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It's easy for homeowners to buy appliances and forget about them until they go wrong. They might want to reconsider their dryer. To make a dryer work properly, the dryer ducts must be cleaned regularly. Here are three reasons to ensure dryer duct cleaning is done before another load goes in the dryer. Lint doesn't stay in the basket. Every dryer comes with a lint bag. The dryer lint basket must be emptied approximately every 1 to 3 uses, depending on the drying process. When drying towels, blankets, cat/dog beds, etc. empty the lint basket every time. Without the lint basket, lint would go directly into the ducts where they could become clogged. Although lint traps can work well, they are not foolproof. These are some of the possible outcomes: Each load contains some lint, which naturally escapes with every load Sometimes, homeowners forget to empty the tank, increasing the lint that escapes. The homeowner might drop a few lint pieces into the duct as they pull the lint trap from the duct. All this lint builds up in the vent.  Fire Risk Anyone who has ever used a dryer knows the intense heat when taking clothes out. The dryer's heat is released through the duct. Overheating any appliance can lead to a fire. FEMA reports 2900 dryers set fire every year. They are often not contained to the laundry area. These fires can quickly spread throughout the home, including to the kitchen and surrounding rooms. Each year, dry fires cause $35,000,000 in damage. FEMA states that dryer ducting failure is the number one cause of fires. It is recommended that dryer duct cleaning be performed at least once every six months. If there is significant lint in the dryer duct, it should be done more frequently. It affects the Earth as well as the wallet. Dryer ducts that are blocked can cause significant damage to your dryer. A dryer with clean ducts: Drying clothes takes less time Uses less electricity Reduces environmental impact Reduces the strain on your dryer Dryer duct cleaning is very cost-effective. A homeowner can save around 30% on electricity for a load that takes 30 minutes, compared to a load that takes 45 minutes. A homeowner who dries just one load per day can make significant savings. We leave less of an impact on the environment if we use less electricity.

You don't need to spend a lot of money on air purifiers to maintain clean indoor air quality. These are three easy ways to get cleaner air. Change filters regularly You have so much to do that it is easy to forget about changing your central air unit's filter. Here are some tips to help you remember to change your filter. You can set a reminder for your phone. This will remind you to check your filter every month on the first day. This will remind your phone to check your filter every month and determine if it is time to replace it. Pro tip: Hold the filter in front of a light. It's time to replace the filter if you cannot see the light through it. Keep a stack of filters near where you will see them. You shouldn't store your replacement filters in an attic or garage where they won't be seen often. To keep them at the top of your mind, place them in a laundry area or another room that you frequent. Avoid synthetic fresheners Many people use candles and air fresheners to make their homes smell nice. These products can pollute your home with chemicals. You may enjoy the warmth of candles burning, but it is best to avoid products made from beeswax or soy. It is also wise to avoid using laundry detergent and cleaners with a strong scent. Open a window Today's homes are extremely airtight. This improves energy efficiency but it will also affect your air quality. Lack of adequate ventilation can lead to a buildup of odors, moisture, or other household contaminants that has no place to go. Open your windows for a few minutes each day to exchange fresh air for stale. Also, we recommend air duct cleaning done at least every 15 months.