With the frequency of fire increasing during the holiday season firefighters are likely to be called to at least one home fire on Christmas Day
Denver, CO – The Dryer Vent Cleaning Denver Wizard is urging people to help firefighters enjoy the holidays with their families. Dryer vent cleaning eliminates a fire hazard while increasing dryer efficiency. Over 17,000 dryer fires occur annually, with poor dryer maintenance being the number one cause.
With the frequency of residential fires increasing during the holiday season, firefighters expect to be called to the scene of at least one home fire on Christmas Day. Mitchell Chesney, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard (http://dryerventcleaningdenver.blogspot.com) is on a mission to give the heroes a break and allow them to enjoy the holidays with their families.
There are several common and preventable hazards that lead to residential fires. Factor in the holiday season when people are distracted, and the chance of a disaster increases. The Denver Dryer Vent Cleaning Wizard urges residents and business owners to take extra precaution by scheduling dryer maintenance to prevent fires and allow firefighters to be home for the holidays.
Each year between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, firefighters are called to respond when people who are enjoying festivities are careless in the kitchen. Cooking accidents are common during the holiday season.
Overloading electrical outlets or using frayed extension cords are another cause of home fires with everyone anxious to try out their new electronic toys.
Over 80 percent of home fires are caused by heating devices. Never refill kerosene heaters while inside the home and avoid using extension cords with electric heaters, especially if they are old and frayed. Store kerosene outside of the home and away from heat sources as the fumes can be ignited by something as simple as a light bulb.
Dryer vent cleaning is important appliance maintenance, all year around. The Wizard encourages people to have their dryer vent system professionally installed by a dryer exhaust specialist and have dryer vent cleaning performed regularly to prevent dryer fires and promote dryer performance.
Never leave the house or go to sleep with the dryer running. This goes for space heaters and Christmas tree lights as well.
Dryer Vent Wizard specializes in dryer vent cleaning, repair and installation while providing tips to consumers to enhance dryer safety and efficiency. Mitchell Chesney serves residents in Denver, Littleton, Boulder and surrounding cities. For more tips on dryer vent maintenance and fire prevention visit http://codryervent.com
About Dryer Vent Wizard:
Dryer Vent Wizard is a member of the National Fire Protection Association and the largest chain of dryer vent cleaning, repair, replacement and alternation specialists in the U.S. with over 60 franchisees in major markets. Dryer Vent Wizard franchisees work to promote public awareness on the importance of dryer vent cleaning to prevent dryer fires and save energy. Consumer education while making clothes dryers safer and greener are the main focus of DVW franchisees. Dryer Vent Wizard was founded in 2004 by Dave Lavalle who is also the founder of the Mr. Handyman franchise.
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