Hidden Fire Hazard: Clothes Dryers

Your washing machine and dryer are conveienent and you probably don't think much about them beyond the weekly loads of clothes. But your dryer could be a fire hazard in your home. There are 15,000 residential fires caused by dryer vents every year.

Common causes of these fires include:

• Lint build up in the trap (causes it to run in overdrive and reach high temperatures)
• Lint on the back of the dryer
• Improper items including foam back rugs, athletic shoes
• Plastic exhaust system

So what can you do to prevent these fires and prolong the life and efficiency of your machine?

• Clean the lint trap before AND after each use
• Clean the back of the dryer, it goes unoticed
• Be careful what you wash and dry, no flammables
• Get your vent cleaned by a professional (Buffalo Restoration can do this)
• Replace the exhaust system with metal materials

Call Buffalo Restoration with any additional questions about dyer fires and cleaning.