Dryer fire destroys home and Christmas presents as it claims the lives of beloved pets
Professional dryer vent installation and regular dryer vent cleaning ensures clothes dryers operate safely and efficiently. Dryer vent cleaning is one of the most important appliance maintenance tasks; yet, it is one of the most often neglected chores. Gerry Rhen, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard, finds a problem with 9 out of 10 dryer vent systems he inspects.
During a recent interview, Gerry Rhen explained the anatomy of a dryer fire. “The dryer cannot expel heat and moisture through a clogged dryer vent. Eventually, the dryer will overheat or throw a spark into the dryer duct where the combustible lint is waiting to ignite.”
It was a sad holiday season for a West Lebanon family who lost their home to a dryer fire. The entire house was destroyed, including all of the family Christmas presents. No one was home when the fire broke out. Sadly, their pets, a cat, a ferret and a rat were killed in the fire.
Over 17,000 dryer fires are reported each year with failure to clean dryer vents being the number one cause. Gerry Rhen makes sure his customers understand that cleaning the lint filter is not enough to properly maintain the dryer vent system. Annual, professional dryer vent cleaning is critical in preventing dryer fires.
Here are some additional fire prevention tips from the Downingtown Dryer Vent Cleaning Wizard:
• Check the lint screen between loads and have dryer vent cleaning done periodically
• Proper dryer vent installation that meets current city, state and manufacturer’s codes.
• Plastic, vinyl or flexible foil ducts should be replaced with solid metal ducts
• Avoid putting rags soaked with flammable substances into the dryer, even if they have been washed, because some residue can remain and ignite.
• Do not leave the house or go to sleep when the dryer is running.
Gerry Rhen was inspired to go into the dryer vent cleaning and installation business when he realized how many people are still using the plastic, vinyl and flexible-foil dryer vent systems that are no longer in compliance with dryer vent safety standards. Dryer Vent Wizard only installs solid metal dryer ducts, vented outdoors, and completely up to code.
Gerry Rhen serves homes and businesses, condos and apartments, public laundries, pet shelters and beauty shops, and anyone who has a clothes dryer, in Berks and Chester Counties. Visit http://www.dryerventcleaningdowningtown.com/ to learn more.
Gerry Rhen
Dryer Vent Wizard of Chester and Delaware Counties
3947 W. Lincoln Hwy; #178
Downingtown, PA 19335
Local: 610-223-4801
Toll Free: 866-498-7233
Email: [email protected]
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