Thousands of Fires are Started by Something in Your Home That You Probably Don't Think About Often

4/21/2022 (Permalink)

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Most of us don’t think about the maintenance of our dryers, but we should. The U.S. Fire Administration reports that every year there are thousands of home fires started by clothes dryers.

Lint and debris can build up in your dryer vent, reducing airflow to the dryer, backing up dryer exhaust gases, which can result in a fire hazard. It is recommended you have your dryer exhaust system cleaned at least twice a year.

How to tell if your dryer vent is clogged

The normal drying cycle is not drying clothes

Clothes are hotter at the end of the cycle

A large amount of lint accumulates in the lint trap

Your laundry area is more humid

The burnt smell in your laundry room

The outside dryer vent cover is not lifting

There are tips online on how to clean your dryer vent system, but it is recommended you hire a professional. In addition to the reduced threat of fire, a cleaning can pay for itself in less than a year through improved efficiency with less drying time required.

SERVPRO of Waycross, Hinesville & Douglas is here for you should you do have a loss from a dryer vent fire. Since each smoke and fire damage situation is a little different, each one requires a unique solution tailored for the specific conditions. We have the equipment, expertise, and experience to restore your fire and smoke damage.

We believe in continuous training: from initial and ongoing training at SERVPRO’s corporate training facility to regular IICRC-industry certification, rest assured our staff is equipped with the knowledge to restore your property. Our staff is highly trained in property damage restoration, and we are an IICRC Certified Firm.

SERVPRO of Waycross, Hinesville & Douglas (912)285-0724