Dryer vents need to be regularly cleaned to stay in tip-top condition and prevent your laundry room from turning into a fire hazard. But dryer vents are fairly straightforward to clean ...

One of the biggest home fire hazards is a dirty dryer vent, but even if clogged dryer ducts don't lead to household damage right away, they are being wasteful of your time, energy and money.

About a third of those fires were caused by failure to clean the dryer vents. “In a matter of ... melt the hose and spread quickly to the laundry room and the rest of the house.