Benjamin Franklin said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” When it comes to fire safety, this phrase can’t be truer. So, is dryer vent cleaning necessary? Absolutely! Thousands of dryer fires each year start in laundry areas due to lint buildup, with close to 4,000 caused by dryer vent clogs. Those … Read more
When the time for laundry arises, the trusty washer and dryer come to our rescue. But before you start scrubbing away, one more chore must be done first – cleaning the dryer vent. But who is responsible for dryer vent cleaning? Is it the tenant, landlord, or both? The answer is: it depends. Most people … Read more
According to the U.S. Fire Administration, there are an estimated 17,000 fires each year caused by clothes dryers. These fires result in an average of 5 deaths, 100 injuries, and $35 million in property damage. It’s almost the same with chimneys, as the National Fire Protection Association reports an estimated 25,000 chimney fires yearly in … Read more