Spring Safety Alert: Birds Nesting in Dryer Vents Creating Fire Hazard in San Antonio Homes
Spring Safety Alert:
Birds Nesting in Dryer Vents
Creating Fire Hazard in San Antonio
and Hill Country Homes
Birds frequently build nests inside exterior dryer vents during spring nesting season in South Texas homes.
As spring nesting season begins across San Antonio and the Hill Country, birds are increasingly building nests inside residential dryer vents located on the exterior of homes. These nests restrict airflow, trap lint and moisture, and create a significant fire hazard inside the dryer exhaust system. Even after birds leave, the nesting material remains packed inside the vent, causing poor dryer performance, odors, and potential biological contamination inside the home.
Birds Nesting in Dryer Vents
Creating Fire Hazard in San Antonio
and Hill Country Homes
Birds frequently build nests inside exterior dryer vents during spring nesting season in South Texas homes.
As spring nesting season begins across San Antonio and the Hill Country, birds are increasingly building nests inside residential dryer vents located on the exterior of homes. These nests restrict airflow, trap lint and moisture, and create a significant fire hazard inside the dryer exhaust system. Even after birds leave, the nesting material remains packed inside the vent, causing poor dryer performance, odors, and potential biological contamination inside the home.
Abandoned nests remain
inside vents, severely
restricting airflow and increasing fire risk.
inside vents, severely
restricting airflow and increasing fire risk.
PREVENTION
The recommended solution is professional dryer vent cleaning followed by installation of a properly designed exterior vent guard that prevents wildlife entry while maintaining safe airflow.
Approved dryer vent guards prevent
bird entry while allowing safe exhaust airflow.
James Thomas
President, Patriot Dryer Vent Cleaning
Veteran-Owned San Antonio Business
830-320-0773
www.cleanmydryervent.org
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