Preventing Dryer Vent Fires

4/1/2022 (Permalink)

Residential Fires in Haddon Heights Often Occur Due to Situations That Could be Prevented – Taking Precautions is Important.

Keeping your Haddon Heights home safe from fires may not always be possible. However, many fires are preventable when a few safety precautions are put in place.

What Causes Dryer Fires?

There can be various reasons that a dryer catches on fire, including faulty wiring or overheating. Over one-third of these fires is a result of lint buildup. This problem can result in the need for fire damage restoration in Haddon Heights. There are things that can let you know you may have a lint problem such as your clothes take longer to dry, or your dryer seems to be overheating.

Preventing Dryer Fires

The best course of action is to be aware of what you should do and things to avoid to ensure your dryer works efficiently and safely. These include the following:

• Do not use your dryer without the lint filter in place. Clean your filter after drying each load of laundry. If it becomes clogged, have a professional clean it.
• Do not operate your dryer when you are away. It may be tempting to toss in a load of wet clothes before heading out the door but do not do it. If something does happen while you are home, you will know it immediately. If it occurs while you are out, your entire house could go up in flames.
• Do not overload the dryer. Dryers need to ventilate correctly to dry efficiently. Overloading can cause an excessive amount of lint to build up and block the ventilation.
• Have SERVPRO inspect your venting system to ensure there is unobstructed circulation of hot air
• Blockage of Ducts can be cleaned by our technicians

 Sometimes no matter what you do, a fire can occur. When that happens, our team can provide emergency fire mitigation services to help you recover. Call SERVPRO of Haddon Heights / Voorhees 856-566-3388 for expert fire damage restoration service. We're Here to Help 24/7,365.