When a dryer fire occurs in an apartment complex, a lot of lives are in danger and many people end up homeless, due to the negligence of one tenant
Charlotte, NC - When fires occur in apartment buildings, the results are most devastating. Emilie Benvegna recently spoke at a landlords' convention where she displayed a model of a dryer vent system and showed just how easily a fire could start in the dryer vent. Emilie explained, "Lint is very combustible. When a dryer vent is clogged with lint, air-flow is restricted, causing overheating and eventually, a fire. This is especially devastating in an apartment building where many lives are at risk."
Emilie Benvegna, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard in Charlotte, North Carolina, brought up a good point when speaking to the landlords and apartment managers. "Dryer vents should be professionally inspected at least once a year to prevent lint build-up from causing a fire. When tenants don't properly maintain their dryer vent systems, the landlords end up being liable for whatever happens. In large buildings, many lives are at risk, because of one negligent tenant," Emilie explained.
Dryer Vent Wizard, Dry Clothes, Safe Homes, specializes in dryer vent cleaning, repair, installation and alterations. They also provide an invaluable service to their community, educating each customer in dryer vent maintenance and dryer fire prevention. Emilie covers everything her customers need to know about proper cleaning and maintenance of their dryer vent system. "My job isn't complete until my customer understands how their dryer vent system works and how to maintain it between annual cleanings," Emilie said.
Emilie urges landlords and apartment building managers to have all dryer vents in the building professionally cleaned and inspected at least once a year or whenever a tenant moves out. "The cost of the inspection and necessary repairs is really small compared to potential damages, injuries and loss of lives if a dryer vent fire should occur," said Emilie. Visit http://www.charlottedryerventlady.com to read more fire prevention tips and to schedule an inspection of your dryer vent system. Emilie services consumers in Charlotte, Concord, Huntersville, Waxhaw, Weddington, Matthews, Pineville, Monroe, Kannapolis, Harrisburg, Mooresville, Gastonia, Rock Hill, Cornelius, UpTown, SouthPark, Ballentine and neighboring cities and communities.
Contact:
Dryer Vent Wizard of Greater Charlotte, NC
Emilie Benvegna
1229 Raymond Creeks Drive
China Grove, NC 28023
Phone: 704-886-7078
Email: jelbenvegna@dryerventwizard.com
Dryer Vent Cleaning, Dryer Vent Repair, Dryer Vent Maintenance, Dryer Vent Installation, Dryer Vent Alteration
DRYER VENT CLEANING IS THE NUMBER ONE PREVENTION OF CLOTHES DRYER FIRES!
Many people overlook this very serious issue when they schedule seasonal maintenance on their appliances. Most people know to have their furnace cleaned and to change their furnace filter, but too many overlook the clothes dryer. Believe it or not, your clothes dryer poses a much greater risk of fire than your furnace!
Dryer dos and don'ts:
· Clean the lint filter before or after each load. Don't forget to clean the back of the dryer where lint can be trapped.
· The interior of the dryer and venting system should be cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel. If you notice the drying time is longer, clean the vent system thoroughly to ensure proper airflow.
· Replace plastic, vinyl and aluminum foil venting with rigid or flexible metal venting.
· Do not dry clothing/fabric on which there is anything flammable (alcohol, cooking oils, gasoline, spot removers, dry-cleaning solvents, etc.). Flammable substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode.
· Don't forget to read manufacturers' warnings in use and care manuals that accompany new dryers. Also, warning markings can usually be found on the inside of the dryer's lid and take only minutes to read.
These tips are provided by Emilie Benvegna, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard of Charlotte, Norch Carolina. Your dryer vent system should be professionally inspected NOW and professionally cleaned at least once a year, depending on the size of your family and how much laundry is being done.
Dryer Vent Wizard specializes in dryer vent cleaning, dryer vent repair, installation and alterations. We will spend the time to do a thorough inspection to correct any fire hazards that exist. Our job is not complete until we have explained how the dryer vent system works and our valued customer understands how to properly maintain the system until our next annual visit. We are committed to educating consumers to prevent clothes dryer fires.
Dryer Vent Wizard of Greater Charlotte, NC services Charlotte, Concord, Huntersville, Waxhaw, Weddington, Matthews, Pineville, Monroe, Kannapolis, Harrisburg, Mooresville, Gastonia, Rock Hill, Cornelius, UpTown, SouthPark, Ballentine and neighboring cities and communities.
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