Dryer fires account for over $9,000 in damage to residential buildings annually. For every 1,000 residential dryer fires, there are an average of 33 injuries and 1.2 deaths. Dryer fires peak during the winter months of November through March and occur most commonly between the hours of noon and nine in the evening. Failure to properly maintain dryer vents is the leading cause of dryer fires.
Other causes of dryer fires include improper venting material, storage of combustible material near the dryer and mechanical or electrical problems.
To ensure safety in the home and to prevent clothes dryer fires, consumers should take the following actions:
Keep a working fire extinguisher, designed for use in the laundry area
Test smoke detectors periodically, replacing batteries as needed
Clean lint screens before and after each load of laundry
Wash lint screens monthly with soap and water to remove residue buildup from dryer sheets
Use care with rags soaked with combustible chemicals; wash twice before drying, or line dry only
Keep flammable items stored away from the clothes dryer
Have your dryer vent system professionally inspected and cleaned annually
Make sure the dryer vent system is up to code according to city, state, and manufacturer requirements
Replace plastic or vinyl vents with semi-rigid or solid metal material
Be sure vent systems are as straight and short as possible to prevent buildup at elbows
Check the vent cover, outside, for signs of blockage, freezing, or damage
Develop a fire safety/emergency plan for the household, and rehearse it often
This article was written by Webb Dickson, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard, servicing the entire state of New Hampshire, Concord, Keene, Laconia, Middlesex County and Essex County, Massachusetts, Andover, Auburndale, Beverly, Burlington, Concord, Danvers, Framingham, Gloucester, Groton, Holliston, Lowell, Merrimac, Pinehurst, Rockport, Sudbury, Westford, Weston, and neighboring cities and communities. http://www.dryerventwizard.com provides dryer vent inspection, cleaning, repair and installation. Dryer vent service is all they do, so they are the experts!
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