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DON'T LET YOUR DRYER START A FIRE
Dryer exhaust fires now surpass chimney fires in frequency on a national level. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that 15,500 fires associated with clothes dryers occur annually. These fires account for an average of 10 deaths, 310 injuries and more than $84.4 million in property damage annually. One of the most devastating things that can happen to a family is a house fire. Most people don't see the warning signs that it could strike their home at any time, but when it does it can take away EVERYTHING you hold precious. Don't be a statistic.
WHAT CAUSES CLOTHES DRYER FIRES
Clothes dryers must vent hot air from the dryer to the outside of the house. Lint becomes detached from the clothes and is carried out through the exhaust. If lint builds up in the exhaust pipe or inside the dryer, it slows the air movement through the dryer. This causes more lint to collect on the backside of the dryer drum, on the dryer motor, or on the electrical connections inside the dryer, placing the highly combustible lint on top of and adjacent to heat sources inside the dryer.
WARNING SIGNS that may indicate a serious problem
- Your dryer is still producing heat, but it takes longer and longer to get your clothes dry, especially heavy materials like towels and jeans.
- Clothes you have in the dryer are still damp or hotter than usual at the end of the drying cycle.
- The outdoor flapper on the vent hood doesn't open when you turn the dryer on.
WHAT YOU CAN DO
- Clean dryer vents regularly or have them professionally cleaned
- Make sure vents are rigid or semi-rigid steele. No PLASTIC or THIN FOIL
- Clean the filter screen after each load. And if you use dryer sheets, the residue needs to be cleaned from the filter occasionally.
- Don't leave the home or go to sleep while the dryer is running.
- While the dryer is operating, check the outside exhaust to make sure exhaust air is escaping normally
HOW ASKAY APPLIANCE CAN HELP
We can help you detect and prevent one of the most common causes of house fires. Not only can we rotary clean your entire dryer vent duct, but since we are trained appliance repair technicians, we can inspect and clean the dryers interior, where fires start. We can also check for the proper operation of the control thermostats and check the condition of the safety thermostats.
We can help you detect and prevent one of the most common causes of house fires. Not only can we rotary clean your entire dryer vent duct, but since we are trained appliance repair technicians, we can inspect and clean the dryers interior, where fires start. We can also check for the proper operation of the control thermostats and check the condition of the safety thermostats.
COSTS FOR DRYER & VENT CLEANING & INSPECTION
- Dryer Disassembly and Interior Cleaning With Safety Checks.....Includes disassembly of dryer, cleaning interior of dryer including ducts, and remove built up lint, check condition of safety thermostats and thermal fuses, check operation of control thermostat, and then reassemble the dryer......$99.00
- Dryer Vent Cleaning.....Includes rotary cleaning entire vent system (up to 25') from the back of the dryer to the outside termination......$89.00
- Complete Service.....Includes both the dryer disassembly/interior cleaning and the dryer vent cleaning services listed above......ONLY $149.00
The complete service is recommended if your dryer has been used for at least 3 years without a vent cleaning, or if you suspect lint has built up in the vent causing a partial restriction of airflow. If the vent becomes restricted,some lint, instead of being caught in the lint filter gets forced around the drum seals into the dryer interior where it can collect on the motor and heating elements etc. In addition to being a fire hazard,this can also cause premature failure of dryer parts.
BENIFITS OF KEEPING YOUR DRYER VENT CLEAN
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Allows your dryer to operate more efficiently, using less energy and saving you money.
- Protects your dryer from excess wear and premature death.
- Helps clothes dry faster, a time saver for busy families.
- Reduces excess household dust and humidity
- Helps preserve clothing, as the life of many fabrics is damaged by excessive high heat.
AND THE BIGGEST BENIFIT OF ALL.............PEACE OF MIND