Without proper maintenance, your dryer can pose a fire hazard that puts you and your family at risk. Based in High Point, NC, Superior Residential Services offers heating system repairs, duct cleaning and ventilation, and air conditioning services to residents in the region. These heating contractors say there are some steps you can take to keep your dryer — and your home — safe.

Dryers accumulate lint, and if this builds up in the vent or the dryer itself, it can ignite a fire. It's possible to clean the vent yourself, but duct cleaning and ventilation experts say it's preferable to have this service handled professionally. Many do-it-yourself dryer vent cleaning attachments do a poor job of removing all the lint in the lint duct. They may even wind up compacting the lint, which can result in a blockage.

Once the vent has been taken care of, a duct cleaning and ventilation professional will also thoroughly clean the interior of your dryer. Some machines are easier to clean than others, and if you clean the interior yourself, you run the risk of doing an incomplete job, which does little to reduce fire hazard. Heating system professionals have experience with a wide variety of dryers and will be able to tackle the task with the kind of thoroughness that facilitates safety.

Place your business with Superior Residential Services and enjoy first-rate care with every visit. These experienced heating contractors have the expertise to tackle your dryer's lint problem in ways that will eliminate fire hazards and keep your home safe and secure.

Your dryer isn't the only system that needs regular servicing. Get in touch with these High Point heating contractors for air conditioning services that will keep you cool in the summer and heating system repairs and maintenance that will keep you warm in the winter. Call (336) 861-5911 for a free estimate, and learn more by visiting Superior Residential Services online.