Dryer Vent Cleaning: A Fire Safety Essential
4 min readJuly 11, 2026
The U.S. Fire Administration estimates thousands of home fires each year originate from clothes dryers, and a clogged exhaust vent is the leading cause.
Signs your vent needs cleaning: clothes take longer than one cycle to dry, the dryer feels hot to the touch, or you notice a burning smell during use.
Beyond cleaning the lint trap after every load, have your full vent run — from the dryer to the exterior exhaust — cleaned at least once a year, more often if your vent run is long or has multiple bends.
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