Check This Now So You Avoid a House Fire in Texas

Everyone in Texas is busy, there are so many things to get done each day. But there is one thing you need to check to make sure your family is safe and your house doesn’t go up in flames.  

You probably don’t realize the danger that could be feet away from your loved ones, I am talking about fires caused by your dryer, and all the things stuck in your dryer vent. 

14,000 Annual Dryer Fires Each Year 

I had no idea that firefighters respond to so many dryer fires, but I will admit it’s easy to overlook the danger from this machine that works year-round drying all of our clothing. 

Nearly one-third of all dryer fires are caused by people failing to clean out their dryer vents. All of that dryer lint and debris can start as a small fire and turn into a huge blaze in just minutes. 

How Do You Avoid a Dryer Fire at Your Home? 

You need to be diligent about cleaning out the dryer filter every time you use the dryer. But you also need to clean out the pipe connecting the dryer to the wall with a brush. 

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This is not a difficult task, but there are lots of companies that can do this for you if you don’t feel comfortable doing it.  

THIS Could Lead to a Fire from Your Dryer 

If your clothes are taking longer than normal to dryer, that is a big sign that airflow is being restricted. You will want to look into this immediately because it could be your warning that there is potential for a fire.  

Protect yourself and your family, make sure your dryer is good to go, and nothing is blocking the airflow which could cause a fire.