DRYER VENT CLEANING
Many people don't realize that dryers carry a hidden hazard:
When clothes are tumbled in a dryer, they shed loads of lint that can pack into cavities and exhaust pipes and increase the risk of fire. There are over 12,000 clothes-dryer fires in residential buildings annually in the United States, according to the U.S. Fire Administration. Failure to clean out lint traps is the main cause of dryer fires. A blocked vent or exhaust pipe blocks hot air from release, turning the highly combustible lint into a fire hazard. SCHEDULE YOUR DRYER VENT CLEANING TODAY!
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SAFETY TIPS
Never put any items lined with natural or synthetic material, such as rubber-soled running shoes, in the dryer. Foam pillows or clothing with foam padding should also be left out to air dry. If your clothes are taking longer than normal to dry, check for blocked pipes or lint buildup. If the unit is clean, the heater coil on the unit may be malfunctioning. Never put mops or rags that have been used with a wax, flammable solvents or oils in the dryer. The Fire Marshall cautions that even if these objects have been cleaned, they can still catch fire in the dryer. Replace ripped filters or cracked exhaust vents. Choose aluminum or steel ducts over vinyl hoses, which can droop in certain areas creating pockets that might trap lint. In the winter, make sure that dryer vent flaps are not freezing shut or sticking. Liquid fabric softener boosts the burning speed of all-cotton clothing including fleece, terry cloth and velour, according to the consumer watchdog Consumer Reports. Use dryer sheets for these clothes instead. Don't leave your dryer running unattended because the shut-off switch can fail, causing the dryer to run continually. As an added safety precaution, be sure to place a smoke detector in the general vicinity of the dryer. Keep the area around the dryer clear of flammable materials. Make sure the dryer is plugged into an outlet with sufficient power |
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