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September 2 at 9:28 AM ·
According to the U.S. Fire Administration you are at higher risk of having a clothes dryer fire if you do not clean your lint filter and dryer vents. Some simple safety tips to prevent a clothes dryer fire in your home are:
Have your dryer installed and serviced by a professional
Do not use the dryer without a lint filter and clean the filter before and after each load
Do not forget to clean the back of the dryer where lint can build up
Check the venting system behind the dryer to make sure that it is not damaged , crushed or restricted
Make sure the outdoor vent covering opens when the dryer is operating
And never leave a clothes dryer running if you are not home or when you go to bed.
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Keep your home in tip-top shape all year long
Have chimneys inspected annually and properly cleaned by a professional chimney technician. Make sure tree branches and other obstacles are cleared away from the top of the chimney. Use seasoned hardwoods that have been split for several months to a year. "Green" wood creates more creosote. Open the damper and fireplace doors so that air supply flows freely and can vent the smoke promptly, reducing residence time in the flue; otherwise, creosote can form. Keep your home in top shape with this handy home maintenance checklist
SPRING
Inspect your roof and make minor repairs.
Winter can be especially hard on a roof. Look for ice, hail or water damage. Replace any cracked or missing shingles and clear any debris.
Clean your gutters and downspouts. It’s not glamorous work, but your home’s gutters play an essential role in moving water away from your home and preventing damage. Consider installing gutter guards to ensure your gutters remain functional and free from debris.
Pressure washing is frequently used on vinyl siding, concrete and sometimes wood decks to treat mildew and other growth that accumulates over time. Pressure washing can be a great way to remove grime without having to scrub by hand. But it requires a delicate touch to get it right. Sometimes it is best to leave the job to professionals. But homeowners willing to give it a go can try pressure washing themselves, as various stores rent power washers.
We are here for all your chimney & venting needs. Have yearly inspections done whether you use the fireplace or not, together we can help prevent this from happening.
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When is the right time to have your fireplace and chimney cleaned?
Martha Stewart Living
On your laundry list of things to get done this winter, cleaning out your fireplace or chimney might not make it to the very top. Experts say it should be a priority, though — especially if yours hasn't been cleaned in a few years. The reason why? One of the main causes of chimney fires is caused by the build-up of creosote, a byproduct of burning wood, in the chimney interior, warns Andrew Wilson, a home improvement contractor from Contractor Advisorly. "While you can take certain steps to reduce the amount of creosote that gets created, you can't prevent it from growing, which makes cleaning your chimney a must-do task," he says