Residential fires result from many causes. The most common of these are smoking, cooking, and electrical.
You might be surprised to learn that over 10,000 fires per year result from clothes dryers. Some are mechanical in nature or result from overheating of the oils.
Most dryer fires are easily preventable as they result from excessive lint accumulation. Lint screens should be cleaned frequently if not after each usage.
Dryer vents should also be cleaned periodically and possibly replaced. Wire bound vinyl flex pipe should not be used as it can collapse and cause blockages and is also flammable. Flexible metal piping is recommended by most manufacturers and fire safety experts. Also check your outside ventilation to eliminate blockages and lint accumulation.
Contact our office for more information. Call 614-459-6500 and ask for Dan.
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