How Can I Prevent A Laundry Room Fire In My Norwalk Home?

9/22/2021 (Permalink)

Fires occur in laundry rooms every day. Some fires are small, while others are large and devastating. All of them potentially place human life and pets in grave danger. According to the National Fire Protection Agency, while cooking remains the leading cause of house fires, laundry room fires still account for 15,000 fires each year in the United States.

What Are The Most Common Causes of Fire In My Norwalk Laundry Room? 

• Clothing left in your dryer
• Frayed appliance cords or improper insulation
• Dust, fiber, or lint
• Appliance housing
• Appliance drive or belt
• Soft goods left in the laundry room

What Are Some Fire Prevention Practices I Can Use In My Norwalk Laundry Room?

• Be sure to clean your lint filters after every use. The residue can accumulate on your dryer lint screen if you use dryer sheets. Monthly remove the screen and wash it with hot, soapy water. Allow it to dry completely before returning to the dryer.
• Dispose of the dryer lint properly. 
• Never store any combustible liquids near the washer or dryer.
• Do not place clothes or towels soaked with cleaning solvents, paint, pesticides, gasoline, or fuel oil in your dryer; air drying is the best choice here. 
• Do not leave a dryer running if you leave home or go to bed. If the machine malfunctions, no one will be there or awake to avert possible disaster.
• Do not leave dried clothes in the dryer. Heat can build up inside the pile faster than heat is lost to the surrounding air causing spontaneous combustion and a fire.
• Keep a charged UL-rated fire extinguisher in the laundry room for quick access to prevent small fires from becoming large ones.
• Install a smoke detector in your laundry room or the area leading to the laundry room.

SERVPRO of Huron & East Seneca Counties is here to help you prevent the worst from happening. We are happy to come and consult with you on areas in your home or business that are vulnerable to fire and discuss ways to prevent one from occurring. 

If you do experience fire damage of any kind, we have all the training, skills, and equipment to help you recover as quickly as possible. We also assist with odor removal, water damage, and a whole lot more!

We can get your home or business Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned, too. 

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