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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.

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