on the second floor of the house, right next to the bedrooms and bathroom. Previously, these appliances were always put in the basement. With this change in home construction comes an inc::Read More

If you were asked to list the most hazardous appliances in your house, your clothes dryer might not be the first thing that comes to mind. According to the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), dryers are actually one of the top causes of house fires in the Un::Read More

Dryer vent fires cause over 15,000 home structure fires a year, resulting in death, injury and property damage. But what causes dryer vent fires? In this post, the experts at Induct Clean explain how they happen and how to prevent them. When it comes to f::Read More

In our previous post, we discussed what causes dryer vent fires and how regular maintenance can keep your home safe. But can you clean your own dryer vent? In this post, we discuss what you can do at home, and what you’ll need for the job. Your dryer ha::Read More

While it’s wise to clean out your lint trap after each use, many homeowners don’t realize their dryer vents need to be cleaned out regularly too. In fact, dryer vent fires cause over 15,000 home structure fires a year, resulting in death, injury and i::Read More

Dryers accumulate lint from clothes. Although every dryer is equipped with a trap to catch lint, some is bound to make it into the dryer vent and cause clogging. When a dryer vent is blocked with lint, it affects how well the dryer functions.  It can als::Read More