According to the National Fire Protection Association, “In 2010…Clothes dryers accounted for 92% of…[US home structure] fires; washing machines 4%, and washer and dryer combinations accounted for 4%.The leading cause of home clothes dryer and washer fires was failure to clean (32%), followed by unclassified mechanical failure or malfunction (22%). Eight percent were caused by some type of electrical failure or malfunction.” They recommend having dryer vents checked and cleaned at least once a year, more often if you notice it’s taking longer for your clothes to dry. A clean dryer vent also contributes to higher energy efficiency.

Circle Technologies provides expert dryer vent cleaning services for both commercial and residential customers.