Yes, clogged dryer vents are a leading cause of house fires in Oregon and nationwide. The National Fire Protection Association reports 15,970 home dryer fires annually in the United States, causing $238 million in property damage, 100 civilian injuries, and 5 deaths each year. “Failure to clean” dryer vents accounts for 34 percent of these fires. Lint is highly flammable and accumulates in dryer vents over time, restricting airflow and causing dangerous heat buildup. When dryer temperatures exceed safe levels due to blocked ventilation, lint ignites, causing fires spreading rapidly through vent systems and into Oregon homes. Professional annual cleaning removes this fire hazard before dangerous conditions develop. Superior Carpet & Ducts provides NFPA-compliant dryer vent inspections and cleaning throughout all Oregon communities protecting families from preventable dryer fires.