2nd Generation Chimneys, Inc. Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Dryer vent’

How Do Dryer Fires Start?

Monday, December 10th, 2018

question-mark-blueNobody wants to think about worst case scenarios. What is the point of doing so, after all? You cannot live your life in a constant state of agitation, just waiting for the proverbial hammer to fall. You have to get out there and live your best life! However, there is a big difference between taking precautions and being proactive vs. expecting the worst case scenario to come to fruition. In fact, preventing that worst case scenario is the whole point!

That is why we want to talk about laundry dryer fires today. No, this is not a topic that is at the forefront of most homeowners’ minds.  Just because it is not a main point of concern for most, however, does not mean that you shouldn’t concern yourself with the possibility at all! Dryer fires pose a serious threat to your home, where the only fire that you should invite is the one kept safely under control in your fireplace.  

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Dryer Vent Cleaning – From the Inside, Out

Friday, October 19th, 2012

You are likely in need of a dryer vent cleaning, whether it has been on your to-do list or not. Many people over-look this very important maintenance service unintentionally only to end up in high-risk for fire damage as well as carbon monoxide leaks from the dryer exhaust. Give the Pixley family at 2nd Generation Chimneys, Inc. a call today to ensure proper dryer performance and safety at your home.

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