A warm basket of freshly dried and folded laundry may have been the cause of an SUV that went up in flames
[USPRwire, Mon Aug 16 2010] Dryer vent cleaning is the number one way to prevent dryer fires and a number of other home and laundry related hazards. Dryer vent cleaning is so important; yet so often neglected. Failure to clean dryer vents has been cited as cause of most dryer related fires.
Gina Fazil owns Dryer Vent Wizard, specializing in dryer vent cleaning, repair and installation while educating consumers on the importance of proper maintenance for dryer safety and efficiency.
Gina enjoys building positive relationships with her customers as she provides tips and information on fire prevention and energy savings. She advises her customers to clean the lint screen after every load and to be aware of warning signs that indicate a need for dryer vent cleaning.
Improper dryer vent installation or use of inferior materials can also be a fire hazard. A malfunctioning clothes dryer, a gas leak or an electrical problem can cause a fire. But what happens if you simply forget to put the laundry away after it is dried and folded? Can this lead to a fire?
Gina tries to cover all the bases as she explains how dryer related fires are started and how they can be prevented, but a pile of folded laundry was not on her list of fire hazards…until now.
A recent fire report indicated a basket of freshly dried, folded laundry as the blame for an SUV that went up in flames. Fire investigators called this a fluke occurrence, referred to as spontaneous combustion. Though rare, it isn’t unheard of. When clothes are bunched up or folded tightly and not allowed to cool, they can smolder and ignite.
The Sacramento Wizard has another warning for consumers. “Do not leave your warm, freshly dried laundry in a confined space,” said Gina. “As long as it has air to breathe and cool, you will be safe.”
Dryer Vent Wizard is the nation’s largest dryer vent cleaning, repair and installation company with over 50 locations in the U.S. Specializing in dryer fire prevention and “urgent response” dryer and vent maintenance, Dryer Vent Wizard services keep dryers functioning properly, and efficiently. Visit http://www.dryerventwizard.com to learn more.
Contact:
Dryer Vent Wizard/ Dry Clothes-Safe Homes
Gina M. Fazil/Owner
Elk Grove, CA 95757
916-519-4569
Email: gfazil@dryerventwizard.com
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This press release was submitted by Right Now Marketing Group, LLC
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