Plymouth Dryer Vent Cleaning Company Offers Tips on Dryer Fire Prevention

PLYMOUTH, Minn. - Sept. 21, 2015 - PRLog -- Dryer Vent Wizard, a Plymouth dryer fire prevention and dryer vent cleaning company, is offering tips to homeowners on how to help prevent a dryer fire. This is in conjunction with the National Fire Protection Association’s annual Fire Prevention Week, held this year on October 4 through October 10.

The dryer vent cleaning and installation company says that it is important to use the right materials for dryer vents. The vents should be made out of metal and they should be at least four inches in diameter. Dryer vents should not be made out of plastic, floppy foil, vinyl or any other type of flimsy and flammable material. Ideally, they should be made of a metal that cannot be torn or crushed. Plastic and those other flimsy materials are easy to tear and they also tend to harbor static electricity, which is a way that fires can be ignited. Air flow in and out of your dryer should never be compromised. This can cause your dryer to overheat and that can start a fire.

Dryer Vent Wizard also says that homeowners need to check the clearance between their dryers and the wall. The dryer should always be at least a few inches away from the wall so none of the hoses get crushed or kinked. That also encourages the proper air flow. When you are checking this, you should also make sure that your dryer vents directly to the outside and not into an attic, chimney or crawl space.

Finally, regular dryer vent cleaning can also help with dryer fire prevention. Professionals like the ones at Dryer Vent Wizard have the right tools and know-how to properly clean your dryer vents. A clean dryer vent is a safe dryer vent.

The dryer vent cleaning company recommends inspecting your dryer vents and hoses to ensure they are made of the right material. They also suggest that you call them for more information on dryer fire prevention.

Dryer Vent Wizard specializes in dryer fire prevention with its dryer vent cleaning, installation, alteration and repair services in Plymouth and the surrounding areas. They make sure dryer vents, hoses and other dryer vent parts are properly cleaned and installed to help mitigate the risk of a dryer fire. To learn more about Dryer Vent Wizard and dryer fire prevention, visit the blog at http://www.twincitiesdryerguy.com/the-importance-of-dryer-fire-prevention-plymouth/ .