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What causes clothes dryer fires?
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, clothes dryer
fires are caused by:
- Lint build up in the dryer and exhaust duct, blocking the flow of air - Lack of maintenance - Improper and flammable items in dryers such as foamed-backed rugs or athletic shoes - Improper installation
(venting) - Use of plastic ducts - Failure or mechanical and/or electrical parts within the dryer - Vinyl and
foil venting material that easily collapses when installed
How do I know when to
have my dryer vents cleaned?
Dryer Manufacturers, Fire Departments, Insurance Companies, and The U.S.
Consumer Product Safety Commission agree that annual maintenance is important. Even with new construction, it is important
to have the dryer vent system inspected by a professional. The technician will then be able to determine a good maintenance
schedule.
What are the warning signs?
These are warning signs
to let you know that there may be a potential fire hazard:
Clothes, especially towels or jeans, take a long time
to dry. If your clothing is still damp at the end of a normal drying cycle or requires longer dryer times, then
you may have a fire hazard in and around your clothes dryer. Clothes are hotter than usual at the end of the drying
cycle. The flapper on the vent hood doesn't open when the dryer is on.
How
long should my dryer vent be?
The maximum length of a dryer vent should not exceed 25 feet. But keep
in mind that the small dryer motor is blowing wet lint around elbows in the vent. These elbows tend to accumulate lint much
faster. Make sure the exhaust duct is unrestricted and free from blockage, and never exhaust a dryer into any other duct,
gas vent, chimney or crawl space. To facilitate airflow the exhaust pipe should be as short as possible and have a limited
number of bends.
When
our professional technicians inspect your clothes dryer exhaust duct, we completely disassemble the dryer and conduct a thorough
cleaning of all internal components (many are high-voltage parts). We then make sure there are no obstructions and we verify
that the correct type of vent is in use and installed properly.
Our company uses the highest quality, most advanced
system of its type to solve your dryer's lint problem safely and effectively. Using a combination of suction from a high powered
vacuum and the thorough cleaning action of a rotating brush, the dangerous lint is collected and completely removed from your
venting system and from the dryer itself.
Atlanta Pro Cleaners state-of-the-art equipment will remove blockages
such as bird nests, and can pinpoint the location of problems within a wall or ceiling. Our charge for this service is surprisingly
reasonable, often paying for itself in lower service and utility costs
The
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission offers these safety tips:
Clean the lint filter regularly, before
and after each load (this also saves on energy) Check the dryer regularly to make sure it is operating properly
While the dryer is operating, check outside exhaust to make sure exhaust air is escaping normally Check
the exhaust duct more often if you have a plastic, flexible duct Check the exhaust duct for kinks or any signs of crushing
Closely follow the manufacturer's instructions for new installations (most specify the use of a rigid or flexible
metal duct to provide a minimum restriction of airflow) New residential areas, as well as remodeling projects,
should specify all metal dryer venting Use sheet metal vent pipes (they are more fire resistant and will
contain fires better than plastic) The exhaust pipe should be as short as possible and have a limited number of
bends to facilitate airflow Place dryers near an outside wall using pop rivets, not screws, to connect metal vent
pipe pieces Clean the lint out of the exhaust pipe and the exhaust dryer once a year Ducts should be no longer
than 25 feet Duct joints should be installed so the pipe connections point in the direction of the airflow, away
from the dryer Dryer vents should be independent of all other systems and terminate outdoors, outside termination
hood should be equipped with a back draft damper Assure the rodent and bird screen protection is intact If you
need assistance to clean the vents, call a professional company Dry only full loads of laundry Use the cool down
cycle Don't leave the house with the dryer in operation
