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Dryer vent ducts should be inspected at least once a year to reduce the risk of fires and carbon monoxide poisoning. Care 4 APPLIANCES uses special equipment to reach even the most difficult to access areas of the dryer vent line to ensure a complete cleaning and adequate airflow for maximum dryer performance and safety. We are dedicated to provide the best dryer vent service while educating the customer to make clothes dryers fire-safe and energy efficient. |
We want to keep you and your home safe. One of the leading causes of home fires is clogged dryer vents. According to the National Fire Protection Agency, in 2010, more than 15,500 U.S. homes caught fire because of a clogged dryer vent. When using your dryer, lint and other debris collects in the vent duct and hose restricting airflow and causing exhaust and gasses to build up. Lint will clog the system and push air back into your dryer, making your clothes stay hot and damp. Over time, it will cause your drying time to double or triple.When the dryer vent is not exhausting the hot air properly, it will begin to overheat, putting heavy wear and tear on the dryer’s blower and other heating elements. If your dryer vent is clogged, it is imperative to hire a professional to inspect and clean your dryer vent thoroughly. For safety reasons, make this an annual task to be sure you stop a potential hazard before it arises.Clothes dryer fire safety outreach materials
Facts about home clothes dryer fires
- 2,900 home clothes dryer fires are reported each year and cause an estimated 5 deaths, 100 injuries, and $35 million in property loss.
- Failure to clean the dryer (34 percent) is the leading cause of home clothes dryer fires.
- More home clothes dryer fires occur in the fall and winter months, peaking in January.Read more
How to prevent dryer fires
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Every year, firefighters across the country respond to around 13,820 home fires caused by clothes dryers, according to the National Fire Protection Association.
About 27 percent of these fires is caused by an accumulation of lint, which means that not cleaning out your dryer vent can set you up for a dangerous situation that’s far more serious than the drop in performance caused by constricting a dryer’s ductwork.Some dryers have indicators designed to alert you when lint has built up and blocked the vent. Read more
Home fires involving clothes dryers and washing machines
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- In 2010-2014, U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated average of 15,970 home structure fires involving clothes dryers or washing machines each year.
- These fires caused annual averages of 13 civilian deaths, 444 civilian injuries, and $238 million in direct property damage.
- The vast majority of fires (92%) involved clothes dryers.
- The leading items first ignited in dryer fires were dust, fiber or lint (26% of total) and clothing (26%), while items first ignited in washing machine fires were part of the appliance itself, including wire or cable insulation (26%), appliance housing or casing (24%), and drive belt (11%). Read more
