Cleaning your Dryer Vents
Clothes Dryer Fires- Facts and Stats
Clothes dryers accounted for 92% of the fires; washing machines 4%, and washer and dryer combinations accounted for 5%.
The leading factor contributing to the ignition of home fires involving clothes dryers was failure to clean, accounting for one-third (33%) of dryer fires.
A mechanical or electrical failure or malfunction was involved in the vast majority of home fires involving washing machines.
Fires involving clothes dryers usually started with the ignition of something that was being dried or was a byproduct (such as lint) of drying, while washing machine fires usually involved the ignition of some part of the appliance.
If you feel as though your dryer is not working at the level it should, you should start by taking these steps:
Clean out your lint trap after every load
Make sure that the tubing on the backside of your dryer is clear and free of debris or loose lint.
There are no obstructions to the exhaust coming out of your home (nests, flap that wont open)
If all those precautious are taken and still nothing you may need to do a bit of a deeper clean.
This can be done by purchasing a kit and trying it yourself LintEater® Pro Rotary Dryer Vent Cleaning System at Menards®
If the duct work is longer than 5 feet to the exterior it may take a little more work to get it cleaned out.
Dryer fires can be prevented with the correct maintenance.
Click the link below to learn a little more, and see some of the problems that can arise.
Leier Family Traditions
However carefully you maintain your home, a single spark, burst pipe, or spore of mold may threaten devastation. It is crucial that you have a plan in place to deal with disaster before the damages become any worse.
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