All Area Appliance Service announces the following important Safety Message about dryer vents, fire hazards and dryer repair.
Fires can occur when lint builds up in the dryer or in the exhaust duct. Lint can block the flow of air, cause excessive heat build-up, and result in a fire in some dryers.
To help prevent fires, please include the following steps in your laundry routine. These simple steps not only prevent fires, but they can save you money on dryer repairs. Operating a dryer with a ventilation problem often causes the electrical components of the dryer to malfunction. If you need a reliable and knowledgeable appliance repair company in Atlanta, please call All Area Appliance Service or visit our website at www.allareaapplianceservice.com .
Clean the dryer lint screen/filter before or after drying each load of clothes. If clothing is still damp at the end of a typical drying cycle or drying requires longer times than normal, this may be a sign that the lint screen or the exhaust duct is blocked. If you use dryer sheets, you may need to remove the lint screen and scrub with a stiff bristled non metal brush and very hot soapy water to remove waxy residue.
Clean the dryer vent and exhaust duct periodically. Check the dryer vent and be sure the vent is not crimped preventing proper air flow. Check the outside dryer vent while the dryer is operating to make sure exhaust air is escaping. If it is not, the vent or the exhaust duct may be blocked. To remove a blockage in the exhaust path, it may be necessary to contact a professional to clean the dryer vent. .
Take special care when drying clothes that have been soiled with volatile chemicals such as gasoline, cooking oils, cleaning agents, or finishing oils and stains. If possible, wash the clothing more than once to minimize the amount of volatile chemicals on the clothes and, preferably, hang the clothes to dry. If using a dryer, use the lowest heat setting and a drying cycle that has a cool-down period at the end of the cycle. To prevent clothes from igniting after drying, do not leave the dried clothes in the dryer or piled in a laundry basket.
Your safety is our utmost concern. Please be sure to incorporate these important steps into your laundry routine. If you find you have completed these steps and are still having a problem with your dryer, please contact All Area Appliance for same day service or visit us at our website at www.allareaapplianceservice.com .
