Clogged Dryer Vents - Recipe for Disaster Home appliances has been making our lives so much easier for so long. Without washing machine, dishwasher, vacuum cleaner, microwave, life seams impossible. But, ever thought what could happen if we don’t take care of our appliances? Here’s a set of dangerous scenarios caused by negligence of just one appliance. We’re talking about our dryers. Clogged dryer vents can lead to many unpleasant and dangerous situations. 1. First of all, FIRE! Yes, clogged or obstructed dryer vents cause fire. According to the National Fire Protection Association, between 2010-2014, U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated 15,970 home fires involving clothes dryers or washing machines each year. These fires resulted in annual losses estimated at 13 deaths, 440 injuries, and $238 million in property damage. Clothes dryers are accounted for 92% of these fires. Dryer fires usually start when lint in ducts restricts air flow, which increases drying ti
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