DUCTZ Franchise Owners Offer Tips to Prevent Dryer-Vent Related Fires
DUCTZ Indoor Air Professionals urge consumers to protect their families and homes from the danger of fire by properly maintaining their dryer vents. The U.S. Fire Administration’s Topical Fire Research Series reports that over 15,000 home fires occur and an estimated $99 million are lost annually to clothes dryer related fires.
DUCTZ, a duct cleaning and ventilation restoration franchise system that provides dryer-vent cleaning and maintenance, offers the following tips to reduce the risk of dryer-vent related fires.
– Clean the lint filter on your dryer after every cycle. Dryer lint is
recognized by the U.S. Fire Administration as a flammable substance,
and failure to remove lint from the filter after every cycle can increase
the risk of fire.
– Eliminate the risk of an unattended fire. Turn off your dryer before you leave
home.
– Dryer vents should be constructed from rigid metal material. Dryer
vents made of flexible accordion-style material can trap lint in bends and
curves and increase the risk of fire. Additionally, plastic vents can be a
source of fuel for fires. If your dryer vent is not made of a rigid metal
material, call a professional like DUCTZ for an assessment on updating
your vent system.
– Have your dryer vents inspected annually by a professional like DUCTZ to
maintain proper airflow. Filters do not catch all the lint produced from a drying
cycle — much of it passes through the filter and can clog in the vent. When
the scorching hot air from dryer is trapped by flammable lint in the vent, the risk
of fire is significantly increased.
– And if your clothes are not drying, have your vents inspected for trapped
debris – reduce the potential fire hazard and improve your energy efficiency.
“Keeping families across the country safe from the threat of dryer-vent fires is an essential part of our service,” said John Rotche, President of DUCTZ.
About DUCTZ Indoor Air Professionals:
DUCTZ duct-cleaning franchise is owned by Belfor Holdings Inc., and headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan. DUCTZ is the country’s largest network of duct cleaning and HVAC restoration franchised businesses. DUCTZ was founded in 2004, and today includes more than 100 franchised locations nationwide. DUCTZ is a member of the National Air Duct Cleaners Association and strictly adheres to its stringent guidelines for superior service. Entrepreneur Magazine ranks DUCTZ as the number one duct-cleaning franchise. DUCTZ reaches beyond cleaning air ducts to providing for energy efficient HVAC systems and improving overall indoor air quality. For franchise information, call 877.DUCTZ.USA (877.382.8987), or visit www.ductz.com.
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