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Go from Zero to Repair Hero by Preventing a Dryer Fire

Most appliance repair businesses today focus on fixing problems but what about adding onto a repair business by preventing them.

When called out to fix the next broken washer or dry, when you’re done as how long has it been since they had their dry vent professionally cleaned. The majority of dryer owners have no idea how dangerous it is to have a clogged vent. There are several reasons why you should recommend the important or yearly dryer maintenance.

A dryer vent that is clogged a serious health risk for anyone. When vents aren’t cleaned out they have carbon monoxide gas seeping into them from an improperly maintained appliance. Carbon monoxide is colorless, odorless, and can be deadly.

People can get sick or even die due to exposure because the CO gas builds up. Offering this info shows you professional and care enough to keep a household safe and secure.

Clogged vents are also is a big fire hazard. Hot air builds up and can cause a fire. Having a dryer vent professionally cleaned might not seem like a priority, but it is something that’s very important to a dryer efficiency and safety.

A clogged dryer vent can become an even more serious fire hazard than it already is if the moisture that builds up there starts to catch fire and then spreads to other combustible items.

Do you recommend dryer vent cleaning? Professional vent cleaning just might save a house or life and it will also increase the longevity of appliances.