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year. Your community is saving you
money by only requiring these inspec-
tions once every two years (or more).
Still, you should consider having an
inspection done annually.
Your dryer vent could pose
a grave risk for fire,
especially
if it runs the twisted maze through your
attic or basement before depositing
lint outside of your home. This build-up
of lint in your dryer vent can ignite a
fire in seconds.
Here are some helpful dryer
vent safety tips:
• Never leave your dryer running
while you are not home or sleep-
ing.
• Be sure to clean the lint trap in your
dryer each and every time you do
a load of laundry.
• Make sure the exterior vent is clear
of debris (including bird guards)
free of shrubbery, or obstruction.
• Be sure to check the manual clean
out in the duct monthly if provided
by your venting system.
Have your vent professionally
cleaned by a CSIA (Chimney Safety
Institute of America) Certified techni-
cian. A CSIA is the only certification
in the United States for both dryer vent
and chimney cleaning and inspection
and requires the technician to be
properly trained, experienced and
current on all testing certifications.
Companies cannot be certified- only
individuals. Do not hire anyone to
work on your property that does not
hold this certification. Look at www.
Dryer Vent & Chimney...
from page 32.