For most people cleaning out your laundry dryer is not only a pain, but also very difficult. First and foremost there are safety precautions that must be followed. Allowing excess lint to build up in your dryer vent can restrict air flow, putting your home at risk for dryer exhaust fires and it keeps pollutants,…
Are dryer fires from a buildup of lint, the leading cause of house fires? Well, we went ahead and dug up stats from the National Fire Protection Association and the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Amazingly, between 2010-2014 fire departments responded to an average of 16,000 fires every year involving clothes dryers or washing machines. On…
Cleaning your dryer vent is not too complicated of a home maintenance task and relatively inexpensive to hire out to a professional such as ABC Cleaning, Inc. It is important to clean and inspect your dryer vent yearly. A poorly vented dryer can increase drying time to double and increase energy costs. Extended drying time…
You might be telling yourself that you clean the dryer vent every time you use the dryer, but this is the dryer lint filter. The full vent extends out the back of your dryer and walls of your home to expel the lint through the exhaust vent. Neglected dryer vents are the most cause of…
Today, at least in our household, washing and drying clothes is an everyday chore. In fact, washers and dryers are some of the most unappreciated appliances in our home. We seem to take them for granted and then when they break down, only then do we realize the importance and value they have in our…
Today, at least in our household, washing and drying clothes is an everyday chore. In fact, washers and dryers are some of the most unappreciated appliances in our home. We seem to take them for granted and then when they break down, only then do we realize the importance and value they have in our…
The dryer vent is an essential element every home today. Yet it is surprising how something that is an integral part of where we live can be a contributing to so many disasters in many homes. From safety issues to health issues, dryer vents can make living in our homes comfortable and safe, or absolutely…
Washing and drying clothes is normally part of our daily or weekly routine. However, it is crucial to keep your clothes dryer in proper working condition to maintain the safety of your home and your family. Ensuring that you avoid these specific bad habits can help you avoid a potentially tragic house fire. Professional Installation….
According to the U.S Fire Administration, 2,900 home fire incidents reported each year in the U.S are caused by clothes dryers. Over the years, these fires have caused millions of dollars in property damage, severe injuries and even death. The U.S. Fire Administration states that failure to properly maintain dryer vents, especially in the fall and…
Every year, firefighters across the country respond to around 14,630 home fires caused by clothes dryers, according to the National Fire Protection Association. An accumulation of lint causes one out of four fires, which means that not cleaning your dryer is more of a threat than a mechanical or electrical malfunction. Some dryers have indicators…