Dryer vent cleaning is important appliance maintenance for a number of reasons. The most important reason to clean dryer vents is to prevent dryer fires. Dryer vent cleaning is one of the most neglected chores; yet, one of the most important. Kudos to those who clean dryer vents regularly; shame on those who don’t!
Another issue of concern is what you may have stored in your laundry room. For many people, the laundry room also serves as a “junk room” where various items are kept. Where else would one keep things like cleaning supplies, grocery bags and pet foods? What about paint, spackling, tools and charcoal lighter? Or boxes full of odds and ends, future garage sale items or stuff you plan to donate to charity? While the laundry room may seem to be the perfect place to store things it can also be the most dangerous place. Some things are better stored in the garage, shed or basement.
Clutter in the utility room can be flammable. If a fire were to occur, the nearby items would serve as fuel to feed the hungry flames. Is the clutter blocking your path to the fire extinguisher? Or is it blocking the path for firefighters? Even if the clutter does not cause the fire, it can cause more damage if a fire occurs.
Belmont, NH: A dryer fire left 10 people, including 6 children, homeless. The malfunctioning dryer, in the basement of an apartment building, set fire to nearby debris according to fire officials.
Be careful what you store in your laundry room. Sure, you want the rest of your home to be presentable, and company rarely goes into the laundry room. Out of sight, out of mind…until you smell smoke!
Webb Dickson of Dryer Vent Wizard provides dryer vent cleaning, dryer vent repair, dryer vent installation, dryer vent inspections and all dryer vent services for homes and businesses in New Hampshire, Nashua, Manchester, Concord, Portsmouth, Derry, Bedford, Keene, Milford, Middlesex and Essex County, Massachusetts, Billerica, Burlington, Westford, Concord, Stow, Marlborough, Natick, Hopkinton, Framingham, Gloucester, Middleton, Newburyport, Haverhill, Lawrence, Beverly and neighboring cities and communities.
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Clean Dryer Vents and Prevent Dryer Fires in Concord, NH
October is Fire Prevention Month. The history of National Fire Prevention Week goes back to the Great Chicago Fire which occurred October 9, 1871. Such disasters often lead to campaigns that promote public awareness on prevention and safety. The National fire Protection Association is the authority on fire safety.
In 1920, President Woodrow Wilson issued the first National Fire Prevention Day and since 1922, Fire Prevention Week has been observed on the Sunday through Saturday of the week in which October 9th falls.
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
Webb Dickson of Dryer Vent Wizard provides dryer vent cleaning, dryer vent repair, dryer vent installation, dryer vent inspections and all dryer vent services for homes and businesses in New Hampshire, Nashua, Manchester, Concord, Portsmouth, Derry, Bedford, Keene, Milford, Middlesex and Essex County, Massachusetts, Billerica, Burlington, Westford, Concord, Stow, Marlborough, Natick, Hopkinton, Framingham, Gloucester, Middleton, Newburyport, Haverhill, Lawrence, Beverly and neighboring cities and communities.
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In 1920, President Woodrow Wilson issued the first National Fire Prevention Day and since 1922, Fire Prevention Week has been observed on the Sunday through Saturday of the week in which October 9th falls.
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
Webb Dickson of Dryer Vent Wizard provides dryer vent cleaning, dryer vent repair, dryer vent installation, dryer vent inspections and all dryer vent services for homes and businesses in New Hampshire, Nashua, Manchester, Concord, Portsmouth, Derry, Bedford, Keene, Milford, Middlesex and Essex County, Massachusetts, Billerica, Burlington, Westford, Concord, Stow, Marlborough, Natick, Hopkinton, Framingham, Gloucester, Middleton, Newburyport, Haverhill, Lawrence, Beverly and neighboring cities and communities.
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