When my grandmother first taught me her method for cleaning a clogged dryer vent, I have to admit — I was skeptical. No high-tech gadgets, no expensive service calls. Just a vacuum, a brush, and an old leaf blower she kept in the garage. She looked at me with that calm, confident smile and said, “This keeps your dryer running right, keeps your house safe, and costs next to nothing.” She wasn’t exaggerating. Many people don’t realize that a clogged dryer vent isn’t just an inconvenience — it’s a serious fire hazard. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, clothes dryers cause nearly 2,900 house fires every year, and failure to clean the vent is the leading cause. Beyond that, lint buildup reduces your dryer’s efficiency, increases energy…

When my grandmother first taught me her method for cleaning a clogged dryer vent, I have to admit — I was skeptical. No high-tech gadgets, no expensive service calls. Just a vacuum, a brush, and an old leaf blower she kept in the garage. She looked at me with that calm, confident smile and said, “This keeps your dryer running right, keeps your house safe, and costs next to nothing.” She wasn’t exaggerating. Many people don’t realize that a clogged dryer vent isn’t just an inconvenience — it’s a serious fire hazard. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, clothes dryers cause nearly 2,900 house fires every year, and failure to clean the vent is the leading cause. Beyond that, lint buildup reduces your dryer’s efficiency, increases energy…