Charlotte, NC —October is National Fire Prevention Month. Dryer Vent Wizard is joining the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) in fire prevention awareness efforts by providing tips for preventing dryer fires.
“We found that there is still a huge lack of awareness among consumers who think it’s normal for their dryer to take two to three cycles to dry one load of clothing. They typically don’t realize that this is a warning sign of a dryer vent clog and fire hazard. Unfortunately one such incident resulted in the tragic death of a mother in Massachusetts,” says Dave Lavalle, formally of Massachusetts. “That unfortunate situation haunts me because I drove by the street where this dryer fire happened weekly with my dryer vent cleaning equipment in tow.” Dryer Vent Wizard is a nationwide chain of 55 dryer vent cleaning, repair, replacement and alteration specialists in the U.S.
During the month of October, consumers will be encouraged to visit the Dryer Vent Wizard Wisdom website section to become informed of the dangers that lurk in the laundry room.
According to the U.S. Fire Administration, dryer fires account for an average of 15,000 fires with an approximate $88 million in property damage, 15 deaths and 400 injuries annually. “Failure to clean” was cited as the leading factor contributing to clothes dryer fires in residential buildings.
Dryer Vent Wizard has joined the efforts of the National Fire Prevention Association for Fire Prevention Month to create consumer awareness by providing the following advice to minimize the risk of dryer fires.
Be sure that dryer vent systems are up to code with city, state and manufacturer per the owners’ manual.
Replace any plastic or foil vent with semi-rigid or solid metal venting.
Clean screen lint trays before and after drying a load.
Wash lint screens with soap and water every few months to remove residue left behind by fabric softeners.
Have dryer vents professionally cleaned and inspected annually.
Don’t keep combustibles like chemical cleaning products or chemical laden rags near your dryer.
Warning signs to look for:
Clothes are taking more than one cycle to dry, especially jeans and towels.
No lint visible on lint screen.
Dryer repeatedly stops during a cycle.
Clothes have moldy smell after dry cycle.
“Educating the consumer is top priority here at Dryer Vent Wizard. Tragedies like the one in Massachusetts could be prevented by following these tips,” says Lavalle.
For additional information on the National Fire Prevention Association’s “Practice Your Escape Plan,”
Dryer Vent Wizard is the largest chain of dryer vent cleaning, repair, replacement and alternation specialists in the U.S.
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