Dryer Vents a Hidden Fire Danger
There’s a hidden danger spot in most homes today. Chances are you don’t look at it or even think about it. It’s the vent from your clothes dryer.
Over time, your Dryer Vents fill with lint that slips past your dryer’s filter. Overheating results as the lint builds up, and then you’re just a step away from a fire.
Sound unlikely? Here are some alarming facts from a May 2003 report from the Consumer Product Safety Commission:
Over 15,500 clothes dryer fires occur each year.
These dryer fires result in approximately:
20 deaths
370 injuries
Over $75,000,000 in property damage, Every Year!
After a significant build up of debris in the dryer vent hose, the dryer overheats and the lint catches fire. Combustibles in the immediate vicinity then help fuel the fire.
TEK Indoor Environmental provides residential and commercial air duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning and furnace filter replacement services to Ketchikan and all of S.E. Alaska.
There is a Simple Solution
Unlike many health and safety issues we are faced with in the home, this safety problem has an easy and economical solution. The best way to prevent the possibility of a dryer fire harming your home and family is with a thorough dryer inspection by Tom and his team.
A key to effective dryer performance and safety is optimal airflow. A properly installed all-metal dryer vent will help ensure this airflow.
In addition, numerous financial benefits are derived from annual dryer vent cleaning. Removing the lint allows the dryer to operate more efficiently, reducing energy costs significantly. Drying times are decreased. And, your dryer can last much longer since it’s not operating at the higher temperatures that are caused by the lint buildup. The charge for this service is surprisingly reasonable, and it pays for itself in lower service and utility costs.
Call us today at 821-0078.
