why clean dryer vents

What's all the fuss about cleaning dryer vents? Well, my Charlotte area neighbor, it's all about safety and energy efficiency. Dryer Vent Cleaning Helps Prevent Fires Dryer fires occur at a rate of about 2,900 a year as outlined in this document on the FEMA website. Futher the report states: Failure to clean (34 percent) was the leading factor contributing to the ignition of clothes dryer...