Dryer Duct Safety Tips

10/19/2017 (Permalink)

Dryer duct fires are a leading cause of both home and commercial fires.

DRYER SAFETY TIPS

The leading cause of home clothes dryer and washer fires is failure to clean them.

Have your dryer installed and serviced by a professional.
Do not use the dryer without a lint filter.
Make sure you clean the lint filter before or after each load of laundry. Remove lint that has collected around the drum.
Rigid or flexible metal venting material should be used to sustain proper air flow and drying time.
Make sure the air exhaust vent pipe is not restricted and the outdoor vent flap will open when the dryer is operating. Once a year, or more often if you notice that it is taking longer than normal for your clothes to dry, clean lint out of the vent pipe or have a dryer lint removal service do it for you.
Keep dryers in good working order. A professional to make sure that the gas line and connection are intact and free of leaks should inspect gas dryers.
Make sure the right plug and outlet are used and that the machine is connected properly.
Follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions and don’t overload your dryer.
Turn the dryer off if you leave home or when you go to bed.

SERVPRO of Carbondale/Clarks Summit/Old Forge is the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre premier smoke, fire and water cleanup and Restoration Company. Due to the number of fires we mitigate and repair on a yearly basis, we now offer preventive maintenance programs for commercial properties owners for dryer duct cleaning. While disasters will occur, preparedness is the key and with proper maintenance. We can help owners and mangers become safe. #BeSERVPROSafe.