Did You Know? Cleaning Your Dryer Vents Regularly in Your Bergen County Home Is Important

8/16/2022 (Permalink)

Call our SERVPRO of Northwest Bergen team at 201-236-2400 for any questions regarding services.

As a premier fire restoration company in Bergen County, SERVPRO of Northwest Bergen and our team of Service Technicians  often deal with many home fire cleanups that are caused by a clogged dryer vent.

According to FEMA , failure to clean home dryers causes 34% of home dryer fires. Home dryer fires cause $35 million in property loss and can even cause injury or death. 

To reduce the risk of these fires happening in your home or business, clean your dryer vents on a regular/monthy basis.

Other tips for keeping your dryer vents clean from the National Fire Protection Agency include cleaning the lint filter before and after each load. Also, make sure the outdoor vent flap will open and is not restricted by snow, a bird's nest, or other potential obstacles. 

For more information visit  https://www.usfa.fema.gov/prevention/outreach/clothes_dryers.html

SERVPRO of Northwest Bergen will treat your family with empathy and respect and your Bergen County property with care. If you suffer a fire damage event, please refer to our Fire Damage Tips—Until Help Arrives Guide and follow these tips to protect yourself and your property.