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Is your dryer vent a fire risk?
Six questions, two minutes, zero pressure — based on the warning signs the NFPA cites most. Get an honest read, then decide.
~13,800 home dryer fires per year in the U.S. (NFPA)
#1 cause failure to clean the vent — ahead of every mechanical fault
Annually the recommended cleaning cadence for most homes
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Straight Answers
Can a clogged dryer vent really cause a house fire?
Yes. U.S. fire departments respond to roughly 13,800 home dryer fires per year, and the National Fire Protection Association identifies failure to clean as the leading cause. Lint is highly flammable, and a blocked vent traps the heat that ignites it.
How often should a dryer vent be cleaned?
At least once a year for most homes — more often with heavy dryer use, shedding pets, or a long vent run. If clothes take more than one cycle to dry, don't wait for the annual date.
What are the warning signs of a blocked dryer vent?
Clothes taking longer than one cycle to dry, a dryer or laundry room that runs hot, a burning smell, lint collecting around the outside vent cap, and little or no airflow at the cap while the dryer runs.
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