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Dryer Vent Danger

7/17/2018

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A college friend of mine almost lost her home. True story. What happened? The dryer lint caught on fire in the exhaust duct. Here's how you can keep your home safe:

What:

Dryers require regular simple maintenance to keep working safely & efficiently.

Why:
To avoid potential fire hazards and having to do costly repairs to your appliances.

How:
It goes without saying that you should clean your lint screen after every load of laundry. Keeping the filter clear will shorten the drying cycle, save you money, and prevent any potential fire hazards. It is also a good practice to regularly, but at least twice a year, remove the lint that accumulates at the bottom of the housing that holds your lint screen. You can generally use a vacuum cleaner's flat attachment to reach down in the housing to suck out anything that has accumulated in there. Finally, you should be cleaning out your dryer's exhaust duct using a dryer duct cleaning brush (it's a stiff bristled circular brush with a flexible handle that you can buy at most hardware stores) at least twice a year. The exhaust duct vents your dryers exhaust to the outside of your house and can become a fire hazard if not kept clear. Consider doing this more often (say monthly) if you do heavy amounts of laundry on a consistent basis. Many service providers sell regular service plans to handle this for you, so consider signing up for one.
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10/13/2018 03:58:59 pm

I heard from a friend that air vents can be a common cause of indoor fire. I don't fully understand how these happens but I heard a lot of horror stories. It's best to hire a professional when installing heaters and air conditioners. The money you save from doing it yourself is nothing compare to totally losing your lifetime's worth of saving which you might use for starting over again in case of fire. I don't have my own house yet but as early as now, I am seriously considering these things before they start construction. I will never cut the budget for this.

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7/26/2019 06:05:29 am

I am glad that I am not informed about the dangers of such areas in the building. I think I am one of those people who tend to be very claustrophobic. I can't stay in a closed room for long. I am going to worry a lot about not being able to go out. I also need fresh air to breath properly. I noticed that I am having a hard time breathing when the place is sealed. The air must be able to get through. It's a must for me to survive say, a panic attack.

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