Having a clean dryer vent is an important safety measure for your Portland area home. In fact, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that clothing dryers are associated with approximately 15,600 fires annually!

These types of fires can be caused by lint build up in the dryer vent. If lint build up blocks the flow of air, excessive heat can result, which sometimes can cause a fire. Cleaning your Portland area home’s dryer vent can help prevent a potential house fire.

Do you think that it might be time to clean you Portland area home’s dry vent? The pros at Metro Property Maintenance LLC have put together some tips to determine if it might be time for dryer vent cleaning. Does your dryer take longer than 30-45 minutes to dry your clothes? Are your clothes abnormally hot to the touch after drying? Does the vent hood flap not open during your dryer’s operation? Has it been one year since your last dryer vent cleaning? If you answered yes to any of these questions, it may be time to call the dryer vent cleaning pros at Metro Property Maintenance LLC to schedule service.

Many dryer manufacturers recommend that dryer vents should be cleaned once a year. It not only keeps the machine running efficiency, but it also helps prevent fires as a result of lint-clogged vents. The dryer vent cleaning technicians at Metro Property Maintenance LLC in Portland will make sure your Portland area home is not a fire risk due to dirty vents. A clean dryer vent also means that your dryer will run more efficiently and use less electricity. So not only will your clothes dry faster, but you will also save money!