Charlottesville Dryer Vent Fire Safety

3/6/2020 (Permalink)

Dryer vent fire? We are “Here to Help” with your fire damage.

When was the last time you cleaned your dryer vent? Many of us dismiss this task because of our busy lives, or maybe we just don’t want to bother with it; too many other pressing matters at hand, right?

Why is this important?

Lint can accumulate in and clog the vents, causing them to overheat and ignite. These types of fires can be prevented with regular dryer vent cleaning.

A clogged dryer vent recently caused a local house fire in Charlottesville. Luckily, the owners were home and took action promptly. The firefighters contained it quickly, but it still caused quite a bit of damage to the home. For more about this local news story, click here.

According to the U.S. Fire Administration, “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.”

The Basics in What to Do:

• Dryerexhaust vents should be inspected and cleaned at least once a year
• Lint trap should be cleaned before and after every dryer load

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