I am anything but an expert when it comes to Clothes Dryers. I know that I use ours on a regular basis, can put the clothes in, turn the dryer on, dry them and take them out - even hanging them up and folding them! (I know, you are probably thinking David deserves a gold star...)
A question I have had in the past, but no more, is How can I know our dryer vent is in good repair? Even more specific, how can I know it is NOT a Fire Hazard?
I found out the answer to the above questions is simple: For me, I called Normen's Air Duct Services and had my clothes dryer vent serviced. For you who are reading this post, simply have your Vent and Dryer checked by a professional and if necessary - GET THE VENT CLEANED!!!
For additional reading on the subject, I've included the following link.
The Necessity Of Cleaning Your Dryer Vent
Remember It Is Safety First When Using The Clothes Dryer. Why risk a fire over the small amount of time and money it will take to properly maintain your dryer.
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD
RVA Home Team - Richmond, VA
RVA Home Team - Winning with Integrity.
This is very sound advice. We always make sure to clean the lint trap out and family members think I am crazy. I have heard too many people having a fire. Next up is a duct cleaning!
Feb 17, 2014 08:15 AM
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
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Good morning David. Well done with your post and really good advice. Prevention is the name of the game when it comes to properly maintaining a dryer and the vent.
Feb 17, 2014 06:35 PM
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce
We hear about fires with vent causes every year..prevention is sooooo important !
Feb 17, 2014 07:20 PM
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time
David, this is a hidden source for a fire, and should be checked out regularly! Great post.
Feb 19, 2014 10:35 AM
Hansen Real Estate Group Inc. - Wellington, FL
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David - This is one of the easiest things to do in order to avoid an unnecessary house fire.
Feb 20, 2014 06:30 AM
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