Any Fire that happens in your home can be a devastating one especially one that could have been prevented. At Podmaska Insurance Agency we want to help make sure this doesn't happen to you. Here are a few tips we hope will help protect your home from a preventable fire.

Your Dryer May be Failing If:
The clothes are taking an extra long period of time to dry, come out hotter than usual or if the vent  flapper doesn't open. In this case calling a qualified technician is probably a good idea.

Keep Your Dryer as Lint-Free as Possible
By keeping your dryer clean and lint-free, not only will you greatly reduce a fire hazard from happening, you will also save money as your dryer will run more efficiently and last longer. 
To keep your dryer clean:
1. Use a lint brush or vacuum attachment to remove accumulated lint from under the lint trap and other accessible places on a regular basis.
2. Every 1-3 years, depending upon usage, have the dryer taken apart and thoroughly cleaned out by a qualified service technician. 
3. Clean the lint trap after each load.

Before You Go....
1. Never let your clothes dryer run while you are out of the house or even worse, when you are asleep. 
2. Thoroughly read the manufacturers' instructions regarding the safe use of their dryers.
3. When all else fails, you can always use an old-fashioned clothesline like Grandma did.  There have never been any reports of a clothesline fires!