Prevent House Fires: Get Your Dryer Vent Cleaned Annually!

Prevent House Fires: Get Your Dryer Vent Cleaned Annually!

Matt McWilliams

Failure to clean your dryer vent is the leading cause of Household fires in the United States.​

According to the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), an average of 17,000 home dryer fires are reported every year. ​

These dryer fires cause around 380 injuries, 51 deaths, and $230+ million in property loss and time spent waiting on construction work.

Why is this? The answer is simple. Dryer Vent Blockages.

When your dryer vent is not cleaned on a regular basis, the lint build-up will restrict airflow. When the airflow is restricted, the air does not circulate through the dryer causing it to overheat and ignite the accumulated dryer lint.

SOME SIGNS IT’S TIME TO HAVE YOUR DRYER VENT CLEANED

  • Clothes aren’t completely dry
  • Clothes have a musty smell
  • Clothes seem unusually hot to the touch
  • Large amounts of lint accumulate in the dryer’s lint trap
  • Clothes take longer than the normal 35-40 minutes to dry
  • Debris appears around the outside dryer vent opening
  • Excessive heat in the room where the dryer is operating
  • It’s been more than a year since your last dryer vent cleaning

DRYER FIRE PREVENTION TIPS

  • Have your dryer vent professionally cleaned at least once a year
  • Never leave your dryer running when you leave the house
  • Clean the lint filter after every load
  • Do not overload the dryer

LET TULSA KWIK DRY PROTECT YOUR HOME BY CLEANING YOUR DRYER VENT! CALL US TODAY! (918) 238-2986

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Matt McWilliams
Matt McWilliams – Owner & Operator & Marketer, Tulsa Kwik Dry Matt McWilliams is the Owner and Operator of *Tulsa Kwik Dry Total Cleaning*, the premier low-moisture carpet and surface cleaning service in Green Country. With over a decade of experience in business leadership and service operations, Matt specializes in eco-friendly cleaning technologies that solve the industry's biggest pain point: wet carpets. Unlike traditional steam cleaners, Matt champions the *proprietary "1-Hour Dry" Oxygenated Citrus process*, a method he selected for its safety for families, pets, and the environment. His technical expertise extends beyond carpet to complex surface restoration, including hardwood sealing, tile and grout recovery, and HVAC air duct sanitation. Matt runs the business alongside his wife and Co-Founder, *Lindsay McWilliams*. Together, they have built Tulsa Kwik Dry on a foundation of transparency ("No Hidden Fees") and community service. Beyond the business, Matt serves as an Associate Pastor at Life Demonstration Church and actively supports local initiatives in Broken Arrow. Under his leadership, Tulsa Kwik Dry has earned a reputation for reliability, garnering consistent 5-star reviews from homeowners and commercial property managers across the Tulsa Metro area.