10/15/2026
🔥 October is Fire Prevention Month.
Most people are pretty good about cleaning the lint screen in their dryer. But the lint screen is only one part of the system.
Air still has to travel from the dryer, through the exhaust duct, and all the way outside your home. Over time, lint and other restrictions can interfere with that airflow.
A few good dryer-maintenance habits:
-Clean the lint screen with every load
-Pay attention when normal loads suddenly take longer to dry
-Make sure the exterior vent can open properly
-Keep the area around the dryer clear
-Do not forget about the vent path itself
Our newest blog goes deeper into how dryer vents can contribute to fires and why routine dryer maintenance deserves a place on the home-maintenance list.
Fire Prevention Month is a good time to check something most of us use every week.